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Sofas For Sale
Alberto Rosselli Sofa For Saporiti Confidential White Black Wool, Italy 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Sofa and chair ensemble by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, “Confidential”, with an extraordinary, fluffy white wool upholstery, Italy, 1970. Very good condition. Large sofa and 2 sin...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Ciottolo Sculptural Sofa Fully Upholstered In Marsala Velvet By Karim Rachid
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A show-stopping celebration of form and color, the Ciottola Sofa by Karim Rachid is an upholstered sculptural piece designed for bold interiors. Covered entirely in deep couture mars...
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2010s Spanish Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with high quality green velvet upholstery A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Ma...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood

Fine And Classic Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Classic Chesterfied style in a glove soft Brown Leather. The Sofa is firm but quite comfortable and features the iconic rolled arm, brass nail-head trim and overall tufting. Very...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Finnish Design Curved Armchairs, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stunning pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs, likely from the 1940s, attributed to designer Paul Boman. Featuring plush upholstery in a luxurious olive-green velvet fabric with ...
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1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Timothy Oulton Soho Tufted U-Shaped Sectional Chaise Sofa 16 Ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand three piece U-shaped sectional chaise lounge sofa designed by Timothy Oulton for Restoration Hardware measuring over 16 feet long. The Soho sofa features all-over button tuftin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Finn Juhl, Rare Important Sofa Walnut Fabric, Baker Furniture United States 1951
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and important sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951 for Baker Furniture Company, Michigan. Introduced to the American design community by Edgar Kaufmann Jr, an art collector a...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Hay Mags 2.5 Seater, Orange Vegan Suede
By HAY
Located in Commerce, CA
Hay is a Miller Knoll Brand Ships From our Los Angeles Warehouse in 5 working days or less ABOUT THE PRODUCT The Mags Soft Modular Sofa series by HAY offer a distinct lounge feel w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

Hay Mags 2.5 Seater, Orange Vegan Suede
Hay Mags 2.5 Seater, Orange Vegan Suede
$799 Sale Price / item
84% Off
Tan Leather and Walnut Ojai Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai sofa features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. Shown here in deer tan leather and oiled walnut. The Lawson-F...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s. Comfort demands curved lines, and this Italian sofa perfectly meets the...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Milo Baughman's tapered leg sofa, adorned with a fresh Herman Miller, Alexander Girard fabric and new foam, exudes timeless sophistication. The sleek, tapered legs provide a modern t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before. All of our sofas are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guaran...
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2010s British Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers

Brown Leather Sofa Karl Wittmann Atrium, Austria 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Brown leather bed- sofa Karl Wittmann‚ Atrium’ in original brown leather, Austria, circa 1970 Very well preserved convertible double-seat sofa by K...
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1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Retro Roll Arm Sofa with Upholstered Plinth Base in Maharam Beck
Located in Nyack, NY
Our retro take on a roll arm sofa. Cylindrical arms, a deep bench seat, and split back cushions sit atop an ultra-thin deck elevated on cylindrical steel legs to create a sleek, retr...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Baldwin Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Our Baldwin Sofa is the height of elegance for the home. Hand-built by experienced craftsmen and women, this rolled-arm chesterfield features button tufting and antique brass nailhea...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Plywood, Hardwood

Baldwin Sofa
Baldwin Sofa
$3,800 / item
A Coja set of 4 living room seats and sofas by Sven Ellekaer , Sweden 1960s
Located in Athens, Attiki
A Mid-Century Modern set for the living room. The set gives a touch of nostalgia and warmth The set consists of : Two armchairs, one 3seater sofa and one 2seater sofa. Dimensions: Ar...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa This sofa measures: 79 wide x 34 deep x 34.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height of 25 inches We take our photos in a con...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Morphologica Nebraska Sofa in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia. The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Three-Seater Sofa Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cognac colored aniline leather 3-seater from the "Togo" series, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1973. This piece has been professionally reupholstered a...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Curved Sectional Sofa by Weiman
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic and impressive sectional sofa by Weiman in luxurious purple fabric, with brown tone two tier base, and armrest. . The sectional consists of four pieces , two straight, the c...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Michael Taylor/Schiaparelli Sofa, 96"long, custom Greek Key Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elsa Schiaparelli was born in 1890 in the Corsini palace in Rome. With a father who was the director of the Lincei Library and a professor of Oriental literature, an astronomer uncle and a mother descended from the Medici's, she grew up in a family of aristocrats and intellectuals. She studied philosophy, even though her dream was to become an actress. In 1911 she published a collection of overtly sensual poems, Arethusa. When her parents learned about it, she was sent to a convent in Switzerland, where she left again after going on a hunger strike. 1913 marked the year of her emancipation. She set off for London. this city proved to be the beginning of freedom. She met count Wilhelm Wendt de Kerlor, and they married in 1914. They left London for New York in 1916. In 1922 she moved to Paris. During the day, Elsa worked at an antique dealers. In the evening she frequented the famous restaurant, Le Boef su le Toit, which attracted the Paris smart set. Her circle of artist friends grew. After meeting Paul Poiret, the greatest couturier of the time, she tried on a few designs, but could not afford such pieces. The experience of couture, luxury, quality, design, colors, materials, embroidery and shapes lit a spark in Elsa, that would prove to be one of the turning points of her life. She surrounded herself with the best creative talents: Elsa Triolet, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Schlumberger, Meret Oppenheim, Jean-Michel Frank Jean Dunand, Jean Clement and Raymond Peyent. All influenced her designs. In the 1950's Elsa designed the iconic Schiaparelli sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1920s Art Deco Ottoman, Convertible Sofa Bed in Walnut, restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco ottoman , sofa bed, 1920s, in walnut, with futurism original upholstery in good condition. Solid wood of walnut restored and polished with shellac and wax The original sprin...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Jean-Michel Frank Adolphe Chanaux Three seater sofa for Ecart - France, 1980s
Located in London, GB
Co-designed by Adolphe Chanaux and Jean-Michel Frank, this three-seater Club sofa was designed in 1930 and produced in the 1980s by Ecart International. Jean-Michel Frank was an earl...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

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Mohair

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Beige Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho leather sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1970s Coastal Bamboo Woven Leather Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Coastal Bamboo & Woven Leather Sofa A 1970s coastal bamboo and woven leather sofa embodies a relaxed yet refined bohemian aesthetic, blending...
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20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo

Levante Red Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
This charming and vivacious sofa is a masterpiece of refined craftsmanship. Its large size is defined by exquisite curves creating a soft embrace enriched with enveloping armrests. T...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Other

Levante Red Sofa
Levante Red Sofa
$32,300 / item
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century with wraparound back, scrolled arms & cabriole legs. Of heirloom quality featuring new cotton Linen upholstery and s...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down

Hay Mags 2.5 Seater, Blue/Green
By HAY
Located in Commerce, CA
Hay is a Miller Knoll Brand Ships From our Los Angeles Warehouse in 5 working days or less ABOUT THE PRODUCT The Mags Soft Modular Sofa series by HAY offer a distinct lounge feel w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas

Materials

Wool

Hay Mags 2.5 Seater, Blue/Green
Hay Mags 2.5 Seater, Blue/Green
$699 Sale Price / item
81% Off
Anfibio Sofa + Bed Alessandro Becchi 1971 by Giovannetti Vintage Cognac Leather
Located in Munster, NRW
We are offering you the extremely rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Anfibio sofa in cognac leather. It comes from first ownership, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture wool, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture wool, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
We present the icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design and a very rare model: the Z-sofa was designed by Danish designer Poul Jensen for the prestigious American manufacturer Selig ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Textile, Teak

2-Seat Dezza Sofa by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, 2011
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Two seat ''Dezza'' sofa by Gio Ponti Produced by Poltrona Frau. Designed in 1965, the Dezza sofa is some of Gio Ponti’s most important designs. The Dezza sofa is light and very comf...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Postmodern Patinated Green Buffalo Leather Sofa by Roche Bobois
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, perfectly patinated green buffalo leather sofa by Roche Bobois.
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Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Model AP18 3-Seat Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for A. P. Stolen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 3 seat sofa with sprung seat cushions designed 1950 by Hans Wegner model AP 18s produced by AP Stolen. This elegant and classic Danish design 3 seat sofa offers excellent se...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2000-S Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2000-S Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa This sofa measures: 112 wide x 32 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 2...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Morphologica Mustard Sofa + Armchair in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia. The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

Vintage 1970s Ligne Roset Togo Settee, Designed by Michel Ducaroy
Located in Napa, CA
A design icon that defined modern comfort. The TOGO Settee by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset is a masterpiece of form and function — instantly recognizable for its pleated folds, low...
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1970s French Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam

Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant...
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1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Mahogany

Supaform Chaise Longue from "Hidden Entourage" Collection
Located in Florence, IT
Russian designer Maxim Scherbakov‘s new exhibition at Rome’s Contemporary Cluster gallery, he pushes that idea to the extreme: What if design could be all about emotion, and little else? His barely functional pieces, and his general conceit, feel uncomfortable at first — we’re not sure we want to live in a world where design is purely an aesthetic indulgence — but in an era when furniture is increasingly difficult to distinguish from art, it does feel in some ways like we already are. And the ornate backdrop of the gallery’s home, the 14th-century Palazzo Brancaccio, serves as a potent reminder that it’s possible we always have. Maxim Scherbakov, who works under the studio name Supaform, says that he developed the new collection “as a result of a careful visual search for the frontiers of comfort,” seeking to celebrate “beauty for no reason,” he says. His floor lamp has no bulb, his coffee table is too bumpy to hold a glass upright, and his desk has trick drawers and a gap in the middle where its writing surface should be. Yet his various seating elements look no less functional than, say, Rick Owens’s, and Scherbakov has a compelling raison d’etre: Also a longtime painter, he pulled all of the works directly from his canvases, making them a literal elision of the two-dimensional realm and the three. If he can celebrate fantasy and feeling in one of them, he wondered, then why not the other? This wooden sofa is a part of the 'Hidden Entourage...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Oak

Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric. This striking modular sofa, attributed to Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi is a true statement p...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Oak

Morphologica Indiana Sofa in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia. The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool

De Sede DS101 Leather Sofa, Switzerland 1970s
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Two-seater sofa, model DS-101, by the De Sede Team, designed and manufactured in Switzerland in the 1970s. This iconic piece perfectly embodies the craftsmanship of the De Sede hous...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original Hans Kaufeld Sofa Design Couch De Sede Leder schwarz
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Zweisitzer vom Schweitzer Qualitätshersteller de Sede zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Hans Kaufeld und gilt bis heute als wahrer Designklassiker...
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2010s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

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Leather

19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Beata Heuman Florentine Flowers
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
After acquiring this beautiful Biedermeier sofa, we knew we wanted something special for the fabric restoration. So, we turned to our fave designer's line, Beata Heuman...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Likely reupholstered in fairly recent history, fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Patricia Urquiola Mon - Cloud Sofa For Cassina A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Mon-Cloud is an extremely elega...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Baker Furniture Contemporary Upholstered Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous and very comfortable contemporary upholstered sofa By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 84"W x 35.5"D x 32"H. Seat height: 18....
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Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage MCM to Modern Yellow Chartreuse Plaid Tuxedo Sofa by Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern (a.k.a. MCM) to modern tuxedo sofa by Henredon comprised of a fully upholstered frame including three loose seat & three l...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Two - Seater Sofa For Cassina The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality. Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position. The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti. REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY Maralunga 40...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric

Plana II, Lounge Chases by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
About Plana II - A lounge chassis designed and crafted by Raka Studio, is a part of the new collection, in which the studio has integrated a plain wooden surface. In this case, th...
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2010s Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Bentwood

Palm Sofa organic design in soft white fabric with gold brass detail
Located in Porto, PT
Palm Sofa embodies the timeless elegance of a dry palm leaf, reimagined into a stunning piece of functional art. Crafted with inspiration from nature’s flowing lines and organic text...
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2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting, offering both sculptural presence and structured comfort. Built with exceptional craft...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Bubble Couch. From the Reefs Collection
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Yunior Marino’s furniture series blurs the line between order and chaos. He brings to life organic objects full of texture that give the utilitarian object a sculptural air. Even whe...
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2010s Mexican Rustic Sofas

Materials

Wood, Palmwood

Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (inches): 25.25" All ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1960 s California Studio Walnut Sofa Bench
Located in Oakland, CA
1960’s California studio-craft walnut sofa hand carved of solid walnut with sculptural arms, fine joinery, slatted back, and two built-in tapered side tables. Raised on round tapered...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Alpaca, Oak, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos curved sofa brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspoiled ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Linen, Bouclé, Alpaca, Wool

Mid Century Folding Down Knole Sofa in Velvet and Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass, Europe, 1960s. This is a very wonderful mid century folding down sofa, a so called ‘Knole’ sofa or settee. It is named af...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish 1940 s Fritz Hansen Leather Sofa with New Sheepskin Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Danish club sofa produced in Denmark likely, circa late 1930s to early 1940's by Fritz Hansen of Denmark. Legs made from solid beech. Comfortable and super solid with nice and s...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

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