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Sofas For Sale
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970, and features a floating Walnut case with deep brown tufted leather upholstery and cushions, over a polished steel pedestal base.
When comparing to the Milo Baughman case sofa, which is very popular and in-demand, this Warren Platner sofa...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$22,200 Sale Price
22% Off
Tito Agnoli, Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli, Arflex
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and fabric sectional or modular 4 seat sofa designed by Tito Agnoli and produced by Arflex, Italy, c. 1970s.
Seat Height: 14.5"
All upho...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Odense, DK
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak
Hand-Tailored Retro Style Sofa, Channel Tufted Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary retro style sofa in beige latte velvet.
Plinth antique brushed brass.
All hardwood frame with interlocking construction.
Advanced comfort...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
$14,617 / item
Vivai del Sud Sofà Italian Design 1970s Flowers Black Multi-Color Bamboo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Vivai del Sud sofà Italian design 1970s flowers black multi-color bamboo.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
$1,045 Sale Price
68% Off
1980s Postmodern 5-Piece Sectional Sofa by Flair, Bernhardt with Chaise
Corner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the United States, this sofa was designed by the ultra-specialized design team at Flair, which was owned and operated by Bernhardt at the time. Featuring 5 sections, it has a...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
The
Jaipur
Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated desi...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$10,636
1980s Modular Ganging ELYSÉE Sofa Unit Sectional by Steelcase
Located in Bensalem, PA
Great six piece Steelcase modular sectional sofa
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two seating modules and a table. Four cushions are included. We...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Sofa, Chenille, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho 4-seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Beijinho sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality fabric with the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Ut 01 Cowhide and Walnut Sofa by Sing Chan
Located in Geneve, CH
Ut 01 Sofa by Sing Chan
Dimensions: W 76 x D 56 x H 67 cm
Materials: Cowhide, North American Black Walnut, waxing.
Sing Chan ( Chinese: 陈星宇/Xingyu Chen), the founder of SINGCHAN DE...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,240 / item
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa, Craft Associates, New Shearling Upholstery
Located in Raleigh, NC
This distinctive sofa showcases Pearsall's signature sculptural approach with its sweeping boomerang silhouette. The angular geometry creates both visual drama and comfortable seatin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Leather Percival Lafer
MP-97
Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, c. 1970, Signed
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous collectors piece is an all original and signed yellow leather 'MP-97' three-seat sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP was designed in 1970 and produce...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$11,100 Sale Price
20% Off
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Gustavian Style Painted Trågsofa with Carved Base, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graceful Gustavian style trågsofa from Sweden, dating to circa 1920. This piece features a painted black wooden frame with richly carved apron and legs, exhibiting the neoclassical...
Category
20th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Pine
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Wool, Beech
Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall
Condition: In good original condition wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
1960s, Danish 4-seater sofa, original light green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 4-seater sofa. Original light green furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Slightl...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
De Sede x Duplex DS-600 Non-Stop Lunar – Exclusive Edition Chrome
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic elegance and refined exclusivity take on a new form in the DS-600 Lunar, the latest creation unveiled by Duplex at the "Gran Salotto" exhibition. This extraordinary sofa embod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$43,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, Beige
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
STUDIO sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Measures: setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest)
Measures: W. 406 cm / D. 400 cm / H. 70cm / seating H. 42cm
Model shown: Barnum boucle 3
Modular sofa: assemble different modules to create your composition
Wide range of fabrics and colors
CAT 1: Fame
CAT 2: Barnum, Breeze Fusion, Savoy
CAT 3: Fiord, Hallingdal, Savanna, Zero*, Steelcut Trio, Moss, Safire
CAT 4: Baru
CAT 5: Dunes, Spectrum/Noir
Introducing Studio, the newest sofa landscape in the NORR11 collection - a tribute to a timeless era of the 70s and its expressive aesthetics. Featuring a versatile but simple system of modules, appearing in limitless options to form numerous settings, shapes and styles to adhere to all types of environments. Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site.
Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 1970s sofa styles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$24,262 / item
Hand Tailored Curved Sofa in Stylish Brushed Brass Plate Footer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa is the representation of magnetism. Featuring tailored upholstery in light grey cotton velvet and a stylish brushed brass footer, it is masterfully crafted with an emphatic, yet elegant, curved contour. The sofa is a statement piece that exudes effortless charisma.
Frame in solid wood.
Foam in 100% PU with BS standard fire specifications.
Foam in American Standard CAL 117 for the USA.
Upholstery with upholster straps.
Handmade in Europe.
Dimensions:
W 350 cm 137.8”
D 185 cm 72.8”
H 80 cm 31.5”
SH 41...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Custom Sized
Upholstered Hand Made Sofa by La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The ‘Emily’ sofa is designed to be both comfortable and chic. The seat provides a generous depth, and while the overall silhouette is lean and modern, it is complemented by a touch of tradition with its diamond-pleated, buttoned back. The sofa’s skirt...
Category
2010s British Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Blop Sofa Set with Coffee Table by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, Italy
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
This set was already on my wishlist for a long time! The Carlo Bartoli Blop sofa elements was fabricated in 1972 by Rossi di Albizzate. It survived extremely...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sofa in Teak and Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sofa, model '2557', fabric, teak, 1955
This sofa model 2557 is designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International in 1955. This sofa is simpl...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
American Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A bamboo and rattan sofa or bench likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s.
Splitting present to bamboo.
Likely originally configured with cushions.
Wear consistent with ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Osvaldo Borsani, Rare Curved Sofa, Velvet, Metal, Italy, 1950s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in High Point, NC
A rare curved black-coated metal and grey velvet sofa designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno, Italy, 1950s.
Seat Height (inches): 13.5"
Arm Height (inches): 18"
All ite...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Nikos Beige wood and leather modular outdoor sofa by CPRN Homood
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Transform the space with the modular sofa, featuring a painted iroko structure. It includes a closed-end side and a chaise longue, offering versatile seating. The seat and the cushio...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made and very comfortable single cushion Camel Back Sofa in traditional style. Chippendale style camel back sofa with cranberry and ivory linen-type fabric custom upholstery h...
Category
20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A kidney-shaped sofa that features a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back. These sofas are newly produced and have been handcrafted with a solid hardwood frame, m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$7,300 / item
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofa w/Off White Brocade Fabric by Waters
By Waters Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Hollywood Regency sofa by Waters wearing an off-white Brocade fabric with textured leaf details, button tufted back, c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Plush Modular Modern Sofa in Kvadrat Vanir
Located in Nyack, NY
The Geometric Modern armchair exudes understated elegance. Its extra-wide, rectilinear arms are adorned with relaxed throw pillows, all resting on a single, seamless bench seat—chic ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$24,495 / item
Small Martin Visser BZ29 Sofa for t
Spectrum in Plum with Teak Armrests, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely small settee with black enameled metal frame and outreaching teak armrests. Engineer-designer Martin Visser (1922-2009), who oversaw manufacturing and developed the collection...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
20th Century Bentwood Sofa in the Thonet Style, circa 1925, Caned Seat
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
20th century bentwood sofa in the Thonet style, circa 1925, caned seat
This sofa it´s very heavy and sturdy.
Category
1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Post Modern Sofa by Preview
By Preview
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and ultra coveted Vintage Preview sofa. The details, add so much interest and design flair. This collection has real designer feels.
**We have this sofa as well as a 2 seat s...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Illusion Curved Corner Sofa In High Performing Ecru Velvet By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Sculptural Sofa in Nutwood
Burl, Art Deco, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful cubist Art Deco sofa made in fantastic burl wood veneer, reupholstered in a luxurious vintage fabric from the 1980s. . Made in the 1940s by a Swedish cabinetmaker. A rare o...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
Post Modern Sofa by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll 1980
s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Post Modern sofa designed by Robert and Trix Haussmann for Knoll as part of The Lounge Seating series, circa 1980's. The upholstered box form sofa rests on an aluminum ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Ubald Klug for De Sede
Terrazza
Landscape in Olive Green Leather
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ubald Klug for De Sede, DS-1025 'Terrazza' landscape sofa element, patinated olive green leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Waterfall shaped sofa in olive green leather by the Swiss manu...
Category
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Home Cinema Electric Reclining Sofa By Jacobo Ventura
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Relax 4 seater sofa with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This modular sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositions ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Wire
$28,000 / item
BD Barcelona PILLOW Sofa in Corduroy by Muller Van Severen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muller Van Severen’s Pillow sofa modular arrives at BD. Initially designed by MVS for KASSL Editions, the Pillow sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system for BD. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Illusion Curved Sofa – Shale Stone Edition
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa distinguishes itself with its curved silhouette and organic back design, creating the illusion of seamlessly fitting into a 90-degree corner and making any room feel cozy. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$15,400 / item
Danish Sofa with Sheepskin by Cabinetmaker Edmun Jørgensen, 1940s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Danish modern sofa made by cabinetmaker Edmund Jørgensen. Made in Denmark during the 1940-50s. Blond beech legs and new upholstery in caramel colored sheepskin. Back rest made with t...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1980s Curved Post Modern Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning near mint condition 1980's Biomorphic Kidney Bean sofa by Directional.
Comes in it's original upholstery, purchased from the original owner ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Green Linen and Walnut Forster Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Forster sofa is a midcentury inspired sofa with a loose tufted seat, loose back cushions, and piped details. The sofa rests atop a simple, rounded wood base.
The Lawson-Fenning...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholstery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 4 Seater Sofa - Dark Chestnut Brown
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
DE SEDE GREEN LEATHER ART DECO ROCKABILLY SOFA, SWITZERLAND 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Absolutely stunning and very rare de Sede 2-seater sofa in Art Deco style, made of green leather, Switzerland, 1970s.
Very high-quality craftsmanship and extremely comfortable to...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
1990s Carol Hicks x EJ Victor Country Shabby Boho Full Down Colorful Floral Sofa
By Victor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 1990s with this exquisite sofa. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The sofa is a statement piece which is also e...
Category
1990s American Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly stylish presence...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Directoire Style Painted Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant late 19th century French Directoire style sofa, sourced in Provence. The rectilinear frame showcases the clean neoclassical lines and restrained ornamentation of the Direc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Directoire Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint
Vico Magistretti Maralunga 40 Maxi Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seater is available in 204cm or 214cm width. The three-seater is available in 300cm or 310cm width. The price of the sofa is dependent on the chosen fabric and size.
The ic...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Studio
Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 7, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11
Setup 6 (4 x curve ):
Measures: W. 250 cm / D. 250 cm / H. 70 cm / SH. 47 cm
Modular sofa: assemble different modules...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
$17,689 / item
Danish Channel Back Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Danish channel back sofa. Newly reupholstered in a dark gray textured linen blend. “Banana” form silhouette with a straight classic skirt.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian sofas in orange capitonné velvet in Art Deco style
Located in Milano, IT
Allow yourself to be won over by the sophisticated charm of this very elegant pair of Italian Art Deco sofas from the 1970s, a rare example of beauty, comfort and craftsmanship of th...
Category
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather.
Legs of nut.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$11,354 / item
Vladimir Kagan Serpantine Cloud Sofas in Ivory Boucle, A Pair
Located in Culver City, CA
Let’s be honest—if Gabriella Crespi, Karl Springer, and Pierre Paulin walked into a room and had to pick a seat, they’d sink right into these. This matched pair of Vladimir Kagan Clo...
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Lucite
Danish Modern Two-Seat Sofa with Cognac-Colored Leather Made in Denmark 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage 2 seater sofa manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s.
It's upholstered with the original cognac-colored leather with light patina, ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
American 1940
s Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Pearlware, Upholstery
Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance two-seat sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholst...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
Robby Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Robby 3 seater with wooden
structure. Upholstered and covered
with smooth velvet fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$5,378 / item
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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