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Sofas For Sale
Contemporary 2 Seat Sofa Offered In Velvet
Metal Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is an elevated homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers. The piece’s flawless structure is deceivingly simple, yet undeniably striking. The detailed upholstery and se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
1940’s Curved Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s curved Danish sofa. Original velvet upholstery. Birch legs.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Contemporary Gulman Sofa with Sleek Curved Silhouette And Brushed Brass Base
Located in Freamunde, PT
Gulman sofa the ultimate expression of luxury and comfort, designed to make a bold yet inviting statement in any living space. With its sculptural lines, plush upholstery, and elegan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
Carl Malmsten, Sofa, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and light-grey fabric sofa designed and produced by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 78.5"W x 27.75"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.75"
Ar...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Birch
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Loveseat / Armchair, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Carlo Scarpa Cornaro loveseat / armchair, pure Alpaca fabric, Italy. Produced by Gavina in the 1970s. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Leather sofa by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll, 1960
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century sofa by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for Walter Knoll, 1960s.
Beautiful brushed steel frame and chocolate leather cushions and armrests.
1960s - Germany
Good c...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brown Tufted Floating Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 3-seat sofa with brown button tufted fabric upholstery, and two removable seat cushions resting on a floating wooden base. (EDWARD WORMLEY FOR DUNBAR FURNITURE C...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
High Quality American-Made Brown Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This high-quality American-made brown leather tufted Chesterfield sofa represents the perfect blend of timeless tradition, luxury craftsmanship, and everyday comfort. Upholstered in ...
Category
Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$1,996 Sale Price
33% Off
La Michetta Composition 2 Sofa in Velvet by Gaetano Pesce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular sofa, made of eclectic modules, available in different sizes and colours, which can be continuously rearranged according to taste and needs.
La Michetta by Gaetano Pesce for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Custom Mid-Century Modern Inspired Sofa
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom Mid-Century Modern inspired sofa. Clean Mid-Century Modern design with thick back and seat cushions for comfort. Featuring a textured soft to the touch fabric in a silvery cha...
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Black leather sofa - Spain - c. 1970
By A Space
Located in Madrid, España
Black leather sofa - Spain - c. 1970
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Brussels, BE
Stringa Sofa by Gae Aulenti, italy, 1962 - New Leather Upholstery
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Vinyl Leopard Print Upholstered Three Seat Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century three seat sofa, upholstered in a brown and black leopard print vinyl with two removable seat cushions, resting on three sets of square walnut legs. (EDWARD J WO...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Luxury Home Cinema Custom Sofa W/ Electric Reclining System By Jacobo Ventura
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This relax 3 seater sofa offered with electrical reclining seat back and relax motion device in the seat. This sofa with its impeccable proportions offers a wide variety of compositi...
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
1980 Three-Seater Leather Sofa, Ton Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Produced by Ton, Czechoslovakia in late 1980s.
The frame is made from beech bentwood.
Leather.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Eileen Gray “Monte Carlo” Red Leather and Chrome Sofa for ClassiCon
By Eileen Gray
Located in Miami, FL
The Monte Carlo sofa was originally designed by Eileen Gray in 1929 during the Bauhaus movement and was later licensed and produced by ClassiCon. This example is from circa 1990s an...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Saporiti Italia 2 seater leather sofa by Giovanni Offredi
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This leather sofa comes in very good condition. The black leather is soft and supple and shows hardly any signs of wear. There are 2 dents in the leather on the back of the sofa, but...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$1,253 Sale Price
63% Off
Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Orange chenille sofas, two and three seater, set of 2, 1970s
Wooden frame, plastic feet. The backrest of both sofas has some slight signs of wear due to time.
MEASUREMENTS 3-seater...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Plastic
$2,388 Sale Price
60% Off
Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Maralunga" Sofa in Blue Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Sofa designed by Vico Magistretti for the Cassina factory in the 1970s. The two-seater sofa is entirely upholstered in original fabric of the time in perfect condition, no rips or da...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Plastic
$2,101 Sale Price
20% Off
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutra...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$5,390 Sale Price
44% Off
Vladimir Kagan - Inspired - Sofa - Circular - Modular - 1960s - France
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A sculptural ring of upholstery — social architecture for the living room.
This dramatic circular sofa channels the visionary spirit of Vladimir Kagan, whose work transformed seatin...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sofa Gervasoni Ghost 12 design Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 12
Design: Paola Navone
Ghost 12 is a compact and elegant loveseat, part of the versatile Ghost collection. Its clean, padded polyurethane foam structure ensures bot...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Maralunga Two-Seater Sofa by Cassina – Fully Restored, Desert Sand Leather
By Cassina
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY
A true icon of Italian design, the Maralunga two-seater sofa by Cassina, originally designed by Vico Magistretti, blends timeless elegance w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat heigh...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Exquisite upholstery complements the striking ...
Category
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tête-à-tête Settee by Randy Culler for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
An innovative tête-à-tête de-sign by Randy R. Culler for Thayer Coggin, Inc. This is Thayer Coggin’s newfangled version of a victorian courting settee. The two curves allow the seate...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Philippe Starck Custom Bench for the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two pieces are available.
Custom leather, wood, and chrome bench designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Cassina exclusively for the SLS hotel in Lo...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Two Seater Togo Sofa in White Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French two seater Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design classic. This sofa comes in ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Three-Seat Sofa Attributed to Franco Albini, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful three-seat sofa from 1940 attributed to Franco Albini in rosewood.
The fabric used for the padding of the sofa Franco Albini is original of t...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$1,719 Sale Price
20% Off
Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 19 design Paola Navone - Corduroy Match Point
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 19 - Sofa Bed
Design: Paola Navone
Ghost 19 is a versatile and comfortable sofa bed from the Ghost collection, combining practicality with elegance and textile sophi...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Two Seater Togo Sofa in Yellow Leather by Ligne Roset, 1980s France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French two seater Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic togo sofa is now a design...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Infinito Medium Brown Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
A stylish design that invites the user to enjoy moments of pure relaxation onto its richly stuffed volumes, this sofa is marked by a sculpted silhouette revealing its signature moder...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$27,035 / item
Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is strikingly gorgeous! A rare, one of one-- one of a kind sofa designed and executed by Paul Evans. This sofa features an almost sleigh like craftsman base that is very George Nakashima - esque, and is completely clad in Evans sculpted resin and bronze. The sofa has been upholstered in a fine, butter-creamy colored mohair and is not only easy on the eyes, but is incredibly comfortable.
This piece is triple signed, featuring Paul Evans initials and date on the bottom of the sofa's shell, another Evans signature and date on the base of the sofa, and a G singed above for (George Fry).
One of the most recognizable and important names in the American studio craft movement of the 1960's and 70's, Paul Evans was a groundbreaking pioneer in brutalism. Collaborating as well as sharing a showroom with Phillip Lloyd Powell until 1964 when Evans met the owner of Directional Furniture and created a line of 6 coffee tables to go into the Directional High Point, NC booth for the spring Market. As the story has been recounted by Dorsey Reading, the tables never even made it to the showroom floor. Evans soon found out the tables never even had the opportunity to be sold; obviously disappointed, the `owner of Directional, BG agreed to put the tables out on the showroom floor in New York City to placate Paul Evans. What happened can probably best be compared today with "going viral."
The coffee tables started flying off the floor, and the orders came rolling in. This fervor led to Evans creating many designs with Directional in years long partnership-- with the very first series being the "Sculptured Metal" Collection which was publicized in 1968.
This piece specifically was not a Directional piece. This piece was created in Paul Evans Studio and ended up being sold directly through the studio. This Sculpted Bronze and Resin sofa is an incredibly rare example of Paul Evans Sculpted bronze technique, which involves hand sculpting using an epoxy resin and coating in an atomized cold cast bronze.
Paul Evans used to be labeled kind of a "bad boy" of design-- with an an affinity for sculpted brutalism and pieces that epitomize maximalism, his pieces were collected by rock stars, artists and creatives. Evans, now widely recognized as a pioneer in the American craft movement has solidified his place in design history and is highly collectable.
This sofa would look excellent in any mid century modern, brutalist or even contemporary or boho chic environment. While brutalist in nature, this piece can be styled up or down to blend into almost any environment. We currently have this sofa in our gallery paired with a Jean Royere coffee table...
Category
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bronze
BALANCE Modern Sofa – Bespoke Modular Design for Contemporary Interiors
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Balance Modular Sofa is a stunning and unique piece of furniture that is perfect for those who want to add a touch of elegance and style to their living room or sitting area.
I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Leather
Adrian Pearsall 10.5ft. Sofa/Daybed with built-in Travertine Tables
Located in Pasadena, TX
Adrian Pearsall designed this sofa/daybed for Craft Associates. It's 117.5' long and has Italian travertine marble built-in side tables. It's made of a choice selection of walnut and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Marble
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina,New Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Gianfranco Frattini (born May 16, 1926, Padua, Italy–died April 6, 2004, Milan, Italy) was an Italian des...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Custom Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or fabric to the dimensions, and the type of foot.
We have added a number of images below for inspiration and priced for an 86" long double sided chesterfield sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
$16,800 / item
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - 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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
LO7 Sofa/Daybed Base or coffee table by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ancienne banquette dite L 07 par Pierre Chapo.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Elm
Georg Thams Mid-Century Danish Leather Sofas
By Georg Thams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extra long Danish sofas with original leather upholstery that are very comfortable. One of the sofas has a different cushion from the other 8, though it appears to be a close match. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$3,400 / item
Pyper Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Pyper Armchair and Loveseat are exquisite pieces designed for both comfort and style. Upholstered in a limited edition fabric, they feature a sturdy structure made from multilaye...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
$10,676 / item
Studio Gruppo 14 T.E.E. 3-Seater Sofa by Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Studio Gruppo 14 T.E.E. 3-Seater Sofa by Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
This exceptional sofa, manufactured by the renowned Italian company Busnelli, is a remarkable find due to its rarity....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
Domino Ecological Sofa
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
Customizable Luxury. This exclusive sofa will be the focal point of any modern living room with its elegant lines and versatility. The modules are built on a beechwood frame padded with latex foam...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam, Latex, Wood
$25,025 / item
21st Century Banda Sofa, in Mohair Velvet, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Banda Sofa, in Mohair Velvet, by Duistt
Inspired by the design movement of the 1970s — a period marked by the pursuit of comfort and mental well-being — the Banda Sofa revives the w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$18,853 / item
1970s Selig Lucite
Leather Strap Sofa Couch
By Selig
Located in San Gabriel, CA
1970s Selig lucite frame and leather strap sofa couch. Three long nickel bars run through the length of the sofa holding the black leather straps an...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Modern Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered, Pair Available
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautifully restored vintage curved sofa in new striated boucle upholstery.
Pair Available
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Post Modern Italian Leather Alanda Sofa by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE. These Paolo Piva Alanda sofas are rarely available in the US and NEVER IN THIS COLOR. This sofa is vintage patinated leather perf...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Style Green Velvet Sofa
Located in Alhambra, CA
Contemporary manufacture with mid-century flair. Elegant and practical sofa, upholstered in green velvet with gold-toned hardware. Wider than your average loveseat, seating 2-3 comfo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sculptural Sofa Hello Collectible-inspired Design in Rust Wool Fabric by Noom
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually strik...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Large Francesco Binfare ON THE ROCKS Sectional Sofa, 4 Pcs.
By Edra
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Francesco Binfare (Italian, b. 1939); Edra (Italy)
Marking(s); notes: Edra label, Edra imprint
Materials: upholstery, plastic (feet)
Dimensions (H, W, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Super-plush Organic Modern Sofa in Performance Bouclé
Located in Nyack, NY
This sofa's deep, ultra-plush cushions invite you to sink in, while the soft, organic curves and gently arched back add an elegant touch to any space. Crafted with the highest qualit...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish Settee
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Middle Eastern Egyptian black settee with spindle and ball design with triple Moorish arches inlaid with mucharabie intricate and Fine work.
Sofa is newly...
Category
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Moonage Daydream Modular Sofa Black Timeless Leather and brushed brass
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Moonage daydream is a modular sofa. The configurations can be made by choosing from four elements: central module, terminal module, wide terminal modu...
Category
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gervasoni Ghost 12 Sofa in White Linen Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Ghost 12 sofa in white linen upholstery by Paola Navone
Sofa upholstered with polyurethane foams, removable covers. Four back cushions in ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with cornucopia carvings, spiral carved top rail, great antique sofa to reup...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Custom Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
$8,750 / item
Art Deco Wicker Framed Settee with New Leather Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this wicker and bentwood frame sofa dates from the 1940s. We had it reupholstered in a creamy, ivory colored leather. Unknown maker. Coordinating pair of chairs in sa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wicker, Bentwood
Italian Louis XVI Style Black Lacquered and White Velvet Dog
s Bed
Located in Meda, MB
This unique and particular Louis XVI style dog's bed, was produced in Italy.
The wooden part is white lacquered and it is upholstered with a fine white velvet.
Category
2010s Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
Three seats sofa in the style of Madeleine Castaing, 1970s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Large three-seater sofa with an inclined side upholstered side ending with upholstered eggs, in the style of Madeleine Castaing. France 1970s.
Category
1970s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
Category
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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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