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Sofas For Sale
Layton Curve Sofa, Velvet Natural Wood Sofa by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order velvet and wood curved sofa designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Ivory Velvet Base: Natural Maple.   Available in custom fabrics and finishes. Dimensions: Overall ...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

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Maple, Velvet

Sculptural Mid Century Bastiano sofa 2 seat by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Located in Milano, IT
Timeless Sofa - Italian Vintage Sofa - Leather sofa Designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in 1962, Bastiano is a sculptural sofa that truly expresses the couple's design philosophy. The...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Saporiti “Confidential” Three-Seater Sofa in Terracotta Brown Leather
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY This iconic three-seater “Confidential” sofa, designed by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia in the 1970s, is a striking example of bold, ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

LUXURY VINTAGE SERPENTiNE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

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Leather

Customizable Tacchini Le Mura Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
The project Le Mura by Mario Bellini represents the manifesto of a radical design that went through all the Italian 70s: design was as an answer to questions not only of aesthetics, ...
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2010s Italian Sofas

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Textile

Elegant Modular Curved Sofa Italian Midcentury Green Brass Feet Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant modular curved sofa Italian midcentury design Cesare Lacca Design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France Son, All New Premium Upholstery
Located in Utrecht, NL
"Japan" series sofa by Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son Denmark. The sublime simplicity of the "Japan" series is inspired by traditional Japanese construction techni...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen

Designer Sofa Bed , Black Velvet , Timeless look , Anfibio by Alessandro Becchi
Located in Milano, IT
Convertible Sofa - Sofa Bed - Iconic Two Seater Sofa - Timeless Design - Designed in 1965, the Anfibio Sofa by Alessandro Becchi is one of the most iconic convertible sofa beds eve...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Velvet, Foam

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three. The search for a new shape for upholstered furnit...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Period Victorian Settee Walnut Couch 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian walnut couch Circa 1880 Finely carved walnut with rich detailing The central back splat has an oval padded panel framed by scrolling foliate carv...
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1880s Victorian Antique Sofas

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Walnut

1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather Teak T4 Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an early 70s release, and is designed by Fred Lowen for Tessa Fu...
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1970s Australian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Outstanding Adrian Pearsall Boom-a-range Cloud Sofa Craft Associates Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Model 3600-8 Craft Associates "Cloud" sofa, circa 1970, designed by Adrian Pearsall. Having graceful undulating curves. One-piece cushion. Sofa floats above a matte black recessed pl...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian Design Red Color
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Curved sofa Minotti Gigi Radice Italian design.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Velvet

Pixel Light Indoor Sofa in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pixel Light, the new seating system design by Sergio Bicego, stems from the desire to expand on the concept of form flexibility to reach a more sophisticated one of fluidity of space...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa, Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Neuss, NW
"675 MARALUNGA" Sofa based on the design by Vico Magistretti for Cassina from the early 1970s. Original cover made of high-quality black-grey striped fabric. The backrests of the two...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Textile

Italian modern brown Maralunga sofa by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown sofas Maralunga by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973 Pair of sofas two-seater mod. Maralunga. They are equipped wit...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, leather, laminated wood, brass, Italy, 1968 Cubic sofa that can be transformed into a daybed ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Brass

Postmodern Tobia Scarpa Sofa with Upholstered Cushions Bastiano, 1960s
Located in Basel, BS
Attributed to Knoll by Tobia Scarpa, no label is present. Incredibly beautiful design, and original designer upholstery make this stunning piece shine in any space. Original fabric i...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Sofa for B&B Italia, Rust Brown, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, rust brown alpaca velvet, Italy, 1970, set of four. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modula...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Alpaca, Velvet

Vintage 20th Century Dutch Sheepskin Leather Sofa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Exhibiting a superb patina and rich, mellow tones, this exceptional sofa was hand-upholstered in sheepskin leather by master craftsmen in Holland during the latter part of the 20th c...
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20th Century Dutch Other Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century White American Four Seater Sofa - Vintage Settee by Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern American four seater sofa with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan in good condition. The high seat backrest of the settee, canapé curves seamlessly...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Modern Two-Seat "Confidential" Sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Note that this listing is for the 2-seater sofa/loveseat alone (matching 3-seat sofa and lounge chair are available separately). Two-piece "Confidential" Sofa/Loveseat designed in 19...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Danish 3 Seater Sofa 1960 s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Vintage Danish sofa from approx. 1960s. It is a modern design with sharp lines that stand out. The overall curvy and soft atmosphere is accentuated by the wood legs and arms. The mod...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Teak

"Perlage" Outdoor Swing in Aluminum Upholstered in Bouclé and Nautical Rope
Located in Centro, RS
The Perlage outdoor swing is made with highly resistant nautical materials, which allows it to be used both indoors and outdoors. The foam is dry, repels rain and dries in two hours...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

1960s Florence Knoll Sofa Reupholstered in Wool Mohair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning vintage 1960s Florence Knoll sofa that we had redone and reupholstered in a beautiful Kravet wool mohair. Color is called indigo blue. A rich navy color. We had 6 extra ba...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Steel

Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Cotton

Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen Larsen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark. Queen Elizabeth II purchased a pair of easy chairs in 1958 and since th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

William Billy Haines Biscuit Tufted Ledge Back Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful 122" long Biscuit Tufted, ledge back sofa by Iconic Mid Century designer, William "Billy" Haines. The upholstery is in a high grade velvet and is a very comfortable is...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wrought Iron

Amalfi White and Gray Outdoor Sofa by Studio 63 in Stainless Steel
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant design where to enjoy long-lasting comfort while sipping a drink in good company or simply admiring a blooming garden, this sofa is a modern outdoor furniture piece marked...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Giancarlo Piretti "Sistema 61" Green Fabric Modular Sofa for Castelli, 1973
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Okay, with that rich design history for the "Sistema 61" and the specific manufacture date of 1973 in mind, let's rewrite the listing. This allows us to fully leverage the "in-depth ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Steel

Curved 3 Seater Sofa with Rounded Chaise
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Made to order sofa with deep curved chaise offered in a selection of luxurious performance soft fabric. The base is offered in metal or wood in several colors and finishes. The meta...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Stainless Steel

Vintage Regency Sofa After Barbara Berry for Baker
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite sofa blends timeless Regency elegance with tailored modern lines. Done in the manner of Barbara Barry for Baker. Upholstered in a warm Holly Hunt textured taupe fabric...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Tacchini Le Mura Leather Sofa by Mario Bellini in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
LE MURA RIGHT MODULE 90, LE MURA LEFT MODULE 90 LE MURA CENTRAL MODULE 90 CAT. Z - ZAREEN 03 CLASP AND ZIPPERS MATT BLACK NICHEL T148 WITH INTERLINER CAL117 The project Le Mu...
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2010s Italian Sofas

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Leather

Italian modern red sofa Bocca by Studio 65 for Gufram, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern red sofa Bocca by Studio 65 for Gufram, 1970s Bocca model sofa, in fact it is in the shape of giant lips, padded with cold expanded pol...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Mid Century W&J Sloane Plinth Base Tuxedo Sofa
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Impressive W&J Sloane tuxedo sofa. Large 4 seat sofa with wood base detail. Fantastic period upholstery. Bolsters and arm rest covers complete the ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large Post Modern Sectional Sofa by Preview professionally reupholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. If there was a ever a d...
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1990s American Post-Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Upholstery

Ire Mobler 3 Seater Sofa 1960 s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Sofa made by Ire Mobler, founded in 1939 in Skillingaryd, Småland, southern Sweden.Ire design sofas from Sweden, with contours shaped in oak and fabrics that are a perfect match.The ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

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Oak, Fabric

Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Living Room Set for Ligne Roset, Leather, 1973, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” living room set for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather, 1973, France, set of two. Three-seater sofa + single chair Iconic and timeless, the Togo set by Michel Ducar...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Foam

De Sede DS2011 Black Leather Sofa, Switzerland - circa 1980
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful DS-2011 sofa in black slightly patinated leather. Manufacturer: De Sede Country: Switzerland Model: DS2011 Color: Black Material: Leather Size in cm. WxDxH: 190x80x80 Seat...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather

Rosewood Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model sofa is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and ...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood, Upholstery

Vintage Sapporo 3-seater sofa in suede by Mobil Girgi, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fabulous 'Sapporo' 3-seater sofa by Mobil Girgi, made in Italy in the 1970s. Low and wide shape with rounded edges and deep cushions. Upholstered in the original orange suede fabric....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Suede

Sophie sofa by am designs
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Sophie Sofa by am designs blends relaxed elegance with versatile functionality. Handmade in Belgium with a solid wooden frame, it features a durable construction and plush seat a...
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Hemp

Stunning Signed Dunbar Three Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning signed Dunbar 3 seater sofa. This piece is upholstered in it's original celery green woven wool in very nice to excellent condition. The loose seat cushions are quite firm ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Channel-Tufted Sofa Offered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Designed with a thorough but playful attention to geometry and form, this sofa has a glamorous 60’s & 70’s sci-fi retro look. Its quilted upholstery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Customizable Artifort Muse Sofa by Monica Förster
Located in New York, NY
Artifort has seen a growing need for warm, soft spaces in residential homes and public spaces alike. Sculptural and flowing forms, which have always been Artifort’s trademark, are a ...
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2010s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Italian Mid Century Wingback Settee
Located in Kent, CT
An excellent mid century two-seat settee or sofa. Italy, circa 1940s. Exaggerated wingback silhouette with tufted back. Curving arms in carved fruitwood. Recently reupholstered in a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Faux Fur, Fruitwood

Vintage Milo Baughman style Tufted Tuxedo Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Milo Baughman Tufted Tuxedo Sofa. This sofa retains its original distressed chocolate crushed velvet upholstery in presentable condition. The fabric is actually quite cha...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Walnut

Wonderful Flowered Linen Chippendale Style Camelback Loveseat Sofa, Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful flowered linen Chippendale style camelback loveseat sofa with mahogany legs. We love the original bright flowered linen used on this sofa...
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1970s American Chippendale Vintage Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Curved sofa by Federico Munari, Italy
Located in Tourinnes-la-Grosse (Beauvechain), BE
Beautiful curved Federico Munari sofa, in blue velvet. Iconic piece of Italian design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

McGuire bamboo and Lucite Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire Bamboo and lucite Sofa.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Fabric, Bamboo, Lucite

Contemporary Modern Collector Studio Jacob Sofa in Syrah Velvet by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Collector Studio Jacob Sofa in Syrah Velvet by Collector This fun and sophisticated 21st century sofa designed by Collector Studio, it’s simple shape and attract...
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2010s Portuguese Sofas

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Fabric

Beautiful Leather and Mahogany Sofa in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful leather and mahogany sofa in the style of Frits Henningsen.
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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Sofa bed Gervasoni Ghost 13 design Paola Navone
Located in Alcamo, IT
Gervasoni Ghost 13 - Sofa Bed Design: Paola Navone Ghost 13 is a practical and elegant sofa bed, part of the versatile Ghost collection. With a frame made of multilayer and solid wo...
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2010s Italian Sofas

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Fabric

Pair of Sofas in Steel and Leather by Preben Fabricius Jørgen Kastholm, 1960 s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Sofas in Steel and Leather by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Steel and leather Style: Mid century, Germany Produced by Kill Int...
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20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Steel

Raffaella Bio Red and Orange 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra-comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafael's angular profile gives this revival style a mo...
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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Space Age Sofa by Interlübke, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Ultra rare sofa set by Interlübke with brown fabric seats and white wooden bases. Complete set with a wooden corner piece which serves as a storage space. The high back design ...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Sofas

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Fabric

Johannes Spalt Constanze Convertible Daybed Sofa by Wittmann, Austria, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with black steel and a fabric in a warm cognac / golden / ocher / mustard yellow / orange tone designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt fo...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

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Metal

Modern Two-Piece Sectional Sofa with Channeled Velvet Upholstery
Located in Greenwich, CT
This sectional was hand built at our studio in Norwalk, Connecticut. This piece has a one piece base but separates in the middle to create a loveseat and a chaise lounge. The base is...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Poplar

Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which also inspired the model’s name. Camaleonda has passed through five decades of design history as a true icon. The elements that made this sofa a contemporary classic are the individual modules, their original cutting patterns and the polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné (a style of upholstery in which the material is drawn in at intervals) design. The four separate segments of this “Camaleonda” were manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks, and rings created by Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity. The fundamental characteristic of Camaleonda is specifically this unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The four modules’ versatility and the attached tie-rods and rings make it possible to create custom forms. Furthermore, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will, allowing the sofa to adapt to an evolving taste and needs. A concept which is dear to Mario Bellini: “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom. There are infinite numbers of possible configurations.” The modules of this sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, and are constantly featured in most international design. Considering the inherently modern and innovative design, this shall comes as no surprise. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The four modules are upholstered in a brown velour fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: Large segments: 147.63 in W x 37.79 in D x 26.37 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 19.68 in 375 cm W x 96 cm D x 67 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 50 cm Literature: Domus n. 523, giugno 1973, pubblicità; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950 - 1980, Milano 1985, p. 341. About the designer: Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and the Medaglia d’Oro, that was conferred on him by the President of the Italian Republic. The MoMA in New York already dedicated a personal retrospective exhibition to him in 1987. At the time the museum already included 25 of his works in its permanent collection, including a remarkable set of Olivetti machines as well as the furniture for B&B and Cassina. He graduated from the Milan Polytechnic - Faculty of Architecture in 1959 and began working as an architect himself in the early 1960s. Like many other Italian architects, his activities range from architecture and urban planning to product and furniture design. His career as a product and furniture designer began in 1963, and from 1963 to 1991 he was chief design consultant for Olivetti. For many years he designed furnishing products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bolota Curved Sofa, Bouclé, Oak, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Bolota Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Bolota curved sofa captures the organic beauty of nature, taking inspira...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Waln...

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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