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Sofas For Sale
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholst...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Swedish Grace Club Chair, 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful curved Swedish modern club chair, 1940s, in original chartreuse velvet with dark stained beech legs and nailed trims, some wear, staining and fading to the fabric.
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Fine quality saddle distressed leather chesterfield 7 ft sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality Chesterfield sofa embodies timeless English style with a modern flair. Upholstered in rich saddle -hued genuine leather, the sofa features deep button tufting acro...
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2010s European Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Down

1960s Italian Ombre Peacock Cut Mohair Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
1960s Italian ombre peacock cut silk mohair (Astrakhan style) velvet curved sofa with wood and brass legs. Fabric sample available upon request.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mario Bellini B&B Camaleonda Lounge Sofa in cognac leather
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Lounge sofa in original cognac leather, 1973 The Camaleonda sofa, designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini in 1970...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Curved Sofa
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Harvey Probber Curved Sofa Piece was commissioned for a Long Island, NY estate.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Moroso Gogan Sofa by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gogan collection takes its name from nature and in particular from Japanese stones rendered smooth by time and water, which provided the inspiration for this project. This is the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Hickory White Sofa Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Rich in design, and quality, is this Hickory White Sofa Settee with a barley twist base. This particular sofa is in Amazing condition with nothing negative to point out. Not a delica...
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Early 2000s American Colonial Revival Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Mustard Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each mainta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Velvet, Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Alpaca

Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Biedermeier sofa from the first half of the 19th century originates from Austria and represents the essence of classic elegance and craftsmanship of its era. The const...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

Pink Velvet Double Sided Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Discover this elegant pink sofa upholstered in luxurious velvet By Ros Italia Interiors. Please, contact the Concierge service for further information.
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Beijinho Single Sofa, Bouclé, Brass, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Beijinho single seat sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Beijinho single sofa seamlessly combines the soft texture of high-quality lea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rose Tarlow Melrose House 8 Foot Othello Sofa in Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Othello Sofa by Rose Tarlow Melrose House in Velvet and down filled cushions and two Pillows. Another exquisite piece by Rose Tarlow - exceptionally made and upholstered in th...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Scandinavian Midcentury Carl Malmsten Boucle "Samsas" Sofa, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This mid century icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a have new high quality off white boucle fabric and reupholstered by o...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

18th-Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Oak Frame and Original Upholstery, Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Swedish Rococo sofa from the 18th century, crafted around 1750. This refined piece features a beautifully carved wooden frame with delicate Rococo motifs, showcasing the l...
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18th Century Swedish Romantic Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Oak

Tito Agnoli 9000 Sofa for Arflex 240cm
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production. Modular seating system, this listing is for a 3 seater 240cm. The modular seating system '9000' by Tito Agn...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Marenco Marenco 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 2 Seater Sofa 254 for Arflex in fabric. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with fabric upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mario Marenco Marenco 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' 3 Seater Sofa 255 for Arflex. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with cross banding. Sloped arms lead to reeded supports in front of remarkable three-di...
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1810s Federal Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Tito Agnoli Modular 9000 Sofa for Arflex 5 Piece Serpentine Version
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production. Modular seating system, this listing is for a 5 piece serpentine version. The modular seating system '9000'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman, Sectional Sofa, Fabric, Stainless Steel, USA, 1980s
Located in High Point, NC
A large grey fabric and stainless steel sofa designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer-Coggin, High Point, North Carolina, USA, c. 1980s.  Overall moderate wear to bottom edg...
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1980s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Down

Armchair in Cognac Leather and Burnished Brass-Plated Laser-Cut Steel Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulging over its edges, this contemporary single sofa seat by Klein Agency screams comfort. Puffy cushions hug the laser cut steel frame, creating a supple cocoon, demanding you to w...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Cut Steel

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 96"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in P...
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21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Scandinavian 1940s Curved Sofa with Open Armrests and Maple Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish curved sofa from the 1940's. In the the style of Fritz Hansen and Alfred Christensen with armrests in beautifully carved maple Nice slim elegant silhouette....
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wool, Maple

Modern Hello Sofa - Contemporary Seating in Dedar Tiger Mountain Velvet by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The HELLO Sofa is a bold fusion of sculptural geometry and inviting softness — a true statement piece that brings playful elegance to any interior. With its rounded, organic lines an...
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2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur

Fairview Sofa by Josh Greene for Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Fairview Sofa is a substantial tufted slipper sofa with matching upholstered base. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Angeles, California. Reach out t...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mario Marenco Marenco Extra Large Sofa 354 in Leather for Arflex
Located in Tilburg, NL
Mario Marenco 'Marenco' Extra Large Sofa 354 for Arflex in leather. New, current production. The unmistakable design and wide modularity still make the Marenco sofa a must-have in contemporary furniture. Designed by Mario Marenco in 1970, it is still a great classic of Italian design. With this large-rounded cushions sofa, Mario Marenco has combined strength and comfort. In 2007 the Marenco collection won the Wallpaper Design Awards Best Reissues. The Sofa is available in a wide variation of fabrics and leather upholstery. This listing is for a sofa with leather upholstery. Please ask us about the possibilities. Designed by Mario Marenco (1933-2019) 1957 degree at Naples University. 1957/1960 he gained 5 awards for research at Stockholm and Chicago universities. 1960 he formed the DEWG Studio in Rome : community buildings. 1970 designer for arflex, Artemide, Bernini, B&B, Comfortline 1982 collaboration with FIAT, LANCIA, ALFA ROMEO for display stands. 1985 watches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in HENNA (dark rust / brown) also shown in PUTTY (CREM/BEIGE TONE) Hardwood frame, no sag, HR foam, cotton, and crown cushion. (down alternative / 90/10 down / 25/75 down) available upon request for an additional fee. Hand-crafted in the USA Dark Walnut legs, and antique brass style caster wheels. (this is optional) English roll...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Palmwood

Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural greige linen, with stone-washed linen for a relaxed, lived-in look. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushion for ultimate comfort. T...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Foam, Wood, Down

Chesterfield Green Leather 3-Seater Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
The Chesterfield sofa, from Tribeca Collection, is an icon of the world of the leather lounge, a timeless classic in the world of upholstery, an ...
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2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
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1970s American Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rattan

Avant-Garde Sofa with Jumbo Channel Back in Light Blue Crushed Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Avant-garde sofa design with jumbo, paired channels slightly resembling lady fingers from the back and balanced with a single tight bench seat. Outside back reveals primary red eel s...
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2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Original Lara Sofa by Pamio, Toso and Massari for Stilwood, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Lara sofa by Roberto Pamio, Renato Toso and Noti Massari for Stilwood, Italy 1950s/1960s. Newly reupholstered in a premium, pure Alpaca wool fabric. Ships worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Howard Furniture, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brown fabric sofa produced by Howard Furniture, Starkville, Mississippi, USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 26.3” H x 84.25” W x 30.5” D Seat height: 14.5”
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1950s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Cube 3 Seat Sofa in Brown Woven Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Danish Modern cube low 3 seat sofa in Brown Woven Upholstery. Very comfortable sofa in good vintage condition. Sofa is on 4 Chrome square tube legs with adjustable leveli...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Style Elie Saab Maison Bordeaux Velvet Monolith Sofa, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab maison bordeaux velvet monolith sofa, Italy With the impressive beauty of its refined manufacturing, the Monolith sof...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid century Danish modern red leather 3 seat sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century burnt Red leather 3 seat danish modern sofa designed by Svend Skipper for Skippers Mobler. Beautiful soft burnt red leather with tufted cushions. Great design. Made in De...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Modular Italian 1970 Wooden Lacquered Sofa Reupholstered in Dedar Mohair
Located in Paddington, NSW
This modular sofa features a lacquered wooden frame and has been newly reupholstered in luxurious Dedar mohair, offering a soft, understated finish. Composed of two elongated modules...
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1970s Italian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood, Lacquer

1950s Sofa attributed to Milo Baughman, Black Iron, Kravet Beligan Linen
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Sofa attributed to Milo Baughman, black Iron frame and Legs with wooden ball feet, newly reupholstered in Kravet 100% Beligan Linen. Matching Lounge Chair available.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Sofa in Velvet with Toned Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional, Signed
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Mid Century Modern Vladimir Kagan serpentine cloud sofa for Directional, USA circa 1970's. This highly collectable and des...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood

Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Solid Walnut Frame Sofa or Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning midcentury American Modern Mel Smilow Walnut frame long low sofa or daybed. Beautiful armless sofa with solid walnut sculpted frame and steel spring support insert. Has Orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

1001 AX Sofa by Fjord Fiesta with Leather and Walnut Stainless Steel Frame
Located in Rhinebeck, NY
Bambi 56/1 / Lounge Chair by Rastad & Relling Upholstered 3-seater leather sofa with fluted padding and a solid walnut and stainless steel base. Available in three different leathe...
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2010s Norwegian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

GS195 by Gianni Songia for Sormani 1963
Located in Diest, BE
GS195 sofa to daybed by Gianni Songia for Sormani 1963 Italy in new leather upholstery
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair available Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House rare four-seat curved sofa
Located in South Charleston, WV
An extremely rare collectors piece, this large 97 inch wide four-seat sculptural sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House was designed and produced circa 1957 in the United States, ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Rafaella Red Orange Velvet 2 Seater Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
This luxurious and generous sofa is smooth to the touch and ultra comfortable. The deep seats and soft fabric make sinking in true pleasure. Rafaella's angular profile gives this revival style a modern twist, and its plush cushions add comfort and a charming contrast. This model features a striking combination of bordeaux velvet with a trim of burnt orange velvet. Biosofa is the only producer of 100% natural and plastic-free sofas...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Superb Beige tan Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Low Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beige and tan Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art long leather sofa. Has unique back supports and legs upholstered in leather. Beautiful vi...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s.
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Modular leather sofa, manufactured by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s. The sofa consists of four seating elements, 2 two-seats and 2 one-seats. The elements can be attached to each other with...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

American Designer, Sofa, Iron, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and black-lacquered iron sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.5"H x 100.0"W x 33.0"D Seat Height (inches): 15.25" Arm Hei...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 seater modular sofa Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova Nuvolone, Italy 70s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Set of 4 "Nuvolone" Lounge Chairs by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leone & Co., Italy, 1970s This stunning set of four "Nuvolone" modular lounge chairs, designed by Rino Maturi for Mimo Leon...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Customizable ClassiCon Monte Carlo Sofa by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Eileen Gray‘s perhaps most exclusive sofa radiates an allure from which no beholder can escape. The soft curve, the most unusual lines of the backrest make the Monte Carlo an incomp...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Black leather 3 seat sofa dark wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful Black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nic...
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

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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