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Sofas For Sale
Organically Shaped Sectional Sofa in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Wiener Werkstätte, modular sofa, leather, Austria, 1980s
This sofa is fully executed in a black leather that contributes to a unified look. The construction consists o...
Category
1980s Austrian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Grass Armchair, Brown Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Faux Fur, Oak
Italian Sectional Sofa in Soft Red Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s
This grandiose characteristic sofa of Italian origin finds itself at the intersection of art and furniture design. The modular sofa contains four ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofas in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofas, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, design 1954.
These comfortable three-seat sofas are designed by Robert Haussmann for De S...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Oversized Curvy Arms
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa has an impactful silhouette. The oversized softly curved arms and back work in either formal and more casual settings, it has relaxed comfort in mind. It’s grand, curvy and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Lacquer, Velvet
Contemporary Sculptural Sofa with Discreet Seaming
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa makes a bold statement with its clean and captivating design, delivering an effortlessly cool finish.
The poised back enhances its built-in seat cushion, complemented by d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sofa With Sculptural Armrests in Oak and Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, oak, fabric, Czech Republic, 1960s
A comfortable and bulky three seat sofa with a soft feel. This sofa is made in the Czech Republic in the 1960s. One of the elegant character...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Italian Corner Sofa in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Corner sofa, fabric, velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1950s
This sofa of Italian origin has a cozy appeal and is characterized by a splendid construction. The body is upholstered in a...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Handcrafted Sofa with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
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
Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Airborne, sectional sofa, model 'Patate', light brown suede, France, 1970s
This well-designed sofa is fully executed in light brown suede that contributes to a unified look. This s...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Suede
Early Pierre Chapo 'S22' Sofa in Elm and Brown Leather
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, 'S22' sofa, elm, leather, France, design 1967
This sofa is one of the early editions designed by Pierre Chapo, known for his hallmark use of solid elmwood and a commit...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Elm
Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s
Wonderful Danish two seat sofa. The brown leather shows a light patina and is in good condition, showin...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare Environ Tre Sculptural Sofa by Edoardo Landi, Gruppo N, Nikol, Italy 1971
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare Sculptural sofa by Edoardo Landi for Nikol Internazionale, Italy 1971
With this sofa you not only get comfort in your home, but also a great work of Art.
The sofa creates a shell-like environment that cocoons the sitter. With your own imagination, the sofa can be set up in different ways. This sofa would look beautiful in a Mohair or bouclé Fabric
Each sofa is 230 cm in length, 100cm width, the hight is 60cm, seat height 35cm.
When setup like a corner 230cmx330cm
Born in Modena in 1937, Italy, Landi studied architecture in Venice and attends the School of Industrial Design in Venice between 1962 and 1964. In 1959, he founds Group N with Alberto Biasi, Manfredo Massironi, Toni Costa and Ennio Chiggio.
Landi’s work is based on the use of geometric shapes with programmed inclinations or separations, through which he manages changes in the viewer's perception. The artist develops retinal fatigue and optical illusions in some of his works, causing a closer relationship between the viewer and the work.
In 1963, he participates with Grupo N at the IV Biennale Internazionale d'Arte di San Marino, where they receive their first prize. Since 1968, his works have been present in international exhibitions in Rome, Oslo, Tokyo, Budapest, Bologna, Paris, Milan and other cities. Since 1971 he has been interested in graphic design and the use of Industrial objects in interior design.
Often this sofa is sold as an Ennio Chiggio sofa but is not from his hand,
however the sofa was produced by Nikol wich Chiggio also designed for. They were also both a member of the art movement Gruppo N...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Superb Mohair 'Lady' Sitting Room Set Designed by Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Sumptuous and extremely rare 'lady' living room set designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex ,Italy in 1961. The set consists of a super rare and extremely elegant , three seat elliptical form, 'Lady' sofa ,the largest size produced complete with a matching pair of very early (artisan wood frame) production 'Lady Chairs '. Please note the coffee table is not included with this set.
This set has been recovered in an extremely elegant high quality 'Musco' 00 mohair fabric by the famous Dutch textile manufacturer 'De Ploeg' . The fabric creates a warm luxurious organic glow as the mohair pile...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel, Brass
Danish Banana Sofa in Bright Blue Tufted Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1960s.
This two seat sofa is executed in a bright blue fabric with wooden legs. The sofa has a high and curved backrest. The back gracefully flows into the armrests, creating a slightly curved shape. The piece shows traits of traditional furniture...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Twins Day Bed, Beige Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins day bed and curved sofa s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Danish Settee in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, fabric, stained beech, walnut, Denmark, 1940s.
This settee owes its elegancy to the way the corpus is built: a thin frame that rests on beautifully sculpted legs t...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Modern Grass Curved Sofa, Nobilis Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Grass curved sofa takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortabl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa or Daybed
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, cognac leather, teak, Austria, 1960s.
This Austrian daybed is named 'Constanze'. This item is designed by Johannes Spalt and manufactured by Wittmann. T...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa, Model 150 BS
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible serpentine sofa from Vladimir Kagan designed in 1950. This example was originally upholstered in white leather with white lacquer bases, circa 2000.
Now restored in a...
Category
Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, Kvadrat Harald 3 - 0952, wood, Italy, 1970s.
This rare sofa is designed by Willy Rizzo in the 1970s. This alignment consists of s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Midcentury Capri Sofa by Johannes Andersen Reupholstered in White Teddy Fur
Located in Berlin, DE
This is an absolute iconic piece of Scandinavian Midcentury Modern design. Johannes Andersen designed the Capri series consisting of a sofa, armchairs and a coffee table all produced...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Banana Sofa in Light Blue Upholstery and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s.
This bulky sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are organically...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Modern Conchula Curved Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Bouclé, Wood
Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knoll Antimott, sofa, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s
Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll developed a patented system of seating named 'Antimott'. The line consisted of fur...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Faux Fur, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot Sectional Corner Sofa in White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot, sectional corner sofa, fabric, ultrasuede, wood, Italy, 1970s.
This rare sofa is designed by Willy Rizzo and consists of a three-seater, two-seater, a...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Wood
Modern Barao Lounge Chair, Caramel Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Barão Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Barão leather lounge chair draws inspiration from the meticulous craftsmanship of sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Sunbrella Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Eccentric French Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, leather, France, 1960s
A French sofa defined by a pronounced geometric structure of clear lines and distinctive carvings. The wide armrests are detailed in a subtle mann...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Teak, Leather
Four-Seater Sofa in Black Leatherette and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Four-seater sofa, leatherette, steel, Europe, 1960s.
Sizeable sofa that could easily seat four or more people. This sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its design. Due to the overal...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti 'Ellypse' Sofa in Grey Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mauro Lipparini for Saporiti, 'Ellypse' sofa, fabric, lacquered wood, chrome, Italy, 1970s
Mauro Lipparini, an Italian designer, has created the 'Ellypse' sofa for Saporiti, which s...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Antonio Citterio for Moroso 'Cricket' Sofas in Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antonio Citterio for Moroso, sofas model 'Cricket', leather, Italy, 1988
Interestingly shaped blue leather settee by Italian designer Anto...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Thayer Coggin Sectional in Linen Tweed
Located in Raleigh, NC
A luxurious vintage sectional by Thayer Coggin newly upholstered in griege linen tweed. This piece has been restored and is extremely comfortable. In the style of Milo Baughman.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Minerva' daybed, teak, metal, fabric, Denmark, design 1957, production 1960s.
This elegant daybed or sofa is named 'Minerva'...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
De Sede 'Pagoda' DS-19A Sofas in Black Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, sofas model 'Pagoda' DS-19A, leather, Switzerland, 1973-1979
This high-quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1970s. The design is characterized by pointy edges ...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish Three Seat Sofa in Red Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
This classic sofa of Danish origin features modest and subtle lines and shapes that emphasize the clear construction of the design. A nice detail...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Bordeaux Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Jacquard, Fabric, Wood
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA Sofa in Oak and Blue Upholstery
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, three-seat sofa, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
This sofa is characterized by a splendid design that epitomizes a simplistic, natural and timeless aestheti...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Set with Connecting Table in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, coupled lounge chairs with side table, fabric, oak, France, 1960s
Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high quality solid oak furniture, ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Modern Conchula Day Bed, Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Day Bed, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula day bed is a room-d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Wool, Bouclé, Wood, Velvet, Cotton
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Sofa in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussman for De Sede, three-seat sofa, fabric and chrome plated metal, Switzerland, design 1954.
This comfortable three-seat sofa is designed by Robert Haussmann for De Sede...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modern Patio Furniture, Suelo Sofa in Natural
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo Modern Outdoor Sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This sofas's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Marco Comolli Sofa in Walnut and Taupe Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Comolli for I.C.F. De Padova, two-seat sofa, in walnut and taupe leather, Italy, 1965
This wonderfully aged two-seat sofa has a beautiful all-over patina. Highly comfortable d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Four seat sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The way the armrests bent outwards remind of the designed by Folke Ohls...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Sofa in Oak and Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, oak, leather, Scandinavia, 1950s
This three-seater sofa beautifully reflects the stylistic traits of Scandinavian Modern Design. The base and backrest are pure and clear in th...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather and wood, Sweden, 1960s
Three seater sofa by Arne Norell. This sofa is refined, modern and with a classical touch. A true Swedish and Norell design....
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Halden Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Halden armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Halden armchair is inspired by the Norwegian border town of the same name at the mouth of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Baron Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Stendig, Cream Leather, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Baron Sofa by Robert Haussmann for Stendig. cream leather, 1970. Original leather with beautiful patina. Pair of chairs are sold in separa...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather, wood, Sweden, circa 1960s
This sofa is refined, modern with a robust touch. A well-designed sofa by talented Swedish designer Arne Norell (1917-197...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s.
Modern three-seather sofa in beige fabric. Nicely designed round brushed steel legs which are delicate ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Danish Banana Sofa in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, floral upholstery, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
This voluptuous sofa is executed in a floral fabric with wooden legs. The sofa has a high line...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Sofa with Sculptural Frame in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, stained wood, Scandinavia, 1960s
This sofa embodies a splendid construction based on curvaceous lines and round corners. The wooden armrests and legs are organic...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Hans J. Wegner Sofa ‘Airport’ in Striped Upholstery and Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen, sofa ‘Airport’ model AP35/4, fabric, metal, Denmark, designed in 1957
This sleek looking sofa is part of the ‘airport’ series and is characterized b...
Category
1950s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta Sofa Model ‘Onda’
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, sofa, model 'Onda', leather, chrome, Italy, 1985
Rounded and curved ‘Onda’ sofa by Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbin...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Reupholstered Danish Sofa with Sculptural Frame and White Upholstery
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the manner of Viggo Boesen, sofa, fabric Gabriel 'Savak', stained beech, Denmark, 1940s
This charming sofa is designed in the manner of Danish designer Viggo Boesen (1907-1985),...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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