1950s Harvey Probber Style Ebonized Slipper Lounge Chairs in Heavy Boucle
By Harvey Probber
Located in Culver City, CA
We currently have them styled in the gallery alongside a Karl Springer coffee table and a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa and not only do they hold their own, they make a subtle, eleg...
Bouclé, Oak
LUXURY VINTAGE SERPENTiNE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a vintage model which is rare in itself however being a serpentine curved front model it is as rare as hens’ teeth, I’ve seen maybe two of the...
Leather
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Four-Piece Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa Weiman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning four-piece curved serpentine sectional sofa. This sofa will need to be reupholstered as the original ultra suede is worn and dated.
Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Boucle
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the realm of luxury and design with this iconic Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa! Crafted with the finesse of a sculptor, this masterpiece is not just a piece of furniture; it's a...
Mohair
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period original Victorian which is rare in itself however being a serpentine curved front model it is as rare as hens’ teeth, I’ve seen mayb...
Leather, Hardwood
$9,243Sale Price|35% Off
Very Fine & Elegant Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Carved Hepplewhite Style Sofa
Located in North Salem, NY
This is the finest sofa offered in the Wood & Hogan collection. The sophisticated serpentine shaped Mahogany frame is hand carved with tiny "pea" carving and delicate foliage.
Mahogany, Down
Mid-Century Modern Kidney Shaped Curved Serpentine Biomorphic Cloud Sofa
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fabulous Mid-Century Modern biomorphic kidney shaped sofa. This long tailored cloud sofa features an elongated removable single seat cushion with a curved tight back. Original neutra...
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Velvet
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
Vladimir Kagan, Directional, Mid-Century Modern, Curved Cloud Sofa, Beige Velvet, Lucite, USA, 1980s The Cloud Sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the 19...
Velvet, Lucite
Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rar...
Leather, Hardwood
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa, Directional, in Chinoiserie Tiger Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Culver City, CA
This Vladimir Kagan Cloud sofa is divine! This is not just any sofa; it's a fantastical journey into the world of design where comfort meets chic in the most delightful way possible...
Velvet
$3,596Sale Price|20% Off
French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back Featuring Cabriolet legs ending in Es...
Cotton, Wood, Fruitwood
Postmodern Serpentine Sectional Sofa By Weiman Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Vladimir Kagan Style Serpentine 3 Piece Sectional Sofa by Weimann Newly Reupholstered in a Charcoal Alpaca Mohair Velvet Striking postmodern serpentine 3-piece sectional...
Mohair, Velvet
Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Hepplewhite Style Sofa with Pea and Foliate Carving
Located in North Salem, NY
This is the finest sofa offered in the Wood & Hogan collection The sophisticated serpentine shaped Mahogany frame is carved with tiny "pea" carving and delicate foliage.
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Maple
Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Fraser, MI
Serpentine Cloud Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Fabric, Walnut
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa & Pouf in Boucle and Brass, Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Cue the spotlight and the swoon — because this signed Vladimir Kagan Cloud Sofa is not just iconic, it’s got range. From sultry curves to that double polished brass disc base, this D...
Brass
Tito Agnoli Modular '9000' Sofa for Arflex 5 Piece Serpentine Version
By Arflex, Tito Agnoli
Located in Tilburg, NL
Tito Agnoli '9000' Sofa 1969 for Arflex, Italy. New, current production.
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sleek and modern, this sofa was produced by Weiman Preview, dating to the 1980s. It features an elegant three-piece design, with the main body set upon an upholstered plinth-style ba...
Fabric, Upholstery
$5,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
1990s Maurice Villency Serpentine Sectional Sofas- Set of 2
By Maurice Villency
Located in Charleston, SC
Wowzers! This is one sexy and funky set of sofas. Designed by Maurice Villency in the early 1990’s. I personally love the upholstery but if python is too wild for you, these will...
Metal
$6,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Wonderful Curved Serpentine Two-Piece Adrian Pearsall Style Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful curved serpentine two-piece Adrian Pearsall style sofa sectional.
Upholstery, Walnut
$10,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Sexy Serpentine 4 Piece Cloud Sectional Sofa Robert Ebel Weiman Preview
By Robert Ebel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious 4-piece serpentine sectional sofa designed by Robert Ebel, made by Weiman.
Upholstery
$12,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Scrumptious 4 Piece Leather Non Stop Style Serpentine Sectional Sofa Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Scrumptious 4 piece black leather "Non-Stop" style serpentine sectional sofa. If you have the room for this huge sectional sofa it will be a show stopper for sure!
Leather, Wood
Vintage Milo Baughman Serpentine Three Pieces Sectional Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Marvelous vintage serpentine sectional sofa manufactured for Thayer Coggin in the 1988.
Chrome
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A serpentine / cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Mohair
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A serpentine / cloud sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Mohair
Fine Antique English Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A camel back long sofa, with serpentine seat rail raised on dark stained four cabriole front legs and four curved swept back legs.
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Fabric Upholstered Single Cushion Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well tailored contemporary sofa with serpentine back, scrolled arms and curved seat with a single seat cushion.
Fabric, Wood
$36,000 / set
Pair of Sofas by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mirrored serpentine / cloud sofas designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional.
Mohair
1980s Weiman Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite Weiman three pieces sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and refinement. ...
Upholstery, Wood
Dennis & Leen Italian Settee Cabriole Sofa Champagne Silver
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The front apron of the sofa has a serpentine undulating design with a thick conforming shaped cushion.
Fabric, Wood
English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint upholstery, and terminating on carved floral legs with connecting stretchers.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Flame Mahogany Banded Serpentine Front 6 Legged Console Table MINT!
By Smith & Watson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Federal Flame Mahogany Banded Serpentine Front 6 Legged Console Table MINT!
Walnut
Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of curved serpentine cloud sofas in rich burgundy velvet timeless Kagan design with walnut base feet
Velvet
$8,365Sale Price|30% Off
1990s Preview Weiman Curved Serpentine Sectional
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning three pieces sectional you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of ...
Metal
Vintage Cloud Sofa in the manner of Directional Furniture, 1990s Cool Fabric
By Directional
Located in Hamburg, PA
This vintage 1990s Serpentine Cloud Sofa offers a timeless design with its supple, soft fabric, ready to enhance any living space.
Ultrasuede
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Leather
Rare Vladimir Kagan Credenza, Rosewood, Vladimir Kagan Designs, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Trained under his father, master cabinetmaker Illi Kagan, Vladimir opened his own studio in the early 1950s and never looked back, producing icons like the Serpentine sofa, the Unico...
Chrome
1950s Immaculate Yellow Boucle Style Quilted Serpentine Curved Modular Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The luxurious serpentine sectional is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality.
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Vintage Mid Century Modern 3 Piece Cloud Serpentine Sectional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Denville, NJ
Vladimir Kagan was one of the most influential American furniture designers of the twentieth century, known for sculptural, sensuous forms that broke decisively from the rectilinear ...
Fabric
Stokkestol Chair, Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Rosewood, Sheepskin, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Culver City, CA
This chair is currently in our gallery alongside a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa, a Finn Juhl credeinza and a Hans Wegner Papa Bear chair and not only does this chair make a stateme...
Aluminum
$8,976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Serpentine 3-Piece Sectional in Nutmeg Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Serpentine Sectional draws on the biomorphic lineage of Jean Royère and Vladimir Kagan, offering a restorative counterpoint to angular interiors. Flowing curves create a visual b...
Fabric, Oak
$7,477Sale Price / item|25% Off
Serpentine 3-Piece Sectional in Vista Vanilla Bouclé by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Serpentine Sectional draws on the biomorphic lineage of Jean Royère and Vladimir Kagan, offering a restorative counterpoint to angular interiors. Flowing curves create a visual b...
Fabric, Oak
$5,436Sale Price / item|30% Off
Serpentine 2-Piece Sectional in Vista Vanilla Bouclé by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Serpentine Sectional draws on the biomorphic lineage of Jean Royère and Vladimir Kagan, offering a restorative counterpoint to angular interiors. Flowing curves create a visual b...
Fabric, Oak
$6,212Sale Price|20% Off
Serpentine 2-Piece Sectional in Nutmeg Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Serpentine Sectional draws on the biomorphic lineage of Jean Royère and Vladimir Kagan, offering a restorative counterpoint to angular interiors. Flowing curves create a visual b...
Fabric, Oak
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate – where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Fabric
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate - where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in White Leather
By De Sede, Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate - where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate - where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Select Leather
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate – where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Snake Shaped Modular Sofa in Black Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate, where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serpe...
Leather
DeSede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Espresso Leather & Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate - where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Blue with Adjustable Elements
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate – where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Fabric
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in Cuoio Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate – where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Modular Sofa in White Leather and Adjustable Element
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate, where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serpe...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Leather and Adjustable Elements
By Gordon Guillaumier, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate - where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Leather
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shape Modular Sofa in Brown with Adjustable Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The longest DS-600 currently stands in the palace of the ruling family of a sultanate – where legendary 406 upholstery elements in rainbow colors join up to create a circular or serp...
Leather
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This set is currently in our gallery with a set of Vladimir Kagan unicorn chairs, as well as a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa, and everything he'd designed is effortlessly chic, clea...
Brass
Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included
By Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Culver City, CA
We've currently got ours in the gallery alongside a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa, a Gabriella Crespi coffee table, and a Paul Evans credenza, and somehow these are the pieces that ...
Aluminum
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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