$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
1970s Selig Lucite & Leather Strap Sofa Couch
By Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Selig lucite frame and leather strap sofa couch. Three long nickel bars run through the length of the sofa holding the black leather straps and back cushion straps.
Metal
Rare T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Bleached Walnut & Vellum Strap Sofa Settee
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare, likely custom ordered Sofa or Settee, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings with a bleached Walnut frame and Vellum Strapping. Stunning, elegant neo-classical design. One long ...
Walnut
$85,000 / set
Spectacular Pierre Jeanneret Rope Sofa and Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very few of these chairs have been discovered, and even fewer sofas. Backrest in cotton cord, seat is broad cotton straps.
Teak
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Handsome Woven Leather Strap Brutalist Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome woven leather strap brutalist sofa from the mid-century. We just love the thick leather straps woven together to form the entire back and sides of this sofa.
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Arflex Cloud Small Sofa in Black Straps by Carlo Colombo
By Arflex, Carlo Colombo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cloud collection, developed to find a lifestyle more in line with nature and the visual cheerfulness, with soft and comfortable shapes. Materials: Upholstered Fabric (Black Strap)...
Fabric
$10,000 / item
Black Wool and White Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a white powder coated steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring white cotton webbing, black leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$11,000 / item
Olive Canvas & Tarnished Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a tarnished brass plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$25,300 / item
Tasca Blue Sofa by Ghidini 1961
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Constructed on a sturdy base composed of painted and strapped metal, the sofa ensures durability and stability.
Textile
$8,000 / item
Black Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, cognac leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$11,000 / item
Natural Canvas and Polished Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a polished brass frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring white cotton webbing, white leather, and polished brass buckles.
Steel
$9,500 / item
Natural Canvas and Antique Copper Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop an antique copper frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$12,000 / item
Black Wool and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop an antique brass plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$13,500 / item
Black Wool and Polished Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a polished nickel plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and polished nickel buckles.
Steel
$13,500 / item
Black Wool and Polished Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a polished brass plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black leather, and polished brass buckles.
Steel
$14,500 / item
Pebbled Taupe Leather & Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop an antique nickel plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring taupe cotton webbing, aged veg tan leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$14,000 / item
Cream Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique nickel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbin...
Steel
$14,000 / item
Waxed Navy Leather & Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, ...
Steel
Waxed Cognac Leather & Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in down for added comfort and sit atop a blackened steel frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, aged ...
Steel
$42,197 / item
Saint-rémy Sofa by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
The bolster-shaped cylindrical cushions are a reference to the familiar vocabulary of La Manufacture’s Luizet sofa. Textile straps reminiscent of hiking backpacks provide both a visu...
Other
$32,877 / item
Saint-rémy Sofa by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
The bolster-shaped cylindrical cushions are a reference to the familiar vocabulary of La Manufacture’s Luizet sofa. Textile straps reminiscent of hiking backpacks provide both a visu...
Other
$37,796 / item
Saint-rémy Sofa by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in Geneve, CH
The bolster-shaped cylindrical cushions are a reference to the familiar vocabulary of La Manufacture’s Luizet sofa. Textile straps reminiscent of hiking backpacks provide both a visu...
Other
$13,500 / item
US Mailbag Canvas & Polished Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a polished brass frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring light grey cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$28,285 / item
Nefelibata Unique Piece Sofa by Stormo Studio
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
It features variable-density, deformable polyurethane foam, along with a 100g Dacron® fiber layer that covers a multi-layered wood frame with elastic straps. The sofa's design is com...
Textile
$13,500 / item
Heathered Beige Wool and Polished Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a polished nickel plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and polished nickel buckles.
Steel
$15,500 / item
Black Bison Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique nickel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing,...
Steel
$14,500 / item
Grey Nubuck Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique nickel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbi...
Steel
$8,500 / item
Grey Wool & Marbled Rust Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a marble rust plated frame, the two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring a replica of a WWII Swiss army "mule belt” with oxblood leather and antique brass ...
Steel
$12,000 / item
Grey Waxed Leather Sofa with Charcoal Powdercoat
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a charcoal powder steel frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive cotton webbing, ...
Steel
$11,500 / item
Tan Leather & Antique Brass Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural...
Steel
$12,500 / item
Waxed Cognac Leather and Marbled Rust Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring featuring a replica of a WWI...
Steel
$12,900 / item
Granite Leather & Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton web...
Steel
$12,000 / item
Cognac Brown Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, cognac...
Steel
$12,000 / item
Faribault Grey Wool and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop an antique nickel plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and antique nickel buckles.
Steel
$11,000 / item
Teal Leather and Light Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbin...
Steel
$14,000 / item
Waxed Moss Leather and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in down for added softness and comfort. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive cotton webbing, cognac leather, and antique b...
Steel
$6,500 / item
Black Canvas & Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black leather, and blackened antique buckles.
Steel
$14,000 / item
Obsidian Black Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbing, age...
Steel
$10,500 / item
Walnut Brown Leather and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing...
Steel
$13,500 / item
Vintage Military Canvas and Polished Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a polished brass plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and polished brass buckles.
Copper
$14,000 / item
Natural Nubuck Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique nickel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbin...
Steel
$10,000 / item
Vintage Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blacked steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring taupe cotton webbing, oxblood leather, and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$10,500 / item
US Mailbag & Antique Nickel Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop an antique nickel-plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and antique nickel buckles.
Steel
$10,000 / item
Faribault Grey Wool and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbing, cognac leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$15,500 / item
Blue Leather and Polished Black Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a polished black nickel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton we...
Steel
$8,000 / item
Olive Twill Canvas and Marbled Rust Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a marbled rust frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring a replica of a WWII Swiss army "mule belt” with cognac leather and antique brass buckles.
Steel
$10,000 / item
Military Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa V2
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring taupe cotton webbing, oxblood leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$8,500 / item
Black Wool and Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Steel
$11,500 / item
Potomac Leather and Antique Nickel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique nickel plated steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive ...
Steel
$10,400 / item
Potomac Leather and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbin...
Steel
$8,000 / item
Desert Tan Heavy Canvas and Marbled Rust Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a marbled rust frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring taupe cotton webbing, oxblood leather, and marble rust buckles.
Steel
$10,000 / item
Tan Wool and Antique Nickel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop an antique nickel plated steel frame, the two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather, and antique nickel buck...
Steel
$13,900 / item
Olive Leather and Antique Brass Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive c...
Steel
$13,500 / item
Indigo Leather and Antique Brass Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring indigo ...
Steel
$8,500 / item
Grey Wool and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbing, cognac leather, and antique nickel buckles
Steel
$12,900 / item
Smoke Leather and Blackened Steel Two-Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a blackened steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive cotton webbin...
Steel
$10,000 / item
Waxed Navy Leather & Marbled Rust Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The foam seat cushion has been wrapped in down for added comfort and sits atop a marble rust plated steel frame. The two seat sofa is strapped with support belts featuring indigo cot...
Steel
$8,000 / item
Dark Olive Heavy Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sitting atop a blackened steel frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring olive cotton webbing, black leather, and blackened steel buckles.
Canvas
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 59.06 in
A sculptural Vintage woven leather strap sofa with feather cushions in boucle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A unique sculptural vintage 2 person brown woven leather strap sofa. This sofa was originally imported from France by the previous owner, but the country of manufacture is unknown.
Steel
Percival Lafer, MP-97 Sofa, 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Comfortable and sleek sofa designed by Percival Lafer, circa 1970s. beige leather cushion sits atop leather support straps.
Leather, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Ettore Sottsass White Lacquered 'Califfo' Sofa for Poltronova, 1962
By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Firenze, IT
Unfortunately pillows and mattress with original upholstery are missing, only the original structure is on sale. The first Califfo sofa model had different straps as you can see in...
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 81.11 in D 44.49 in
Luciano Frigerio Mahogany and Black Leader Italian Sofas and Two Tables, 1960s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares
Original leather black cushions that they are supported by heavy leather belt straps with metal buckles. The sofa is in very good condition and all original, the leather has that pat...
Leather, Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Strap Sofa for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic strap sofa by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibiings for Widdicomb.
Walnut, Upholstery
Rare Art Deco Chrome Strap Sofa by McKay
By McKay Furniture Corp.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Art Deco chrome strap sofa by the Mckay company, American, circa 1930s.
Chrome
Sold
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Leather strap sofa with upholstered seat and bespoke sheepskin throw
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An extraordinary hand crafted Vintage French leather strap sofa with upholstered bench seat and bespoke sheepskin throw.
Steel
70's Selig Rosewood Upholstered / Leather Strap Sofa
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An exceptional stunning slab-sided Brazilian rosewood cube styled sofa with upholstered seat cushions. The loose cushions sit on thick black leather straps that are held by chromed a...
Aluminum
Rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Strap Sofa, Model 1711, Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Original off white webbing straps were replaced at some point with black vinyl straps.
Canvas, Walnut
Brazilian Sofa in Teak with Leather Straps, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Sergio Rodrigues style two seater sofa made from solid teak wood with leather straps.
Vintage Lucite Sided Sofa with Aluminum Frame & Leather Straps
Located in Hanover, MA
Ultra chic and uber quality sofa (and matching chair, separately) built with three industrial polished aluminum rods belted with black leather straps and ended with 1-1/2 inch thick ...
Aluminum
Sold
H 11.03 in W 38.59 in D 30.71 in
Italian Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa in Fabric and Leather Straps
Located in Hellouw, NL
Italian Vintage Modular Lounge Sofa in Fabric and Leather Straps. This set consists of two seating elements in beige-colored fabric and cognac leather straps.
Leather, Fabric
Percival Lafer Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Signature sling shape with headrest and straps. Matching sofa and settee available.
Leather, Rosewood
Milo Baughman Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning Milo Baughman couch with fabric strap details on brass plated steel feet.
Fabric
Sofa LC2 Le Corbusier Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Very nice near new condition, chrome, leather and straps. This sofa has been little used, it was in the house of a retired architect who acquired it in the late 90's.
Chrome
Percival Lafer Lounge Sofa Set, Brazil, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This sofa has a solid rosewood frame, and the cognac leather cushions rest in rubber straps.
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Percival Lafer MP-41 Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Recently fitted with new leather support straps, the sofa maintains its proper support system while preserving the authentic design integrity.
Leather, Jacaranda
Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Dark chocolate brown leather cushion sits atop leather support straps. The base of the sofa and legs are carved rosewood and the legs are uniquely square shaped.
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
1980s Ficks Reed Rattan Scalloped Wicker Sofa and Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
We've also replaced the sofa straps underneath the cushions, guaranteeing optimal comfort without sinking.
Rattan
Pair of Leather & Chrome Sofas by Robert Haussmann for Stendig
Located in Hanover, MA
They were recovered two years ago in black Edelman leather and have just returned from being professionally cleaned, all cushions reconditioned, chrome polished and new Pirelli strap...
Mid-Century Modern Pace Lucite & Chrome Sofa w Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Thick Lucite panels bookend the sofas chrome and strapped framing while supporting the 3 over 3 seat cushions.
Chrome
Sold
H 25.2 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Brazilian Space Age Sofa MP-131 , by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The back view of the sofa, showcasing these straps in a neat, orderly fashion, highlights the meticulous craftsmanship involved.
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Sofa and Ottoman
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sofa and ottoman by Vico Magistretti for Cassina Black leather and red strap Measures: Sofa width 171 cm Ottoman width 103 cm, circa 1990. 1500 Euros the two pieces.
Leather
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa and Table set
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural arm rest and beautiful with beautiful grain showing the beauty of the wood. Elastic fargas straps. Long sofa 78" W x 29"D x 26" H short sofa 51" W x 29"D x 26" H ...
Rosewood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 63.39 in D 27.96 in
Rare Halo Groucho Brown Leather & Chrome Framed Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite
By HALO SOHO
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, special edition, Halo Groucho, Curved Chrome frame, with brown leather straps and cushions, sofa and armchair suite This was a ...
Chrome
Percival Lafer Settee
By Percival Lafer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Signature sling shape with headrest and straps. Matching sofa and chairs available.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 39.38 in
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in new full grain leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Moreover, the base of the sofa is completely held together by robust straps underneath the couch instead of glue, giving the chair a very strong character.
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 39.38 in
Arne Norell 'Inca' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in original leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Moreover, the base of the sofa is completely held together by robust straps underneath the couch instead of glue, giving the chair a very strong character.
Leather, Beech
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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