Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back 'Barrel' sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA.
Upholstery, Mohair
2 Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Sofas Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive vintage pair of Bohemian barrel back three seater sofas, circa 1970s. Made from a contoured split reed frame with woven rattan panels.
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
$7,840Sale Price|38% Off
Four Seat Ebonized Barrel Back Sofa Newly Upholstered in White Bouclé, USA, 1970
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary four-seater sofa has recently undergone a comprehensive and transformative restoration that features new white b...
Oak
$9,200Sale Price / set|38% Off
Ebonized Barrel Back Four Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair in New Bouclé, USA, 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair and sofa set has recently undergone a comprehensive and transformative restoration that features ne...
Oak
Midcentury 13 Piece Modular Sectional Sofa After Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The backs have graceful waterfall forms down to the barrel shaped seat. The sofa has a unique modernist profile.
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Upholstered Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Curved Frame Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa. Item features a distressed finish, shapely cabriole legs, gold accents, beige/gold upholstery, very nice vint...
Mahogany
1970s Ekornes Curved Leather Wood Sofa Settee and Barrel Chair Set
By Ekornes
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous design and curves on this beauty! Just stu...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint vintage Bohemian barrel back loveseat, circa 1970s. Made from a contoured split reed frame with woven rattan panels. Features a white upholstery with removable cushion. Perf...
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
Unavailable
H 28 in W 90.5 in D 35 in
Rounded Barrel Back Brass Platform Sofa Reupholstered in African Mud Cloth
By Richard Himmel
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa Designed by Richard Himmel USA, circa 1960s Newly reupholstered in mud cloth from Zimbabwe with a brass base Measures: 28” H x 90 ½” W x 35” D x seat 16 ½” H Pict...
Brass
Barrel Sofa by Vladimir Kagan circa 1950's
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
A sculptural masterpiece from one of the most celebrated modernist designers, the Barrel Sofa by Vladimir Kagan is an exceptional example of his early work from the 1950s.
Bouclé, Walnut
Postmodern Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored 1980s Postmodern sofa. Reupholstered in green mohair.
Mohair
Vladimir Kagan 'Barrel Back' Sofa
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Barrel Back sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA.
Cotton, Velvet
Barrel Back Couch on Plinth Base
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barrel Back Couch on Plinth Base after Vladimir Kagen (matching chair available)
Barrel Back Sofa by Ward Bennett
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modernist and sculptural barrel back sofa having tapered arms floating on a satin aluminum double Y-form legged base.
Aluminum
Exquisite Rare Mid-Century Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century long barrel back sofa. This sofa has gorgeous teakwood trim and walnut legs.
Fabric
Elegant Barrel Back Sofa by Tomlinson Sophisticates
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Barrel Back Sofa by Tomlinson Sophisticates, circa 1950's.
Upholstery
Mid 20th century 2 seater barrel back club sofa c1940
Located in Batley, GB
A large mid 20th country house barrel backed club sofa. Newly upholstered by us in Amara Caramel cotton by Ada & Ina with new feather cushions.
Cotton
Sold
H 33.5 in W 60.5 in D 24.5 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon Style Faux Bamboo Windsor Barrel Back Sofa in Teak
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Carved teak barrel back sofa. Faux bamboo down to the carved rootball feet with ornate rope and tassel details similar to Napoleon chairs.
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 93.5 in D 32 in
Modern Baker Barrel Back Bleached Mahogany Sofa in Cole & Son "Icons" Fabric
By Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning modern barrel back sofa with a bleached mahogany frame and freshly upholstered in a whimsical and colorful blue / green / yellow Cole & Son "Icons" fabric with camels, lions...
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Curved Sofa in Art Deco Form
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic design by Weiman Furniture in the 1980s. Its features a solid well-built inner frame, with sculptural Art Deco design back. Fabric soiled and needs recovering. Foam and paddin...
Fabric
Danish Sofa Loveseat
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A barrel back sofa / loveseat with slightly curved teak wood legs matching the profile of this well made and very comfortable piece.
Cognac Leather Barrel Back Loveseat, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 1970s loveseat sourced in the South of France. The barrel-back silhouette features smooth, supple leather upholstery in a warm cognac hue with a natural, aged patina. Thi...
Leather
Pair of Vintage Demilune Sofas
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage demilune sofas. These barrel back circular chaise sofas feature three perfectly proportioned pillows, are newly upholstered with new foam and a neutral cotton fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Rare Barrel Settee, Fabric, Walnut, Studio, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A settee / sofa, designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1947 and made by Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc in the 1950s. The soft organic form rests on four tapered walnut legs. Other designers of the ...
Velvet, Walnut
Large Scale Art Deco Style Rattan Sofa and Loveseat
Located in Rochester, NY
An art deco style large scale and heavyweight thick natural rattan sofa and matching loveseat with a curved wraparound even arm barrel form.
Rattan
Sold
H 30.71 in W 64.18 in D 28.75 in
1950s Magic Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extraordinary 1950's "Magic Sofa", model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany A subtle barrel-arbor mechanism changes the sofa into a daybed by sliding the seats sidewards The cush...
Chrome
1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Loveseat Sofa
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel shaped loveseat sofa by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout!
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 26.5 in W 87 in D 32.5 in
Country Modern Spindle Back 1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Sofa Couch
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel shaped sofa by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 63.78 in L 31.5 in
1950s Magic Day Bed Sofa Model Stella (no. 5920) By Wilhelm Knoll Germany
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extraordinary 1950's "Magic Sofa", model Stella by Wilhelm Knoll, Germany A subtle barrel-arbor mechanism changes the sofa into a comfortable daybed by sliding the seats sidewards...
Chrome
Sold
H 31.75 in W 83 in D 33 in
'Barrel Sofa' in Grey Mohair by Vladimir Kagan, Signed and Registered with COA
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Barrel Sofa is upholstered in a deep grey Mohair and features Kagan's signature sculpted wood feet and swooping barrel arms.
Wood, Mohair
Danish Modern Teak and Black Leather Sofa and Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful set of black leather sofa and barrel back armchair. Nice curved shape design.
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa in Art Deco Form by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek rounded back loveseat produced by Weiman in the early 1980's. This sofa is all original. Fabric is soiled from regular use. Foam and padding are excellent. Manufactures label.
Fabric
Ebonised wood Barrel back settee
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ebonised wood barrel back settee with carved fluted front legs and tuffted upholstered back.
Wood, Upholstery
Early Art Deco Barrel-back Settee
Located in New York, NY
Early Art Deco barrel-back settee.
Ebonized wood with finely carved garlands of flowers.
Wood
Highback Barrel Sofa-- Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very chic compact sofa. Plump sculptural upholstered seat on dark-stained maple legs. Unsigned, but attributed to Kagan-Dreyfuss. Upholstered in moss green velvet.
Milo Baughman Flat Bar Chrome Barrel Back Velvet Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridport, CT
Flat bar chrome tub style sofa with striped velvet upholstery in good condition.
Chrome
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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