Glass Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Walnut end caps with glass legs. Reupholstered in Designtex floral.
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Glass Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. USA. Walnut end caps with glass legs. Reupholstered in Designtex floral.
Fabric
Gold Goop Brutalist Loveseat Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Paul Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Adrian Pearsall loveseat is a stunning fusion of mid-century modernism and sculptural bravado. Constructed in the 1970s for Craft Associates, its standout feature is a dramatic ...
Resin, Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 31.11 in
Very Rare Sculptural Sofa Attributed to Adrian Pearsall, USA, 1956
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare and very elegant floating (middle room) Sofa attributed to Adrian Pearsall (1925-2011) American architect and designer.
Brass
Adrian Pearsall Half-Round Sectional Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Rounded semi-circle sofa by Adrian Pearsall. Fully restored and reupholstered in silk velvet. 2-piece sectional.
Sold
H 24.5 in W 98 in L 24.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Black and Yellow Midcentury Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut front and V-shaped front legs integrated into the trim as well as two separate screw-on back legs.
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall 829-S Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Adrian Pearsall. Manufacturer: Craft Associates. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specifications: Blonde wood, Mohair. Condition: This Adrian Pearsall 829-S ...
Mohair, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa for Craft Associates Inc.
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Adrian Pearsall. Manufacturer: Craft Associates. Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern. Specifications: Walnut, high grade foam, velvet. Condition: This Adrian Pearsa...
Velvet, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Rare Black and White 868-M Walnut Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 868-M 102" wide sofa with walnut hooks or fins on each side with removable bolster on back, quite remarkable!
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Rare Black and White 868-M Walnut Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 868-M 102" wide sofa with walnut hooks or fins on each side with removable bolster on back; quite remarkable!
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Rare Black and White 868-M Walnut Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 868-M 102" wide sofa with walnut hooks or fins on each side with removable bolster on back; quite remarkable!
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Deep Orange and Black Geometric Sectional Sofa Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Adrian Pearsall semi-circular sectional sofa by Craft Associates, circa 1970s.
Fabric, Wood
MCM Adrian Pearsall Sofa, New Mohair Upholstery
By Harvey Probber, Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall, Edward Wormley
Located in Raleigh, NC
This stunning gondola sofa by Adrian Pearsall represents the pinnacle of American mid-century modern design, showcasing the visionary designer's signature blend of sculptural form a...
Mohair
Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Sofa Black Plinth Base Pearsall Attributed
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a truly magnificent sectional sofa set, with table and ottoman piece, attributed to Adrian Pearsall. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the sofa piec...
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Side Tables for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of side tables in walnut with slate tops by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Slate
Modern Upholstered Sofa, circa 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
Modern Upholstered Sofa, circa 1960. Newly upholstered in a selection of complimentary Maharam Fabrics, on original wooden frame. In the style of Adrian Pearsall.
Wool
MCM Chrome Flat Bar Sofa & Lounge Chair w/ Newly Upholstered- 2 piece
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Chrome Flat Bar Sofa and Lounge Chair with Rosewood Bases for Craft Associates Newly Upholstered in High End Plush Italian "Midnight Black" Velvet ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Gondola Sofa
By Carsons, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely stunning Mid-Century gondola sofa. Amazing lines and details make it a real show stopper. It measures 9ft in length and is supported by a perfectly sculpted walnut tone ba...
Adrian Pearsall Chesterfield Brutalist Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is a stunning example of Mid-Century Brutalist design. The sofa features sculpted resin panel sides and is tufted in a black vinyl upholstery.
Resin
Sold
H 29 in W 72 in D 30 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Couch Chrome Walnut Wood Lane Tagged
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Great vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates by Lane (Tag is present and pictured) The fabric is as found in good vintage condition. Chrome and walnu...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sofas
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates hexagonal sofas. Rare, super stylish pair with red lacquered frames, patent faux leather straps with large brass nailheads. Stamped patent....
Naugahyde, Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 109 in D 30.5 in
Armless Sofa with Attached Tables by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Kansas City, MO
Nine foot long Adrian Pearsall sofa in charcoal ultra suede with walnut frame and attached end tables with drawers. Overall length is 9'1". Seating length is 76".
Brass
Sold
H 24.5 in W 102 in D 34 in
Original Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Gondola Sofa Upholstered in Italian Leather
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, US
This lengthy low sitting Gondola sofa is a treasure in any space. The temptation to sprawl oneself about the length of the sofa is all to strong as it offers a very unique style and ...
Leather
Sold
H 28 in W 136 in D 32 in
Mid Century Sectional Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates c 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New York, NY
Architectural two piece sectional sofa, designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. The sofa features an angled section, which has a storage cabinet on its end, with a drop dow...
Upholstery
Large Pearsall Sofa in Great Original Condition
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Great long sofa by Adrian Pearsall in fine original condition. Hard form to find, especially in such clean, ready to use condition. Measures: Seat height 17, arm height 19 inches.
Brutalist Platform Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist platform sofa by Adrian Pearsall. Fully restored. Newly upholstered in biscuit tufted velvet. Built in side tables with drop down fronts for storage.
Velvet, Resin
Monumental Midcentury Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is simply stunning. With its gondola shape and deep indigo or navy blue colored fuzzy upholstery, it doesn't get more statement - piece than this. This incredibly comfortab...
Fabric
Handsome Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Walnut and Black Leather
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berkeley, CA
Gorgeous restored Adrian Pearsall sofa for Craft Associates. New black leather with choice on seats of grey tweed one side/black leather on the other.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 118.75 in D 33.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa w/ Slate End Tables, New Grey / Black Upholstery
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern platform sofa with slate end tables designed by Adrian Pearsall. New charcoal/light grey tweed upholstery. The inferior pressboard base has been replaced with a ne...
Slate
Midcentury Sofa by Adrian Pearsall with Reversible Side Tables
Located in Munster, NRW
Beautiful sofa by Adrian Pearsall with two reversible side tables layered with black and white Formica on either side.
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hadley, MA
Model 3600-8 craft associates "cloud" sofa, circa 1970, designed by Adrian Pearsall.
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist Style Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Houston, TX
Extremely rare plinth based Brutalist sofa with two built in end tables that open and close magnetically for hidden storage. All of the brutalist pieces that we have are covered in a...
$175,000
H 37.5 in W 96 in D 38 in
Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is strikingly gorgeous! A rare, one of one-- one of a kind sofa designed and executed by Paul Evans. This sofa features an almost sleigh like craftsman base that is very Ge...
Bronze
$20,595
H 31 in W 124 in D 72 in
Mid-Century Modern Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Wi...
Fabric, Walnut
Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fraser, MI
Serpentine Cloud Two Piece Sectional Sofa. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Appears to have been reupholstered some time in the last 20th century. A riser base has ...
Fabric, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century cloud sofa Sofa measures: 124 wide x 72 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That ...
Upholstery, Wood
$125,000
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 31 in
Paul Evans Sofa. Bronzed Resin Case, Bronze Base. New Gold Upholstery
By Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fine and rare sofa by Paul Evans. Bronzed resin case with bronze base. Expertly reupholstered in a gold velvet fabric. This sofa is in top condition and ready to place.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Cloud Sofa This sofa measures: 123 wide x 70 deep x 30.75 inches high, with a seat height of 13.5 and arm height of 21 inches Great...
Upholstery, Wood
$14,304Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.78 in W 98.43 in D 37.41 in
Cassina Soriana Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Afra; Tobia; Scarpa; Cassina; Soriana; Settee; Couch; Italy; 1970's; Hollywood Regency; Minimalist; Italian Design; Soriana sofa in original upholstery, designed by Afra &...
Wool
$5,000
H 25 in W 65 in D 38.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Sculpted Brutalist Sofa Large Loveseat Settee
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Wayne, NJ
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Brutalist Sofa Couch . The highly decorated resin surfaces are similar to Paul Evans Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Series studio pieces. The resin on the...
Fabric
$9,995
H 29.5 in W 120 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa, 1960s Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
This exceptional Adrian Pearsall platform sofa showcases the renowned mid-century modern designer's signature floating aesthetic with integrated walnut end tables elegantly positione...
Upholstery, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Brutalist-Inspired Two-Cushion Sofa (1 of 2)
By Paul Evans, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A striking example of Adrian Pearsall’s bold design vision, this two-cushion sofa blends clean modernist lines with dramatic Brutalist detailing. Upholstered in rich black fabric, th...
Upholstery, Resin, Wood
$17,135
H 29.53 in W 78.35 in D 37.41 in
Rare Golden Lacquer and Brass Maison Jansen Bouclé Sofa, 1970s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
An exciting example of French design firm Maison Jansen’s commissioned pieces. This sofa is made from solid mahogany, lacquered in a rich dark brown and bronze–golden finish. The res...
Brass
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Brutalist Sofa This sofa measures: 126 wide x 34.5 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 10.5 (to the frame) All pieces of f...
Upholstery, Wood
Sity Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1986
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Premariacco, IT
Classic of Italian design, this Sity sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia presents itself in its elegance and refinement with a two-seater section, a corner section and a single s...
Fabric, Plastic
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall Sofa on Chrome Plinth Base, 1970. Original upholstery and new chrome plinth base. Measures 25.5” tall 91.5” long 35” deep.
Chrome
Sofa Area by Antonio Citterio for Vitra, 2000s
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
An exceptionally solid piece of furniture from the legendary Vitra brand. Good condition.
Metal
Mid-Century Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This design by Pearsall is low profile and features a gently curved silhouette. Long and extreme...
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
$319,857
H 58.35 in W 93.47 in D 19.69 in
Le Mondrian Sideboard High Lacquered with 16 Adjustable Drawers
By Ava
Located in Paris, FR
Sideboard Le Mondrian with structure in MDF water repellent 22mm. Lacquered with epoxy high glossy black finish. Contains 16 adjustable drawers lacquered and ironed. All drawers can ...
Iron
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 85 in D 36 in
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidere...
Leather
$5,950 / set
H 28 in W 158 in D 37 in
1970s Milo Baughman in Jack Lenor Larsen Blue Brown Lattice Velvet Sectional
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare two pieces sectional by Milo Baughman upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen fabric.. This beautiful cotton velvet cut lattice sectional is statement piece which is also com...
Velvet, Wood
$3,250
H 25 in W 87 in D 36.5 in
1970s Dutch Manou Bamboo Sofa by Mondileder, Gerard van den Berg Style
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured by Mondileder in the 1970s, this large three-seat sofa features a frame built from thick, dark-lacquered Manou bamboo, bent and stacked into horizontal rails that form t...
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
$330 / item
H 2.37 in Dm 8.47 in
CHIMBORAZO Decorative Volcanic Stone Bowl with Bronze Detail by ANDEAN, In Stock
By Alejandro Moyano (ANDEAN)
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative volcanic stone hand-carved bowl from Chimborazo volcano, with lathed bronze base. Drawing inspiration from the sacral and baroque motifs of Quito, as well as Ecuador’s hi...
Stone, Bronze
"Voltaire" Figured Oak Sideboard by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Step into the allure of 1930s French sophistication with our exquisitely hand-crafted Voltaire sideboard, a homage to the Post-Deco era. Meticulously designed, this sideboard capture...
Oak
Roger Capron, Coffee Table, Wood, Ceramic, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige ceramic tile coffee table designed and produced by Roger Capron, France, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.75"H x 51.625"W x 24.5"D All items ship from Hig...
Ceramic, Wood
$6,250
H 29 in W 34 in D 34 in
Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, 1960's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and monolithic lounge chair and ottoman set designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used thi...
Walnut
$37,697 / set
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 66.93 in
Pierre Chapo, S35 & T35 Corner Dining Set in French Elm, France - 1980s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Renens, CH
Vintage Pierre Chapo S35 “Banc à dos droit” or Straight-back bench executed in French elm combined with the T35 “Aban” dining table. As with all furniture by Chapo, this piece shows...
Elm
Bauhaus Sofa by Hynek Gottwald, Circa 1930s
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Gloucester, GB
Bauhaus sofa by Hynek Gottwald, Circa 1930s - Chromed tubular steel frame - Sprung seat - Upholstered in deep blue velvet - By Hynek Gottwald - Czech ~ 1930s - 195cm long x 85cm dee...
Steel
Striped Wave Sofa c. 1960
Located in Long Island City, NY
Striped wave sofa c. 1960 newly reupholstered in Dedar Milano Belmondo #12 fabric.
Cotton, Linen, Wood
$68,500Sale Price|27% Off
H 29 in W 84.25 in D 38 in
Important Adjustable 'Roll Back Day Bed' Sofa by Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s, Signed
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very important piece of design history, and to understand why - it is all in the details, so to anyone interested in modern art and interior design, please keep reading. ...
Brass
Vintage 1970s 9-Piece Curved Modular Sofa Sectional
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Remarkably well preserved nine‑piece modular sofa sectional from the late 1960s–1970s. The set includes seven standard modular chairs and two wedge‑shaped corner modules, offering a ...
Velvet
Willy Rizzo - coffee table
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue lacquered coffee table with cocktail bar. Modèle Alveo. Italy, 1970. Dimensions : 36 x 130 x 80 cm.
Wood, Lacquer
$13,708 / set
H 29.53 in W 124.02 in D 72.84 in
Vintage 70ties Togo Living Room Suite Modular Sectional Sofa
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare and striking modular sectional sofa is a pure example of 1970s design, reminiscent of iconic models by Ligne Roset (Togo) and Roche Bobois. The original manufacturer is cur...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam
Coffee table by Roger Capron
By Roger Capron
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Roger CAPRON (1922-2006) Table basse de la série T, circa 1962, à plateau rectangulaire orné de carreaux en céramique gris et blanc et de trois lames en teck disposé sur une structur...
Iron
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.