$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
1980s Curved Post Modern Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning near mint condition 1980's Biomorphic Kidney Bean sofa by Directional. Comes in it's original upholstery, purchased from the original owner who barley ever sat on it, this ...
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
$7,300 / item
Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A kidney-shaped sofa that features a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back. These sofas are newly produced and have been handcrafted with a solid hardwood frame, m...
Upholstery
Pair of Classic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofas
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of vintage kidney bean shaped sofas are the perfect blend of traditional style with modern touch.
Upholstery
1980’s Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa
By Directional
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Postmodern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa in black Miore pattern fabric with channel tufted back c.1980’s.
Fabric
Sold
H 30 in W 86 in D 44 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Curved Kidney Bean Cloud Sofas or Loveseats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful matching pair of kidney bean shaped sofas circa 1980s. These feature gorgeous silhouettes with their original upholstery.
Fabric
Sold
H 46 in W 80 in L 46 in
Weiman Style Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Mid Century Sofa in Textured White Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely gently curved sofa has just been stripped down to the frame and is awaiting new upholstery. After purchase we will upholster this sofa in this lovely white textured fabri...
Upholstery
Vintage Postmodern Black Curved Sofa
By Directional
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Post Modern Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa in black Miore pattern fabric with channel tufted back c.1980’s.
Fabric
Kidney Bean Crescent Shaped Curved Sofa
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The crescent shaped, curved sofa was made famous by legendary designers. Kidney bean shaped couches have long been desired by Mid-Century Modern collectors, but this beauty traverses...
Fabric
Wonderful Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa Labeled Directional
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa with Directional label-Vladimir Kagan style.
Upholstery
Sold
H 28.35 in W 77.96 in D 40.56 in
Fairy-Tale Kidney Bean Beige Velvet Sofa by Roberto Ventura, Italy
By Roberto Ventura
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 2000s. This sofa has a surreal and fairy-tale design and is upholstered in beige velvet. Its upholstery is vintage, therefore it might need to be reupholstered, but ...
Velvet
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H 27.5 in W 84 in D 46.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Modern Curved Kidney Bean Cloud Sofa Set in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful matching pair of kidney bean shaped sofas circa 1980s these feature gorgeous silhouettes with their original upholstery.
Fabric
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H 30 in W 80 in D 46 in
Weiman Style Curved Kidney Bean Shaped Mid Century Sofa in Textured White Velvet
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely gently curved sofa has just been totally reupholstered in a lovely white textured velvet.
Upholstery
Valdimir Kagan Biomorphic Curved Sofa for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large curved sofa designed by Kagan for Directional. Very well constructed, heavy comfortable kidney bean shaped sofa comes with two throw pillows.
Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Directional, 1970s
By Directional
Located in New London, CT
A refreshing break from the wildly popular cloud sofa also produced by Directional, this kidney shaped design is equally pleasing to the eye, but a bit more rare. Clean presentable c...
Chenille
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H 29 in W 91 in D 38 in
Exquisite Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s, this sofa has a brass base with original lighting.
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H 28 in W 86 in D 32 in
Biomorphic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1970s.
Ultrasuede
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H 28 in W 86 in D 32 in
Vladimir Kagan Sofa, Biomorphic Kidney Form for Directional Furniture, 1980s
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Biomorphic kidney bean shaped sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional, 1980s.
Fabric
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H 28.25 in W 90 in D 36 in
Biomorphic Kidney Form Sofa by Directional Furniture in Emerald Green Velvet
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Classic biomorphic kidney bean shaped curved sofa made by Directional Furniture.
Fabric, Velvet
$4,200
H 28 in W 90 in D 46 in
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
A vintage biomorphic sofa in shearling, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage biomorphic curvy sofa, late 20th century. Upholstered in an off-white shearling bouclé, this piece represents the avant-garde of the postmodern design era, of which Russian...
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Large Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Seat height: 16” Reupholstered in brand new fabric. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Fabric, Wood
$7,800
H 28 in W 142 in D 110 in
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of iconic design with this stunning vintage Mid Century "Zoe" Sofa, an homage to the legendary Vladimir Kagan's signature aesthetics. Designed by Kagan for Americ...
Suede
Mid-Century Modernist Curved Sofa in Oyster Velvet Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist curved sofa is a quintessential example of sophisticated 1980s American design. Featuring an elegant, flowing silhouette, the sofa’s gently curved...
Velvet
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
$7,800
H 28 in W 108 in D 108 in L 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved L Shape Sectional Sofa & Chaise in Art Deco Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large vintage 2 piece sectional sofa with a gorgeous form. It features 2 sections with a low profile sculptural look. Feet are low profile 1 inch cylinders. Fabric is original and ...
Fabric, Wood
$6,500Sale Price|48% Off
H 29 in W 98 in D 51 in
Mid-Century Modern Curved Serpentine Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa designed by Weiman in the 1980s. It features a curved design, with circular platform bases, and original textured print upholstery. Needs recovering. Manufacture ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, fabric, Italy, 1950s This elegant Italian sofa from the early 1950s is a refined example of postwar design, defined by its streamlined silhouette and gently curved form....
Fabric, Wood
1980s 3-Piece Biomorphic Curved Sofa By Preview
By Preview
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is one unique sofa, very comfortable. The shape is amazing would be the center focus point of any room Made by Preview Furniture
Upholstery
Midcentury Italian Large Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Italian 20th century vintage curved four-seat sofa composed of six splayed polished legs, large wing shaped arms and a statement high back in the style of Ico Parisi. Rare...
Fabric
$11,500
H 29 in W 63 in D 129 in
Sulptural Mid-Century Modern Curved Sectional Sofa by M Fillmore Harty, Preview
By M. Fillmore Harty, Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Available right now is this stunning M. Fillmore Harty for Preview, tagged, two piece sectional. A sculpture that happens to be a sofa! It is upholstered in the original Rose colored...
Fabric
Midcentury French Two Seat Curved Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Mid-Century, curved two-seat sofa of comfortable design, with carved cherrywood legs with a brass design.
Brass
Weiman Midcentury Sculptural Curved Sofa
By Weiman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan Style Weiman Mid Century Sculptural Curved Sofa This sofa measures: 93 wide x 43 deep x 33 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 28 inches We take ...
Upholstery, Wood
Biomorphic Postmodern Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
An absolutely stunning Postmodern sofa designed and created in the mid-1990s. This stunning 1990's vintage biomorphic sofa would look incredible in any Mid-Century Modern and postmod...
Chenille
$1,415 / set
H 14.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
fferrone Contemporary Pair of Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scones
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary asymmetrical Candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect. This listing for a ...
Stainless Steel
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
$2,745
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$6,100 / set
H 26 in W 8 in D 4.75 in
Textured Murano Glass Sconces, Brass Structure, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces from the island of Murano made of textured hand-blown glass with a structure of brass. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards. This set is a special orde...
Brass
Paolo Buffa Dining Table, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Dining table 1950 Paolo Buffa. Brass and wood.
Brass
Custom Round Sunburst Mahogany Dining Table by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom Round Sunburst Mahogany Dining Table by Carrocel. Outstanding round sunburst flame mahogany top hand polished to a mirror finish in a rich mahogany tone. Perched on two custom...
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Flat Rug by Greta Skogster
By Kiikan Kotomo, Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1
Located in New York, NY
'V' mid-20th century Finnish flat rug by Greta Skogster Finland, circa 1932-1933 Designed by Greta Skogster, 1929 Woven by Kiikan Kotomo Handwoven.
Wool
Nickeled Art Deco Desk Lamp, France, 1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely quality desk lamp of pleasant, Minimalist design, with a domed shade which can be oriented to direct the light. Very agreable nickeled finish -- softer, warmer looking than ch...
Metal
$5,850
H 11.7 in Dm 31 in
Contemporary Organic Sculptural Minimalist Reclaimed Teak Wood Coffee Table CEU
By CEU Studio
Located in New York, NY
Low Slab Table by CEU Represented by Tuleste Factory The item is customizable by size and finish Low Slab 31: 31" dia x .11.7" H Low Slab 33: 33" dia x 11.5" H Slab 36: 36 dia x...
Wood
J.C. Mahey Brass Black Lacquered Sideboard Bar Cabinet 1970s
By Roche Bobois, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
A timeless vintage piece, this mid-century cabinet bar sideboard feels imposing and glamourous, with thick, straight lines of brass adorning its exterior of reflective black lacquer....
Brass
Paul Frankl 10 Drawer Lacquered Dresser in Sundried Tomato c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Paul Frankl 10-drawer chest with freshly polished brass X pulls, refinished and shown in Sun Dried Tomato Red Lacquer from Frankl's Debonair Collection for Johnson Furniture. ...
Brass
Richard Shultz for Knoll Petal Table
By Richard Schultz
Located in St. Louis, MO
Patio dining table by Richard Shultz, redwood petals and enameled metal base. New photos coming soon. Base has been repainted, redwood pedals refinished.
Fur Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Black Sheep chair was conceived under the concepts of ergonomics. The two cylinders are perfectly adapted to the contours of the human body and the curious shape allows people wi...
Steel
Safari Chair by Kaare Klindt in Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Classic Safari chair by Kaare Klindt, manufactured by Rud Rasmusen, Denmark. This chair shows perfect original patina on the leather. Condition: The leather is well taken care of an...
Leather, Ash
$5,019Sale Price|54% Off
H 32.68 in W 69.69 in D 2.76 in
20th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Headboard in Rococo Style
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century French gilt wood hand carved headboard in Rococo style in original condition. Very stable one with astonishing details and great proportions. France, circa 1900
Wood
Colorful Gemstone Tangram Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
A luxurious version of the classic Tangram puzzle that you will invite guests to play with. Handmade from colorful semi-precious gemstones, the natural stone pieces allow for meditat...
Stone, Multi-gemstone
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.
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