$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
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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
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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
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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 Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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 Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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
$4,950 / set
H 24.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant pair of bespoke wall lights in blown Murano glass in the style of Barovier, with Art Deco design feather - leaf organic modern shape. Entirely handcrafted in Italy, the ...
Brass
Ostro Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ostro Marble Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 17 x W 31 x H 31 cm. Materials: Marble and glass. Available in different ceramic and marble options and finishes. Custom op...
Marble
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé Burgundy Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called i...
Textile
$15,200
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by Gianfranco Frattini, the Sesann collection marked a turning point in upholstered furni...
Leather
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Leather
$19,708 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
1940s Danish Lounge Chairs with Maple Frame and Armrests
By Hjalmar Jackson, Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish lounge chair made in the tradition of Scandinavian makers such as Hjalmar Jackson and Carl Malmsten with a wooden base and armrests made from Maple adding a lot of e...
Wool, Maple
$2,612Sale Price|25% Off
H 58.27 in W 89.77 in D 20.08 in
Italian Sideboard Style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Budapest, HU
A wonderful multifunctional Italian sideboard cabinet bar style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s.
Wood
$2,471Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 30 in W 72 in D 41 in
Modern to Postmodern Low-Slung Love Seat & Chair Burnt Orange & Aluminum Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Modern to Postmodern very low slung sofa or loveseat & chair fully upholstered in a burnt orange velvet fabric with rolled-barrel shaped ruched backs & arms,...
Aluminum
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm
Fabric
$5,247 / set
H 31.89 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Sculptural 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs in Blue Velvet, Swivel Plinth Bas
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description Striking pair of 1970s lounge chairs featuring a deeply sculptural, cocooning silhouette with generous channel tufting and integrated headrests. The design captures the r...
Velvet, Beech
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
Pink Quartz Bubble Sconces by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Pair of pink quartz bubble sconces with the polished brass finishes. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC. Each sconce installed four sockets. Use four 60w LED warm light bulbs. Total 240...
Rock Crystal
$4,950 / item
H 12 in W 48 in D 48 in
Modern Fiberglass Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra, Customizable in Any RAL Color
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mike Ruiz-Serra, the Quad has four hemispherical legs and is cast in fiberglass, giving it a unique satin finish that is extremely lightweight, strong, and durable. Its s...
Fiberglass
Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte mirror. Rare.
By Fontana Arte
Located in London, GB
Rare large size wall mirror with brass frame by Fontana Arte. Brass has nice patina Mirror plate has very minimal signs of age.
Brass
$9,911 / item
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 86.62 in
Large Green Marble Oval Dining Table by MY HABITAT DESIGN
By Mario Bellini
Located in Amsterdam, Holland
This minimalist table is made from one material, featuring a thick 4cm curved edge top in a beautiful green marble with unique veining that elegantly sits on two hexagon legs, practi...
Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble
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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