B&B Italia Moon sofa by Zaha Hadid, Customised in Rubelli, 2007
Located in PARIS, FR
The combination of Hadid's radical form with Rubelli's historic craft produces a singular object: two great traditions, one piece.
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wood and Velvet Rubelli and Pierre Frey Fabric
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Cushions in Pierre Frey fabric and structure in Rubelli fabric.
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Two-Seater Sofa by Gigi Radice for Minotti in Rubelli Fabric
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Recently reupholstered in a refined Rubelli fabric from Venice, the sofa is covered in a light beige textile with a subtle, irregular weave.
Brass
$17,290 / item
Paloma Editions Palace Sofa I LELIEVRE Cotton Velvet
By Loro Piana Interiors, Rubelli, Loro Piana, Dedar
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
Pictured in LELIEVRE Cotton Velvet in the colour Indigo. Designed for unhurried repose, the Palace Sofa I pairs an expansive lounge seat with over‑scaled arms that sweep in a continu...
Bouclé
Paloma Editions Palace Ottoman LELIEVRE Cotton Velvet
By Loro Piana Interiors, Rubelli, Dedar
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
Pictured in lelievre Cosmos Velvet in the colour Indigo. Designed for unhurried repose, the Palace series pairs an expansive lounge seat with over‑scaled arms that sweep in a continu...
Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet
Paloma Editions Palace Ottoman LELIEVRE Cotton Velvet
By Loro Piana Interiors, Rubelli, Dedar
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
Pictured in lelievre Cosmos Velvet in the colour Indigo. Designed for unhurried repose, the Palace series pairs an expansive lounge seat with over‑scaled arms that sweep in a continu...
Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet
Kos, Orsi, Daniel Kostiuc, K-Sofa, Polished Black Nickel, Beige Fabric & Leather
By Orsi Furniture
Located in Cabiate, IT
K-Sofa Upholstered in Rubelli 'Spritz' fabric range, colour Argilla and in 'Breva' leather range, colour Creta with piping in Kieffer by Rubelli 'Gabardine' fabric range, colour Bois.
Nickel
Modular Sofa Tosca, Rubelli Fabric, Made in Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Metal
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 70.08 in D 37.8 in
Vintage Oxblood Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa from Rubelli
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Beautiful 2-seaster original vintage oxblood leather chesterfield sofa by Rubelli from Italy. This sofa is great condition for its age and gets better with time.
Leather, Wood
Sofa New York Bis, Rubelli Fabric, Made in Italy
By VG-VGnewtrend
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and Exclusive Design with a strong identity and are the outc...
Metal
Original Style Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Style Louis XVI giltwood two-seat sofa, upholstered with Rubelli fabric.
Fabric, Giltwood
Italian Vintage Sofa with Rubelli Upholstery
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage Italian sofa from Milan featuring unique Rubelli fabric mimicking an antique worn Persian rug.
Brass
Sold
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia by Rubelli, 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet by Rubelli, Italy, 1970, four elements.
Metal
Sold
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Modular Sofa for B&B Italia by Rubelli, 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet by Rubelli, Italy, 1970, four elements.
Metal
Sold
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Two-Seat "Sesann" Sofa by Frattini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian two-seat "Sesann" sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1970s The sofa has been re-upholstered with Rubelli fabric.
Chrome
Sold
H 26 in W 58 in D 34 in
Brass Banded Loveseat Newly Upholstered with Rubelli Olimpia Tortora Fabric
By Rubelli
Located in Miami, FL
Brass banded sofa with Rubelli Olimpia Tortora fabric Offered is a small yet comfortable sofa with a brass banded base that has recently been re-upholstered with Rubelli Olimpia ...
Brass
Little 1930s Curved Italian Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Little 1930s Curved Italian Sofa upholsted with Rubelli velvet
Metal
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$1,358 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Paavo Tynell, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
PMPT Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the PMPT Flush Mount is a conical flush mount fixture in the spirit of Paavo Tynell of the Scandinavian Modern tradition. Made t...
Brass
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$3,840 / item
H 37.8 in Dm 25.2 in
Joe 640 Tailored Minimal 20th Century Inspired Pendant Light by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
This Classic, tailored pendant light, inspired by the stitching on my father's Mark Cross cuff link box, is reminiscent of mid-century style and the early simplicity of Art Deco. Als...
Brass
$16,565 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$3,959 / item
H 29.92 in W 30.7 in D 30.7 in
Customizable Tacchini Lina Armchair by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
Lina is a re-edition of one of the earliest projects designed by Gianfranco Frattini, one of the great masters of Italian design. Nominated in 1955 for the Compasso d’oro, the armcha...
Leather, Fabric
$5,415 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
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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