Arne Norell Safari Sofa Tropical Swedish 1960 Leather Bench
By Arne Norell
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
New Tropical cotton fabric remakes.
Category
Antique 1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Tropical Sofa
Contemporary Bronze-Framed Mushroom Velvet Sofa w/ Tropical Toile Textile Panels
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by early modernist art and the visual language of tropical landscapes, the graphic composition recalls hand-illustrated textiles while introducing warmth, texture, and artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Sofa
$2,800
Bamboo Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Art Deco bamboo sofa with original tropical themed fabric cushions ( fabric shows wear ).
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage Braided Rattan 3 Seat Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Perfectly suited for a sun-drenched sunroom, a bohemian-inspired living area, or a tropical retreat, this sofa brings a warm, organic texture to any interior.
Category
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wicker
Vintage Coastal Palm Print Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your living space with this exquisite vintage coastal rattan sofa, a stunning fusion of tropical elegance and timeless craftsmanship.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-Century Italian Tropical Chic Loveseat by Vivai del Sud, Rattan & Bamboo
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Catania, CT
This is an exceptional and highly sought-after Mid-Century Italian loveseat settee manufactured by the celebrated Roman design house, Vivai del Sud, circa the 1960s. The piece exempl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Restored Rattan "Golden Girls" Sofa & Lounge Chairs Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Art Deco living-room set features two rattan fan arm lounge chairs and matching 3 seat sectional sofa by the Tropical Sun Rattan Company with the same fabri...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Jugendstil Settee by Josef Hoffmann in 1902, manufactured by Wittmann in 1980s
By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Beograd, RS
The settee is done in solid walnut and upholstered in silk fabric with floral/tropical pattern. The sofa is in a good vibtage condition with some signs of time and use, such as sma...
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Jugendstil Settees
Materials
Silk, Walnut
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Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner - Forma Sofa
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Featuring a slender wooden frame, often in jacaranda or other rich tropical woods, the Sofa Forma has a distinctive curved backrest that seems to float above the seat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Jacaranda
19th Century Tropical Hardwood Caned Rolled-Arm Sofa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
We are excited to offer an early West Indian caned settee or sofa having rolled arms, bulbous legs, turned feet and carved crest, all in a tropical hardwood.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Sofas
Vintage 1970s Boho Chic Tropical Bird Fabric Loveseat Sofa Couch Settee
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H 26.5 in W 34 in D 59 in
Vintage 1970s Boho Chic Tropical Bird Fabric Loveseat Sofa Couch Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
Quant loveseat or sofa, circa 1970s. Features a pink tropical bird fabric with bolster pillows and arm covers.
Category
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Curvilineal Four-Seater Sofa in Veneered Tropical Hardwood, Brazilian Modernism
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H 29.14 in W 105.52 in D 31.5 in
Curvilineal Four-Seater Sofa in Veneered Tropical Hardwood, Brazilian Modernism
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
While the designer remains unknown, the piece itself speaks volumes about the era's attention to detail and design sensibility. Crafted from tropical hardwood, the sofa's veneer sho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Tropical Traditionally Joined Bamboo Pole Sofas with Off White Cushions
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H 32 in W 82 in D 36 in
Pair of Tropical Traditionally Joined Bamboo Pole Sofas with Off White Cushions
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Great traditional craftsmanship and enticing design give these bamboo sofas their attractive tropical flair. The off white cushions are comfortable and have zippers.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Rustic Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid Century Sofa by "Frigerio" Italian design black leather and tropical wood
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H 32 in W 81.5 in D 44 in
Mid Century Sofa by "Frigerio" Italian design black leather and tropical wood
By Aldo Frigerio
Located in Miami, FL
Very Brazilian look for this Italian sofa. The designer is the Italian designer FRIGERIO design circa 1970-1980. Very Mid-Century creation in a Brutalist spirit which is close to t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Heywood-Wakefield Tropical Asian-Inspired Settee
Located in Wilton, CT
Elegant, open design, perfect for a conservatory or sunroom. Fabric features lime green bamboo stalks with bright red Asian-style Chop marks. Cushions are unattached, sitting atop ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Maple
Sofa by Altamira, Portugal, 1960s
By Altamira
Located in Paris, FR
Tropical wood and simili leather sofa by Altamira editions, Portugal, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
19th Century English Regency Hardwood Sofa Table
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century English Regency sofa table. Beautiful tropical hardwood top over single drawer.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Sofa Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Coastal Banana Leaf Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal sectional sofa. A chic tropical banana leaf print on cotton.
Category
Late 20th Century American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Steve Chase and Jack Lenor Larsen Illuminated Channel Tufted Sofa, Signed, 1988
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H 32.5 in W 109 in D 37.5 in
Steve Chase and Jack Lenor Larsen Illuminated Channel Tufted Sofa, Signed, 1988
By Steve Chase, Martin Battrud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cozy sectional could be upholstered in a plethora of inspirational fabric or leather choices such as; a sumptuous navy velvet, understated black bull hide leather, textured neut...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Post War Carved Koa Wood Tropical Mid Century Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late 1940's carved koa wood tropical loveseat featuring large wood panels carved into palm leaves fixed to streamline speed arms. This is a great transitional piece featuring mid-cen...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tropical Palm Beach Rattan Console Sofa Table Glass Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage rattan console table with glass top. No missing or broken pieces of rattan.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Materials
Rattan, Glass
Tropical "1940s Transition" Three-Seat Rattan Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This unique sofa features a sofa and two chairs with the "1940s Transition" three stranded arm style.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
1970s Tropical Sculptural Finely Crafted Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Organic McGuire style sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is s...
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Tropical Mid-Century "1940s Transition" Three-Seat Rattan Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rare sofa features the "1940s Transition" three stranded arm style.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rattan Chinese Chippendale Sofa Newly Lacquered and Upholstered Tropical Leaf
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H 34.5 in W 74 in D 27 in
Rattan Chinese Chippendale Sofa Newly Lacquered and Upholstered Tropical Leaf
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Such an amazing vintage Chinese Chippendale, rattan, bamboo, wicker, faux bamboo sofa, couch. Newly lacquered in a black gloss finish.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
Tropical Teak Root Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique teak tree root console table. This wooden console table has been custom fashioned from a large cut section of old teak whose intertwining roots give it an organic and airy f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Italian Tropical Chic Loveseat by Vivai del Sud, Rattan & Bamboo, 19
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H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Tropical Chic Loveseat by Vivai del Sud, Rattan & Bamboo, 19
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Catania, CT
This is an exceptional and highly sought-after Mid-Century Italian loveseat settee manufactured by the celebrated Roman design house, Vivai del Sud, circa the 1960s. The piece exempl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Steve Chase Channel Tufted L-Shape Sectional Sofa, 1986
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sprawling sectional could be upholstered in a plethora of inspirational fabric or leather choices such as; a sumptuous navy velvet, understated black bull hide leather, textured...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Post War Carved Mango Wood Tropical Mid Century Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late 1940's carved koa wood tropical loveseat featuring large wood panels carved into palm leaves fixed to streamline speed arms. This is a great transitional piece featuring mid-cen...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
2 Vintage Pearson Furniture Camelback Loveseats Settee Sofa Couch Floral Pair
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H 36 in W 40 in D 59 in
2 Vintage Pearson Furniture Camelback Loveseats Settee Sofa Couch Floral Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
"Pair of two vintage Pearson Furniture traditional love seats, settees, or sofas. Features a tropical / floral leaf upholstery motif with arrow shaped mahogany legs and brass casters.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Moroccan Tropical Theme Elephant Sleeper Sofa
Located in Jacksonville, FL
One of a kind sleeper sofa upholstered in a Moroccan themed print featuring elephants, palms, and flowers. Very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. Underside of cushio...
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Arne Norell sofa with hardwood frame, Scandinavian modern 1960s.
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H 31.11 in W 76.38 in D 28.35 in
Arne Norell sofa with hardwood frame, Scandinavian modern 1960s.
By Arne Norell
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
A Mid-Century Scandinavian modern winged sofa with tropical hardwood frame by Arne Norell.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Hawaiian Koa Living Room Set
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Arms of the seating feature a hand carved tropical foliage motif. The two side tables and coffee echo the motif of the two club chairs and the sofa.
Category
Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery
Midcentury Vintage Tiki Boho Style Rattan Daybed/Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland
Vintage midcentury rattan tropical tiki style daybed or sofa that has a rattan construction with leather joints with new upholstered cushions.
Category
Late 20th Century European Bohemian Daybeds
Materials
Metal
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Tropical Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic tropical sofa available at 1stDibs. Each tropical sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and wood. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage tropical sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tropical sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each tropical sofa bearing Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Arne Norell each produced at least one beautiful tropical sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tropical Sofa?
The average selling price for a tropical sofa at 1stDibs is $3,510, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $7,900 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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