Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll, Black Leather, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century (Knoll style) armless black leather 3-seat sofa with chrome steel base and classic button-tufted leather seat & back Light wear, consistent with use.
Steel
Armless Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-seat armless sofa with original button tufted upholstery supported by eight brushed-steel legs.
Upholstery
Florence Knoll Sofa. Expertly redone in Charcoal Robert Allen Chenille Fabric.
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Armless Florence Knoll parallel bar sofa expertly reupholstered in Robert Allen Chenille fabric.
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Inspired Chrome Framed Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
A chrome frame Florence Knoll inspired armless sofa, reupholstered in a tufted elegant concord grape suede.
Chrome
Pair of Florence Knoll Armless Sofas, Walnut Frames and Original Green Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early set of 2 Florence Knoll armless sofas. These are in original condition and usable as is.
Upholstery, Walnut
Midcentury Florence Knoll Armless Sofas, a Pair
By Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
These two sofas were designed by Florence Knoll in the 1950s.
Steel
Early Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Chair Set
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sets one and only home was a Richard Nuetra estate in the Hollywood Hills. Price is for both items All items are viewable at our Los Angeles Arts District showroom and warehou...
Stainless Steel
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three Seat Armless Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence Knoll armless sofa with button tufted seat and back.
Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 30.5 in W 84 in D 29 in
Florence Knoll Armless Three-Seat Sofa with Walnut Frame and New Gray Upholstery
By Florence Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s Florence Knoll armless sofa with blind tufted cushions and a solid walnut frame that features mortise and pegged tenon construction to the rear legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Florence Knoll Chrome and Cream Wool Upholstered Armless Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
This armless sofa by the seminal furniture designer Florence Knoll retains its original wool upholstery and has chromed tubular steel supports.
Chrome
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Three-Seat Armless Sofa Red Wool Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Kansas City, MO
Florence knoll three-seat parallel bar sofa without arms. Newer, striking red wool fabric. Very good condition.
Steel, Chrome
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Astoria, NY
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Armless Sofa in Gray, chromed metal structure.
Upholstery
Armless Black Parallel Bar Sofa Attributed to Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Redding, CT
Armless black parallel bar sofa attributed to Knoll. It is made of solid steel case construction and is very heavy. This Barcelona style sofa would complement any home or office with...
Steel
Plush Armless Grey Velvet and Chrome Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
In the style of Florence Knoll.
Chrome
3 Seater Armless Sofa designed by Florence Knoll
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
3-Seater armless sofa with base in polished steel designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll, American 1960’s (signed on bottom) Reupholstered in gray velvet
3 Seater Armless Sofa designed by Florence Knoll
Located in Stratford, CT
Classic three-seater armless sofa with polished steel base designed by Florence Knoll; recently reupholstered in mint-colored cotton velvet
Upholstery
Armless Sofa In The Manner Of Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern three-seat, armless sofa similar to a Florence Knoll 66 sofa.
Chrome
Sold
H 32 in W 78 in D 32 in
Jens Risom Sofa - Mid Century Modern - Model 250 Armless Sofa with Walnut Base
By Florence Knoll, Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage Jens Risom Model 250 armless slipper sofa, circa 1960s. Gorgeous silouhette with the high angled ergonomic back juxtaposed with the organic solid black walnut bracket back ba...
Fabric, Walnut
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Florence Knoll Mid-Century Modern Armless Sofa in Light Gray, chromed metal structure.
Chrome
Mid-Century Three-Seat Armless Parallel Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
A Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll armless sofa. This is part of the Parallel series which features a chrome plated parallel base with black enamel supports.
Florence Knoll Upholstered Three-Seat Armless Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, three-seat, armless sofa by Florence Knoll features a chrome frame with new, box-stitch upholstery in medium gray, cotton linen.
Chrome
1970's Florence Knoll Armless Lounge Settee Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Completely original early 1970's Knoll armless lounge settee. Tufted Knoll upholstered seating on a mirror chromed steel frame. It is in very good vintage condition. Upholstery a...
Steel
Handsome Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armless Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Florence Knoll parallel bar armless sofa. This piece will need reupholstering but that's what you designers are looking for anyway-right?
Steel
A Florence Knoll Armless Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Florence Knoll Armless Sofa with a sleek architectural design.
Steel
1950s Florence Knoll Armless Sofa in Velvet
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage 1950s sofa designed by Florence Knoll. Completely restored and reupholstered in new Italian cotton velvet in olive green. The walnut frame has been refinished.
Velvet, Walnut
Florence Knoll Armless Sofa and Two Matching Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Walnut framed armless sofa designed by Florence Knoll. Two matching chairs also available.
Walnut, Upholstery
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armless Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in New London, CT
Super clean sofa from 1962 with the original Knoll fabric.
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 56 in D 30.5 in
Florence Knoll 'Parallel Bar' Two-Seat Armless Sofa for Knoll Associates 'USA'
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Two-seat armless sofa or settee designed by Florence Knoll recently reupholstered in 'Ash' wool/synthetic blend.
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 49 in D 28 in
Classic Steelcase 2-Seat, Armless Sofa/Loveseat with Knoll and Nelson Style Cues
By Steelcase, Florence Knoll
Located in Denver, CO
Wonderful armless settee (circa 1965 USA) with period styling cues and strong influences of Florence Knoll and George Nelson. Vintage steelcase build quality and original wool/nylon ...
Upholstery
Early Florence Knoll armless quilted sofa on walnut frame
Located in New York, NY
Early Florence Knoll armless quilted sofa on solid walnut frame, reupholstered in Kravet linen-1950's.
Linen, Walnut
Florence Knoll armless 3 seat quilted sofa with walnut base
Located in New York, NY
Florence Knoll armless 3 seat quilted sofa on exposed walnut base.
Walnut, Fabric
Knoll Armless 2 Seat Sofa in Lipstick Red Leather
By Florence Knoll
Located in Little Rock, AR
Classic armless Knoll loveseat in LIPSTICK RED leather - rare and beautiful! Knoll Associates, Inc. label present.
Chrome
Florence Knoll Black Leather Sofa
By Florence Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
A midcentury Knoll classic designed by Florence Knoll. This three person sofa features tufted black leather upholstery with chrome plated steel legs. Measures: 90". Recently restored.
Chrome
$13,022
H 30.71 in W 75.6 in D 35.44 in
Stunning & Rare DS-85 sofa / daybed in original black leather by De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
De Sede DS-85 Convertible Sofa & Daybed in Original Black Leather, Switzerland, 1970s Exceptional and highly versatile DS-85 sofa and fold-out daybed by De Sede, preserved in remarka...
Leather
$5,850
H 29.5 in W 90.5 in D 31.5 in
1960s One-Owner Florence Knoll Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa - For Reupholstery
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
An exceptional mid-century modern design icon: the Model 1206 Three-Seat Sofa, designed by the legendary Florence Knoll in 1954 and manufactured by Knoll Associates circa 1960s. Thi...
Metal, Chrome
$8,681
H 32.29 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Wonderful No. 26 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Rare no.26 by florence knoll in showroom condition. Hardly used only re-upholstered and used one time for a photo shooting and very exclusive model redone with very cosy fabric in wa...
Metal
$10,269
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 32.29 in
Florence Knoll - Vintage Sofa Knoll International, Mid-Century Modern 1954
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Vintage sofa by Florence Knoll, designed in 1954 for Knoll International – a true icon of modernist furniture and architectural elegance. With its clean lines, balanced proportions, ...
Steel, Chrome
Extra Large Black Leather Cabinet Maker Italian Sofa 1950's
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Extra large black leather cabinet maker Italian sofa 1950's. The sofa was ordered from Italy by a famous Dutch Bank late 1950's. It was a special order for the large entrance hal...
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern black Leather 3 seat Sofa nice patina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Black leather long 2 seat sofa with Round stained birch wood legs. Beautiful black leather is soft and shows little signs of use but broken in nicely. Great...
Leather, Birch
$7,750
H 29.93 in W 76.38 in D 31.5 in
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Sofa Daybed in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Spalt for Wittmann, sofa or daybed, leather, chrome-plated steel, Austria, 1960s. This mid-century modern sofa is designed by the acclaimed Austrian furniture designer Joha...
Steel, Chrome
Morrison Naugahyde Sofa, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Morrison Naugahyde sofa, 1960. Original naugahyde. Measures 93" long, 32" deep overall height 32", seat height 16", seat depth 22" arm height 21".
Naugahyde
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather, 1958
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Later three seat sofa in black leather. This beautiful piece of Brazilian Mid century is in good vintage condition with minimal wear and scuffing throughout. The foam interi...
Steel
$12,500
H 26.5 in W 92.5 in D 31.5 in
1960s MP-13 Four-Seat Sofa by Percival Lafer in Original Black Leather.
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Percival Lafer during the 1960s and produced in Brazil, the MP-13 sofa reflects the combination of generous comfort, exposed construction, and expressive materials that c...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,999
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 29.93 in
Drabert Lobbytop Leather Sofa by Otto Zapf, Black, Modern Design, 1970
By Drabert, Otto Zapf
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Lobbytop three-seater leather sofa is upholstered in soft, high-quality leather and is in very good condition. The black, smooth leather shows a slight patina on the seat cushio...
Leather
$6,625
H 30.71 in W 89.38 in D 30.71 in
Model 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll for Knoll International, 1950s
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Karis, Nyland
Elegant and architectural sofa designed by Florence Knoll, model 578, produced by Knoll International in the 1950s. The design reflects Knoll’s signature balance of clean lines and f...
Metal
$6,180
H 32.68 in W 88.59 in D 33.08 in
Italian Modern Black Leather Wood 3seat Sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black leather wood 3-seater sofa Bull by Frattini for Cassina, 1980s 3-seater sofa Bull model with the rectangular seat, that is made up of padded cushions covered in ...
Leather, Wood
Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll
Located in Munich, DE
Designed in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered. the base can be disassemble for more economic shipping.
Fabric
$15,421
H 27.56 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Illum Wikkelso model V11 sofa in black leather Holger Christiansen Denmark 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
A beautiful and characterful Model V11 three-seat sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark during the 1960s. Fully upholstered in black leather...
Leather, Santos Rosewood
$2,397 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$750 / item
H 11.8 in W 16.2 in D 4 in
Walt Disney Film Archives, the Animated Movies 1921-1968, Collector's Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hardcover, 620 pages, 41.1 x 30 cm (16.2 x 11.8 in.) in clamshell box. With portfolio of 5 cel setups, 37.6 x 30 cm (14.8 x 11.8 in.) and 30 x 36.3 cm (11.8 x 14.3 in.), and 64-page ...
Other
$655 / item
H 5.1 in W 6.7 in D 3.1 in
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' Wall Light in Blue for Nemo
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Nemo Lighting 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charlotte Perriand 'Applique à Volet Pivotant' wall light in blue for Nemo. Originally designed in the 1950s as the iconic CP1, these newly produced authorized re-editions are stil...
Metal, Aluminum
Unavailable|$100,000
H 25.6 in W 137.8 in D 74.81 in
Monumental “Boa” Sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana — Brazil, 2002
By Fernando and Humberto Campana
Located in São Paulo, SP
A striking icon of contemporary Brazilian design, the “Boa” sofa, created by celebrated designers Fernando and Humberto Campana in 2002, stands as a bold testament to the Campana Bro...
Velvet
$4,130Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.74 in W 122.05 in D 78.75 in
Large Seventies curved bouclé sofa, Italy, 1970s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Curved sofa from the late 20th century, featuring an organic, bean-like shape. The backrest slopes asymmetrically to provide better support ...
Bouclé
"The Canal"
By Edward Willis Redfield
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork. Signed lower left. Complemented by a hand carved and gilt frame. Illustrated in "Edward Redfield: Just Values and Fine Seeing" ...
Canvas, Oil
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 Seater Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Classic Harvey Probber style 4 seater sofa with chunky round feet. This is a designer delight in that it needs new upholstery-original is well worn and faded. We love the long low...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,000
H 6 in W 4 in D 7.5 in L 6 in
The Little Guardian: Bronze Study of a French Bulldog on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
A charming bronze sculpture depicting a French Bulldog, modeled with alert ears, expressive features, and a compact muscular stance characteristic of the breed. The dog is rendered w...
Bronze
1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Paw Sofa In Knoll Textiles
By Hans J. Wegner, Jens Risom, Knoll, George Nelson
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Mid Century Modern sofa for sale. It has been professionally reupholstered in Knoll Textiles' Cato fabric in the blue colorwave that goes for $214 a yard. The fabric i...
Wool, Walnut
George Nelson Steel Frame Cabinet Model 4036 For Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This compact Mid-Century Modern Steel Frame credenza cabinet 'model 4036' was designed by American designer George Nelson circa 1955 and produced by Herman Miller. The cabinet featur...
Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Sergio Rodrigues in Lacquered Wood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian modern "Augusto" round coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues, 1991 Black lacquered wood and marble top Sergio and Adolpho were already old acquaintances when, in 1991, the entr...
Marble
$6,000Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 25 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair Mid Century Paul McCobb Irwin 2 drawer Nightstands Vitrolite Brass
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Beautiful Paul McCobb 1960s Production brass nightstands end tables with 2 drawers and brass frame with Rare Vitrolite white glass tops. Solid Brass knobs - Original Vintage ...
Brass
$550
H 3.63 in W 5.38 in D 1.38 in
ROYAL DOULTON - HN1037 - Bone China Cocker Spaniel Figurine - UK - Circa 1931-68
By Royal Doulton, Thomas Frederick Daws
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DOULTON (Manufacturer) - FREDERICK THOMAS DAWS (British Designer / Artist 1878-1956) - HN1037 (Model Number) - Vintage bone china figure of a cocker spaniel designed by the wel...
Ceramic
$3,358
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
1920s Tan Leather Club Chair Attributed To Otto Schulz For Boet Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant 1920s Swedish club chair, attributed to Otto Schulz for Boet, Gothenburg. This refined piece showcases Schulz’s characteristic balance of comfort and craftsmanship, wrapped i...
Leather, Beech
A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning leather armchair in the Victorian manner of exceptional quality and upholstered in gorgeously rich elegant brown leather with decorative brass studding and piping detail t...
Leather, Walnut
The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook
Located in New York, NY
Explore the diverse cuisine of Spain’s Balearic Islands – Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera – through 155 authentic home cooking recipes. Located off the Spanish Mediterranea...
Paper
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
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