Its rating has been skyrocketing for several seasons. New or second-hand, the seventies sofa sets its sights on our interiors as well as on our hearts. If it continues to be judged as old-fashioned and dusty by some, it packs a string of others. Its presence finds grace in the eyes of nostalgics, enthusiasts of the 70s, design enthusiasts and neophytes alike who fall in love with new models that borrow its timeless codes. With their pop colors, their organic shapes and their incredibly soft materials, the sofas of the 70s are surfing with joy on the decoration trends of 2022 and putting back at the center of the interiors a certain ideal of life, relaxed and warm. What could be better ?
A manifesto-like seventies sofa
In the history of design, no piece has certainly ever better stuck to the aspirations of a generation than the sofa of the 70s. Fanciful and political, this sofa typical of the era of the Glorious Thirties transposes in its curves, , the requirements of a period that calls for the liberation of minds as well as bodies.
The requested revolution invites itself into the interiors by the intelligence of visionary designers and innovative brands. Two emblematic sofas arrived in the living rooms of the 1970s: the Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset and the Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. With their voluptuous curves, their cozy coverings and their low-lying structures, these two will proclaim the demanding tone of the interiors of the 70s. Half a century later, they are still part of the decor and have generated a real style.
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More comfortable than a retro-style sofa, bolder than a contemporary sofa, the seventies sofa benefits from a return to favor of certain values: comfort and warmth are once again required in interiors. Its radical and affectionate lines at the same time respond to the request of the present moment. For several months, major Italian manufacturers have been reissuing emblematic seats from this period, such as the "Soriana" sofa by Tobia and Scarpa for Cassina or the sublime "Camaleonda" by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, whose modular appearance has not changed but which this time features recycled materials. Period obliges. On the French side, Ligne Roset has reissued the UFO (Unidentified Vautrant Object) by Bernard Govin on the occasion of its 160th anniversary: the modular, low-to-the-ground sofa “Asmara”. Note that the "Togo" sofa remains one of the brand's bestsellers. In new or mottled version, it continues to find its place in all types of living room.
The publishers do more than recycle the 70s aesthetic with reissues, they copy its insolent, colorful, inventive, almost permissive spirit... Orange, blue and mustard yellow dominate these uninhibited seats at Scandinavian publishers, notably such as Hay or Bolia . When La Redoute Interiors or Made.com like to use typically seventies materials such as corduroy or curly wool. Inseparable from a certain state of mind, coupled with a way of life, the Seventies aesthetic resonates particularly well in the lines and upholstery of the "Rotondo" sofa by The Socialite Family as in the XXL "Podium" seat. by the Hauvette&Madani duo.
Discover in pictures our favorite seventies sofa models.
Read also:1/15A modular seventies sofa, Ligne Roset
Line Roset“Asmara” sofa, design Bernard Govin, from 557 euros, Ligne Roset
Buy2/15An Italian design sofa from the 70s, Cassina
Cassina“Soriana” sofa, designed by Arfa and Tobia Scarpa, 6,912 euros, Cassina
Buy 3/15A seventies-style orange sofa, Hay
Hay“Quilton Duo” corner sofa (2 contrasting fabrics), W 281 x D 109 / 143 cm x H 72 cm, 4,138 euros, Hay on Madeindesign.com
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4/15A chic 70's-style sofa, The Socialite Family
The Socialite Family “Rotondo” modular sofa in camel velvet, 3,400 euros, The Socialite Family Buy5/15A seventies-style mustard yellow sofa, HK Living
HK LivingVelvet “Mustard” sofa, L 108 x W 274 x H 72 cm, 2,795 euros, HK Living on The Cool Republic
Buy6/15A 70s style straight sofa, Bolia
bolia3-seater “Cosima” straight sofa, W 300 x D 120 x H 65 cm, 7,046 euros, Bolia on Madeindesign.com
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7/15A seventies-effect terry wool sofa, La Redoute Interiors
La Redoute Interiors“Rocca” loop effect modular fireside chair, 529 euros, La Redoute Interiors
Buy8/15A seventies-style 3-seater sofa, Ferm Living
Farm Living3-seater sofa in sand-coloured “Rico” bouclé fabric, L210 x 79 x 78.5 cm, 3,389 euros, Ferm Living on Smallable
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9/15A seventies-style leather sofa, Ethnicraft
EthnicraftStraight “N701” 3-seater leather sofa, W 210 x D 91 x H 76 cm, 2,753, 10 euros, Ethnicraft on Madeindesign.com
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10/15A blue seventies sofa, Hauvette&Madani
Hauvette&Madani"Podium" sofa in wood, memory foam, fabrics of your choice, W 150 x D 100 x H 64 cm, price on request, Hauvette&Madani
Buy11/15A designer sofa from the 70s, Ligne Roset
Line Roset“Pumpkin” sofa, design Pierre Paulin, price on request, Ligne Roset
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12/15An iconic 70s sofa, Ligne Roset
Line Roset“Togo” sofa, design Michel Ducaroy, price on request, Ligne Roset
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13/15A seventies design sofa, Arflex
Arflex“Marenco” sofa, design Mario Marenco, L 254 x 96 x 70 cm, from 5,100 euros, Arflex
Buy14/15A 70's-style corduroy sofa, Made.com
Made.com“Avalon” 3-seater sofa, navy blue corduroy, H 74 x W 273 x D 110 cm, 1,299 euros, Made.com
Buy15/15An orange seventies sofa, La Redoute Interiors
La Redoute Interiors“Seven” textured velvet modular fireside chair, ocher colour, W 80 x H 71 x D 95 cm, from 489 euros, La Redoute Interiors
