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1960's Danish Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in LYON, FR
1960's Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa. Cushions have recently been refilled with additional padding
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960's Danish Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa
1960's Danish Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.52 in D 32.29 in
Børge Mogensen Leather Sofa Coupe 2192 for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Børge Mogensen designed this leather Sofa Coupe model 2192 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. It´s a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2192 - 2-seater Coupé sofa in black leather and legs in oak. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
H 42.13 in W 60.24 in D 35.44 in
Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2192 - 2-seater Coupe sofa in patinated, reddish-brown leather with oak legs. Børge Mogensen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
H 42.13 in W 60.24 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen 2214 Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra elegant sofa model 2214 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1946. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2214 Sofa
Børge Mogensen 2214 Sofa
H 31.5 in W 59.85 in D 30.32 in
Sofa BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2213 - 3-seater sofa in original black patinated leather and oak legs. Børge Mogensen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sofa BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
Sofa BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
H 31.5 in W 87.01 in D 31.89 in
BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2192 - Coupé 2-seater sofa in original black leather with oak legs. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
H 42.13 in W 60.24 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original patinated black leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original patinated leather upholstery. Legs of oak. Model 2212
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on Mahogany legs. Sides, back and loose
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on walnut legs. Sides, back and loose cushions
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern. Specs: Wood, leather. Condition: This Børge Mogensen sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

BØRGE MOGENSEN SOFA MODELL 2212 Mid Century black Leather tow seater
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very nice two seater sofa, in black leather. Very very good condition, the sofa would be hardly
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding two seater sofa with legs of oak. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early produced Børge Mogensen "Tremme" Sofa Model 1789
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old „Tremme Sofa“, model 1789 by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen 1945. Børge Mogensen designed this
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original tan Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with t laneather upholstery. Legs of oak. Model
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa Model 2193 Fredericia Denmark 1965
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning wingback sofa model 2193 designed by Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with jepard aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac aniline leather and canvas. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 2213 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Coupé Sofas
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Børge Mogensen two-seat coupe´ sofas, model 2192, produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sofa 2 persons model 2212. It's upholstered with the original dark
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak

Børge Mogensen High Sofa 2432 with Brown Leather by Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2432 with high back. It's
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Feathers, Oak, Leather, Foam

Børge Mogensen Sofa 2208 with Black Leather by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2208. It's upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers

Kupe 2-Seat Sofa Model 2192 Made In Black Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
by the renowned designer Børge Mogensen in collaboration with Fredericia Furniture. This sofa exudes
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of soap
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

2213 3-seater leather sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1962
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous and beautiful shaped 3-seater sofa, model 2213, was designed by Børge Mogensen for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Børge Mogensen Sofa 2322 with Red Brown Leather by Fredericia Furniture, 1995
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model 2322. It's upholstered with the
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Sofa in Saddle Leather and Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, ‘Safari’ sofa or bench model 2222, saddle leather, oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Canvas

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Mahogany

1970s, Danish Design by Børge Mogensen, Sofa Model 2252, Oak, Furniture Wool
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Danish design by Børge Mogensen, completely renovated 2-person sofa, model 2252. Brand new
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Børge Mogensen model 2209 Sofa for Fredericia, Denmark, 1962, Labelled
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Full Thick Grain Bison Leather. Desirable Scandinavian cognac color. Three Seat Sofa. Labelled
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Sofa "2343" in Cognac Leather, Denmark, 1960's
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wooden sofa with cognac leather cushions. Designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia. With new
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture. BM 2213 - Reupholstered 3-seater sofa in natural leather.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
H 31.5 in W 87.01 in D 31.89 in
Three-seater sofa In Cognac leather, Model 2333 By Børge Mogensen From 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
den anerkendte Børge Mogensen og produceret af Fredericia Furniture omkring 1960'erne. Betrukket med
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather 3 Seat Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern Worn faded Red leather 3 seat sofa Birch wood legs. Designed by Børge
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

Borge Mogensen Style Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa in Cream Leather by Stouby
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Borge Mogensen style three-seat sofa in cognac leather by Stouby Mobler, Denmark. Cream or
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 203 in Original Wool for Fredericia, Denmark, 1955
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic sofa was designed by Borge Mogensen in 1955 as model 203 for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Leather Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia
Located in Stamford, CT
A leather sofa by Børge Mogensen for Frederica furniture with walnut legs. Made in Denmark in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Leather Sofa by Børge Mogensen
Leather Sofa by Børge Mogensen
H 30 in W 62 in D 32 in
Børge Mogensen "Spoke-back" Sofa by Fritz Hansen, 1963, Danish Modern
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early production "Spoke-Back" sofa by Børge Mogensen. This example manufactured in 1963, the first
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Vintage Borge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, from Denmark, circa 1980
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Borge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, from Denmark, circa 1980. Original cognac leather with an
Category

Vintage 1980s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Borge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, from Denmark, circa 1980
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Borge Mogensen Sofa, Model 2209, From Denmark, circa 1980. Very nice model with an amazing
Category

Vintage 1980s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Style Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather by Georg Thams, Denmark
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Børge Mogensen style three-seat in an attractive light cognac colored leather by Georg
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Stouby Danish 70s 2 Seater Black Leather Sofa Børge Mogensen Style #459
Located in Lewes, GB
A Stylish 1970s Sofa , great design with beautiful lines, sits wonderfully, made by Stouby Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Midcentury Sofa Designed by Børge Mogensen, Model 2213, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Midcentury Sofa Designed by Børge Mogensen, Model 2213, Denmark, 1970. Original black
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Spokeback Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1963
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful spokeback sofa designed by Børge Mogensen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1963
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

Great Midcentury Danish Modern Beautiful Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Great midcentury Danish modern Black leather 3 seat sofa with wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Borge Mogensen Leather Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the borge mogensen leather couch you’re looking for. Each borge mogensen leather couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 901 variations of the antique or vintage borge mogensen leather couch you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a borge mogensen leather couch — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right borge mogensen leather couch, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik each produced at least one beautiful borge mogensen leather couch that is worth considering.

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Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.