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B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Ivory Cream Leather Charles Corner Sofa
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio in 1997, the Charles sofa collection is manufactured by B&B
Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Ivory Cream Fabric Charles Corner Sofa, 2022
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Antonio Citterio in 1997, the Charles sofa collection is manufactured by B&B
Category

2010s Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

B & B Italia Charles Sectional Sofa
By B&B Italia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
“Charles” sofa set. The dimensions 128 x 90 inches are as pictured. Each piece is approximately 90 x 38
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Linen

B & B Italia Charles Sectional Sofa
B & B Italia Charles Sectional Sofa
H 29 in W 90 in D 128 in
B&B Italia by Antonio Citterio Ivory Cream Leather Charles Square Ottoman
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
the legendary designer Charles Eames, the Charles sofa combines mid century design with a modern twist
Category

2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Large Roman Sofa from the 1800s from the Charles X Era
Located in Cesena, FC
Large Roman sofa from the Charles X era. Large well-proportioned sofa in walnut, with carved
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Charles X Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
By Charles Eames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A very rare and rather exceptional sofa compact by Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This example
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Sofa Compact
Charles Eames Sofa Compact
H 35 in W 72.5 in D 30 in
Rare Charles Dodouyt sofa
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The large armchairs of the rare model designed by Charles Dudouyt are a true rarity that fuses
Category

Early 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Rare Charles Dodouyt sofa
Rare Charles Dodouyt sofa
H 82 in W 120 in D 98 in
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Charles X Mahogany sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The
Category

Antique 1840s French Charles X Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Highland, IN
interior. We particularly love how the small, inset legs give the sofa a floating quality. This example is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
Charles Pfister Petite Sofa by Knoll
H 26 in W 76.5 in D 29.5 in
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The
Category

Antique 1850s French Charles X Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Important Leather Sofa By Charles Ramos France 1958
By Charles Ramos
Located in Hudson, NY
Charles Ramos, rare, leather sofa on gilded aluminum legs. Minimal, elegant, graceful and yet
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Compact Sofa
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
evolved from a built-in sofa that Charles and Ray Eames designed for the living room of their Pacific
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Other

Charles Pfister for Knoll Sofa and Lounge Chair
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Pleased to offer this great Charles Pfister for Knoll sofa and lounge chair. This set was purchased
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Pfister for Knoll Mid Century Leather Sofa This sofa measures: 86.5 wide x 33.5 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Leather sofa by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in PARIS, FR
3-seater sofa model ES108 by designers Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s. The base is
Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather sofa by Charles and Ray Eames
Leather sofa by Charles and Ray Eames
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 25.6 in
Charles X Style Italian Sofa with Fornasetti Linen Fabric
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This Carlo X style boat sofa comes from a nineteenth-century villa on Lake Como, the gray and white
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Charles X Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut, Lacquer

Rare 1970s Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Sofa Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Three seats couch designed and made by Charles Hollis Jones in the 1970s. Modern design sofa with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic Cubus mahogany framed meridienne sofa with ram's horn arms. The sofa is constructed of
Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Sofas

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany

Minimalist Modernist Knoll Charles Pfister in Gray Leather Sofa
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Fort Collins, CO
objects." Minimalist Modernist three-seat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This example was
Category

Late 20th Century Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage White Sofa Designed by Charles Hollis Jones, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage white Sofa is an original design furniture item realized in the 1970s by Charles Hollis
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Brass

c. 1840 Charles X Inlaid Wood and Black Velvet Sicilian Sofa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Charles X period, which was prominent in France during the early 19th century. The sofa's frame is crafted
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Sofas

Materials

Wood

Charles Eames Herman Miller Compact Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Charles Eames Herman Miller compact sofa The Eames sofa compact works where bulkier sofas don’t
Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Iron

2019 Charles Pollock for Bernhardt Design Finale Brown Leather Sofa
By Charles Pollock, Bernhardt Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Finale sofa in brown leather with black base designed by Charles Pollock and produced by
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

"Compact Sofa" Ray & Charles Eames Godparents Gift to Eric Saarinen, Original
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This slim, upright modern "Compact Sofa" designed by Ray & Charles Eames was a gift to their Godson
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sofa "Tandem" 3 Seater Design Charles Eames for Herman Miller 60s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in taranto, IT
Rare three-seater chair with side table, designed in 1962 by charles eames for herman miller and
Category

Vintage 1960s European Sofas

Materials

Other, Metal, Aluminum

Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2006 Herman Miller Ray and Charles Eames Sofa Compact Purple Fabric Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact designed by Ray and Charles Eames
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

2006 Herman Miller by Ray and Charles Eames Sofa Compact Blue Fabric Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original Herman Miller Eames Sofa Compact designed by Ray and Charles Eames
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sofa – In Pale Grey Boucle
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an iconic “Charles” Sectional L
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sofa – In Pale Grey Boucle
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an iconic “Charles” Sectional L
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

B&B Italia "Charles" L-Shape Sofa - In Dark Grey Boucle
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an iconic "Charles" Sectional L-Shape Sofa (consisting of a CH228
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

B&B Italia "Charles" L-Shape Sofa - In Pale Grey Boucle
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an iconic "Charles" Sectional L-Shape Sofa (consisting of a CH228LD
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sofa, In Cream “Koto” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an iconic “Charles” Sectional
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather

B&B Italia “Charles” Sofa, 4-Seat Sectional, in Purple Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an iconic “Charles” 4-Seat
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Wool

B&B Italia “Charles” Sofa, L-Shape Sectional, in Purple Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an iconic “Charles” 3-Section
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Wool

20th Century Cassina Hill House design sofa, Charles Rennie for Mackintosh, 1980
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
edition, see photo) of fabulous line and pleasant furnishings. Hill House sofa designed by Charles Rennie
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

B&B Italia "Charles Large" Sofa - L-Shape Sectional - In Grey Boucle
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an iconic "Charles Large" Sectional L-Shape Sofa (consisting of a
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sofa, in Dark Grey & Brown Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an iconic “Charles” Sectional
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

B&B Italia “Charles” Sofa, 7-Seat L-Shape, in Neutral Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a huge, iconic “Charles” 7
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

B&B Italia “Charles” Sofa – “CH230” 3-Seat – In Dark Pink “Gamma” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an iconic “Charles CH230” 3-Seat
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sofa, in Dark Grey & Brown Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is an iconic “Charles” Sectional
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Charles Sectional Sofa by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia.
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Charles Sectional Sofa, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design by
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sectional Sofa in Stripe Wool
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a huge, iconic “Charles” 3-Section L-Shape Sofa (consisting of a CH228S, a CH156S and a
Category

2010s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool

B&B Italia “Charles” L-Shape Sectional Sofa in Beige “Serra” Cashmere
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a huge, iconic “Charles” Sectional L-Shape Sofa (consisting of a CH156S, a CH228D and a
Category

2010s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool

Vincent Curved Sofa Designed for Salon A+D Upholstered in Tibor Fabric
By Charles Burnand
Located in London, GB
The Vincent sofa was design by The Charles Burnand Design Studio for the Charles Burnand
Category

2010s British Sofas

Materials

Fabric

A Fine French Charlies X Rosewood & Hollywood Inlayed Sofa Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine sofa table made circa 1820 is of French origin. The table has an almost modern feeling
Category

Antique 19th Century German Charles X Sofa Tables

Materials

Holly, Rosewood

Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely romantic Baroque style three seater sofa with cushions covered in vintage fabric. Made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hill House Sofa by Mackintosh for Cassina Limited Edition
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Carpi, IT
The Hill House furniture, designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, represents an icon of Art Nouveau
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Charles X Inlaid Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s of the period Charles X. The settee is made of solid walnut with rafined inlay
Category

Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas

Materials

Walnut

French Charles X Style Recamier Guilt Silver & Velour Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
French 20th century recamier or daybed in the style of Charles X. This elegant recamier is
Category

Late 20th Century French Charles X Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jasper Morrison Sofa and Otomman Soft Modular Sofa by Vitra
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Jasper Morrison in 2016. Manufactured by Vitra, Switzerland. In good
Category

2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Foam

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Sofa with Fresh Black Naugahyde Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It is
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron, Aluminum

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Newly Restored
By Limbert Dutch Arts and Crafts Furniture Company, Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts settle or sofa By Limbert USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn
Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Borghese is a light sofa inspired by the stone pines of the Villa Borghese gardens in Roma. The
Category

2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 29.93 in
2007 Herman Miller Eames Two-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather and Walnut, Model ES108
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Two-Seat Sofa / Settee, designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1978. The design is rather
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Hollis Jones "Box Line" Side Tables in Lucite and Burnished Brass
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful side tables designed by Charles Hollis Jones as part of the "Box" collection executed in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

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The Charles Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the the charles sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and wood, every the charles sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a the charles sofa, we have 502 options in-stock, while there are 133 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the the charles sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right the charles sofa, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Cassina, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful the charles sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a The Charles Sofa?

Prices for a the charles sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $35 and can go as high as $345,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,101.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles Ephraim Burchfield is a watercolor artist best known for romantic and sometimes fantastic depictions of nature. His unique style of watercolor found him standing at an easel and applying paint with a dry brush technique, reworking the surface during his process or much later. His body of work is divided into three periods including figuration, houses and towns, and abstractions. Shop a selection of Burchfield pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Charles and Ray Eames were related by marriage. Charles studied architecture and industrial design. Ray (née Bernice Alexandra Kaiser) was an artist who studied under painter Hans Hofmann. They met in 1940 at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit and married the next year. Shop a selection of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Yes, Charles Eames chairs are comfortable. The Eameses — Charles and Ray — were fascinated by ergonomics and designed chairs with comfort in mind. The legendary mid-century modernist designer-couple famously called their Eames lounge chair and ottoman “a special refuge from the strains of modern living” and described their design as having the “warm receptive look of a well-used first baseman’s mitt.”

    While the couple’s DCW chairs, introduced in the 1940s, prioritized ease of production and affordability of materials, the Eames lounger, which debuted in 1956, was Charles and Ray’s interpretation of luxury furniture. And to the Eameses, luxury meant, above all, comfort.

    Find vintage Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a Scottish architect who created an original design style that is sleek and modern. He is best known for his chair designs, which feature high backs and striking lines. Browse a variety of Mackintosh furniture and chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Charles and Ray Eames are famous for their chair designs. The couple released their first iconic Eames Lounge and Ottoman in 1956 and went on to create more chairs that changed the idea of comfortable seating. In addition to being great furniture designers, Ray and Charles were also graphic and textile designers, architects and film-makers. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The story of what happened to Charles Jourdan shoes is one of struggling finances. Starting around 2000, the French footwear company began to see shifting sales patterns and was unable to repay debts owed. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2002, and the Jourdan family sold the company to investment bankers. By 2020, Charles Jourdan had ceased operations, but in 2022, the brand unveiled a new collection of shoes created by designer Christelle Kocher. Shop a variety of Charles Jourdan shoes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    You can see Charles Russell paintings in many places. The C.M. Russell Museum in Great Falls, Montana, has more than 1,000 of his pieces in its collection. Russell's work is also held by many other institutions, such as the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth, Texas; the Denver Art Museum in Denver, Colorado; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston in Houston, Texas. Shop a selection of Charles Russell artwork on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A chaise, also known as a chaise longue (or, as it is sometimes spelled in the United States, a “chaise lounge”), is a long, upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that can be used to prop one's legs upon. The name "chaise" refers to any long, reclining chair in modern French interior design, and the English translation is "long chair."
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Also known as living room suites or a three-piece suite, sofa suites are usually sofas with two matching chairs. On 1stDibs you will find a variety of options for antique, new and vintage sofa suites.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.