Francesco Binfare
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
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Fabric
Early 2000s Italian Other Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
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Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sofas
Metal
2010s Sofas
Leather
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Brass
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Brass
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Plaster
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
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Upholstery, Wood
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Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Fabric
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
1990s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Other Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Epoxy Resin, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Carrara Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Metal
2010s European Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam
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Fabric
Early 2000s Italian Other Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
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Early 2000s Italian Other Sofas
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Other Sofas
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
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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.