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Hans J. Wegner 'GE-236/3' Three Seat Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner, three-seat sofa model GE-236/3, fabric and oak, Denmark, 1950s Beautiful sofa by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'GE-236/3' Three Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner 'GE-236/3' Three Seat Sofa
H 28.75 in W 91.54 in D 30.71 in
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Boucle. Frame in solid oak. Model 236/3
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
3 Seater Sofa Model GE290 By Hans J. Wegner From 1953s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Model GE 290 is a 3-seater sofa designed by the famous Danish designer Hans J. Wegner in 1953. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Original Epeda
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa new upholstered with Divina wool in 100 % New Zealand wool
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 83.47 in D 31.89 in
Ge 671/3 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
GE 671/3 - 3 seater sofa in bent oak and cushions in green wool. Designed in 1967. Hans J. Wegner
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Ge 671/3 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
Ge 671/3 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
H 28.35 in W 72.84 in D 30.71 in
Hans J. Wegner Three-Seat Sofa, model GE285/3 Oak & Savak wool
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner three-seat sofa, original upholstered with striped Savak wool. Frame in solid soap
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

3 Seater Sofa, Model GE290, in Oak by Hans J. Wegner, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
This three-seater sofa, model GE290, designed by the renowned Danish architect and designer Hans J
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Ge-290 3-Seater Sofa with Solid Oak and Beige Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Herlev, 84
Hans J. Wegner Ge-290 3-seater sofa with frame of solid oak and original beige cushions. The frame
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Ch-103 3-Seater Sofa, Carl Hansen, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very nice leather sofa designed by Hans Wegner from the 1970s. Wonderfully patinated, glove-soft
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Hans Wegner Ge-236 Three Seat Sofa In Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern three seat sofa in oak was designed by Hans Wegner as model GE- 236-3 for Getama
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Sofa Model GE-236/3, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful 1950s Danish three-seat sofa, model GE236/3 designed by Hans J. Wegner for GETAMA, solid
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Ap18s Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AP 18S - 3-seater sofa, reupholstered in new textile (Sunniva 3, colour code 153) and legs in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Ap18s Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
Ap18s Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
H 29.53 in W 75.99 in D 31.5 in
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J Wegner Ge-290 3 pers sofa with dark grey fabric
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Herlev, 84
Hans J. Wegner 3.seater sofa model ge-290/3 with a frame of oak and cushions of grey fabric
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner for GETAMA GE-240 3 seat sofa. Oak body with teak arms. Redone about 13 years ago but
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-240 GETAMA Sofa
H 29 in W 67.5 in D 30 in
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oiled Oak, Hallingdal 180 Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Hans J Wegner 3-personers sofa with red leather and an oak wood frame
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Herlev, 84
Hans Wegner Ge-290 3 seater sofa with a frame of oak, and cushions in red leather. Appears in good
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

2020 CH163 3 Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Smoked Oak & Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH163 Three-Seater Sofa designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

375 GE sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
3-seat sofa model GE 375 by Hans Wegner for Getama in the 60s (label under the seat, see picture
Category

20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak

375 GE sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960
375 GE sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960
H 37.01 in W 85.04 in D 38.19 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak & Leather Sofa GE 236/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak & leather Danish sofa, model GE 236/3 by Hans Wegner for Getama, circa 1960's. Three seat sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J Wegner 3pers sofa, GE 290, newly upholstered with cognac bison leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Herlev, 84
Hans J. Wegner 3. seater sofa model Ge-290/3 with a frame of oak, and mounted with new foam
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Modern GE 290 Oak Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak GE 290 sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, circa 1950's. Elegant, robust Danish 3 seat solid frame
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Hans Wegner Three-Seater and Set of Chairs for the "Airport", 1957
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans Wegner 3 seater "airport" sofa and set of chairs. Made by AP Stolen made 34/3. No longer in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1970s, Danish design by H.J. Wegner, model GE300, reupholstered sofa.
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s-70s, Danish design by H.J. Wegner. Completely renovated-reupholstered 3 seater sofa model
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Nielsen "3 seater sofa" Soborg Mobler
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Soborg Mobler, Peter Hvidt
Located in Shibuya City, JP
This is a 3-seater sofa designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidtand Orla Molgaard Nielsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Hans Wegner Century 2000 3-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in the year 2000, the Century 2000 3-seat sofa was one of his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa
Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa
H 29 in W 73 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa
Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa
H 32 in W 83 in D 29.5 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1970 Arne Vodder Brown 3 Seater Leather Sofa For Fritz Hansen #533
Located in Lewes, GB
An Original Arne Vodder Three Seater Brown Leather Sofa For Fritz Hansen 1960. Very stylish
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Walnut
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec for Vitra 3-Seat Alcove Sofa in Volo Mid-Grey
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. With agreements to produce many of the most famous Eames and Hans Wegner pieces, Vitra has also made a
Category

2010s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Stained Beech
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE 285 3-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE 236 3-Seat Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1955, the 236 sofa features unparalleled craftsmanship and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 31 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
a 2- or 3-seater sofa and features a matte chromed spring steel frame. Price per item. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
a 2- or 3-seater sofa and features a matte chromed spring steel frame. Price per item. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oak
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Oak
H 29.5 in W 71 in D 31 in
Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa - Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three seater version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three-seat version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner GE-290/3 Sofa - Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner for Getama in 1953, the GE 290/3 is the three seater version of the 290
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Modern 3-Seat Sofa & Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant lounge set consist of a three-seater sofa and an armchair. The set was designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Oak

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Niger Leather 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Rare 3-seater sofa model no 5011
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Culver City, CA
A prized piece for any Danish modern enthusiast, this Finn Juhl for Bovirke BO64 3 seater sofa is
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK12' Lounge Sofa in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
, refinement, and craftsmanship is evident in iconic pieces designed by such legends as Hans J. Wegner, Arne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Teak

GE280 Modular Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1980s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare modular sofa designed by of of the best mid century designers Hans J Wegner for Getama. Model
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Utrecht, NL
that included a 2, 3 and 4 seater sofa. The chair's frame is fully upholstered and comes with a loose
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
Hans Wegner AP34 Arm Chair by AP Stolen Denmark
H 27.96 in W 33.86 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
a 2- or 3-seater sofa and features a matte chromed spring steel frame. Price per item. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
a 2- or 3-seater sofa and features a matte chromed spring steel frame. Price per item. Available in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK11' Lounge Chair in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
, refinement, and craftsmanship is evident in iconic pieces designed by such legends as Hans J. Wegner, Arne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Bodil Kjaer Outdoor 'BK10' Dining Chair in Teak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Bodil Kjaer
Located in Glendale, CA
, refinement, and craftsmanship is evident in iconic pieces designed by such legends as Hans J. Wegner, Arne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

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Hans Wegner 3 Seat Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hans wegner 3 seat sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every hans wegner 3 seat sofa was constructed with great care. There are 131 variations of the antique or vintage hans wegner 3 seat sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a hans wegner 3 seat sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each hans wegner 3 seat sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA and A.P. Stolen each produced at least one beautiful hans wegner 3 seat sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Hans Wegner 3 Seat Sofa?

A hans wegner 3 seat sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,200, while the lowest priced sells for $315 and the highest can go for as much as $21,951.

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.