Knole Couch
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Feathers
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s British Regency Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Revival Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century English Settees
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Hardwood, Down, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Spanish Colonial Living Room Sets
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Settees
Linen
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bed Coronas
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Brass
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Busts
Granite
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
2010s English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Linen, Foam, Down
Vintage 1960s English Settees
Velvet
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Bookcases
Pine
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century English Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Sofas
Down, Feathers, Silk
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Down, Feathers, Silk
20th Century English Settees
Wood
English Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Linen, Velvet
Vintage 1930s Unknown Charles II Sofas
Early 20th Century British Empire Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century North American Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century British Hollywood Regency Sofas
Bronze
20th Century French Sofas
1990s American William and Mary Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Jacobean Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Sofas
Down, Velvet
20th Century Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1690s American William and Mary Sofas
Wool
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Wood, Velvet
1990s English Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Moorish Sofas
Vintage 1950s French Settees
Fabric
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet
20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American George III Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Sofas
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary North American Spanish Colonial Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1960s French Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Living Room Sets
Leather, Naugahyde
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Spanish Colonial Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1940s English Settees
Cotton
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique Early 1700s English Baroque Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Other Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Chenille
Late 20th Century Sofas
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century European Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
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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.
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