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‘Kai’ Couch in Swedish Pine and Australian Shearling
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contemporary couch with floating wall-mounted back which can be installed at the height
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Outdoor Trend Module Lounge and Footstool, Designed in 1970
By Peter Brown (Australian)
Located in Adelaide, SA
The Trend Module lounge & footstool set. The best in Australian Furniture Design… one of
Category

2010s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Wave Sofa by Daniel Boddam (COM)
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
Inspired by rolling waves of the Australian surf that lift you up and swirl around you, the Wave
Category

2010s Australian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Wave Sofa by Daniel Boddam (COM)
Wave Sofa by Daniel Boddam (COM)
H 293.31 in W 101.97 in D 336.62 in
Burgundy Leather Sofa by Pacific Green
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile and stylish burgundy leather sofa by Pacific Green. The leather has been newly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

Booham Double Sofa by Daniel Boddam, Walnut (COM)
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Booham double sofa by Daniel Boddam Studio, is a design that marries modernist influences with
Category

2010s Australian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Fred Lowen, Percival Lafer, Florence Knoll, TESSA Furniture Co
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Low profile meets high comfort without compromise with this T4 Sofa. This particular piece is an
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rope, Teak

Vintage Leather and Palmwood Three-Seat Sofa by Pacific Green, c1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the charm of this Pacific Green vintage 'Messina" sofa from the 1990s crafted
Category

1990s Australian Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Palmwood, Rope

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
1950's Italian Velvet Restored Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
A stunning 20th-century vintage Italian three-seater sofa designed with beautiful curves, fully
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1950's Italian Velvet Restored Sofa
1950's Italian Velvet Restored Sofa
H 35.04 in W 69.69 in D 30.32 in
Italian Midcentury Velvet Sofa by ISA Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Paris, FR
A rare 20th-century Italian sofa manufactured by ISA Bergamo and designed in an organic curved
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dublin Couch by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano Collection
By Memphis Milano, Marco Zanini
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Dublin couch in plastic, metal and fabric by Marco Zanini for Memphis Milano collection
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Plastic

Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
fully restored Hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield sofa This piece is absolutely sublime, made by
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

off White Leather and Stainless Steel Parallel Bar Sofa by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Off white leather and brush stainless steel parallel bar sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Authentic Featherston Uniroyal Numero VII
By Grant Featherston
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
Manufacturer / Brand: Uniroyal Featherston Product Model Number: Numero VI Country of Manufacturer: Australia
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam

Authentic Featherston Uniroyal Numero VII
Authentic Featherston Uniroyal Numero VII
H 23.63 in W 51.19 in D 114.18 in
Mid-Century Australian Modern Teak Sofa & Armchairs by Parker Furniture, 1950s
By Parker Furniture
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This impressive set of sofa and two armchairs was designed and produced by the Australian company
Category

Vintage 1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Treasure Black and Gold Sheepskin Pillow, Made in Australia
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
contemporary flavour paired with irresistible cozy comfort. Handcrafted in Australia with intricate
Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Boho White and Gold Sheepskin Pillow, Made in Australia
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Add comforting and luxe textures to a bed or sofa with this super plush sheepskin pillow. Its
Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Booham Single Sofa by Daniel Boddam, Walnut (COM)
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
The Booham single sofa by Daniel Boddam Studio, is a design that marries modernist influences with
Category

2010s Australian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Vintage Leather and Palmwood Loveseat Sofa by Pacific Green, c1990s
By Pacific Green
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Immerse yourself in the charm of this Pacific Green vintage 'Messina' sofa from the 1990s crafted
Category

1990s Australian Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool Denamrk 1940's
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940's Banana Shaped Curved Loveseat or Sofa Covered in Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved two-seat sofa or loveseat made in Denmark in the 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Large Sheepskin Throw Rug for Bed, Sofa or Floor, Grey Short Wool
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Classic and modern interiors suitable for the styling of a sofa, bed or flooring. Each sheepskin throw
Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Dune Two Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nube sofa two seaters dune by Siete Studio Dimensions: D200 x W100 x H60 cm. Materials: Walnut
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Other

Dune Two Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio
Dune Two Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
White One Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Nube Sofa One Seater White by Siete Studio Dimensions: D150 x W100 x H60 cm. Materials: Walnut
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Other

White One Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio
White One Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 59.06 in
Olive Two Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Two Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio Dimensions: D200 x W100 x H60 cm. Materials: Walnut
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Other

Olive Two Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio
Olive Two Seater Nube Sofa by Siete Studio
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 78.75 in
Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible Art Nouveau Game. The price includes the 3 armchairs 1 Sofa 2 Armchairs Material: Wood
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 1900, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible Art Nouveau Game. The price includes the 3 armchairs 1 Sofa 2 Armchairs Material: Wood
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, 1890, Attributed William Morris
By William Morris (English)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible Art Nouveau Game. 1 Sofa 2 Armchairs 4 chairs Material: Wood, reupholstered with
Category

Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Fler 'Idler' Modular Living Room Set in Mint Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fler for Furniture Makers of Australia, living room set consisting of four individual lounge chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s Australian Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Mongolian Fur Throw Rug, Mongolian Sheepskin in Natural White
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
. Whether you looking for a fluffy fur rug for a small area space or a real fur throw for the sofa or bed
Category

2010s Australian Bohemian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Danish 1940s Channel Back Club Chair in Lambswool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chairs actually match the curved Danish "banana" sofas that were very popular in the 1930-40s. Most
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible Art Nouveau price of 2 Sofa Armchairs Material: Wood, reupholstered with springs and
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut
Pair of Art Nouveau Large Armchairs in Walnut
H 43.31 in W 42.13 in D 23.63 in
Set of Burgundy Leather Armchair and Ottoman by Pacific Green
By Pacific Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sofa for this set Dimensions: Chair: 38"H x 45"W x 34"D Ottoman: 25.5"H x 16"D
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Palmwood

M-Side Table by Daniel Boddam, Smoked or Stained Oak/Grey Marble
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
beautifully as a cluster or can be perfectly tailored to your favourite sofa or chair. Our table tops are
Category

2010s Australian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

M-Side Table by Daniel Boddam, Natural Oak/Carrara Marble
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
beautifully as a cluster or can be perfectly tailored to your favourite sofa or chair. Our table tops are
Category

2010s Australian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Outback Brown Leather and Shearling Sheepskin Pillow
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Create an atmosphere of casual elegance layering a sofa or chair with this genuine leather and
Category

2010s Australian Country Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Outback Brown Leather and Shearling Sheepskin Pillow Rectangle Cushion
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Create an atmosphere of casual elegance layering a sofa or chair with this genuine leather and
Category

2010s Australian Country Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Egg 20 Side Table by Wende Reid Minimal, Artisanal, Organic Modern, Sculptural
Located in Paddington, NSW
hand-finished one piece at a time in Australia on a single lathe by a master craftsman. We make our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Maple

Ceru Handloom Merino Throw / Blanket in Neutral Shades of Cream & Serene Blue
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
used as bedspread for queen or full sized bed & any size of couch) Material: 100 % premium merino
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Yarn

Egg Noir Side or Coffee Table by Wende Reid, Ebonized, Minimal, Scuptural
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Australia. Our EGG Tables were inspired by the 20th century sculptures of Arp and Brancusi. EGG Noir
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wood

Goat Hair Pillow Fur Cushion, Natural White Customized
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Add soft tactile elements to a chair or sofa with this natural white goat hair pillow. Australian
Category

2010s Australian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Animal Skin

Boho Sheepskin Pillow Cushion Grey / White
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
also healthier for you and your family. This Bohemian design is handcrafted in Australia with
Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Boho Sheepskin Pillow Cushion Grey / White
Boho Sheepskin Pillow Cushion Grey / White
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
Shearling Sheepskin Pillow, Hazelnut Brown
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
sustainable living. Featuring a beautiful 100% wool pile in hazelnut brown tones that will uplift a sofa, bed
Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Shearling Sheepskin Pillow, Hazelnut Brown
Shearling Sheepskin Pillow, Hazelnut Brown
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 4.73 in
Sommercalmo 83, a Unique glass Vase in clear, black & orange by Vic Bamforth
Located in London, GB
, most noteworthy being the annual ‘Sculptural Objects and Functional Art’ (SOFA) fair in both Chicago
Category

2010s British Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Shaggy Pillow Lumbar - Icelandic Sheepskin Natural Grey 10x28"
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
, making this Icelandic sheepskin pillow, a statement piece for any sofa or bed. The shaggy pillow comes
Category

2010s Australian Industrial Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Boucle Lumbar Pillow - Shearling Sheepskin 14x35"
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
long pillow will look and feel super cozy as a sofa or bedroom pillow. Intricately crafted with
Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Sheepskin Shearling Pillow Lumbar - White 35*60cm 14*24"
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Transform a bed, sofa or arm chair with this endearing sheepskin shearling pillow. The natural
Category

2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Natural White Sheepskin Pillow
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Natural white sheepskin pillow create an atmosphere of luxurious comfort layering a bed or sofa
Category

2010s Australian Country Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Natural White Sheepskin Pillow
Natural White Sheepskin Pillow
H 20.48 in W 20.48 in D 7.88 in
Charcoal Grey Mongolian Fur Pillow - Lumbar Sheepskin pillow
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Create an atmosphere of luxurious comfort layering a bed or sofa with this alluring, Mongolian Fur
Category

2010s Australian Country Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Sommarial in Gold Brown, an Abstract Fluid Hand Blown Glass Vase by Vic Bamforth
Located in London, GB
internationally, most noteworthy being the annual ‘Sculptural Objects and Functional Art’ (SOFA) fair in both
Category

2010s British Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass

Mongolian Fur Pillow Lumbar Olive Green Custom Make Other Sizes and Colors
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Create an atmosphere of stylish comfort layering a sofa or bed with this alluring, Mongolian Fur
Category

2010s Australian Country Pillows and Throws

Materials

Sheepskin

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Restored Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australian producer
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australian producer has also included Kristiansen production in their
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Fur Throw Blanket Rust Pink - Real Cashmere Fur 3x4ft
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
fur throw blanket over a chair, sofa or bed. For those cooler evenings, the petite size rust pink fur
Category

2010s Australian Hollywood Regency Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fur

Bertil Vallien Unique and Monumental Wall Sculpture in Glass and Wood, 1966
By Bertil Vallien
Located in Skanninge, SE
, Detroit Il, USA Yokohama Art Museum, Yokohama, Japan The Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, Australia Museum
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

J 260 Wall Light by Wende Reid - Large Rustic Hand-Stitched Linen, Brass
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
well flanking sofas as reading lamps, or over bedside tables, as lighting at desks, kitchen counters
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

J 160 Wall Light by Wende Reid - Minimal Rustic Hand-stitched Linen and Brass
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
is a refined example of 21st century artisanal design. Made in Australia to order, these are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Rustic Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

White Mongolian Fur Rug Throw - 100x170cm
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
a sofa or adding glam to a wardrobe or nursery floors, this exquisite fur will elevate the elegance
Category

2010s Australian Hollywood Regency More Carpets

Materials

Sheepskin

Mongolian Fur Rug or Throw, Blush Pink
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
rug or fur throw draping effortlessly over a bed or sofa. Designer Emily Barbara creates with a
Category

2010s Australian Bohemian More Carpets

Materials

Sheepskin

Purple Fur Rug or Throw
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
, this piece can be styled as a fur floor rug or fur throw draping effortlessly over any bed or sofa
Category

2010s Australian Art Deco More Carpets

Materials

Sheepskin

Purple Fur Rug or Throw
Purple Fur Rug or Throw
W 66.93 in L 39.38 in
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Sofas In Australia For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sofas in Australia available at 1stDibs. A sofas in Australia — often made from wood, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 65 variations of the antique or vintage sofas in Australia you’re looking for, while we also have 71 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sofas in Australia, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each sofas in Australia bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made sofas in Australia over the years, but those crafted by Emily Barbara, Pacific Green and Vic Bamforth are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Sofas In Australia?

The average selling price for a sofas in Australia at 1stDibs is $4,817, while they’re typically $129 on the low end and $73,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Sofas In Australia
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    In Australia, you spell jewelry as "jewellery." This is also the preferred spelling in the United Kingdom, while in the U.S., jewelry is the proper spelling. In Canada, you will see both jewelry and jewellery in use. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
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    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.
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    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 26, 2024
    By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A loveseat is a piece of upholstered furniture that is smaller than a sofa. Most sofas can accommodate three or more people, while a loveseat generally seats two. Single-seat furniture like accent chairs and armchairs are also smaller than sofas. Shop a collection of living room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Corbusier sofa is a sofa designed by Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier. He was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades. With the help of Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier created a number of designs for seating, including the famous LC2 and LC3. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design and is engineered using ergonomic principles to complement the contours of the human form. Find a variety of vintage Le Corbusier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    A Nelson sofa is a sofa designed by George Nelson. Introduced in 1968, it features an exposed wooden frame and button-tufted cushions outlined by piping. The American industrial designer created the piece for Herman Miller, and the company continues to manufacture and sell it today. Explore a variety of George Nelson sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Bridgewater sofa is a sofa with a low profile and low arms that are set slightly back from the front of the sofa. Classic Bridgewater sofas also feature a skirt and a rolled back. This is a simple and classic sofa that is an excellent choice for many homes. Shop charming Bridgewater sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bergère sofa is a piece of furniture more commonly called a bergère chair. The term describes an armchair that features upholstery on its back, arms and seat and a decorative wooden frame. Bergère chairs emerged during the Regency period in France but became especially popular during the Rococo era. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bergère chairs.