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Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradiset" Sofa by NK, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist sofa model Paradiset. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden, 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Dallas, TX
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" sofa designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" sofa designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Note
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Vintage Sofa ‘Paradiset’ by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and iconic vintage sofa ‘Paradiset’ by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This was made in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist design sofa for her Paradise collection by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, feminine three-seat sofa from the “Paradis” series by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
H 33.08 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
“Paradiset” Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Triva
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Manufacturer: Triva Era: 1950s Materials
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

“Paradise” Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Skokie, IL
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" sofa designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

“Paradise” Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
Renowned for her curvaceous chair and sofa designs that utilize wood and the then pioneering use of
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Swedish Modern "Paradise" Sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
A modern Swedish "Paradise" Sofa by designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist (1925-1997) for Nordiska
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist 'Holmqvist' Paradiset Sofa, Sweden, 1964
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kerstin Horlin Holmquist is a Swedish designer. This sofa was made for Nordiska Kompaniet in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Teak

Skrindan Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler Jönköping, Sweden 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Skrindan” sofa model was designed in 1967 by iconic Swedish designer, Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Curved Sofa for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful "Paradiset" sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1958 and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Midcentury Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Paradiset" Sofa, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This two-seat sofa with elegant and sensual forms was named “Paradiset” and was a series designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Swedish Modern Mid Century Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
By Triva, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Manufacturer: Triva Era: 1960s Materials
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Midcentury Modern Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This three-seat sofa with elegant and sensual forms was named “Paradis” and was a series designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Paradise Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted sofa from the Paradise collection by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet with
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Midcentury Modern Kerstin Horlin Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This three-seat sofa with elegant and sensual forms was named “Paradis” and was a series designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan sofa with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 64.97 in D 25.99 in
Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for OPE Möbler, 1960
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful armchairs "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist for OPE Mobler, 1963, with elaborately crafted walnut frame and loose, tufted, geometrically textured, sand colored cushion...
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern sofa Skrindan by Kerstin Hörling Holmqvist, Material: Walnut
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Skå, SE
Enhance your living space with the exquisite Skrindan sofa, a masterpiece crafted by the renowned
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Midcentury Modern Sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sweden, 1967
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Rare three seat sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1967 in Sweden and produced at
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural sofa was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Beech

Swedish Mid-Century Modern 'Paradiset' Sofa, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sheepskin
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Mid-Century Modern 'Paradiset' Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sheepskin Chic
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa Nordiska Kompaniet, 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning paradise sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1958
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Loveseat by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Suede Tufted Sofa with Wood Legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Loveseats

Materials

Suede, Wood

High Back Chair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tufted high back Adam lounge chair from the Paradise collection by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Complete Living Room Set by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Nordiska Kompagniet, 1950s
By Triva, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in København K, 84
Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Coffee table, Brazil, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
small signs of usage. Please note: matching sofa and armchairs also available.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Coffee table, Brazil, 1960s
Coffee table, Brazil, 1960s
H 18.9 in W 37.8 in D 20.08 in
Pair of rattan armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching table + sofa also available.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of rattan armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
Pair of rattan armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Paradise Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Fig Leaf. The sofa has the typical rounded form of Holmquist with button back upholstery and
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Paradise Sofa
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Paradise Sofa
H 30.71 in W 57.09 in D 31.89 in
Kirstin Hörlin Holmquist Curved Sofa ‘Lilla Paradiset’ from Nordisk Kompaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Vejle, DK
Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist (1925-1997), sofa 'Lilla Paradiset', upholstered in green partly folded
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

"Paradise" Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist, circa 1956
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa entitled “Paradise” from the Paradise collection designed by Kerstin Ho¨rlin Holmquist, circa
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Beech, Polystyrene

Large Three-Seat 'Paradise' Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Babworth, Retford
A large three-seat 'Paradise' sofa in its original pink mohair velvet upholstery. Designed for
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Birch, Mohair

Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Sweden, 1950
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant, feminine three-seat sofa from the "paradis" serie. Newly reupholstered Sweden, 1950, by
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Canapes

Materials

Wood

Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Sweden, 1950
Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Sweden, 1950
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Sweden, 1950
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant, feminine three-seat sofa from the "paradis" serie. Newly reupholstered Sweden, 1950, by
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Canapes

Materials

Wood

Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Sweden, 1950
Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Sweden, 1950
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Paradiset Sofa by Kirstin Horlin Holmquist, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Madrid, ES
A stunning Swedish sofa designed by Kirstin Horlin Holmquist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Wood, Beech, Fabric, Bouclé

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa and Chairs
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Long Beach, CA
-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet of Sweden in 1958. A elegant and organic design defined by the dramatic
Category

Mid-20th Century Living Room Sets

Kerstin Hoerlin-Holmquist "Stora Eva" (Big Eva), Sweden, 1956-1957
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Kerstin H. Holmquist created a unique collection of upholstered pieces for NK - Nordiska Kompaniet
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Sofa "Lilla Paradiset" by Nordiska Kompaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
The sofa has the typical rounded form of Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist with button back upholstery and
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Sofa Paradiset by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Paradiset designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Kerstin Holmquist Paradiset Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
Paradiset ( Paradise ) sofa by Kerstin Holmquist. Great early sofa made with the use of a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas

Kerstin Holmquist Paradiset Sofa
Kerstin Holmquist Paradiset Sofa
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Paradiset sofa by Kerstin Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Dallas, TX
Paradiset sofa designed by Kerstin Holmquist.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas

Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Paradiset Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kerstin Horlin Holmquist design Paridiset sofa, newer dark teal mohair upholstery, very comfy and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Paradise" sofa designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Kerstin Holmquist Mid-Century Modern Paradiset Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Kerstin Holmquist Paradiset sofa circa early 1960's. This example has been newly upholstered in a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Paradise Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Berlin, DE
Paradise sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniets Verkstader in new Fanny Aronsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Paradise Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Paradise Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
H 33.08 in W 72.84 in D 31.89 in
Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Komaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Komaniet . An extremely rare sofa designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Birch

Nice Paradise Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NL
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Munich, DE
Paradise sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet. Good vintage condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Retro Swedish ‘Paradiset’ Sofa by Kirstin Horlin-Holmquist Vintage
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
Kirstin Horlin Holmquist. It’s called the ‘Paradiset’ sofa, it’s of amazing quality and is in superb
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Paradiset designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

"Paradiset" Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
"Paradiset" three-seat sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompagniet, NK
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Retro Swedish 'Paradiset' Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Vintage, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist and is called the 'Paradiset' sofa. This is upholstered in a salmon colored wool
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist "Paradise Sofa" in Mohair 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
"Paradise Sofa" with birch legs by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniets, Sweden, 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Foam, Birch

Large Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Circa 1960s - Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Antonio, TX
Large sculptural Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Circa 1960s designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

"Paradiset" Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
"Paradiset" three-seat sofa designed by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompagniet, NK
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Attributed Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Bridgeport, CT
fact that the legs are slightly shorter and the sofa is equipped with loose cushions, where Holmquist
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sofa "Skrindan"
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist for OPE Mobler, 1963, with
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sheepskin 3-Seat Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist, Model "Paradiset"
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Stunning 3-seat sofa model Paradiset by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist, Sweden. The organic shapes are
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin

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Holmquist Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal holmquist sofa for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and beech, every holmquist sofa was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer holmquist sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each holmquist sofa bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Holmquist Sofa?

Prices for a holmquist sofa start at $3,980 and top out at $11,000 with the average selling for $6,387.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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.