Vintage Camelback Couch
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Mid-20th Century American Hepplewhite Vintage Camelback Couch
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Vintage Camelback Couch
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20th Century American Vintage Camelback Couch
Linen
20th Century Italian Vintage Camelback Couch
Upholstery, Wood
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Linen
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Brass
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Leather
1990s Vintage Camelback Couch
Cotton
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1990s North American Vintage Camelback Couch
Upholstery
2010s American Shaker Vintage Camelback Couch
Maple, Walnut
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Metal
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Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Vintage Camelback Couch
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Linen
1960s American Louis XV Vintage Camelback Couch
Brass
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Linen
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Brass, Iron
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Upholstery
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Cherry
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Wood
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Leather, Oak
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Velvet, Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Camelback Couch
Felt
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Camelback Couch
Damask, Wood
20th Century English Vintage Camelback Couch
Mahogany
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Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Camelback Couch
Fabric, Wood
1980s Chippendale Vintage Camelback Couch
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Vintage Camelback Couch
Muslin
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Camelback Couch
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
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Upholstery
20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Camelback Couch
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1940s Vintage Camelback Couch
Mahogany, Fabric
1960s Unknown Queen Anne Vintage Camelback Couch
Brass
1970s Queen Anne Vintage Camelback Couch
Upholstery, Cherry
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Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage Camelback Couch
Upholstery
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Fabric, Wood
1970s American Vintage Camelback Couch
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Leather
20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Camelback Couch
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Brass
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Wood
1970s American Chippendale Vintage Camelback Couch
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1940s American Vintage Camelback Couch
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Mahogany
Late 20th Century Vintage Camelback Couch
Linen, Wood
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Brass
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Leather, Maple
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Upholstery
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Velvet
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Upholstery
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1960s Unknown Vintage Camelback Couch
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1960s Federal Vintage Camelback Couch
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Leather
20th Century English Georgian Vintage Camelback Couch
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Leather
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Leather
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Upholstery
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Oak
20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Camelback Couch
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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.
- What is a camelback couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A camelback couch is a sofa that features a curvy back with an arch in the middle that resembles the back of a camel. Depending on the design, the hump can be very prominent or very subtle. You'll find a range of camelback couches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a couch is vintage, examine its frame and cushions for tags, labels, and stamps that provide information about the maker. In some cases, the date of manufacturing may appear on these identifying markers. If not, research the manufacturer's name using trusted online resources to get an estimate of its age. Any couch that is 20 or more years old would be considered vintage. Sofas that are 100 years of age or older are antiques. Find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.
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