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What's the difference between a vintage and antique sofa?
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Antique generally means 100+ years old, while vintage typically covers 20 to 99 years, which includes most mid-century pieces.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026
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A Magnificent Victorian Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Circa 1870
Located in Hastings, GB
A Magnificent Early 20th Century Leather Chesterfield Sofa
We are proud to offer this very beautiful, leather Chesterfield. This is by far one of the nicest original leather Chester...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large Mid-Century Italian Curved Six Seat Sofa in Rust Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Curved six seat sofa, fabric, beech, Italy, circa 1950
This beautiful Italian sofa follows a generous sweeping curve, creating an intimate seating arrangement with room for six. Its...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Settebello Modular Gray Sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
A sculptural lounge piece by Lorenza Bozzoli, defined by its generous proportions and sinuous, enveloping silhouette. The plush velvet upholstery in Cayenne red is enlivened by deep ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
$54,155 / item
Rudin Sofa by Bloom Home Inc, Stone Washed Linen, Fawn Color, New
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Fawn
Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a neutral flax linen. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. The seat ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Linen
Curved "Banana" Loveseat or Small Sofa, Denmark 1940'S
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Banana shaped Viggo Boesen style curved sofa made in Denmark in the 1940s. This sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round lines and iconic feet. Solid and sturdy...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Gerard van den Berg 'Oslo' Three-Seat Sofa for Montis in Mahogany Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg's 'Oslo' three-seat sofa, produced by Dutch manufacturer Montis in the 1970s, pairs an organically shaped upholstered body with a spare, rectilinear oak frame. Th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
