Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and comfortable early 20th century salon sofa with West Indies (Cuban) mahogany frame and upholstery.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edwardian Serpentine Camel Back Sofa Circa 1915
Located in Bedford, NY
Recently reupholstered in a fine multi colored striped chenille. Mahogany legs with box wood inlay - 24"ht arm.
Art Deco Gondola Sofa in Cuban Mahogany, Circa 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Fantastic Art Deco sofa in a very fine Cuban mahogany, Denmark, circa 1915.
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, c. 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
82.75" wide x 26.75" deep x 38.75" high. Features a stepped crest flanked by carved wings; upholstered seat and back. Newly upholstered in muslin with eight way hand tied springs i...
Art Nouveau Green and Brown Sofa
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Weesp, NL
Sophisticated and elegant 1915 Art Nouveau two-seat sofa with a stained beech wood frame made by Pander & sons, The Hague.
Leather, Beech
Italian Futurist-era geometric sofa with cotton fabric grey
Located in Milano, IT
Enter a world of artistic innovation and respect for history with this extraordinary Italian sofa from the Futurist era, dating back to the dynamic period between 1910 and 1915.
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Italian Futurist-era geometric sofa with cotton fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Enter a portal of artistic innovation and historical reverence with this extraordinary Italian Futurist-era sofa from the dynamic 1910-1915 period. These sofas are not just furniture...
Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 48.43 in D 25.6 in
Viennese Secession Sofa J&J Kohn Nr.975, circa 1915, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in company Jacob & Josef Kohn. Newly restored. Easier version of Nr.720 designed by Josef Hoffmann. Used textiles also design by Josef Hoffmann. In the production progra...
Bentwood
Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort , Model 109, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort , Model 109, 1950s A sofa for Artifort (Netherlands), 1950s By Theo Ruth (1915-1971).
Fabric, Wood
Robin day Forum three seater sofa for Habitat, 1980s
By Habitat International, Robin Day
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Walnut and black leather 'Forum' three seater sofa designed by Robin Day (1915 - 2010) for Habitat.
Chrome
American Art Deco Wicker Server Sofa Table c.1915-20
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fabulous Art Deco wicker table. There is a wonderful design that continues down the legs. A braid wraps around the table top and there is a shelf on the bottom stretcher....
Reed, Wood, Paint
Art Nouveau Oak and Fabric Sofa for H. Pander & Zn
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Elegant and sophisticated oak handmade two seat sofa by Pander & Sons in the Hague in 1915. The sofa has the original brandmarks of H.
Fabric, Oak
$2,700
H 38.19 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Swedish Karl Johan style design featuring strong sabre legs and a scrolled back. Karl Johan style is similar to the English Regency period. Very versatile chaise we see either...
Wood
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C. A dark stained Mahogany sofa in the Louis XV style designed and produced in the later half of 20th century France. This...
Fabric, Mahogany
$8,750
H 35.5 in W 78 in D 27.5 in
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...
Ormolu
Victorian Parlour Settee Mahogany Sofa Couch Circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant English Victorian parlour settee crafted from mahogany Serpentine shaped frame with carved floral and foliate decoration Just been reupholstered so with new material - clean ...
Mahogany
$12,269
H 37.01 in W 92.52 in D 30.71 in L 37.01 in
Sculptural Regency Sofa in Figured Mahogany Veneer and Velvet Early 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Regency Sofa in Figured Mahogany Veneer and Velvet Early 19th Century A large and sculptural regency sofa in beautifully figured mahogany veneer and velvet. Europe, early...
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee, Hand-Carved walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH59 Venetian 19th century Baroque settee, sofa with upholstery in good condition, hand-carved walnut frame . For new custom upholstery 1200 euros
Walnut
Early 20th Century Walnut Wood Louis XV Upholstery Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a chair, its medium walnut, cabriole scroll form the first thing to catch the eye. It was made in France during Early 20th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detail...
Fabric, Walnut
$835Sale Price|53% Off
H 36 in W 73 in D 24 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its ebonized wood frame features exquisite carvings that highlight the skill and craftsmanship...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,031
H 37.41 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in L 37.41 in
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish. Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...
Birch
Antique French Charles X Sofa, Fabric and Wood, 1820s Design
Located in Brussels, BE
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Fabric, Wood
$7,500
H 33.75 in W 73 in D 24 in
Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed from Mahogany and Upholstered in Horsehair. Our Exquisite looking Empire Sofa looks to have been made in the early 1800's and typically we w...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Outstanding Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly carved shaped back framed in mahogany which comes forward to a lovely carved shaped arms. It stands on ...
Other
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic capitals on fascia of arms, Northern Europe, circa 1920. We call this endearingly "...
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
$6,149Sale Price|41% Off
H 29.93 in W 72.84 in D 37.01 in
Victorian Mahogany Sofa in the style of Howard and Sons, English, Circa 1870
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding mahogany Victorian country house sofa in the manner of Howard and Sons. Featuring a wide, deep sprung seat with a stepped backrest and six large handmade duck feather c...
Brass
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cuban Mahogany Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Cuban mahogany settee. The settee is raised by fine square legs below the straight butterfly veneered frieze showcasing the beautifu...
Mahogany
$4,500
H 31.25 in W 80 in D 35 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Reupholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa sh...
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair. This beauti...
Walnut, Suede
$1,450
H 41.5 in W 79.5 in D 22 in
Century Furniture Paris Gardens Distressed Wood Credenza, French Style
By Century Furniture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Century Furniture credenza from their Paris Gardens Collection. The credenza with two central doors concealing four drawers (the upper with silver lining panel). They are flanked by ...
Wood
$4,400
H 66.93 in W 38.59 in D 19.3 in
Antique Danish Painted Cabinet with Floral Motifs, Folk Art, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A charming and rare antique Dansih "Almue" cabinet, beautifully decorated in the tradition of Scandinavian folk art. The piece features a soft green painted surface with hand-painted...
Wood
$1,900 / set
H 25.59 in W 20.67 in D 12.2 in
Pair Of Baroque Style Nightstands/ Console Tables, Nutwood Carved, IT ca. 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Elegant pair of mid 20th century baroque style nutwood nightstands/ console tables from the period around 1950 in Italy. Beautifully curved, slender nutwood legs, adorned by addition...
Maple, Nutwood
$3,950Sale Price / set|38% Off
H 39.5 in W 16.25 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Italian 19th Century Baroque Style Carved Walnut Sgabello Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of Italian 19th century Baroque Revival style carved walnut Sgabello figural side-chairs, each backrest with carvings of winged male figures, the base with female figures...
Walnut
French Art Deco Limed Oak Cabinet, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco cabinet in neoclassical style, made in limed oak and inset with sixteen painted panels depicting classical figures and mythological scenes, each framed by raised mo...
Oak
$5,485Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.25 in
Set of Six Multi-Colored Wicker Armchairs, Vintage Ficks Reed Design, Rattan
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Vintage American Wicker & Rattan Barrel-Back Armchairs, MCM Coastal A beautifully crafted set of six vintage wicker and rattan armchairs, showcasing classic American mi...
Wicker, Rattan, Paint
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Creme Paint Decorated Twin Beds
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 44 3/8 in W: 41 3/4 in D: 81 3/4 in Interior Dimensions For Mattress - W: 39 in D: 75 3/4 in This stunning pair of French Louis XVI-style twin beds showcases exqui...
Wood
$9,116
H 43.71 in W 53.94 in D 19.89 in
Antique Swedish Country Sideboard from the Gustavian Period with Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard from the gustavian period during the late 1700s. Made in northern Sweden with a classic, straight shape. Original unusual blue paint from the late 1...
Pine
Pair of Single French Beds
Located in London, England
Pair of French single beds with corbeille ends in original paint finish. Ready for a choice of upholstery. Circa 1940.
Fabric, Beech
$2,499
H 30.5 in W 45.75 in D 13.25 in
Vintage Italian Venetian Style Creme Painted & Gilt cabinet C. 1950s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: 30.5 inches high x 45.75 inches wide x 13.25 inches deep An exceptionally charming and highly decorative Italian Venetian style painted cabinet, dating to the circa 1950...
Wood, Paint
$1,975 / set
H 42 in W 31.25 in D 34.75 in
20th C. Louis XV Style Carved Wingback Bergere Chair & Ottoman
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This handsome French Louis XV-style walnut bergère with matching ottoman, dating to approximately the 1950s, is an especially inviting interpretation of the classic French Rococo arm...
Walnut
19th Century Black Lacquered Bergère
Located in Houston, TX
19th century black lacquered bergère. Newly upholstered in a nude Italian leather and matte black nailhead trim.
Leather, Wood
$3,268
H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in
Modernist Brass & Glass Side Table, Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich, Germany 1950s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This elegant minimalist side table was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1950s by Vereinigte Werkstätten Munich. It is made from brass, light cream lacquered metal and cle...
Brass
$2,981 / set
H 46.07 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Baroque Style Carved Wood Armchairs, France, circa 1900s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and theatrical pair of heavily carved armchairs, the backs featuring a pair of birds with finely detailed feathers.
Stunning Antique Carved Wood Ebonized Throne Style Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Amazingly carved ebonized desk chair having lion arm rests with rings in each mouth and intricate detailing throughout. Seat is an upholstered flame stitch fabric. Arm height 26 Se...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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