$7,816Sale Price|30% Off
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the sofa is gracefully curved and extends to accentuate the curvature of the sloping a...
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Knole-Style Sofa, Hand-Carved Walnut, Silk Velvet, c. 1900 - 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique example of an antique, early 20th century Spanish or Renaissance Revival Knole Sofa. This is an uncommon form of knole sofa as it features a carved walnut frame in a...
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Freestanding Danish Empire Sofa in Oak & Velour, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A finely crafted early 20th century freestanding sofa in solid oak, featuring rich hand-carved details and a structured architectural form. The piece reflects a blend of historic rev...
Fabric, Textile, Oak, Velvet
Glamorous Art Deco Chairs Suite in Cotton Velvet, Italy, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AVAILABLE ONLY TWO CHAIRS NO SOFA Glamorous Art Deco sofa and two chairs suite in cotton velvet, Italy 1920s Original, unique , rare fabric in astonishing very good condition.
Fabric, Walnut
1920s Beige Velvet Camelback Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Base
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful 1920s Camelback sofa, just reupholstered in an elegant Beige cut velvet. the sofa has wonderful curved arms and a graceful camelback shape. the base is detailed in a Clas...
Upholstery
1920s Chippendale Revival Camel-Back Sofa in Cut Velvet
Located in Surrey, BC
Chippendale Revival sofa with characteristic camel-shaped back and cabriole legs. Currently upholstered in an early and luxurious cut velvet that’s been well loved by its original NY...
Sold
H 32.29 in W 54.34 in D 36.23 in
1920s Dutch Colonial Suite of Furniture/Living Room Set of Sofa and Two Chairs
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A 1920s Dutch Colonial suite of furniture/living room set, consisting of one sofa and two chairs, all with oak frame, leather upholstery and velvet cushion.
Leather, Oak, Velvet
Danish Carved Three Seater Sofa in Green Velvet, 1920s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Carved Three Seater Sofa in Green Velvet, 1920s. A rare and gorgeous antique sofa in a rich dark green velour.
Velvet, Oak
1920s Sofa Art Deco Velvet Ocher Color Three Seats Original
Located in Buggiano, IT
Original 1920s ocher color, Art Deco style, velvet sofa, three-seat.
Velvet
Sold
H 49.41 in W 81.89 in D 22.45 in
Oak Art Deco Haagse School Sofa with Bookcase by Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare Art Deco Haagse School sofa with bookcase by Anton Lucas, 1920s. Solid oak with ebony Macassar details.
Velvet, Macassar, Oak
Art Deco Sofa in the Hague School Style, Netherlands, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Upholstered in deep navy blue mohair velvet, the sofa is gently softened by a subtly aged patina.
Velvet, Wood
1920s Rectangular Black Wood and Fabric Austrian Art Deco Sofa
Located in Roma, Lazio
Sofa of the early 1900s. Completely covered in fabric except for a fine frame that runs along the entire edge of the armrests and seat. The frame is made of wood polished in black la...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Elegant 1920's Sofa in Velvet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful, clean lines, carved finials, and brass nailhead trim define this unique sofa c. 1920's, newly upholstered in luxurious taupe velvet.
Large 1920's Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Re-upholstered sofa with fine attention to detail. Finely tufted velvet with rolled arms adorned with decorative nailhead trim over a 1920's frame.
Large 1920's Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large, freshly upholstered sofa with fine attention to detail. Finely tufted velvet with rolled arms adorned with decorative nailhead trim over a 1920's frame.
1920's Spanish Revival Couch
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant carved Spanish Revival couch with velvet upholstery.
Wood, Velvet
Sofa with New Velvet Upholstery, circa 1920s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant 1920s sofa with new upholstery. Cotton velvet upholstery.
1920s Small Spanish Revival Sofa Love Seat with Horse Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920s sofa with new velvet upholstery. Beautifully carved.
1920s Authentic Vintage Solid Oak Wood Frame 3 Seater Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Armonk, NY
1920s authentic vintage solid oak wood frame 3 seater sofa in cotton corduroy cushions by Drexel Furniture Company This stylish circa 1920s tan velvet sofa flanked with oak wood ...
Cotton, Oak
1920 Spanish Revival Upholstered Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic 1920s carved sofa newly upholstered in velvet. Coordinates with chair.
Danish Art Deco Sofa in Green Velvet, 1920s-1930s
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Voluptuous Art Deco sofa executed with wooden legs, green velvet and fringes (can be removed). High lined and curved back and backrest. It shows traits of traditional Victorian furn...
Velvet, Wood
$18,806
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
$34,305
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
Chalmont Sofa (Blue)
By Michael Bagley
Located in Bronx, NY
Small elegant sofa ( featured here in rich blue velvet for ref only ) Price is COM - The Chalmont is part of the Francophile a custom furniture and Design created by WSD company ...
Velvet
$1,365 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$6,887 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Butter Cream Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer, Glass
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
$2,680
H 33.27 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in high-quality shearli...
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
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.
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