Mid-Century Modern Wood Scandinavian Sofa, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern wood Scandinavian sofa, circa 1950. With a new upholstery. In original condition, preserving a beautiful patina, with minor wear consistent with age and use. ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved organic wood and floral-printed fabric sofa or corner sofa, designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Fabric distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age ...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved blue velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Some distress to fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34...
Velvet, Wood
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pink fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 34.0"H x 105.0"W x 56.0"D Seat Height (inc...
Fabric, Wood
Englander & Bonta, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown beige fabric sofa produced by Englander & Bonta in Argentina, c. 1950s. Fabric shows some distress. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): ...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue velvet, fabric string and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Tassels moderately distressed. Light staining on fabric. Paint splatters on back panel. Wear co...
Velvet, Wood
Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown mohair fabric and wood sofa designed by Taichiro Nakai and produced by Mobili Cantú, Italy, c. 1950s. Literature: Mobili Tipo, Aloi, pg. 108 illustrates related example. Re...
Mohair, Wood
Eks Malmö, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and wood sofa or loveseat produced by Eks Malmö, Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.5"H x 49.0"W x 30.0"D Seat Height...
Velvet, Wood
Taichiro Nakai, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red purple fabric and wood sofa designed by Taichiro Nakai and produced by Mobili Cantú, Italy, c. 1950s. Literature: Mobili Tipo, Aloi, pg. 108 illustrates related example. Vint...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and orange vinyl sofa likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Upholstery shows some distress. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H ...
Faux Leather, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall Dimensions (inches):...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off-white fabric and wood sofa or loveseat designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric ideally replaced, several minor stains. Wear consistent with age and use. ...
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A beige fabric and dark-stained wood sofa or loveseat likely designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally reupholstered. Ove...
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear to wood base consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new green velvet. Overall Dimensions (...
Velvet, Wood
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh
Located in High Point, NC
A green floral-printed fabric and wood sofa, model "Chile" designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Klings, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Minor scuffing on fe...
Fabric, Wood
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 30.75” H x 78” W x 36” D Seat height: 17.5”
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An organic green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Likely reupholstered in fairly recent history, fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches...
Velvet, Wood
Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced by Salvatore Dinucci, Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 84.0...
Velvet, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Moderate wear to wood consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in distressed condition ideally ...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved wood and red fabric sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 33.5” H x 73” W x 43” D All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an...
Fabric, Wood
Svante Skogh, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
By Svante Skogh, Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and floral-printed sofa designed by Svante Skogh and produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik, Sweden, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 52.5"W x 25.0"D Seat Height (in...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 71.25"W x 36.5"D Seat Height (inches): 13.25" All upholstered furnitu...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
Luigi Scremin, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Luigi Scremin
Located in High Point, NC
A purple fabric and wood sofa or settee designed and produced by Luigi Scremin, Italy, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in a brand new Lupa Wool Linen from ZAK+FOX. Overall Dimensions (inch...
Fabric, Wood
Guglielmo Pecorini, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1954
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced by Guglielmo Pecorini, Italy, 1954. Dimensions: 35.75” H x 81.5” W x 33.75“ D Seat height: 20”
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.5"H x 96.0"W x 32.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.5" Arm Height (inches): 20.25...
Fabric, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow beige bouclé fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Seat height 16.5”.
Fabric, Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A silk fabric and dark-stained wood sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (in...
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and white fabric sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 18.75" Arm Height (inches): 22.5" All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern, Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Mid Century Modern, Curved Corner Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s A large modernist corner sofa designed and produced in Denmark in the middle of the 20th century. This ex...
Fabric, Wood
Englander & Bonta, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable wood green velvet fabric and brass sofa sofa produced by Englander & Bonta in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in need of reuphols...
Brass
Etienne-Henri Martin, Sofa, Wood, Silk, France, 1950s
By Etienne-Henri Martin
Located in High Point, NC
A beige-lacquered wood and beige Japanese floral printed silk sofa, model SK 250, designed by Etienne-Henri Martin and produced by Steiner, France, 1950s. Wear consistent with age a...
Silk, Wood
Italian Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, black-painted wood and brass sofa or loveseat designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Fabric shows distress on armrests and seat cushion, reupholstery recommended. ...
Brass
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A floral-printed fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric shows some distress ideally replaced. Wear consistent with age and use. Ov...
Brass
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Steel, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, green floral vinyl and steel sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina and distress to frame and fabric consistent with age and use. Overall Dimension...
Steel
1950s Rustic Hand Carved Wood Fringe Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning sofa you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it being...
Upholstery, Wood
William Hinn Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa attributed to William Hinn, Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 8...
Fabric, Wood
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Brass, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and brown yellow velvet sofa or settee designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Scratching and other wear present to wood consistent with age and use. Reupholstere...
Brass
American Designer, Large Sofa, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large curved green fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in the US, 1950s. Seat height: 16”
Fabric, Wood
Maurizio Tempestini, Unique Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Metal, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A unique wood, fabric and black-lacquered metal sofa designed and produced by Maurizio Tempestini for Hotel Croce di Malta in Montecatini Terme, Italy, 1950s. Dimensions: 31.5” H x ...
Metal
American Designer, Large Sofa, Bamboo, Wood, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A large bamboo, wood and brown velvet sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Cushions reupholstered in brand new velvet. Overall Dimensi...
Velvet, Bamboo, Wood
Curved sofa in wood and velvet upholstery, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A curved sofa in wood and fabric, velvet upholstery, Italian craftsmanship, in the style of Gio Ponti, 1950s. Comfort demands curved lines, and this Italian sofa perfectly meets the...
Velvet, Wood
Englander & Bonta Attribution, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1950s
By Englander & Bonta
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-brown velvet, wood and brass sofa attributed to Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 100.0"W x 42.0"D Seat Height (inches): 18.5" ...
Brass
Swedish Modern Sofa with Cherry Wood Legs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed in the early phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Swedish craftsmanship was brought into modernism. ...
Wood, Fabric
Hacienda Style Mexican Wood Carved Sofa, Circa 1950's, Mexico
Located in San Antonio, TX
Hacienda Style wood carved sofa, circa 1950s, Mexico. This Hacienda style sofa features velvet mustard color cushions that can be removed. This Spanish style formal sofa would look b...
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Sofa in Off-White Decorative Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1950s. This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a typical Danish mid-century furniture piece. This particular design invites you to spend more time o...
Fabric, Wood
Lacquered Empire Style Sofa, Leopard Upholstery, Wood, USA, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
Fabric, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Red furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman 15-20 years ago. Wear consistent with age and use. Ve...
Velvet, Oak
$1,106Sale Price|78% Off
Mid-Century Red Curved Sofa 1950s Italian Design Wood Feet
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century red curved sofa 1950s Italian design wood feet, restored.
Wool, Wood
$7,909Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern American Sofa, Brown Velvet, Wooden Legs, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Imposing brown velvet American sofa embodies elegance and comfort in perfect balance. circa 1950s-60s. The recently refreshed velvet envelops the frame with its soft and refined text...
Velvet, Wood
$2,326Sale Price|20% Off
Paolo Buffa Vintage Sofa in Wood and Floral Fabric 'Attr.'
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage floral sofa designed in the 1950s and attributed to the craftsmanship of Paolo Buffa, of fine Italian manufacture. The sofa has a very elegant dark precious wood b...
Fabric, Wood
1950 Branco e Preto-Sofa wood fabric upholstery Manufactured by Paubrà
By Branco & Preto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The name chosen by the young Brazilian architects Miguel Forte, Jacob Ruchti, Plinio Groce, Roberta Aflalo, Carlos Millan and the Chinese Che Y Hwa for their design company literally...
Wood
1950s, 3-seater Danish sofa, green furniture velour, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Striped green furniture velour, laqered teak wood, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 15-20 years ago. Very good condit...
Velvet, Teak
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Sofa was reupholstered by craftsman about 20 years ago. Very good condition: no smells, no st...
Velvet, Oak
Kazuhide Takahama Naeko sofa, mid-century modern 1958, cherry wood, Gavina spa
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko sofa designed by Kazuhide Takahama dating back to Gavina’s first production. Cherry-wood structure, original upholstery. The project for Naeko was developed when Kazuhide Taka...
Wood
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, green furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original striped green furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Man...
Velvet, Beech
The Marques Sofa by Woods & Fields™
By Woods & Fields
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Woods & Field's Marques sofa, a reinterprestion of the classic mid century sofas. Legs can be done in white or black. Fabric is a charcoal linen. Also available in white, cream, ...
Wood, Linen
1950s Midcentury Paul Mccobb Wood Trim Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Canaan, CT
this sofa is really fantastic. it was most likely redone in the 90's I would guess. its pretty much pristine, however the fabric is quite dated. the frame is sturdy and looks great...
Wood
Mexican oak wood sofa.
Located in D.F., MX
Mexican oaK wood sofa and four cushons.
Oak
Modern Solid Chestnut Wood Sofa by Michelangeli, Italy
By Bottega Gualverio Michelangeli 1
Located in Orvieto, IT
Elegant double seat sofa by Michelangeli. Made in solid chestnut wood finished with a special velvet paint. Design by Gualverio Michelangeli.
Fabric, Wood
"Ulla" Sofa by Carl Malmsten, 'Rare'
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Memphis, TN
Carl Malmsten "Ulla" Sofa with Birch Frame and Green & Cream Striped Original Upholstery. This sofa is a truly rare find. Originally designed in 1938 for an exhibition in New York, t...
Wool, Cotton, Wood, Birch
Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Mid century sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Tweed fabric button back with mahogany sculpted legs. In excellent as found condition.
Fabric, Wood
Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa
Located in TILBURG, NL
'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and seating have new foam. As a square the couch is measured W230xD116xH76cm. As the shape i...
Velvet, Wood
Munari sofa
By Bruno Munari
Located in Catania, IT
Sofa with elegant lines that reflect the classic Italian furniture of the 50s, attributable to Bruno Munari.
Fabric, Wood
Serpentine Sofa
By Ico Parisi
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Comfortable, large and amazing curved sofa upholstered in sky blue velvet.
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian sofa 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
This small Scandinavian sofa dates back to the 1950s. Its designer is unknown. It embodies the principles of Scandinavian design with simple and sturdy materials and a minimalist, fu...
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley Couch
By Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
Brightly colored orange upholstered couch. Hard body, soft cushions... super-comfy.
Stunning!
Repeated "Dunbar" name on fabric (under seat cushions). ...
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Leather and chrome sofa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Iron gray leather sofa with chrome and wood frame. The leather is original.
Chrome
German lounge sofa. 1950s
Located in Braga, Braga
Nice single sofa from the 50s. Restored. New Upholstery in new quality bouclé fabric The sofá is in mint condition. It was professionally restored to it’s original quality standar...
Fabric, Wood
1950s Two Seater Italian Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
Amazing two seater Italian sofa, comfortable high back and very nice shape. Original good conditions
Fabric, Wood
Federico Munari Sofa
By Federico Munari
Located in Southampton, NY
An iconic graceful and elegant design by Italian designer, Federico Munari, in vintage wool velvet upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Poul Volther Leather Sofa
By Poul Volther
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Volther leather sofa with original upholstery.
Leather, Wood
Italian Curved Sofa Circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Italian curved sofa with brass feet, reupholstered in "bouclette" wool fabric.
Brass
Danish Modern Feather Down Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W96 D30 H28.75 SW85 SD18 SH18 AH20 Minimal danish sofa in fully restored conditon. Item features new fuzzy high pile fabric in grey with fresh feather foam mix and newly refinished ...
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
Divano Sofa by Guglielmo Veronesi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curved sofa on tapering wood legs.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 83 in W 80 in D 190 in
Three-Seat Sofa in Red Fabric, Gold Cord Details, by Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1950
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Sofa with wooden structure, visible feet, damask velvet padding, cushions in support with straps. Gold rope details.
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Curved Sofa Settee
By Fratelli Barni
Located in Paris, FR
Nice crescent Italian settee. Three-seat cushions. Four legs in walnut wood. Beautiful reupholstered in elegant velvet.
Fabric, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Paradise Sofa
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Kerstin H. Holmquist created a unique collection of upholstered pieces for NK - Nordiska Kompaniet in 1956-57. She was employed at NK Triva, a furniture workshop and architect studio...
Velvet, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Baltimore, MD
Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa with gently curved back and a drop shoulder. Sofa sits on cylindrical wooden legs. It retains it's original burnt orange upholstery which includes the ...
Wood, Upholstery
Large 1950s Italian Curved Sofa
Located in London, GB
A large curved three-seat sofa with wooden legs and brass sabots Upholstered in designers Guild Glenville velvet color 'Pebble' Vintage cushions sold separately. Measures: Heigh...
Brass
1950's Brazilian Sofa Attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
The sofa attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli is unique and special due to its exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and the rich artistic heritage of its creator. Made of caviu...
Fabric, Wood
Herbert Selldorf Sofa and Chest of Drawers
By Herbert Selldorf
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Fabulous custom-made high end sofa with matching drawer with integrated lamp. The white padded fabric leather sofa has beautifull legs which gives it a elegant yet spruce appearance....
Metal, Brass
Italian Curved 2-Seat Sofa, 1950s
Located in Savona, IT
Italian-made bean sofa produced in the 1950s. Padded wooden structure lined with new fabric. Seat with feather padded cushions. Turned wooden legs. Good general condition, some s...
Wood, Fabric
Scallop Back Kidney Shaped Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Two-seat sofa with Hollywood Regency style shaping, with scalloped back and curved kidney seat, on ebonised bun feet. This piece has been fully refinished and upholstered in a beaut...
Wool, Wood
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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