Early 19th C. Italian Upholstered Sofa w/Garland Carved Trim Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian beautifully carved wood and upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th C. Italian Upholstered Sofa w/Garland Carved Trim Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian beautifully carved wood and upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Venetian Leather Upholstered & Carved Wood Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian leather upholstered sofa from the 19th century. This antique settee from Italy
Leather, Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved sofa with original cream and yellow paint finish. Rococo detailing. New
Fabric
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Sofa. This unusual antique Italian Louis XVI style sofa
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century Italian walnut sofa. With elegant curved upholstered back and recently
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Early 19th-Century Mahogany Sofa with Bronze Mounts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Refined small Italian sofa in solid carved mahogany, dating to the early 19th century. The form is
Linen, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Mahogany Sofa
Located in Firenze, FI
decade of the 19th century. Measures: cm 89 x 122 x 60.
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian 19th Century White Painted Sofa with Slanted Sides and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood sofa from the 19th century, with two slanted sides, tapered carved legs and
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian style carved wood & upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique
Upholstery, Wood
$3,298Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Italian Large Hand Painted Wooden Sofa Table
Located in Sofia, BG
Extraordinary hand painted large sofa table made in early 19th century in Italy. There is a small
Wood
Early 19th Century Tuscan Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Northern Italian sofa from Tuscany. Retaining its original paint and gilded decorative
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Gilded and Painted Grey Italian Sofa Pale Orange Velvet Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Italian sofa probably Piedmontese painted with a light grey patina (original color) on a walnut
Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Sofa, ebonized hand-carved walnut upholstery 2000s
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FL34 Antique Italian baroque sofà in ebonized hand-carved walnut with current tapestry of the
Upholstery, Walnut
MID-19th CENTURY PAIR OF GILT AND LACQUERED SOFAS
Located in Firenze, FI
. Tuscan manufacture, Directoire style, mid-19th century. Dimensions: H x W x D 79 x 160 x 55cm Seat
Gold Leaf
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
Walnut
Pair of 19th C. Italian Gilt Wood and Paint Decorated Sofas with Scroll Arms
Located in Kent, CT
A magnificent pair of 19th Century Italian gilt shaped-frame wood benches with decorative paint
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Painted and Parcel-Gilt Italian Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
With its fluid lines painted and gilded, the frame of this lovely sofa has a wonderful patina
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Precious mid-19th century Venetian sofa attributable to Valentino Panciera Besarel in hand-carved
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn chesterfield style sofa with a deep seat and tufted back and arms, the front of
Leather
Last 19th Century Sofa & Armchairs Carved Walnut by Testolini Salviati, Venice
By Testolini & Salviati
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately Performed restorative conservation and remake upholstery Measure sofa
Walnut
Italian Settee Sofa with Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian settee, circa 1810. Cabriole legs and back detailed with hand carved acanthus leaves
Wood
$7,200
Italian 19th c. Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just restored and reupholstered. Great for any entry, bedroom, etc...
Walnut
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Curved Sofa with Women & Cherubs
Located in Big Flats, NY
couch or sofa, dating back to the 19th century, is an exemplary specimen of fine master craftsmanship
Walnut
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful
Gold, Gold Leaf
Venetian Fantasy Carved and Painted Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Exotic Venetian sofa. Lavishly carved and painted Venetian sofa. 19th century. Dramatic design
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Walnut Lyre Leg Table with Baroque Style Wooden Stretchers
Located in Dallas, TX
this Italian lyre leg table. Hand-carved in the late 1800s from walnut wood, the open lyre legs and
Wood, Walnut
$9,716Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other antique sofas. Characterized by a refined inlay
Walnut
$14,574Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other antique sofas. Perfectly restored in our
Walnut
Early 19th C. Italian Carved-Wood 4 Chair-Back Bench w/Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood, four-chair back sofa bench with cane seat, from the early 19th century
Wood, Cane
Frau two-seater sofa in polychrome leather and metal
By Paltrona Frau
Located in IT
This striking two-seater sofa by FRAU features a bold combination of blue and black polychrome
Metal
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Lacquered Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian luxury Louis XVI style living room set includes: 1 large sofa 2 armchairs
Wood
1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 19th century Venetian sofa, Valentino Besarel attributed, restored, wax-polished, in hand
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Macassar Ebony and Brass Art Deco 3 Seat Sofa
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Canvas, Wood
$950Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Lombardy Louis XV Style Center Table
Located in Encinitas, CA
Lombardy style center table in walnut with four curved legs and ebony profiles. Wonderful modern line, clean and elegant. Stylish for a small entry table or writing desk. Measures: ...
Walnut
Large Roman Sofa from the 1800s from the Charles X Era
Located in Cesena, FC
Large Roman sofa from the Charles X era. Large well-proportioned sofa in walnut, with carved
Fabric, Walnut
A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form in the style of Henry Thomas Peters
By Henry Thomas Peters
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
, emblematic of the finest 19th-century furnishings. Superior quality walnut selection for weathered parts
Fabric, Walnut
An Important Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Gilt Canapé
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Gilt Canapé First Quarter 19th Century Lombardy
Wood
Walnut 3-seater sofa with upholstery, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Empire sofa in solid walnut wood, refined and elegant, upholstered with newly restored upholstery, perfect in its condition, ready to use. Perfect example of Italian Empire, ...
Nutwood
$874Sale Price|48% Off
Two-seater Louis Philippe sofa in walnut and fabric, 19th century era
Located in Catania, IT
Louis Philippe two-seater sofa, period 1870 - 1880. Made of walnut and fabric. In good condition.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Carved Giltwood Italian Sofa Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, of grand scale, having a frame of elaborately carved giltwood. Its arched crestrail carved with combing and scrollwork, centered with a leafy cartouche. Its framed, padded ba...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$4,186Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A stunning 19th century sofa or bench settee in a distressed grey painted finish. The sofa has a
Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A finely carved 19th-century Italian Louis XV–style giltwood canapé, distinguished by its elegant
Beech
Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chaise Longues Tuscany, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The
Mahogany
$6,801Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chais Longues, Tuscany, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The
Mahogany
$6,801Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chaise Longues Tuscany, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The
Mahogany
$6,187Sale Price|15% Off
Italian 19th century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chais Longues Tuscany 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine tuscany mahogany Swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The
Mahogany
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two
Giltwood
$11,659Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two
Giltwood
$11,659Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two
Giltwood
Antique Italian Figural Tufted Sofa and Chair Newly Reupholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Style Hand-Carved Finely Detailed Figural Lion Motif Tufted Sofa and Chair
Leather, Foam, Wood
1800s Florentine Renaissance Sofa & Pair Dante Chairs Carved ebonozed Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique pair of Dante chairs and sofa in solid ebonized walnut hand carved and shaped , from 19th
Walnut
Fantastic Needlepoint Upholstered Venetian or Italian Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
30 deep and seat height is 18.75 Italian needlepoint settee, Venetian tapestry sofa, 19th-century
Walnut
19th Century Italian Sofa with Carved Wood Legs and Original Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian sofa with carved wood legs and original upholstery, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$6,500
Painted 19th Century Italian Sofa
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful and very comfortable late 19th century painted Italian sofa with floral painted and
Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Painted Carved Gilded Sofa with Lion's Head Decoration
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
19th century Italian sofa with original gilding and paint with wonderfully carved lion's head
Wood
Unavailable|$5,303
18th Century Italian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Good sized, late 18th-early 19th century Italian sofa with original paint and gilding. Seat
Wood, Linen, Hemp
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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