$14,000
001 Ghost Sofa - 9ft
Located in Westlake Village, CA
THE TO-DIE-FOR SILHOUETTE THAT FLOATS IN EVERY ROOM Two elongated cushions float on the back of the Ghost sofa, and lend it an air of ease that never belies its sophistication. It f...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Down
$14,000
002 Classic Sofa - 9ft
Located in Westlake Village, CA
TIMELESS STRUCTURE MADE FOR COMFORT Made-to-order by masters of their craft, the Classic Sofa is fully upholstered, featuring sloped scrolled arms, and two loose seat and back cushi...
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Down
Jens Risom Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
9ft sofa by Jens Risom. Newly upholstered in charcoal mohair.
Chrome
9ft Dunbar sofa - Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar model 4907 sofa. 9ft long. Newly upholstered in vibrant blue mohair over brushed aluminum legs.
Aluminum
9 ft Long Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Extra long 5 seater sofa. Mid-century modern by Selig. Arms flare up from back. Similar to style of Paul McCobb sofas.
Fabric, Wood
9ft Vintage Midcentury Widdicomb Style Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Probber Wormley Widdicomb style curved Sofa Tapered wood legs with yellow fabric upholstery Reupholstery recommended 108"W x 38"D 25.5"H 17.5" SH
Fabric
1960s Art Deco Wormley Style 9ft Rounded Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Bensalem, PA
Well built 109" sofa with nicely sculpted sides which makes it very comfortable to lay back on.Similar to an Edward Wormley design.
Upholstery
Midcentury Gondola Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful Mid Century Gondola Style Sofa in the manner of Adrian Pearsall. Sofa measures 9ft in length with elegant lines and fabric.
Large Scale Dunbar Classic Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic 9ft. long floating sofa attributed to Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s.
Paul McCobb Sofa Designed for Directional
By Paul McCobb
Located in Stamford, CT
A 9 ft Paul McCobb sofa produced by Directional.
Metal
Vintage Curved Sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pasadena, TX
A 9 ft. vintage curved sofa by Harvey Probber. This 1950s sofa features a streamlined curved design, and an elegant pearl fresnel reflection on its fabric.
Tufted Long Gondola Sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
Nearly 9 ft in length vintage gondola sofa by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Vintage Mid Century Signed Erwin Lambeth Nine Foot Velvet Sofa
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning rare 9 ft signed vintage Erwin Lambeth sofa with original fabric.
Velvet, Down
Sold
H 27.56 in W 108.27 in L 27.56 in
Vintage English Button Back Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb large 9ft vintage English leather 'Chesterfield' sofa , circa 1950 in date.
Leather, Beech
Large Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare 9ft six leg sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This newly upholstered sofa has tufted seat cushions, feather down back cushions, and rare fluted legs with brass sabots.
Brass
A Chrome Cityscape 9ft Sofa, Paul Evans, USA, c. 1970
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive Paul Evans sofa, made by the Paul Evans Studio for Directional as part of the Cityscape series in 1970. A "box" sofa which floats on castors, the outside back a...
Harvey Probber 9ft Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
Stunning 9 ft Harvey Probber sofa in original blue mohair with four down-filled back cushions and long single button-tufted seat cushion.
Wood, Upholstery
Pair Edward Wormley 9ft Sofas
Located in Southampton, NY
Exquisite pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar long and deep 4097A sofas in original upholstery; with solid brass legs; down-filled pillows; button cushions; original owner.
Fabric
Harvey Probber Ottoman
Located in Southampton, NY
Stunning button-tufted ottoman in original blue mohair, by Harvey Probber. Matching 9ft sofa also available (see pictures).
Wood, Upholstery
Large Edward Wormley Dunbar Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Waltham, MA
Rare 9ft six leg sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This newly upholstered sofa has tufted seat cushions, feather down back cushions, and rare fluted legs with brass sabots.
Brass
Black leather sectional sofa by De Sede
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Seat Depth: 26.5", each section of this sofa has a width of 36", in the V-shaped configuration above the sofa measures 9ft in either direction.
Leather
Large Serpentine Sectional Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
Measures 17ft long around the back of the sofa and 9 ft from end to end in a straight line.
Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Vintage De Sede 5 Piece Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Each 3 piece section measures 9 ft long. Sofa is 3ft deep X 29"high. Seat height is 14".
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$6,594 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Espresso Brown 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
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$2,728 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
Swedish Pine Wood Table Lamp by Markslöjd, Sweden, 1980s
By Markslöjd
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Modern Pine Wood Desk lamp made by Markslöjd in the 1980s. * Table lamp in Pine wood with a white lace-trimmed fabric shade. * Manufacturer: Markslöjd, Sweden * Style: 1532 ...
Wood, Pine
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
$3,931 / set
H 13.78 in W 27.96 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$7,500 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Paper Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paper Table Lamp is a delicate lamp made of fibres from mulberry bark, which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its charac...
Papercord
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$1,990 / item
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
Ugo Trevisan Fireplace in Hammered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ugo Trevisan (Officina d’Arte), fireplace, hammered steel, copper, Italy, 1950s The Turin-based atelier Officina d’Arte was established by the Venetian-born metalworker and designe...
Copper, Steel
$61,112
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
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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