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Angled Brass Bar Armless Sofa in Brass and Pink Kvadrat Upholstery
Angled Brass Bar Armless Sofa in Brass and Pink Kvadrat Upholstery

Angled Brass Bar Armless Sofa in Brass and Pink Kvadrat Upholstery

By Early Work Studio

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Not So General Gallery in Los Angeles is proud to present the angled brass bar sofa from design

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Torino Sofa, Large Sofa with Attached Back Shelf and Side Table
Torino Sofa, Large Sofa with Attached Back Shelf and Side Table

Torino Sofa, Large Sofa with Attached Back Shelf and Side Table

By Mobilia

Located in Houston, TX

Highly functional style that is handsome from every angle, this sofa was designed to float in a

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Italian Ivory Sofa with Brown Wooden Base
Italian Ivory Sofa with Brown Wooden Base

Italian Ivory Sofa with Brown Wooden Base

By Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

Exuding elegant aesthetic from every angle, this three-seat sofa of the Cavio Casa Collection is

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Torsten Johanson Danish Retro Leather Sofa, 1960s
Torsten Johanson Danish Retro Leather Sofa, 1960s

Torsten Johanson Danish Retro Leather Sofa, 1960s

By Torsten Johansson

Located in Nyborg, DK

& cognac durable cow leather. Sits on angled legs. Fabric on rear of sofa. Sharp angles on the sofa

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Ivory Sofa 240 with Brown Wooden Base
Italian Ivory Sofa 240 with Brown Wooden Base

Italian Ivory Sofa 240 with Brown Wooden Base

By Danu Chirinciuc

Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto

Exuding elegant aesthetic from every angle, this three-seat sofa of the Cavio Casa Collection is

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Alnilam Modern 3-Metres Sofa with Art Deco Vibes
Alnilam Modern 3-Metres Sofa with Art Deco Vibes

Alnilam Modern 3-Metres Sofa with Art Deco Vibes

By O&A London

Located in London, GB

The Alnilam contemporary sofa is distinguished by its subtle shape and spacious console-style

Category

2010s European Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Coasty Sectional - West Coast Angled Sectional - Feather Wrap Foam Core
Coasty Sectional - West Coast Angled Sectional - Feather Wrap Foam Core

Coasty Sectional - West Coast Angled Sectional - Feather Wrap Foam Core

Located in North Vancouver, CA

Comfortable and cleaned lined West Coast Sectional - the Coasty! If this sectional is not in the right orientation, let us know and we can have another built in the opposite orientat...

Category

2010s Canadian Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Birch, Feathers

White Fabric Sima Sofa by Andrea Steidl for Delvis Unlimited
White Fabric Sima Sofa by Andrea Steidl for Delvis Unlimited

White Fabric Sima Sofa by Andrea Steidl for Delvis Unlimited

Located in Milano, Lombardia

composed of a three-seater sofa, an angled sectional and an upholstered chair. Each piece is formed of a

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Stone

“Onda” Sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1980
“Onda” Sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1980

“Onda” Sofa by De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1980

By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi

Located in Wilnis, UT

beautiful curved shape in the back, making this an outstanding sofa from every angle. The gray leather

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

New Contemporary/Modern Handmade Tete-a-tete Sofa, Wool Fabric with Walnut Base
New Contemporary/Modern Handmade Tete-a-tete Sofa, Wool Fabric with Walnut Base

New Contemporary/Modern Handmade Tete-a-tete Sofa, Wool Fabric with Walnut Base

By Jarred Kaiser

Located in Passaic, NJ

This handmade, contemporary Angle Base Tête-A-Tête sofa is sure to be the centrepiece of any room

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Wood

Danish Model 236/4 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Vendor Reference Number
Danish Model 236/4 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Vendor Reference Number

Danish Model 236/4 Sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Getama Vendor Reference Number

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

Wegner's most popular sofa designs. The rear of the sofa is absolutely beautiful. The angled posts give

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar '45-Degree' Sectional Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar '45-Degree' Sectional Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar '45-Degree' Sectional Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Denver, CO

Large two-piece sectional sofa divides to the right of centre with a 45-degree angle. Left arm

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Angled Wood Bar Lounger or Lounge Chair
Angled Wood Bar Lounger or Lounge Chair

Angled Wood Bar Lounger or Lounge Chair

By Early Work Studio

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Chair from design studio Early Work which is the perfect accompaniment to their Angled Wood Bar Sofa

Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Daybed Sofa with Yellow Knoll Fabric, 1960s
Midcentury Daybed Sofa with Yellow Knoll Fabric, 1960s

Midcentury Daybed Sofa with Yellow Knoll Fabric, 1960s

By Jens Risom, George Nelson

Located in Detroit, MI

angled headrest. The sofa was reupholstered in the 1960s in a vibrant canary yellow Knoll bouclé fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Danish Modern Mama and Papa Armchairs
Set of Danish Modern Mama and Papa Armchairs

Set of Danish Modern Mama and Papa Armchairs

Located in Portland, OR

highest quality period fabric. Walnut arms and legs. Sculptured profiles from every angle. Matching

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Muhly, Indoor/Outdoor Stainless Steel Side Table by Laun
Muhly, Indoor/Outdoor Stainless Steel Side Table by Laun

Muhly, Indoor/Outdoor Stainless Steel Side Table by Laun

By LAUN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

reminiscent of the vertical lines of a Bertoia sculpture. The triangular top conveniently fits at an angle

Category

2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Organic Modern Brazilian Brauna Wood and Limestone Asymmetrical End Tables
Organic Modern Brazilian Brauna Wood and Limestone Asymmetrical End Tables

Organic Modern Brazilian Brauna Wood and Limestone Asymmetrical End Tables

Located in Los Angeles, CA

asymmetrical cut, giving the piece a triangle design to flank a sofa and be angled. Many pieces are stored in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Limestone

Gascogne Settee with Waterfall Skirt
Gascogne Settee with Waterfall Skirt

Gascogne Settee with Waterfall Skirt

By Joann Westwater

Located in Chicago, IL

into a stunning angled sectional sofa, shown in the designer installation section of our site

Category

2010s American French Provincial Settees

Materials

Wood

Vintage Regency Custom Angled Sofa
Vintage Regency Custom Angled Sofa

Vintage Regency Custom Angled Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your living space with this vintage Regency custom angled sofa, a true American classic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dunbar Wide Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Wide Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Wide Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Wide angle sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Large 8.5' long model. Original velvet upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An angled sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored with refinished mahogany

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An angled sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored with refinished

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Angled Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Angled Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Angled Sofa

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Angled Sofa. Completely restored.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1940s
Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1940s

Angle Sofa Feather Cushions Vintage Manufactured in Italy, 1940s

Located in Milano, IT

An angle sofa with footstool. Springs padding, feather cushions with trimming and fringes

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Feathers

Pair of Angled Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Angled Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Angled Sofas by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A matching pair of angled sofas designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Beautifully restored with

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Large Angled Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Large Angled Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 6329A Large Angled Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

The larger of the two sizes, this model 6329A angled sofa retains its original fabric in wonderful

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Chocolate Velvet Angled Sofa
Edward Wormley For Dunbar Chocolate Velvet Angled Sofa

Edward Wormley For Dunbar Chocolate Velvet Angled Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar three sided angled sofa. Upholstered in new chocolate brown velvet

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Mid Century Angled Sofa - Model 5305
Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Mid Century Angled Sofa - Model 5305

Edward Wormley for Dunbar - Mid Century Angled Sofa - Model 5305

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Decatur, GA

Large angled sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Model 5305. White oak legs with brass

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Harvey Probber Iconic Architectural Angle Sofa in Wool Upholstery
Harvey Probber Iconic Architectural Angle Sofa in Wool Upholstery

Harvey Probber Iconic Architectural Angle Sofa in Wool Upholstery

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

enhances its clean lines. This iconic architectural angle sofa boasts timeless mid-century modern

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber Angled Sofa
Harvey Probber Angled Sofa

Harvey Probber Angled Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unique 50's designed Probber Sofa with angled design. Newly upholstered in a pale green fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Harvey Probber angled sofa
Harvey Probber angled sofa

Harvey Probber angled sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Angular sofa with one arm and mahogany corner table by Harvey Probber.

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Brass

Harvey Probber Angle Sofa
Harvey Probber Angle Sofa

Harvey Probber Angle Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Amarillo, TX

fabulous four seat Probber sofa with interesting ribbed wool upholstery accented with copper

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Steel

Dunbar Angled Sofa - Edward Wormley
Dunbar Angled Sofa - Edward Wormley

Dunbar Angled Sofa - Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Dunbar channel back sofa with solid brass legs. Fully restored, newly upholstered.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dunbar Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley
Dunbar Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley

Dunbar Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An angled Janus sofa with mahogany stretchered base. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Angled Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A large and rare sofa model 5305 designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Angled form over bleached

Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs
Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs

Dunbar Angle Sofa #4756 on Aluminum Legs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A gutter back armless sofa on aluminum legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

the Dunbar Wide Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley
the Dunbar Wide Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley

the Dunbar Wide Angle Sofa by Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An angled 'Janus' sofa on a walnut frame base in original pink upholstery. Each 'wing' is 43.5"L

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

All Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Angled Sofa
All Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Angled Sofa

All Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Angled Sofa

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Authentic all original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin angled Mid-Century sofa. Mid-Century sofas

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Double Angled Sofa on Castors 2200-s
Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Double Angled Sofa on Castors 2200-s

Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Double Angled Sofa on Castors 2200-s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in West Hartford, CT

. Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates sofa with walnut trim and two storage

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s
Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s

Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s

Located in Lyon, FR

Living room set composed of a convertible sofa, an angle table and two armchairs, entirely modular

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s
Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s

Modular angle sofa set by Beka, France, 1970s

Located in Lyon, FR

Living room set composed of a convertible sofa, an angle table and two armchairs, entirely modular

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled "Janus" Sofa Model 6329
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled "Janus" Sofa Model 6329

Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Angled "Janus" Sofa Model 6329

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous and unique modern wide angle sofa designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar for their "Janus

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Vladimir Kagan Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Sofa

Vladimir Kagan Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vladimir Kagan Wide-Angle sofa with sloping armrests with walnut legs reupholstered

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Sofa 6329 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Sofa 6329 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Sofa 6329 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

Dunbar angle sofa 6329 designed by Edward Wormley. Fully restored with powder blue velvet and

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Edward Wormley Wide V Sofas
Pair of Edward Wormley Wide V Sofas

Pair of Edward Wormley Wide V Sofas

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Wormley for Dunbar pair of angled sofas, model 6329. Bleached mahogany base, reupholstered with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Monumental Dunbar "Janus Sofa" by Edward Wormley
Monumental Dunbar "Janus Sofa" by Edward Wormley

Monumental Dunbar "Janus Sofa" by Edward Wormley

By André Dunoyer de Segonzac, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Large-scale "Janus sofa" by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Wide angle sofa model #6329. Fully restored

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5305 Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A large model 5305 angled sofa on bleached mahogany frame with leather capped legs. Designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s
Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

standout addition to any living space. Sometimes called the Wide Angle sofa or Tangent Sofa, each unit

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s
Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s

Vladimir Kagan Wide Angle Tangent Sofa, Model 506, in Holly Hunt Teddy, 1950s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

standout addition to any living space. Sometimes called the Wide Angle sofa or Tangent Sofa, each unit

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Classic Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert Sofa
Classic Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert Sofa

Classic Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert Sofa

By M2L BRAND, Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

" designation referred to the combining of related elements such as the triangular table set behind the angled

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Classic Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert Sectional Sofa
Classic Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert Sectional Sofa

Classic Harvey Probber Nuclear Sert Sectional Sofa

By M2L BRAND, Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

" designation referred to the combining of related elements such as the triangular table set behind the angled

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sectional Sofa in Almond Jacquard
Sectional Sofa in Almond Jacquard

Sectional Sofa in Almond Jacquard

Located in Astoria, NY

-patterned jacquard weave and comprising three parts: a straight two-seater sofa, a three-seat angled sofa

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1970s DS-11 Modular Leather Sofa by De Sede
1970s DS-11 Modular Leather Sofa by De Sede

1970s DS-11 Modular Leather Sofa by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in High Point, NC

manufacturer of exclusive furniture. A stunning tawny angled sofa, this hand-crafted leather piece lays full

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Sofa Designed by Gio Ponti
Sofa Designed by Gio Ponti

Sofa Designed by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

Angled sofa by Gio Ponti with polished legs, from Casa Ceccato, Italy, circa 1950. Sold with

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Sofa Midcentury Built-in Cabinet 2167-s
Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Sofa Midcentury Built-in Cabinet 2167-s

Adrian Pearsall Signed Craft Associates Sofa Midcentury Built-in Cabinet 2167-s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in West Hartford, CT

. Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates angled sofa with built-in triangular

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

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Angled Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic angled sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every angled sofa was constructed with great care. There are 36 variations of the antique or vintage angled sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer angled sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right angled sofa, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made angled sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Early Work Studio are consistently popular.

How Much is a Angled Sofa?

Prices for an angled sofa start at $2,093 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $7,895.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.