19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns
Wood, Burl
Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns
Located in Berlin, DE
Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire
Wood
Original antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany veneer with Columns
Located in Berlin, DE
Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire
Mahogany
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Empire Sofa With Carved Swan Arms
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful painted and parcel gilt Empire sofa with medallions heads on the back, uprights modeled
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Original antique Empire Sofa / canapé circa 1860-1870 Empire Room mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room. Massive mahogany cast with Empire
Mahogany
Empire Sofa, America circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
America, 1880 Mahogany and veneer with inlay of two birds on a branch. Rolled arms with carved plumes and inlaid rosettes, straight seat rail, rolled and carved legs. Newly upholster...
Wool, Mahogany
$6,000Sale Price|38% Off
French Empire Sofa Bench Settee
Located in New York, NY
French Empire settee late 19th century 1870- 1890. Ebonized mahogany frame, French polished
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Empire Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Swedish painted pine sofa. This sofa has been dry scraped and paint back to its
Upholstery, Pine
$5,625Sale Price|55% Off
19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique empire settee three-seater sofa hand carved mahogany feather
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Yew Wood Baltic Empire Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A neoclassical tufted diminutive sofa with yew wood frame and brass inlay. This sofa is attributed
Silk, Yew
Restored Empire Sofa, Walnut, Spruce, Revived Polish, Austria, 1810s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Empire-style sofa from the early 19th ceThis Empire-style sofa from the early 19th century was
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Spruce
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa Table by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Swedish mahogany sofa table by Johan Oman. Stylized double headed axe, a
Mahogany, Fir
$4,700Sale Price|30% Off
Czech Empire Sofa, Made in 1810 and Restored, Yellow and Black
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
% customs rate for our US clients. This sofa is a grand representative of the Empire style from the early
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay
Ormolu
Empire Sofa, Walnut, Full Columns, Black Boucle, Vienna, Austria circa 1815-20
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Sofa from Vienna, Austria circa 1825. Walnut veneered and solid walnut. Two
Bouclé, Beech, Walnut, Softwood
$3,846Sale Price|30% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
$3,572Sale Price|35% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Custom painted Empire sofa. Sofa has a down filled seat cushion. Legs and frame has carvings.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Empire Sofa Berlin Brandenburg Mahogany Carved Gilded Lions
Located in Epfach, DE
)" (Henriette v. P. lived from 1799 until 1878) This piece of furniture from the time of the German Empire has
Mahogany
19th Century Original French Empire Sofa and Armchair Set Made from Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
. This group comes from the possession of a estate. Such an opportunity you will not find twice! Sofa
Mahogany
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa Table, Carved Acanthus & Paws, C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire sofa table offers flame mahogany construction with rectangular top having deep skirt and
Mahogany
$3,846Sale Price|30% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort
Birch
$4,132Sale Price|40% Off
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French
Birch
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely
Bronze
Original Empire Set of a Sofa 2 Armchairs and 1 Table Mahogany with Bronze Figur
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room. Massive mahogany cast with Empire
Mahogany
$4,476Sale Price|35% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué
Birch
Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa! Antique Sofa
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Black French Empire Ebonized Wood Center Table - Antique Game Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique French Empire sofa table made of hand crafted ebonized wood, in good condition
Glass, Ebony
Turkish Sofa From The Empire Period
Located in Charmes, FR
Elegant Empire period sofa, early 19th century, with a solid mahogany frame. It features a straight
Wood
Oak Antique Empire Danish Sofa 1800s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Absolutely stunning, this early 19th-century sofa hails from the Empire period, showcasing
Fabric, Oak
Russian Empire period Walnut Sofa Table
Located in Montreal, QC
This beautiful table is probably Russian, We describe it as a sofa table but it might equally be
Walnut
Grey-Painted Empire Style Sofa Frame, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-seater Empire-style sofa with a tall, straight backrest and straight armrests terminating in
Wood
American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a
Mahogany
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa circa 1860 Good quality Swedish empire period birch
Fabric, Birch
Sofa Bench French Empire Mahogany Brass Brown France
Located in New York, NY
A rare sofa made in France during the Empire period, circa 1790-1810. Mahogany frame with gilded
Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Empire Mahogany Sofa Origin: France 1860s This item features classic Empire elements. This style
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany
$1,693Sale Price|43% Off
Antique Empire Charles X Inlaid Walnut & Brass Sofa, 1910s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Important sofa in transition style between empire and Charles X. Walnut wood veneer, brass inlays
Brass
American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire three-seat sofa with a carved mahogany frame with scroll arms, upholstered in a
Fabric
Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Empire Karl Johan style sofa dating c. 1830
Upholstery, Wood, Birch
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Style North American Sofa. This embodiment of timeless elegance boasts an Empire style design
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Dutch Empire Burl Wood veneered desk or sofa table
By Chapuis
Located in Den Haag, NL
Superb Dutch Empire Burl Wood -veneered sofa table ,On Iron casters On four shaped scroll feet
Burl
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Quervelle School American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Eagles
Located in Big Flats, NY
School American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa With Carved Eagle Heads C1840 Measures - 33" x 85 3/4" x 25"
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa. Item features carved
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century French Empire style sofa. Consists of beautiful hand carved wood details all
Upholstery, Wood
Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian
Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood
Early 19th Century Empire Pear-Wood Sofa, Restored, Made in Austria
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Austrian Empire inlaid sofa Made of pear-wood. (Inlaid) Completely restored. Surface was done by
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Pearwood
Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Rail Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Rail Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial Sofa. Item features a
Mahogany
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
Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A super elegant romantic French Empire walnut sofa having sexy curves, ebonized base and details
Walnut, Giltwood
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed
Mahogany, Burl
Swedish Empire Revival 1870s Birch Sofa Table with Drop Leaves and Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 1870s Empire Revival birch wood sofa table with drop leaves, butterfly veneer and carved
Birch
$4,476Sale Price|35% Off
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Rare A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a
Fabric, Mahogany
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire
Located in London, Park Royal
A finely hand carved French two-seater canapé à dossier droit (straight-back sofa) from the Second
Upholstery, Wood
$1,693
Sofa, Historismus, 1880s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Wooden parts has some signs use - Good, original condition.
Fabric, Wood
$900Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its
Upholstery, 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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