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Upholstery, Walnut
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Metal
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Fabric, Wood
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Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
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Leather
2010s American Modern Sofas
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Leather, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Brass
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Upholstery, Hardwood
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Wood
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Steel
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Sofas
Damask, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Walnut, Wood, Wool
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Linen, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Mohair, Mahogany
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Kingwood
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Sofas
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Sofas
Upholstery, Down, Mahogany
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Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
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Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Linen, Poplar, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Regency Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Sofas
Wood, Down
Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Sofas
Tapestry
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Burlap, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
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How Much is a Antique Sofa Frame?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025What Flexsteel sofa frames are made of may vary. However, the majority of the luxury furniture maker's pieces feature solid hardwood frames. Flexsteel is well-known for its innovative steel spring systems that give its sofas long-lasting, supportive suspension. On 1stDibs, find a range of Flexsteel furniture.
- Are antique picture frames valuable?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique picture frames can be very valuable, particularly if they are older and have maintained their high quality. Some designs are considered classically attractive and are more valuable even if they are not as old.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, antique picture frames are considered valuable. They are regarded as high-value collectibles and can often be seen in exhibits without canvases, as art pieces on their own. Made of wood traditionally, antique picture frames remain very popular owing to their ability to be shaped in varied profiles. You can choose from a wide variety of antique picture frames, including designs in antique and vintage, new and contemporary, and 21st century pre-owned styles on 1stDibs.
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