$18,774
H 34.85 in W 67.72 in D 34.65 in
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofa with hand carved Walnut frame Please
Leather, Walnut
$4,400
H 34 in W 65 in D 27 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Upholstery Light Walnut Frame Sofa MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique French Louis XV Style Blue Upholstery Light Walnut Frame Sofa MINT
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,800
H 34.5 in W 89 in D 41 in
Antique 19th C. Georgian Style Rolled Arm Carved Mahogany Curved Frame Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Georgian Style Rolled Arm Carved Mahogany Curved Frame Sofa. Item features a
Mahogany
$21,050 / item
H 38.59 in W 141.74 in D 40.16 in
Modular Sofa Frame Made Solid Timber Wood Skiting Antique Bronze or Paint
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Metal
$17,441 / item
H 34.65 in W 115.75 in D 38.98 in
Stylish Sofa Frame Made Solid Timber Wood Antique Bronze or Silver Finish
By sicis
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Fabric, Wood
$15,912
H 39.57 in W 78.75 in D 31.89 in
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to
Upholstery, Wood
Waxed Navy Leather & Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts
Steel
Cream Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
added comfort and sits atop an antique nickel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts
Steel
Pebbled Taupe Leather & Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
softness and comfort. Sitting atop an antique nickel plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts
Steel
Black Wool and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton webbing, black leather, and
Steel
Natural Canvas and Antique Copper Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing, natural veg tan leather
Steel
Black Bison Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
atop an antique nickel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring black cotton
Steel
Grey Nubuck Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
added comfort and sits atop an antique nickel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts
Steel
Teal Leather and Light Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique brass plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbing
Steel
Faribault Grey Wool and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Sitting atop an antique nickel plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural
Steel
Walnut Brown Leather and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
added comfort and sits atop an antique brass plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts
Steel
Natural Nubuck Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
added comfort and sits atop an antique nickel plated frame. The sofa is strapped with support belts
Steel
US Mailbag & Antique Nickel Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Sitting atop an antique nickel-plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural
Steel
Antique Camelback Sofa With Carved Hairy Paw Feet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique camelback sofa with strongly carved frame and legs in a paint decorated finish. The sofa
Fabric, Hardwood
$3,963
H 34.26 in W 86.62 in D 40.95 in
STUNNING VINTAGE 1970's MOROCCAN BAMBOO FRAMED SOFA WITH AZTEC STYLE PATTERNS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Circa 1970's Bamboo framed Moroccan sofa with Aztec style patination and a mixed of very unique cushions
Upholstery, Bamboo
$2,433
H 29.14 in W 81.5 in D 28.94 in
Stunning Thams Kvalitet Brown Leather & Suede Three Seater Sofa Bentwood Frame
By Thams Kvalitet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this comfortable 1970's dark brown leather three seater sofa by
Leather
Vintage Military Canvas and Antique Copper Three-Piece Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique copper plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring charcoal cotton webbing
Steel
Vintage Military Canvas and Antique Brass Three Piece Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antique brass plated frame, the sofa is strapped with support belts featuring natural cotton webbing
Brass
$13,837
H 34.06 in W 83.47 in D 46.46 in
ViNTAGE CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER LIBERTY'S ART NOUVEAU CLUB SOFA CARVED WOOD FRAMe
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning
Leather, Hardwood
$1,877
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 34.65 in
HAND MADE BLACK & SiLVER UPHOLSTERED SOFA LIGHT HARDWOOD FRAME ONE OF TWO PIECES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ROYAL HOUSE ANTIQUES Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in
Upholstery, Hardwood
Miller Sofa
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
reinterpretation of an antique cabriole sofa, the solid-wood frame boasts a curved back flowing into the sloped
Other, Brass
$4,102
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian
Velvet, Hardwood
Grand 19th Century Sofa with Gilded Wood Frame
Located in Madrid, ES
and connoisseurs of fine antique furniture, this grand sofa promises to be a striking centerpiece in
Wood
$12,900
H 28 in W 59.5 in D 18 in
Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood
Located in Wichita, KS
quite elegant . Gothic arches on the back frame. This antique sofa is finished on all four sides.
Wood, Paint
$2,200 / item
H 15 in W 34 in D 34 in
Antique Copper and Glass Coffee Table with Indigo and Cognac Belts
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
was made to pair with the hand-dyed indigo canvas and antique copper sofa. The steel frame has an
Steel
Unavailable
H 42 in W 80 in D 36 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carbed Walnut Frame Sofa, circa 1860
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Antique French Louis XVI style carbed walnut frame sofa, circa 1860. The six Legget box form with
Damask, Walnut
Unavailable
H 43 in W 73 in D 26 in
18th Century Italian Sofa with Walnut Frame and Antique Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Carmel, CA
18th century Italian sofa with beautifully carved walnut frame and finely carved cabriole legs with
Walnut, Wood, Wool
Sold
H 39 in W 83 in D 32 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Louis XV Style French Sofa Upholstered Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century carved walnut Louis XV style French sofa upholstered Belgian linen Beautiful antique
Linen, Walnut
Antique Regency Mahogany framed sofa with Dodo head detail
Located in Malton, GB
This is a truly exceptional Regency period English country house sofa. The design and and size is
Mahogany
Sold
H 26.19 in W 74.81 in D 36.23 in
Rare Antique Victorian Hardwood Framed Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with feather filled cushions and super rare one of a kind Rosewood
Leather, Hardwood
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll arm sofa. Item features scrolling
Mohair, Mahogany
Sold
H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 33.08 in
Antique Victorian 1860 Show Frame Carved Walnut Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with hand carved walnut Show Frame This sofa is as rare as they
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 34.65 in W 60.63 in D 60.63 in
Fine Antique Hand Carved Walnut Framed circa 1870 Conversation Lobby Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Walnut framed Conversation couch This sofa is pure art furniture, it looks elegant and sophisticated
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Marquetry Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique French marquetry sofa, the frame decorated with brass mounts and
Kingwood
Art Deco Sofa Frame in Mahogany, c. 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
68" wide x 32.5" deep x 30" high Fantastic Art Deco Sofa Frame. The mechanics of this sofa are
Sold
H 34.85 in W 78.55 in D 32.29 in
Fully Restored Show Frame Victorian Redwood Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Chesterfield Victorian show frame
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 72.05 in D 34.26 in
Restored Victorian Walnut Framed Chesterfield Club Sofa Heritage Brown Leather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield club sofa with a walnut frame This sofa has been fully restored to include new leather
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 27.17 in W 98.43 in D 44.89 in
Restored Howard & Sons Chesterfield Victorian Brown Leather Crescent Framed Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian walnut framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street sofa with leather upholstery This sofa is
Leather
Sold
H 34.26 in W 72.84 in D 35.04 in
Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Sofa William Morris Upholstery
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed Claw & Ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped sofa with the original feather filled
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage French Steel Directoire Style Sofa/Daybed Frame (1 of 2)
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
your consideration. Extremely well constructed of steel, this vintage frame is ready to be utilized
Steel
Antique Large Victorian Carved Mahogany & Velvet Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique oversized Victorian sofa offers mahogany frame with foliate carved crest, scroll form
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Sheraton Mahogany Camel Back Upholstered Sofa, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Sheraton sofa features mahogany frame with camel back and seated on four turned legs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian sofa offers walnut frame in serpentine form having carved floral crest over
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold
H 40 in W 64.5 in L 40 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Velvet Medallion Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian sofa offers carved walnut frame in medallion and curved back form with foliate
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 39.97 in W 75.99 in D 34.26 in
Antique Wing Sofa, English, Settee, Quality, High Back, Mahogany, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing sofa. An English, quality upholstered settee with mahogany legs, dating to
Mahogany
Sold
H 39.97 in W 75.99 in D 34.26 in
Antique Wing Sofa, English, Settee, Quality, High Back, Mahogany, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing sofa. An English, quality upholstered settee with mahogany legs, dating to
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Style Walnut & Tufted Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian style sofa offers walnut frame in camel back form with crest having carved
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 79 in D 25 in
Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Down Cushion 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton sofa offers carved mahogany frame with domed back and open arms having reeded
Upholstery, Down, Mahogany
Sold
H 26 in W 101.5 in D 34.5 in
Antique Large American Empire Carved Walnut & Brass Boulle Inlay Sofa, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique American Empire sofa offers walnut frame with scroll, floral and foliate
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 42.5 in W 84.5 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Plum Button Back Velvet Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian sofa offers carved walnut frame with shaped back having foliate carved pierced
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Edward Wormley Sofa in Rosemary Hallgarten Velvet, America 1952
Located in Culver City, CA
Edward Wormley Sofa America 1952 Antique walnut frame, newly upholstered in Rosemary Hallgarten
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 73 in D 27 in
18th Century Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Day Bed, Antique Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand carved pinewood and fabric. This
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Sold
H 42.5 in W 56.5 in D 28.75 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Carved Aubusson Upholstered Sofa Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautiful aubusson upholstery adorns this splendid gilded Louis XVI antique frame. The sofa is in
Fruitwood
Sold
H 34 in W 70 in D 22 in
Early 19th Century Italian Painted Wood Sofa Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian upholstered sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique sofa from Italy
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Sofa / Canape with Water Gilt Carved Frame
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love this! This is an antique French sofa or canapé with a carved water gilt frame. The frame does
Linen, Poplar, Giltwood
Sold
H 38 in W 79 in D 35 in
Antique French Regency Victorian Swan & Kissing Bird Carved Frame Mahogany Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency Victorian swan and kissing bird carved frame mahogany sofa. Item features
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Sofa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an antique sofa with carved wood frame and feather down cushion
Wood, Down
Antique American Mahogany Rococo Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Newly and professionally re-upholstered in a quality Kravet tapestry antique American empire sofa
Tapestry
Antique French Louis XV Velvet Sofa
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning French antique Louis XV sofa hand carved frame in walnut even arm canape sofa
Velvet, Walnut
Post Art Deco Upholstered Sofa Frame in Cuban Mahogany, circa 1930
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very well-crafted sofa that offers a high level of comfort while affording a compact frame, ideal
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 34.65 in W 72.45 in D 36.62 in
Victorian Walnut Claw and Ball Framed Howard & Sons Sofa Professional Stripped
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed claw and ball feet Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped sofa with the original feather filled
Walnut
Sold
H 22.25 in W 88.78 in D 41.54 in
Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Crescent Half Moon Framed Sofa Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street sofa with the original ticking fabric and horse hair filling This
Upholstery, Walnut
Black Leather Mid Century Three Seat Sofa with Chrome Frame from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
black leather and chrome frame. The front reflects the look of a Le Corbusier LC3 sofa but was made in
Chrome
Sold
H 33.86 in W 63.98 in D 37.6 in
Fully Restored Walnut Framed Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Victorian 1880 Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored Antique Victorian circa 1880 walnut framed
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Victorian sofa offers walnut frame in serpentine form having carved floral crest over
Walnut
Antique French Sofa Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand carved antique sofa frame. The richly detailed outer frame is reinforced for
Wood
Antique Neo-Classical Style Sofa with Carved Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is an Antique Neo-Classical Style Sofa with Carved Wood Frame and down cushion
Antique Unupholstered Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
antique sofa. unupholstered frame as found. wood frame.
Wood, Burlap, Upholstery
Anglo-Indian Caned Sofa
Located in Redruth, GB
Anglo-Indian caned sofa. Antique Indian sofa with carved fruitwood frame, caned seat and backrest
Cane, Fruitwood
Pair of vintage painted sofas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique red painted wood framed sofas, newly upholstered in Peter Dunham Samarkand Linen
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Antique Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by our team of expert craftsmen. This antique sofa features a hand-carved frame with carved flower
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Giltwood, Polyester, Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 41.5 in W 73 in D 28 in
Antique Three-Piece Seating Set in in the Louis XV Style Featuring Gilt Frame
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This wonderful three-piece set includes two chairs and a matching sofa. The piece has been
Velvet, Hardwood
$450
H 11.89 in W 7.2 in D 13.78 in
1916 Japanese antique small box chest of drawers w/ Boro ribbon, wabi sabi tansu
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
108 years-old wooden small tansu (chest of drawers) with 4 drawers. Product of Taisho 5 (1916), written on the bottom together with maker's address & name. Finished with traditi...
Wood, Cedar
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
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$8,420 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant minds of the colonial America, Ph...
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
$7,097
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
Wood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
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 featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$20,860
H 39.38 in W 47.64 in D 25.99 in
19th Century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
19th century French Louis XV style ormolu mounted writing desk French, Late 19th Century Height 100cm, width 121cm, depth 66cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this writing desk i...
Ormolu
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Daybed
Located in London, GB
This grand daybed would make a fantastic addition to a traditional lounge room: framed in dark mahogany and upholstered in green and gold striped silk, the daybed is a fine work of a...
Ormolu, Bronze
$26,000
H 36.5 in W 81 in D 25.25 in
Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, flanking fluted carved arms with b...
Brass
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The style was born during a period of austerity when the court wished to downplay the ...
Fabric, Mahogany
$18,000
H 36 in W 93 in D 28 in
Jamaican Cuban Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Acanthus & Lion Paw Feet. C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Jamaican Cuban mahogany sofa with flanking scrolled arms, reeded skirt, centered rosette, and terminating on acanthus carved lions paw feet. Sofa has been covered in white muslin wit...
Muslin, Mahogany
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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