Art In Motion Sofa

Find many varieties of an authentic art in motion sofa available at 1stDibs. Each art in motion sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and acrylic. If you’re shopping for an art in motion sofa, we have 7 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an art in motion sofa — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An art in motion sofa made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. A well-made art in motion sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Abraham Palatnik, Finn Juhl and Paul Frankl are consistently popular.

An art in motion sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,650, while the lowest priced sells for $303 and the highest can go for as much as $20,048.

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.