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Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950
Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950

Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

Sculptural 2-piece asymmetric sofa, midcentury Italian, circa 1950. Each piece can serve as stand

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle
CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle

CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

CURVE SOFA - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Sofa in Cream Boucle The Curve sofa features layered

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

ASYM SOFA - Modern Asymmetrical Sofa in Curly Lamb Boucle in Soft White
ASYM SOFA - Modern Asymmetrical Sofa in Curly Lamb Boucle in Soft White

ASYM SOFA - Modern Asymmetrical Sofa in Curly Lamb Boucle in Soft White

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

ASYM SOFA - Modern Asymmetrical Sofa in Curly Lamb Boucle in Soft White The Asym Sofa is a stylish

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

NUAGE SOFA - Modern Asymmetrical Sofa in Antique Velvet
NUAGE SOFA - Modern Asymmetrical Sofa in Antique Velvet

NUAGE SOFA - Modern Asymmetrical Sofa in Antique Velvet

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

standout feature of the Nuage Sofa is its asymmetrical fractured cushions, which not only create a unique

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Asymmetrical Sofa Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1950s
Asymmetrical Sofa Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1950s

Asymmetrical Sofa Table with Marble Top, Italy, 1950s

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This sofa table was made in Italy in the 1950s. The heavy marble top has an unusual, asymmetrical

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Iron

Italian Coffee Table with Brass Frame and Cut Crystal Glass Top
Italian Coffee Table with Brass Frame and Cut Crystal Glass Top

Italian Coffee Table with Brass Frame and Cut Crystal Glass Top

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This asymmetrical sofa table was made in Italy in the 1950s. The cut crystal glass top is supported

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman
Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman

Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman

By Weiman Preview Furniture

Located in Bensalem, PA

Stunning pair of curved serpentine cloud sofas in rich burgundy velvet timeless Kagan design with

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Riva 1920 PATMOS ASYMMETRICAL WHITE SOFA BY TERRY DWAN
Riva 1920 PATMOS ASYMMETRICAL WHITE SOFA BY TERRY DWAN

Riva 1920 PATMOS ASYMMETRICAL WHITE SOFA BY TERRY DWAN

By Riva 1920, Terry Dwan

Located in Boston, MA

This modern sofa, created by Terry Dwan, has a sleek and fashionable shape that exudes a sense of

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Textile

ASYM SECTIONAL - Modern Asymmetrical Sectional Sofa in Black Boucle
ASYM SECTIONAL - Modern Asymmetrical Sectional Sofa in Black Boucle

ASYM SECTIONAL - Modern Asymmetrical Sectional Sofa in Black Boucle

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

ASYM SECTIONAL - Modern Asymmetrical Sectional Sofa in Black Boucle The Asym Sectional sofa is a

Category

2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

SEIDON Gray Two-Seater sculptural Sofa
SEIDON Gray Two-Seater sculptural Sofa

SEIDON Gray Two-Seater sculptural Sofa

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Milan, IT

Seidon sculptural two-seater sofa features fluid, asymmetrical lines that create a dynamic balance

Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Textile

Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Sofa
Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Sofa

Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Sofa

Located in Paris, FR

This piece embodies feeling warm, comfortable, and safe. This sofa has an asymmetrical and eye

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Birch

Sculptural Sofa by Renzo Zavanella (1900-1988), Italy
Sculptural Sofa by Renzo Zavanella (1900-1988), Italy

Sculptural Sofa by Renzo Zavanella (1900-1988), Italy

Located in New York, NY

Asymmetrical corner sofa with a high backrest and new off-white upholstery. The sculptural form and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

CURVE CHAIR - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Chair in Curly Lamb Boucle
CURVE CHAIR - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Chair in Curly Lamb Boucle

CURVE CHAIR - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Chair in Curly Lamb Boucle

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

CURVE CHAIR - Modern Layered Asymmetrical Chair in Curly Lamb Boucle The Curve Chair features

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Abyss Sofa Channeling Deep Tufted Metal Legs Black Custom
Abyss Sofa Channeling Deep Tufted Metal Legs Black Custom

Abyss Sofa Channeling Deep Tufted Metal Legs Black Custom

Located in Ridgewood, NY

Asymmetrical contours of the Abyss sofa allow your eyes to roam to and from each of its unique ends

Category

2010s American Other Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Leather
Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Leather

Mid-Century Modern Serpentine Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Leather

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Asymmetrical Serpentine Bilbao Sculptural Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Holly Hunt

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003
Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003

Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Roche Bobois, France, 2003

By Roche Bobois, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Antwerp, BE

Chenille; Contemporary Design; Chenille Fabric; Ottoman; 2003; Grey; Glacier; Futurist asymmetric 'Comete

Category

Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Cotton

Abyss Sofa Channeling Deep Tufted Wood Block Base Blue Custom
Abyss Sofa Channeling Deep Tufted Wood Block Base Blue Custom

Abyss Sofa Channeling Deep Tufted Wood Block Base Blue Custom

Located in Ridgewood, NY

Asymmetrical contours of the Abyss Sofa allow your eyes to roam to and from each of its unique ends

Category

2010s American Other Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Modern Almourol Sofa, Camel Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Almourol Sofa, Camel Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Almourol Sofa, Camel Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

sofa’s asymmetrical design resembles the castle’s irregular shape, bringing a lively and unexpected

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Almourol Sofa, Light Blue Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Almourol Sofa, Light Blue Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Almourol Sofa, Light Blue Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

sofa’s asymmetrical design resembles the castle’s irregular shape, bringing a lively and unexpected

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Modern Almourol Sofa, Olive Green Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Almourol Sofa, Olive Green Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Almourol Sofa, Olive Green Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

sofa’s asymmetrical design resembles the castle’s irregular shape, bringing a lively and unexpected

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Oltremare Sofa in Red Upholstery and Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras
Oltremare Sofa in Red Upholstery and Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras

Oltremare Sofa in Red Upholstery and Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras

By Antonio Marras, Saba Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

curved line and the act of seating, asymmetric shapes that become backrests and sink into extremely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Oltremare Sofa in Avant Après Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs, Antonio Marras
Oltremare Sofa in Avant Après Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs, Antonio Marras

Oltremare Sofa in Avant Après Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs, Antonio Marras

By Antonio Marras, Saba Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

curved line and the act of seating, asymmetric shapes that become backrests and sink into extremely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural sofa in beige by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1970s
Sculptural sofa in beige by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1970s

Sculptural sofa in beige by Wiener Werkstätte, Austria 1970s

By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

, asymmetrical way. This particular sofa comes in five parts, and two ottomans which can be hooked together to

Category

Vintage 1960s Sectional Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Angelo Donghia Midcentury Asymmetrical Brown Velvet and Ash Chaise Lounge
Angelo Donghia Midcentury Asymmetrical Brown Velvet and Ash Chaise Lounge

Angelo Donghia Midcentury Asymmetrical Brown Velvet and Ash Chaise Lounge

By Angelo Donghia

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century (1978) asymmetrical brown velvet sofa /chaise lounge with an abstract back and curved

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Contemporary Side Table 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Aluminum
Contemporary Side Table 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Aluminum

Contemporary Side Table 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Aluminum

By Valerie Objects, Destroyers/Builders

Located in Paris, IDF

own sofa. The asymmetrical cushions are assembled into different sofa-elements. There are single

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Sevo Rust
Contemporary Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Sevo Rust

Contemporary Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Sevo Rust

By Destroyers/Builders, Valerie Objects

Located in Paris, IDF

: to assemble your own sofa. The asymmetrical cushions are assembled into different sofa-elements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Bangar Sand
Contemporary Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Bangar Sand

Contemporary Ottoman 'Assemble' by Destroyers/Builders, Bangar Sand

By Valerie Objects, Destroyers/Builders

Located in Paris, IDF

: to assemble your own sofa. The asymmetrical cushions are assembled into different sofa-elements

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Oltremare Armchair in Extra Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras
Oltremare Armchair in Extra Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras

Oltremare Armchair in Extra Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras

By Saba Italia, Antonio Marras

Located in Brooklyn, NY

curved line and the act of seating, asymmetric shapes that become backrests and sink into extremely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Oltremare Bench in Seventy Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras
Oltremare Bench in Seventy Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras

Oltremare Bench in Seventy Grey Upholstery & Matt Black Legs by Antonio Marras

By Antonio Marras, Saba Italia

Located in Brooklyn, NY

curved line and the act of seating, asymmetric shapes that become backrests and sink into extremely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century English Green Leather Capitone Asymmetric Sofa. 1890s
19th Century English Green Leather Capitone Asymmetric Sofa. 1890s

19th Century English Green Leather Capitone Asymmetric Sofa. 1890s

Located in Florence, IT

19th Century English Green Leather Capitone Asymmetric Sofa with Wooden Structure. 1890s

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black and White Striped Asymmetrical Sofa with Brass Toe Kick Base
Black and White Striped Asymmetrical Sofa with Brass Toe Kick Base

Black and White Striped Asymmetrical Sofa with Brass Toe Kick Base

By Modshop

Located in Compton, CA

Our Goldfinger sofa in black and white stripes is artistic and sleek. It features an asymmetric

Category

2010s Asian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid Century asymetrical sofa in brown leather, scandinavian style
Mid Century asymetrical sofa in brown leather, scandinavian style

Mid Century asymetrical sofa in brown leather, scandinavian style

Located in Brussels , BE

Very original asymmetrical sofa in brown leather. This beautifully patinated sofa rests on a

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Venice Sofa LAXseries by MASHstudios
Venice Sofa LAXseries by MASHstudios

Venice Sofa LAXseries by MASHstudios

Unavailable|$4,500 / item

Venice Sofa LAXseries by MASHstudios

By LAXseries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, asymmetrical sofa with cantilevered end table. Three over three cushion configuration. Feather and down with

Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa, Geometric Shape Asymmetric Armrest
Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa, Geometric Shape Asymmetric Armrest

Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa, Geometric Shape Asymmetric Armrest

Located in Porto, PT

Mid-Century Modern Green Velvet Sofa, Geometric Shape, Asymmetric Armrest The Treze Sofa is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

"Koala" Sofa by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, France, 1990s
"Koala" Sofa by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, France, 1990s

"Koala" Sofa by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, France, 1990s

By Élizabeth Garouste, Mattia Bonetti

Located in New York, NY

Sofa with asymmetrical arm- and backrests, upholstered in a beige, tightly woven boucle fabric

Category

1990s French Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950
Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950

Midcentury Italian Two-Piece Asymmetric Sofa circa 1950

Located in Chicago, IL

Sculptural 2-piece asymmetric sofa, midcentury Italian, circa 1950. Each piece can serve as stand

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Asymmetrical Sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini, Italy, circa 1989
Asymmetrical Sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini, Italy, circa 1989

Asymmetrical Sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini, Italy, circa 1989

By Massimo Iosa Ghini

Located in Culver City, CA

Asymmetrical sofa by Massimo Iosa Ghini Italy circa 1989 Newly upholstered in 100% virgin

Category

20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage curved asymmetric sofa by Thayer Coggin, USA 1980s.
Vintage curved asymmetric sofa by Thayer Coggin, USA 1980s.

Vintage curved asymmetric sofa by Thayer Coggin, USA 1980s.

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Hastings, GB

A curved, asymmetric sofa by Thayer Coggin, USA 1980s. Really comfortable. The ivory abstract

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Maija-Liisa Komulainen Asymmetrical Sofa in Velvet and Beech, Finland, 1950s
Maija-Liisa Komulainen Asymmetrical Sofa in Velvet and Beech, Finland, 1950s

Maija-Liisa Komulainen Asymmetrical Sofa in Velvet and Beech, Finland, 1950s

By Maija Liisa Komulainen

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare asymmetrical sofa was designed by the Finnish designer Maija Liisa Komulainen in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Beech

Italian Asymmetrical Sofa with Brass Sabots
Italian Asymmetrical Sofa with Brass Sabots

Italian Asymmetrical Sofa with Brass Sabots

Located in Houston, TX

An elegant and minimal asymmetrical Italian sofa with fruitwood base and bronze sabots newly

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

Located in Kent, Dover

An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, on brass feet and newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

Located in Kent, Dover

An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, on brass feet and newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

Located in Kent, Dover

An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, on brass feet and newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

Located in Kent, Dover

An Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style of Ico Parisi, on brass feet and newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Curved Shape Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1970s
Curved Shape Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1970s

Curved Shape Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1970s

By Ico Parisi

Located in amstelveen, NL

A large Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style Ico Parisi or Federico Munari, on steel feet

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Fabulous and Important "Opium Den" Sofa by James Mont
Fabulous and Important "Opium Den" Sofa by James Mont

Fabulous and Important "Opium Den" Sofa by James Mont

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Important "Opium Den" sofa by James Mont. This fabulous asymmetrical sofa has an oak platform and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

Pallucco and Rivier Asymmetric Leather Sofa, circa 1980, Italy
Pallucco and Rivier Asymmetric Leather Sofa, circa 1980, Italy

Pallucco and Rivier Asymmetric Leather Sofa, circa 1980, Italy

By Paolo Pallucco

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice Asymmetric sofa by Paollo Pallucco et Mireille Rivier by Palucco, circa 1980. Black leather

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Asymmetric Antique Country House Sofa on Castors, ca 1900
Asymmetric Antique Country House Sofa on Castors, ca 1900

Asymmetric Antique Country House Sofa on Castors, ca 1900

Located in Uppsala, SE

Rare asymmetric sofa with brass castors on mahogany legs from the early 20th century. The two

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Regency Revival Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Karan Style Serpentine Biomorphic Sofa in Powder Blue
Vladimir Karan Style Serpentine Biomorphic Sofa in Powder Blue

Vladimir Karan Style Serpentine Biomorphic Sofa in Powder Blue

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in View Park, CA

asymmetrical sofa back - possibly real Kagan but cannot authenticate and do the price is a fraction. Light wear

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

A Large Sculptural Curved Sofa By Ico Parisi
A Large Sculptural Curved Sofa By Ico Parisi

A Large Sculptural Curved Sofa By Ico Parisi

Located in Kent, Dover

A large curved sculptural asymmetric sofa by Ico Parisi.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Settees

Pair of Asymmetrical Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofas in Art Deco Form
Pair of Asymmetrical Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofas in Art Deco Form

Pair of Asymmetrical Mid-Century Modern Chaise Lounge Sofas in Art Deco Form

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A beautiful pair of chaise lounges or asymmetrical sofas. It features high quality heavy interior

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric

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Asymmetrical Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal asymmetrical sofa for your home. Frequently made of fabric, metal and upholstery, every asymmetrical sofa was constructed with great care. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage asymmetrical sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect asymmetrical sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right asymmetrical sofa, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one asymmetrical sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz, Felicerossi and ANAKTAE produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Asymmetrical Sofa?

Prices for an asymmetrical sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $7,800.

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.