Back to Back Sofa by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Unconventional and playful, this sofa will be the focal point of a living room, where friends and
Textile, Walnut
$14,369 / item
H 36.82 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
BACK TO BACK Upholstered Walnut Wood Sofa With Different Colors Velvet
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Back to Back Sofa is an extraordinary blend of elegance and innovation meticulously handcrafted
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
BIZZARTO DUNE modular sofa with back to back seating
By BIZZARTO
Located in SWARZĘDZ, PL
. With modules in various widths and depths, it lets you create everything from classic sofas to
Fabric, Foam, Beech
$6,740
H 40 in W 74 in D 25 in
18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian Venetian sofa with removable back. This antique sofa from Italy, just over
Wood, Linen
$1,296
H 31.89 in W 81.89 in D 40.95 in
COMFORTABLE BROWN LEATHER TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA WiTH FEATHER BACK CUSHIONS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Comfortable Feather Filled Back
Leather
$1,750Sale Price|35% Off
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Low Back 3-Seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 3-seater sofa resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a rare sculptural
Fabric, Oak
$8,800
H 34 in W 73 in D 33 in
Mid Century Italian Sofa with Winged Back Details Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and graceful Italian black and white upholstered sofa with winged back details
Wood
$2,995
H 32 in W 80 in D 41 in
Vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau Pink Channeled Back Sofa Walnut Arms Frame only
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau pink channeled back sofa with walnut arms, frame only
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Back to Back sofa - solid hand-carved walnut frame, designed by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
The icon of Coates’ Scubist collection. This opulent and comfortable sofa brings timber-framed
Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Back to Back - modern walnut sofa, designed by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
The key icon of Coates’ Scubist collection. This opulent and comfortable sofa brings timber-framed
Upholstery, Walnut
Piero Lissoni for Living Divani Back to Back Metrocubo Couch
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Pasadena, TX
Fixed and modular sofa. Frame in double-paneled poplar and pine. Seat frame with coated rubber
Large Italian Curved Back Sofa, Attributed to Minotti
By Minotti
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual sofa with gracious curved back and newly upholstered in a beige chenille fabric. Attributed
Bamboo Fan Back Sofa Attributed to Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous whitewashed split bamboo and rattan sofa featuring a dramatic fan-back style. Wide banded
Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Modern Teak Slat-Back Sofa Attributed to IB Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern teak sofa attributed to Kofod Larsen for Selig. Composed of a slat-back construction
Teak
Sold
H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high back, the upholstery
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 74.02 in D 31.5 in
Low Back 3-seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful 3-seater sofa resembling the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, forms a rare sculptural
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Gorgeous Sway Back Sofa with Exposed Mahogany Frame Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sway nack sofa with exposed mahogany frame attributed to Paul McCobb. Very well made
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa and Two Armchairs, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs and three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high
Velvet, Beech
Signed Harvey Probber Cubo Clusters Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
including a sculptural tete a tete, smaller loveseats, settees, back-to-back sofas or separate lounge chair
Metal
1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, floral linen sofa you could hope to
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 67 in D 39 in
1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
French Double Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Back to Back Sofa
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Chrome and Leather Sofas by Florence Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Asheville, NC
are pictured back to back, one sofa has a walnut side table attached. Both sofas have a long, clean
Chrome
Late Gustavian Lindome Sofa, Rubbed Back to Original Color
Located in Port Chester, NY
. Original paint has been hand-scraped back in the traditional way, to save the old pale mauve-toned paint
Wood
Pair of Tambour Door Low-Profile Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beauty. The low profile design makes them perfect for positioning under a window, at the back of a sofa
Walnut
$97,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Mid-Century Teak Console, Style of Ico Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
$14,500 / item
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 66.93 in
Contemporary Mexican Credenza Ramón in Solid Wood, Metal and Natural Fibers
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Ramón is a credenza, a horizontal storage unit with a distinctive shape that gives it a concave surface. On the front, it has 4 doors, while inside it houses a pair of drawers and sh...
Steel
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$5,115 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$38,128
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
$8,463Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
$38,400 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Two-tone Velvet, Set of 8
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, velvet, metal and plastic, Italy, 1970, eight elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully res...
Plastic, Velvet
$75,500 / set
H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to creating hand-constructed furnishings...
Brass
$39,672 / item
H 29.53 in W 109.85 in D 46.46 in
"Flight280" Contemporary Dining Table Silver Glass Top modern
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
FLIGHT the new gem home! coffee, dining, console Nearly 25 years ago the first beauxobjets were created in Sabrina Landini's workshop, just a stone's throw away from the Milano Na...
Art Glass
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$8,054 / set
H 48 in W 69 in D 48 in
Trapezi Five Lights Neutral Shades Contemporary Pendant/Chandelier Brass, Glass
By Silvio Mondino Studio
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
The Trapezi Chandelier Offers a Contemporary Interpretation of the Murano Glass Chandelier, Grounded in Italian Design and Shaped by the Clarity and Lightness of the International St...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$95,000
H 130 in W 126 in D 24 in
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...
Wood, Birch
$234,427Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$1,906 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, 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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