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Danish Banana Sofa
Danish Banana Sofa

Danish Banana Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Danish art deco ‘Banana’ sofa c. 1940’s featuring wool blend upholstery and a lovely welt cording

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wool

Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s A Danish cabinetmaker

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Beechwood, Green Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Beechwood, Green Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Beechwood, Green Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Beechwood, Green Fabric, Denmark, 1930s Danish modern

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker, Fabric, Wood, Monumental Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Cabinetmaker, Fabric, Wood, Monumental Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Cabinetmaker, Fabric, Wood, Monumental Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Danish Cabinetmaker, Mid-Century Modern, Green Fabric, Wood, Two Piece Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Cabinetmaker, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Danish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, Oak, Fabric, Curved Banana Sofa, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Damask, Oak

1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, furniture fabric.
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, furniture fabric.

1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, original condition, furniture fabric.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brun

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Danish Banana Sofa, Blue Wool, Circa 1940, Comfortable
Mid-Century Danish Banana Sofa, Blue Wool, Circa 1940, Comfortable

Mid-Century Danish Banana Sofa, Blue Wool, Circa 1940, Comfortable

Located in Hudson, NY

An original mid-century Danish banana sofa. Original soft blue wool upholstery still in-tact and in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.

1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ash

1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, furniture wool, beech wood.
1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, furniture wool, beech wood.

1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa, furniture wool, beech wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2 seater "Banana" sofa. Partly new reupholstered by craftsman in quality furniture

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, furniture velour, beech wood.
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, furniture velour, beech wood.

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, furniture velour, beech wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original green furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, red furniture velour, oak wood.
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, red furniture velour, oak wood.

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, red furniture velour, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original striped red furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, furniture wool, oak wood legs.
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, furniture wool, oak wood legs.

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, furniture wool, oak wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa. Original red furniture wool, oak wood legs, brass springs in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery

Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather
Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather

Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Banana sofa, faux leather, stained wood, brass, Denmark, 1950s This voluptuous sofa is based on a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Banana Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Banana Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Banana Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen "Banana" sofa model 220. Manufactured

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s
Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s

Banana Sofa Upholstered Sheep Wool By A Danish Carpenter From 1940s

Located in Lejre, DK

The Banana sofa, designed and produced by a Danish master carpenter in the 1940s, is a stunning

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wool

1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric
1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric

1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: 71 wide x 29″ deep x 28" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa
Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa

Green velvet Wilhelm Knoll 50's 'banana' sofa

Located in TILBURG, NL

'Banana' shape, 50's couch. Newly reupholstered in a green color, velvet fabric. The back and

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s
Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Danish Modern, Banana Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Danish Modern, Banana Settee or Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s A substantial curved

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Curved Banana Sofa in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in Örebro, SE

Cool banana shaped soffa, in Two-Tone Fabric, Denmark, 1940s. Condition: Wear consistent with age

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.

1970s, Danish 2-seater "Banana" sofa, original cherry-red velour.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish 2 seater "Banan" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains, stable

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Midcentury Danish Modern Banana Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen
Midcentury Danish Modern Banana Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen

Midcentury Danish Modern Banana Sofa in the Style of Viggo Boesen

By Viggo Boesen

Located in New York, NY

Made in the 1950s, this Danish Modern sofa is upholstered in a rich coral pink mohair. Its elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Oak

1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banana" sofa by Edmund Jørgensen, original condition.
1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banana" sofa by Edmund Jørgensen, original condition.

1960s, Danish 3-seater "Banana" sofa by Edmund Jørgensen, original condition.

By Edmund Jorgensen

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish design by Edmund Jørgensen. 3 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Beech

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front
Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

Danish 1940's Banana Sofa with Straight Back and Front

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming upholstered sofa made in Denmark sometime in the 12940's. Voluptuous organic design

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech, Wool

Reupholstered sofa in textile
Reupholstered sofa in textile

Reupholstered sofa in textile

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Reupholstered 'Banana sofa' in 'Teddy' textile (colour: Nude).

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Italian Sofa Gio Ponti Style 1960s Burgundy Velvet
Italian Sofa Gio Ponti Style 1960s Burgundy Velvet

Italian Sofa Gio Ponti Style 1960s Burgundy Velvet

By Gio Ponti

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Italian banana sofa in the style of Gio Ponti. Original velvet fabric (some signs of use, see

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Curved Banana 2 Piece Sofa-Danish Modern style
Vintage Curved Banana 2 Piece Sofa-Danish Modern style

Vintage Curved Banana 2 Piece Sofa-Danish Modern style

Located in Medina, OH

traditional Danish Banana Sofa from the 1940s. This is sofa offers the perfect pairing of comfort and style

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

1960s Danish Banana two seater sofa with scalloped back in cream boucle.
1960s Danish Banana two seater sofa with scalloped back in cream boucle.

1960s Danish Banana two seater sofa with scalloped back in cream boucle.

Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB

The Banana sofa is more than seating , it is a conversation starter. Its unique curved backrest was

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Banana Curved Sofa in Bright Blue Upholstery
Danish Banana Curved Sofa in Bright Blue Upholstery

Danish Banana Curved Sofa in Bright Blue Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Banana sofa, fabric and stained beech, Denmark, 1960s. This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool
Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

Danish 1940's Loveseat or Small Sofa in Blue Wool

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Charming Danish 1940's loveseat. From the era of the "banana" sofas but with a more angular shape

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool

Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

sofa and are able to re-upholster in shearling or lambswool at very competitive prices. We have banana

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Modern Two-Seater Sofa with an Accent Pillow, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Deco’s banana sofa has an inherent cosiness that defines the Danish notion of “hygge”. The matching

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s

European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

perfectly balanced aesthetic is a beautiful example of the movement. This curved, so-called banana sofa

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940's Curved Small Sofa
Danish 1940's Curved Small Sofa

Danish 1940's Curved Small Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super elegant "Banana" shaped curved sofa that the Danes were famous for in thew late Art Deco and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Beech

European Mid-Century Upholstered Crescent Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
European Mid-Century Upholstered Crescent Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s

European Mid-Century Upholstered Crescent Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

“banana” sofa. It is designed to bring people closer together to create a cosy atmosphere, which is a core

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s
Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s

Northern European Curved Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The curved, or banana sofa is often thought of as the most ubiquitous piece of furniture. While a

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s

N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s

By N.A. Jørgensens

Located in Utrecht, NL

of the mid-century Golden Age. This gently curved “Model 96” banana sofa dates to 1954. It has an

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs
Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs

Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

"banana" sofas that were all the rage in the 1930s and early 1940s. Most likely manufactured circa 1938

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage Banana Tree Rattan Sofa Set, 1990s
Vintage Banana Tree Rattan Sofa Set, 1990s

Vintage Banana Tree Rattan Sofa Set, 1990s

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Banana Tree Rattan Sofa Set. Sofa: H82x175x100 cm. / Armchairs H82x108x100 / Coffee Table

Category

1990s Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa

Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful very cool Danish 1940s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sizable and very elegant Danish 1930-40s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa
Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

Large Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful super cool Danish 1940s curved three seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa
1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa

1950s Italian Curved "Banana" 3-Seater Sofa

Located in Praha, CZ

- good/very good original condition - The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good condition - can be used immediately

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa
Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa

Restored 1940s Swedish Art Moderne “Banana Seat” Curved Loveseat Sofa

By Bröderna Anderssons 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

"banana" or kidney-shaped sofa was crafted to encourage social warmth and conversation. The frame is

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Streamlined Moderne Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Elm

1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé
1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé

1940s Danish Banana Style Sofa in Taupe Leather and Chocolate Bouclé

By Flemming Lassen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in New York, NY

This 1940s Danish sofa in the style of Flemming Lassen and Slagelse Mobelvaerk is a one of a kind

Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s
Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch Green Floral Velour Velvet Upholstery, 1950s

By Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Alfred Christensen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish smaller curved Banana form Art Deco couch or sofa made in the 1950s. The legs are made of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery

Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Three-seat sofa, fabric, wood, Denmark, 1940s This delicate banana shaped sofa embodies a dynamic

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat
Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat

Danish 1950s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1950s curved two-seat sofa raised on a beech frame and legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Form Settee or Sofa in Wool

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant Danish 1940s curved loveseat /sofa raised on a beech frame and legs

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s

Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

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Banana Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of banana sofas is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and wool, all banana sofas available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of banana sofas available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Banana sofas bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small banana sofas measuring 54.34 inches across. Banana sofas have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Slagelse Møbelvaerk, Boet and Burris Industries are consistently popular.

How Much are Banana Sofas?

Prices for banana sofas start at $1,181 and top out at $20,725 with the average selling for $4,933.

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.