Channel Tufted Banquette Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A banquette option that isn’t built-in for a breakfast room, hall or lounge. An excellent stand
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cotton, Maple
Channel Tufted Banquette Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A banquette option that isn’t built-in for a breakfast room, hall or lounge. An excellent stand
Cotton, Maple
$2,137
H 36.23 in W 52.76 in D 27.56 in
French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
French banquette sofa iron and wrought iron painted. It was a child bed in the late 19th century
Iron, Wrought Iron
Modern Banquette Italian w/ Burgundy Olive Diamond Print Upholstery
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Modern Banquette sofa features a warm terracotta patterned upholstery with a distinctive tight
Fabric
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith
Mohair, Hardwood
$8,950
H 51.5 in W 84.75 in D 26.75 in
Empire Banquette or Window Seat in Birch with Marquetry Inlays, circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Swedish Empire banquette/sofa in birch with marquetry embellishments which include foliage and
Birch
$6,300
H 31.5 in W 80 in D 30.5 in
Directoire Style Sofa or Banquette with Adjustable Articulating Arms
Located in East Hampton, NY
A mahogany Directoire style adjustable arm sofa, circa 1930. Articulating arms allow one to fully
Linen
$2,696
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 26.38 in
French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France
Upholstery, Wood
$11,500 / item
H 35.5 in W 96 in D 23 in
Bertu Banquette, Chili Modern Banquette, Customizable, Walnut Finish
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Banquette, Chili Modern Banquette, Customizable, Walnut Finish This Chile Modern Dining
Oak, Wood
Chile Modern Dining Banquette
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Chile Modern Dining Banquette is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, USA
Oak
Apple Green Leather Studded Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
21st-Century apple green leather banquette with dark walnut tapered legs and custom nailhead detail.
Leather, Wood
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The
Upholstery, Wood
$7,300
H 32.5 in W 72 in D 78 in
Made to Order Custom Dining Banquette Bench or Sofa 2 piece in COM Any Size
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order the Bloom 2-piece Banquette can be done in any of our linens, performance
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Upholstered Aubergine Banquette With Chrome Detail
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An upholstered aubergine banquette with tight four cushion back and bench seat. Sits on chrome
Fabric
19th Century Upholstered Pink Banquette
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French chaise longue covered in pink velvet. In good structural condition for its age with a lovely button-back and contemporary fabric throughout. Perfect for a bedr...
Velvet
Green Faux Leather Tight Seat Banquette, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern tight seat banquette custom made for kitchens, dining rooms, etc. Easy to clean and maintain
Faux Leather, Maple
$13,530 / item
H 34 in W 50 in D 80 in
L-Shaped Banquette w/ Multicolor Watercolor Linen + Yellow Linen, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Dimensions, fabric and finish are customizable, just ask. L-shaped banquette with exposed wood
Linen, Maple, Trimming
$19,090 / item
H 31 in W 120 in D 120 in
Holas Banquette Custom Curves Rounded shape playroom seating blue white velvet
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Holas banquette creates a sleek and modern seating arrangement with its beautifully sculpted
Upholstery
$3,912
H 27.56 in W 73.23 in D 27.56 in
Banquette canapé 3 places scandinave vintage Arne Wahl Iversen pour Komfort teck
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Banquette canapé scandinave vintage des années 60, 3 places, très beau design du designer danois
Teak
$2,125 / item
H 28 in W 26 in D 28 in
Low-backed Banquette in Argentine Leather from Costantini, Santos
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
This low-backed banquette can be used alone or group with others. Available with or without feet
Leather
$9,226
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 78.75 in
Large oak and ceramic corner sofa, Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Lyon, FR
deep respect for noble materials. The design is composed of two solid oak banquettes or sofas
Ceramic, Fabric, Oak
Banquette Centerpiece Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large oval seating bench with tufted back for banquet, store or wedding hall. Beautifully designed in art deco manner with brass colored feet, black leather and velvet trimming. This...
Leather, Velvet
$24,000
H 18 in W 58 in D 71 in
Corner Sofa Banquette Attributed to Maison Jansen, French Louis XVI Style
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Luxurious French upholstered Louis XVI style corner settee banquette with one piece seating cushion
Wood, Upholstery
$3,450
H 36 in W 88 in D 25 in
Banquette in Off White Upholstery. Custom built. 7 Feet, 3 inches Long.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Custom made, super high quality banquette / bench / sofa. Off white upholstery seat and seat back
Wood
$7,886 / item
H 18 in Dm 20 in
EGG Noir Ebonized, Minimal, Sculptural Side or Coffee Table by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
refined quality. It's designed to be used in multiples in front of long sofas or banquettes or next to
Wood
EGG 20 Minimal, Organic, Classic Modern, Sculptural Side Table by Wende Reid
Located in Chatswood, NSW
pedestals. This EGG 20 size also works as a small coffee table in multiples in front of long sofas and
Maple
$16,000
H 39 in W 59 in D 39 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Banquette Grand Repos, Two-Seater Settee, Circa 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
Upholstery, Oak
Modular Banquette sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W118 D71 D30 H30 SW146 SD20 SH16 STRAIGHT PIECE W34 D30 Curve W47 D33 Fully upholstered modular seating with new foam. Each unit is freshly upholstered in a warm grey patterned sm...
Velvet
Mahogany Framed Olive Green Leather Sofa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A mahogany curved frame banquette sofa with it's original olive green leather upholstery.
Mahogany, Leather, Feathers
Unavailable
H 76.5 in W 60 in D 31 in
Regency Canopy Banquette Daybed Sofa with Original Finish by Faubourg
By Faubourg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century canopy sofa banquette with original finish by Faubourg. The sofa, circular pillows
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Paul Dupré Lafon Banquettes
By Paul Dupré-Lafon
Located in London, GB
Two banquettes by Paul Dupré Lafon, one two seater and one three seater, with a mahogany frame and
Bronze, Steel
EARLY GUSTAVIAN PERIOD SWEDISH BANQUETTE
Located in New Orleans, LA
18TH CENTURY EARLY GUSTAVIAN PERIOD SWEDISH BANQUETTE WITH ORIGINAL PAINT AND CUSHIONS, CIRCA 1780.
Contemporary Leather Banquette in Deep Teal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W84 D84 H30 SW73 SD18 SH18 Aria Leather Banquette by Sixpenny in the color North Atlantic
Leather
Flamingo Armless Sofa
By Nisi Berryman
Located in Miami, FL
Armless Sofa/Banquette tricked out with tapered Lucite legs. Price includes leatherette back and
Faux Leather, Lucite, Upholstery
Mid-Century Style Gray Wool Upholstered Banquette Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century style banquette sofa with light gray Knoll wool upholstery with button tufted seats and
Wool
French Wood Painted Banquette Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
French banquette sofa wood painted. It was a child bed in the late 19th century Interior
Wood
Mid-Century Style Gray Wool Upholstered Banquette Sofa
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century style banquette sofa with light gray Knoll wool upholstery with button tufted seats and
Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage Curve Loveseats Banquette Sofas - only one available
Located in Chicago, IL
Oooh are these cool! The lucite legs are awesome. I would recommend this sofa(s) for a banquette as
Upholstery, Lucite
Antique Walnut Barley Twist Banquette Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Louis XIII walnut antique settee banquette on six barley twist legs, circa 1860. Recently
Armless Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An armless banquette sofa with walnut legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Peacock Velvet Banquet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Custom channel back banquette sofa with 8 way hand tied hardwood frame, tight bench seat with down
Velvet
Sold
H 61 in W 55 in D 30.25 in
Tall Tufted Black Suede Leather Settee Sofa Banquette Loveseat by Shlomo Haziza
By Shlomi Haziza
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, signed Shlomi Haziza one of a kind suede leather banquette sofa loveseat with crystal
Crystal
Sold
H 39.63 in W 76.75 in D 25.25 in
Exceptional Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Banquettes
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional pair of 19th century Louis XVI style banquettes, sofas. Beautifully constructed with
Wood
A Swedish Gustavian Sofa/Banquette
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian sofa/banquette with upholstered shaped sides. The grey painted wooden frame on
Large Biedermeier Sofa / Banquette In Burl Mahogany
Located in BARSAC, FR
Large Biedermeier style sofa or banquette in burl mahogany veneer and solid mahogany covered with a
Mahogany
Swedish Leather Chesterfield-Style Corner Sofa Banquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual corner sofa in the button-tufted Chesterfield style. Upper/tufted portion covered in a
Wood, Leather
Contemporary Modern Thayer Coggin Semi Circle Curved Sofa Banquette
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this stunning contemporary modern Thayer Coggin curved sofa/banquette
Fabric
French Louis XVI Style Sofa Banquette Patinated, Circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis XVI style banquette or sofa France circa 1900 Good seating and good upholstery but the
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Custom Boho O'Henry Tufted Banquette Sectional Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho sectional sofa. Custom built by the iconic OHenry group. A chic banquette
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 31.7 in W 72.05 in D 24.02 in
French Empire Elm Burl Sofa Banquette, French, Early 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Empire burl elm banquette or sofa. France circa 1810, The green mattress is not included
Elm
Sold
H 30 in W 93 in D 39.5 in
Contemporary Modern Pair of Thayer Coggin Semi Circle Curved Sofas Banquettes
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is this stunning pair of curved contemporary modern Thayer Coggin sofas
Fabric
Sold
H 36.62 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
French Louis Philippe Walnut Sofa or Banquette French 19 th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe Banquette or sofa France circa 1850 Good seating but fabric needs to be changed
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32.68 in W 67.33 in L 32.68 in
French Napoleon III Exotic Wood Sofa Banquette, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III exotic wood banquette or sofa. France circa 1890, The upholstery is good and
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32.68 in W 77.76 in D 35.04 in
French Directoire walnut Sofa Banquette Carved and Inlayed, Early 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Directoire beech banquette or sofa. Carved inlay wood. The mattress and the base are not
Walnut
Pair Loius XVI Banquettes
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of armless down filled blue grey leopard print silk banquettes with gilt fluted legs.
American Regency Mahogany Banquette
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful American Regency Banquette upholstered in blue and white striped ticking. Carved details
Louis XVI Period Banquette
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Louis XVI period long and deep settee / canape with a lovely carved wood structure, in original off-white paint with details picked out in blue. Newly reupholstered in fine qualit...
Pair of Bamboo Style Banquettes
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Pair of banquettes in gilt metal in bamboo style, cushions on the seat and back, upholstered with
Metal
Fabulous, Antique American Empire Banquette
Located in Bellport, NY
Wonderful American Empire Banquette/Love Seat.Solid flame mahogany frame,all new upholstery in a
Upholstery
Baughman Style Boucle Upholstered Banquette
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern Boucle Upholstered Banquette Settee, of rectangular form with two back and seat cushions
Upholstery
Large Custom Upholstered Banquette Pouf
Located in West Hartford, CT
Tastefully upholstered in a vintage Herman Miller fabric, this large oval shaped banquette is
Fabric, Textile, Wood
French Empire Style Painted Canape/Banquette
Located in Dallas, TX
Empire Style Upholstered Canape/Banquette, having a later painted finish of grey and creme.
Wood, Fabric
An Elegant Tufted Silk Upholstered Banquette
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful Silk upholstered banquette with 2 loose seat cushions. The frame is exposed on the
Walnut
French Art Deco Period Leather Banquette
Located in Austin, TX
Unique French Art Deco period banquette with lambskin leather upholstery, bolster pillow, brass
Low-Profile Napoleon III French Banquette
Located in Chireno, TX
Low-profile Napoleon III French banquette, or settee, circa 1860-1879. Turned, ebonized legs front
Brass
American Empire Flame Mahogany Love Seat (Banquette)
Located in Bellport, NY
Very curvaceous American Empire Banquette/Love Seat. Flame mahogany wood. Completely
Mahogany, Upholstery
American Empire Flame Mahogany Love Seat (Banquette)
Located in Bellport, NY
Cozy comfy American Empire Banquette.Curvaceous front in flame mahogany wood.All new upholstery in
Down
Elegant Period Louis XVI Banquette in Original Paint
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An elegant antique period Louis XVI banquette in original paint, France, 1780. Completely
19th Century French Banquette Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Very Special 19th Century Banquette from France. Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Ipala Hand Woven
Fabric, Wood
American 1940s Three-Piece Vinyl Banquette
Located in Buchanan, NY
American 1940s three-piece green vinyl banquette. A very interesting pieces and once restore will
Fabric
Custom Leather Channel Tufted Banquettes by Steve Chase, Pair Available
By Steve Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invest in a piece of design history with these channel tufted leather banquettes by Steve Chase
Chrome
Custom Thayer Coggin Banquette Sectional in Quilted Leopard
Located in Hanover, MA
Sofa sectional comprised of two loveseat banquettes, a three seat sofa and square parsons table
French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI style grey painted sofa/banquette. The fully upholstered frame having a
Modern French Riviera Disco Club Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
A French leather sofa banquette from a disco club in Nice on the French Riviera. This sofa offers
Leather, Mirror, Wood
Long Danish 1930s Sofa Upholstered in Wool and Leather
Located in Long Island City, NY
serve as an upholstered bench or banquette as well as a sofa. We love its masculine angularity, tempered
Leather, Mahogany, Wool
Sold
H 46.88 in W 72.07 in D 26.75 in
Swedish Upholstered Sofa in Original Paint, 18th c. Gustavian Period
Located in Wichita, KS
upholstered in linen with side bolster pillows. This sofa or banquette is beautifully hand carved with a
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid Century Barley Twist Settee/Banquete
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Barley Twist sofa/settee/banquette newly diamond chenille upholstery in off white with
Wood, Upholstery
Mid Century Style Chrome Banquette Settee Sofa Jeffrey Bernett
By Jeffrey Bernett, Bernhardt
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid-century style "Balance" banquette by Jeffrey Bernett for Bernhardt Design, features a chrome x
Chrome
Sold
H 30 in W 74 in D 52 in
Large Custom Six Foot Upholstered Carolina Blue Velvet Sofa Ottoman Banquette
Located in West Hartford, CT
Picture this in an elegant boutique or a large glamorous dressing room! Iconic custom banquette
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Wrought Iron Curule Style Dining Banquette Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic wrought iron dining banquette bench or sofa featuring a Curule style base. The low back bench
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless banquette (or small occasional sofa) in the Louis XVI taste dating from the 19th century
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Late 18th century Louis XVI Banquette in Walnut
Located in Round Top, TX
Louis XVI Banquette in Walnut Keywords: settee, sofa, loveseat
Walnut
Sold
H 15.74 in W 79.53 in D 18.5 in
Matteo Thun Tufted Black Leather Banquette Bench Materassi, Wittmann
By Matteo Thun, Karl Wittmann
Located in Vienna, AT
80” tufted black leather banquette or sofa-bench by Matteo Thun for Wittmann, Austria, designed and
Leather, Wood
19th Century Spanish Leather Sofa or Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome Spanish Baroque style leather sofa - banquette - constructed from walnut with hand
Iron
$747Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Dark Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your speci...
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Bertu Bench, Suelo Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Bench, Suelo® Modern Wood Bench, Upholstered, Thick Weave This upholstered Suelo® Modern Wood Bench is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is...
Fabric, Hardwood
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Craft Associates, Laura Trenchard
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
$15,439 / item
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
Art Deco Style Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Art Deco Style Bench, a bold statement with a handsome tight back design featuring curved corners set upon a reeded carved frame and tapered legs. Dimensions: 55" W x 20" D x 24" H ...
Upholstery, Wood
$9,198 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$7,800
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Vintage Curved Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional c. 1980s
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by Directional in the 1980s. Great flowing lines with signature disc bases and thick lucite center support. Fabric is origi...
Fabric, Wood
$4,200 / set
H 36.75 in W 26.5 in D 22 in
Intricately Carved Pair of Newly Upholstered Louis XVI Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of French Louis XVI carved painted armchairs or bergeres with new neutral high end upholstery,. Will add elegance to any room! Found in France outside Paris. H seat 17” x H a...
Upholstery, Wood
$194,500
H 32 in Dm 51 in
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The...
Carrara Marble
$6,190 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$7,825 / 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
$227,754Sale 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
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
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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