$12,900
H 37.83 in W 59 in D 27.19 in
Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Griffin Details, Newly Upholstered
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered, circa 1900.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back 'Barrel' sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA.
Upholstery, Mohair
$12,500
H 32.5 in W 77.19 in D 29.13 in
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Sofa Bench with Splayed Legs
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful 19th c. Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen fabric with nail head trim. Circa 1800. Beautiful front and back splayed legs. Finished ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
$5,600Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 87 in D 39 in
2 Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Sofas Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive vintage pair of Bohemian barrel back three seater sofas, circa 1970s. Made from a contoured split reed frame with woven rattan panels.
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
$10,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 80.75 in D 32.5 in
Four Seat Ebonized Barrel Back Sofa Newly Upholstered in White Bouclé, USA, 1970
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary four-seater sofa has recently undergone a comprehensive and transformative restoration that features new white b...
Oak
$3,307
H 29.14 in W 49.81 in D 27.17 in
Edwardian Mahogany Settee Barrel Back Pink Inlaid Tub Antique Art Nouveau 1910
Located in London, GB
Made in London circa 1910, this beautifully decorative barrel-back sofa will add gorgeously graceful colouring and more than a touch of bygone quality, antique refinery and a timeles...
Upholstery, Boxwood, Mahogany
Mid 20th century 2 seater barrel back club sofa c1940
Located in Batley, GB
A large mid 20th country house barrel backed club sofa. Newly upholstered by us in Amara Caramel cotton by Ada & Ina with new feather cushions.
Cotton
$12,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 27.25 in W 80.75 in D 32.5 in
Ebonized Barrel Back Four Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair in New Bouclé, USA, 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair and sofa set has recently undergone a comprehensive and transformative restoration that features ne...
Oak
$5,200 / set
H 33.5 in W 71 in D 36 in
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs. Listing includes (1) sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking chair, blue upho...
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
$1,650
H 38 in W 52 in D 30.5 in
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Upholstered Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Curved Frame Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa. Item features a distressed finish, shapely cabriole legs, gold accents, beige/gold upholstery, very nice vint...
Mahogany
$8,100 / set
H 36.5 in W 88 in D 37 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Footed Barrel Back Lounge Chair and Tufted Back Boudoir Sofa in a Deep Red Velvet Chenille This Antique French Art Nouveau lounge chair ...
Chenille
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 39 in D 56 in
Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Rattan & Split Reed Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint vintage Bohemian barrel back loveseat, circa 1970s. Made from a contoured split reed frame with woven rattan panels. Features a white upholstery with removable cushion. Perf...
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
$13,498 / set
H 42.13 in W 62.6 in D 32.68 in
Rare circa 1860 Huge Victorian Brown Leather Barrel Back Suite Sofa Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning sofa and armchair suite of very rare oversized Victorian barrel back armchair and sofa in fully restored hand dyed brown leather T...
Leather
$3,995 / set
H 29 in W 54 in D 25 in
1920s Art Deco Period Mahogany Salon Set with Settee and Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Newly upholstered in France in a cream colored fabric with a diamond pattern, these barrel back club chairs and sofa feature marquetry rosettes on the armrests and on the lower apron...
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore
Biedermeier Barrel-Back Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large, comfortable and sturdy Austrian/Hungarian Biedermeier barrel-back sofa in mahogany on pine. Front with free-standing columns on canted plinths, fluted capitals, discs and a ...
Mahogany, Pine
Unavailable
H 28 in W 75 in D 26 in
Original lounge Sofa, Barrel Sofa, club chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Sofa with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barrel...
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable
H 28 in W 75 in D 26 in
Original lounge sofa, Barrel Sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 28 in W 75 in D 26 in
Original lounge sofa, Barrel sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 28 in W 90.5 in D 35 in
Rounded Barrel Back Brass Platform Sofa Reupholstered in African Mud Cloth
By Richard Himmel
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa Designed by Richard Himmel USA, circa 1960s Newly reupholstered in mud cloth from Zimbabwe with a brass base Measures: 28” H x 90 ½” W x 35” D x seat 16 ½” H Pict...
Brass
Barrel Back Couch on Plinth Base
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barrel Back Couch on Plinth Base after Vladimir Kagen (matching chair available)
Barrel Back Sofa by Ward Bennett
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modernist and sculptural barrel back sofa having tapered arms floating on a satin aluminum double Y-form legged base.
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan 'Barrel Back' Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Barrel Back sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA.
Cotton, Velvet
Exquisite Rare Mid-Century Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful and rare Mid-Century long barrel back sofa. This sofa has gorgeous teakwood trim and walnut legs.
Fabric
19th Century, Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee with beautifully carved frame with bell flower and lion's heads carvings.
Linen, Hemp, Pine
Elegant Barrel Back Sofa by Tomlinson Sophisticates
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Barrel Back Sofa by Tomlinson Sophisticates, circa 1950's.
Upholstery
Sold
H 33.5 in W 60.5 in D 24.5 in
Hollywood Regency Napoleon Style Faux Bamboo Windsor Barrel Back Sofa in Teak
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Carved teak barrel back sofa. Faux bamboo down to the carved rootball feet with ornate rope and tassel details similar to Napoleon chairs.
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small Swedish 19th century barrel back sofa settee with rounded form, elegant long saber legs and rails carved in horizontal beading, rosettes and ribbons.
Linen, Pine
Postmodern Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored 1980s Postmodern sofa. Reupholstered in green mohair.
Mohair
Sold
H 28.75 in W 93.5 in D 32 in
Modern Baker Barrel Back Bleached Mahogany Sofa in Cole & Son "Icons" Fabric
By Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning modern barrel back sofa with a bleached mahogany frame and freshly upholstered in a whimsical and colorful blue / green / yellow Cole & Son "Icons" fabric with camels, lions...
Mahogany
Danish Sofa Loveseat
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A barrel back sofa / loveseat with slightly curved teak wood legs matching the profile of this well made and very comfortable piece.
Sold
H 30.69 in W 52.75 in L 30.69 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Settee with Ram Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa settee in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in linen, circa 1880.
Paint
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Curved Sofa in Art Deco Form
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic design by Weiman Furniture in the 1980s. Its features a solid well-built inner frame, with sculptural Art Deco design back. Fabric soiled and needs recovering. Foam and paddin...
Fabric
Cognac Leather Barrel Back Loveseat, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful 1970s loveseat sourced in the South of France. The barrel-back silhouette features smooth, supple leather upholstery in a warm cognac hue with a natural, aged patina. Thi...
Leather
Pair of Vintage Demilune Sofas
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage demilune sofas. These barrel back circular chaise sofas feature three perfectly proportioned pillows, are newly upholstered with new foam and a neutral cotton fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 87 in D 32.5 in
Country Modern Spindle Back 1980s Howard Solid Oak Barrel Shaped Sofa Couch
By Howard Furniture Manufacturing
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Comfort is king with this stylish vintage 1980s barrel shaped sofa by Howard Furniture. American made, solid oak throughout. The ultra cozy loveseat is wide and padded with plush pil...
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 88 in D 37 in
Antique Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Style Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Footed Barrel Back Lounge Chair and Tufted Back Boudoir Sofa in a Deep Red Velvet Chenille This Antique French Art Nouveau lounge chair ...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee in Gustavian style with beautifully carved frame with bell flower carvings.
Velvet, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa settee in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in antique linen, circa 1850.
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Small Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming small Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee with beautifully carved frame with details and carved front legs with rosettes.
Linen, Pine
18th Century Period Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Magnificent Swedish Period Gustavian 18th century barrel back sofa settee with rounded form, rails richly carved in "Bladstav" carving.
Linen, Pine
Sold
H 35.44 in W 50.13 in D 23.63 in
Late Gustavian Style Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning Swedish sofa in the Gustavian style in original paint with a comfortable barrel-style back, newly upholstered in linen, circa 1900.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish 19th Century Sofa Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee with beautifully carved frame with bell flower and nicely detail carvings.
Linen, Pine
Sold
H 37.82 in W 55.13 in D 21.69 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settee with Lions Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa settee in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in linen, circa 1840-1850.
Paint
Sold
H 35.25 in W 75.5 in D 27 in
Late Gustavian Barrel-Back Upholstered Swedish Sofa from the Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The floral carved motif continues along the skirt and above the knees. The upholstered barrel style back embraces the sides with a comforting wrap.
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Teak and Black Leather Sofa and Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful set of black leather sofa and barrel back armchair. Nice curved shape design.
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa in Art Deco Form by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek rounded back loveseat produced by Weiman in the early 1980's. This sofa is all original. Fabric is soiled from regular use. Foam and padding are excellent. Manufactures label.
Fabric
Ebonised wood Barrel back settee
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Ebonised wood barrel back settee with carved fluted front legs and tuffted upholstered back.
Wood, Upholstery
Early Art Deco Barrel-back Settee
Located in New York, NY
Early Art Deco barrel-back settee.
Ebonized wood with finely carved garlands of flowers.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
Elegant Gustavian style barrel back sofa in scraped down cream white color.
Austrian Art Deco Black Walnut Veneered Barrel Back Sofa, 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
A fine period example of Austrian Art Deco design, with incurved padded back and seat, surrounded by a scalloped frame with a wavy wood crest and triangle shaped legs. The sofa is in...
Velvet, Walnut
Period Gustavian Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
Period Gustavian barrel back sofa scraped down to original cream white color.
Pine
SUPERB MILO BAUGHMAN SOFA
Located in Miami, FL
Milo Baughman three seat barrel back sofa with solid polished steel frame.Sofa retains its original ,wonderful fuschia wool tweed fabric.Fabric is superb quality.Sofa is in excellent...
Steel
Magnificent barrel-back Biedermeier sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
Magnificently decorated Austrian-Hungarian Biedermeier barrel-back sofa in rare Carpathian elm on pine. Vertical shoulderboard turns into the horizontal arms over large "C" volutes w...
Italian Art Moderne sofa in the manner of Giorgio Ramponi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Italian Art Moderne barrel back sofa in the manner of Giorgio Ramponi.
Beech
Milo Baughman Flat Bar Chrome Barrel Back Velvet Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Bridport, CT
Flat bar chrome tub style sofa with striped velvet upholstery in good condition.
Chrome
Melrose Sofa by Kelly Wearstler
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Classic barrel back sofa plays upon Kelly’s affinity for juxtaposing masculine and feminine motifs.
Upholstery
$850
H 12 in W 63.5 in D 2 in
19th Century Asian Architectural Transom Panel with Pierced Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Asian Architectural transom panel with pierced carved foliage.
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$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
$4,981 / 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
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STUREHOV, This fine Gustavian style armchair is inspired by a remarkable...
Beech
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of raw 19th century Gustavian chairs with it's original padding, great carvings and patina. ca 1810 Sweden.
Pine
A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic painted and upholstered bed is carved on all sides with foliate, urn and scrolled motifs. The head and footboard are topped by carved finials and all supported by four...
Upholstery, Wood
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, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
$6,300Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.5 in W 85 in D 22 in
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
$12,900
H 41 in W 64.19 in D 25.19 in
Gustavian Demilune Buffet, Hand-Painted Wood, Sweden, Circa 1780
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish buffet from the Gustavian period with demilune sides and original paint inside and outside, circa 1780. This special piece came from a manor house in Uppland, Sweden. ...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Cabinet, circa 1760
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and three small drawers (with teardrop brass ...
Brass, Iron
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
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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