$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
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vladimir Kagan High 'Barrel Back' Sofa
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back 'Barrel' sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA. The sofa is newly
Upholstery, Mohair
$8,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.18 in W 55.88 in D 24 in
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Lion Heads in Original Paint, 19th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful antique Swedish barrel back sofa or settee in the Gustavian style from the 19th century
Linen, Wood, Paint
$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
Linen, Wood, Paint
$8,000
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
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
Oak
$3,399
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
condition. Made in London circa 1910, this beautifully decorative barrel-back sofa will add gorgeously
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
$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
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
) sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking chair, blue upholstered cushions with
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
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
Chenille
$3,500
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
Fabric, Rattan, Reed
$13,874 / 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
Victorian barrel back armchair and sofa in fully restored hand dyed brown leather These are a good early
Leather
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
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
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
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
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
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 Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modernist and sculptural barrel back sofa having tapered arms floating on a satin aluminum double
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan 'Barrel Back' Sofa
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long Barrel Back sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, c.1950s, USA. We're happy to present
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
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
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. This classic form could be used
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
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
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
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
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
Paint
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Curved Sofa in Art Deco Form
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
sculptural Art Deco design back. Fabric soiled and needs recovering. Foam and padding are excellent.
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
floral carved motif continues along the skirt and above the knees. The upholstered barrel style back
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. The chair
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
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
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. Lovely tapered carved
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
Velvet, Walnut
Period Gustavian Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
Period Gustavian barrel back sofa scraped down to original cream white color. Lovely carved tapered
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
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
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. Reupholstered with fine
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
Upholstery
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
$2,497 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$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
$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
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$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
Early 19th Century Late Gustavian Giltwood Mirror, Stockholm
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant late Gustavian mirror, crafted in Stockholm in the early 19th century. The giltwood frame retains its well-preserved original gilding, now gently washed to reveal its soft...
Mirror, Giltwood
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
$11,900 / set
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs with a loose seat cushion, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The light-grey Scandinavian club chairs have an ova...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Pair of Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning pair of Swedish Rococo chairs that are sturdy with nice proportions with hand carved details. This pair has been dry scraped to the original paint and has new linen uphols...
Wood, Paint
Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
Iron
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Velvet, Wood
$14,700 / set
H 92.5 in W 48.75 in D 15.25 in
Pair, 19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of tall Gustavian style white painted pine bookcases standing just under 8' tall. Dentil molding along crown and traditional fluted carving along cabinet door panels. Two interi...
Glass, Pine, Paint
$5,600 / set
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original finish. This type of chair is called the Swedish model, oval back frame with carved r...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$4,891Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
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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