Louis XV Italianate Style Beechwood Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful satin damask upholstered, ornately carved Louis XV settee, with nailhead trim.
Louis XV Italianate Style Beechwood Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful satin damask upholstered, ornately carved Louis XV settee, with nailhead trim.
$15,890
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
1970s Modular Beechwood Sofa by Frigerio - Original Fabric Upholstery, Set of 6
By Frigerio
Located in Manzano, IT
1970s Modular Beechwood Sofa by Frigerio – Original Fabric Upholstery, Set of 6 Product
Fabric, Beech
$5,895
H 28 in W 70 in D 29 in
Expertly Restored - Folke Ohlsson Model “Tema 1” Beechwood Sofa for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech
$9,500
H 30.5 in W 73 in D 31.75 in
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
Fabric, Beech
Atelier Linné Jade Sofa Three Seats in Tinted Beechwood
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
The Jade sofa was designed in 2014 by the Atelier Linné collective. It is a reception sofa that can
Beech, Fabric, Velvet
Atelier Linné Jade Sofa Two Seats in Tinted Beechwood
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
The Jade sofa was designed in 2014 by the Atelier Linné collective. It is a reception sofa that can
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
$3,413
H 37.21 in W 55.12 in D 32.29 in
Danhauser Sofa in Viennese Biedermeier Style, Mahogany Veneer on Beechwood
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Berlin, DE
solid beechwood. Intermediate circular sides, star-veneered straight frame. Armrests curved and offset
Mahogany
$3,634Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Stouby Danish modern brown leather beechwood sculptural two-seater sofa 1980s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, PT
Danish two-seater sofa by Stouby, made in the 1980s. Compact yet visually impactful, this piece is
Leather, Beech
$21,471 / item
H 30.32 in W 84.65 in D 34.65 in
21st Century Enigma 3-Seater Sofa in Hand-carved Beechwood and Fabric
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
-seater sofa with structure in hand-carved beechwood finished in antique gold with patina J288O. Padding
Fabric, Beech
$20,383 / item
H 30.32 in W 68.9 in D 34.65 in
21st Century Enigma 2-Seater Sofa in Hand-carved Beechwood and Fabric
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
-seater sofa with structure in hand-carved beechwood finished in antique gold with patina J288O. Padding
Fabric, Beech
$1,910 / item
H 11.42 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Coffee Table by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s
By Carl Straub
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Beechwood Coffee Table by Carl Straub, Germany, 1960s Offered individually
Beech
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Red Velour Three-Seat Sofa With Beech Feet
Located in Elkton, MD
Three-seat sofa upholstered in red velour with corded trim, raised on beechwood feet. The sofa has
Upholstery
$4,016Sale Price|50% Off
H 28.35 in W 77.17 in D 37.01 in
Poltrona Frau by Jean-Marie Massaud Cream Leather Kennedee Sofa
By Poltrona Frau, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Basildon, London
fantastic example of modern Italian design. Constructed from a solid beechwood frame, the sofa is fully
Leather
$4,555 / item
H 33.08 in W 50.4 in D 27.17 in
Royal French lounge sofa/Couch/Bench in Louis XV style, beechwood gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal French lounge sofa/Couch/Bench in Louis XV style, beechwood gold Solid wood, hand-carved and
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Vintage Swedish Sofa Table by Josef Frank, Beechwood, Mid-Century
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa table "diplomat" made of hand crafted polished Beechwood
Beech
20th Century Unique French Sofa/Canape in Louis XV, Beechwood
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and set. Semicircular rising backrest frame with openwork rocaille crowning
Beech
$4,119
H 14.77 in Dm 39.38 in
Modern Vintage Beechwood Glass Coffee Table or Sofa Table circa 1970 Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage beechwood glass coffee table or sofa table, which was designed and manufactured
Glass, Beech
Louis XV Style Grey, Painted Beechwood Sofa, 20th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Louis XV style grey - Painted beechwood sofa, 20th century. In molded beech, carved and gray
Beech
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 66.93 in D 29.14 in
Midcentury Swedish Teak and Beechwood Sofa or Daybed by Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Gösta Westerberg Möbel AB
Located in Riga, Latvia
This Minimalist sofa is made from two teak boards on solid beech wood legs. The cushions are
Fabric, Beech, Teak
French Louis XV Style Linen Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality beechwood sofa or canapé in the Louis XV style, with close-nailed padded back and
Linen, Beech
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 71.66 in D 33.86 in
Italian Midcentury Sofa on Beechwood Legs with Blue Upholstery, 1960s
Located in Budapest, Budapest
Very comfortable midcentury sofa made with beechwood legs and newly upholstery. Italy, 1960s.
Textile, Beech
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Smooth green sofa, marked IPE; particular feet in beechwood; Bologna, Italy 1963
Located in Milan, IT
Fantastic IPE sofa with an attractive design of the seat; very particular feet made of beechwood
Metal
Swedish Modern Folke Jansson Orion Wool Bouclé Sofa 1950's
By Folke Jansson
Located in Uccle, BE
Rare model Orion wool and beechwood sofa with brass details by Folke Jansson. Firm yet comfortable
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 70.5 in D 34.25 in
Danish Modern, Beechwood, Sahara Sheepskin, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beechwood, Sahara Shearling, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s Danish modern
Sheepskin
Sold
H 31.11 in W 48.82 in D 31.5 in
1960s, Danish Velour 2 Seater Sofa, Original Condition, Beechwood
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Little 2 seater sofa. Original upholstery in light green velour, very good
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 30.71 in
1970s, Danish Velour 2 Seater Sofa, Original Condition, Beechwood
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Little 2 seater sofa. Original upholstery in light red velour with nice
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 30.71 in W 48.43 in D 31.5 in
1970s, Danish Velour 2 Seater Sofa, Original Condition, Beechwood
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Little 2 seater sofa. Original upholstery in light red velour with nice
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Cream Stained Beechwood Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Savannah, GA
Cream-Stained Beechwood Louis XVI-Style Sofa, with fluted top end, arms, seat rail and turned legs
Beech
Sold
H 29.75 in W 29.75 in D 98.25 in
European Beechwood Mid-Century Modern Two-Piece Sofa Sectional, Restored
By Grete Jalk, Ole Wanscher
Located in Chattanooga, TN
with it’s two-piece split. Push the couch together to create one spacious sofa or split the pieces to
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 28.25 in W 69 in D 31 in
Viggo Boesen Attr., Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Shearling, Beechwood
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Viggo Boesen Attr., Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Shearling, Beechwood Danish modern
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 37.01 in W 55.12 in L 37.01 in
Danhauser Sofa in Viennese Biedermeier Style, Bird's-Eye Veneer on Beechwood
Located in Berlin, DE
maple veneer on solid beechwood. Intermediate circular sides, star-veneered straight frame. Armrests
Birdseye Maple
Italian Sofa Table from 1970s, in Beechwood, Round with Rope Edge Trim
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian sofa table from 1970s, in beechwood, round with rope edge trim, very elegant. The transport
Rope, Beech
Sold
H 34 in W 73.5 in D 29 in
20th Century Swedish OH Sjögren Beechwood Samsas, Sofa - Settee by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten, AB Stilarmatur Tranås
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish three-seater " Samsas ", sofa with two pillows
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
A Regence Carved Stained Beechwood Canapé, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Regence Carved Stained Beechwood Canapé 18th Century With a serpentine rocaille-carved
Mogens Lassen Sheepskin Sofa
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Dallas, TX
A sculptural Mogens Lassen sofa with beechwood legs and sheepskin upholstery. An early Danish
Sheepskin
French Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
French early 20th century Louis XV style sofa in beechwood and velour. Keywords: settee
Beech
Danish Curved Sofa, circa 1940
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
ivory mohair fabric. The legs are made of beechwood. This sofa is perfect to put in the middle of a room
Mohair, Beech
Theo Ruth for Artifort Three Seater Sofa
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable, curvy Theo Ruth three seater sofa with beechwood legs and new apple red upholstery. Legs
Beech, Upholstery
Louis XV Style Small Sofa "en Cabriolet"
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV lime-washed beechwood small sofa or marquise "en cabriolet", with shaped curved crest rail
Linen, Wood
Finnish "Bonanza" Wood and Leather Sofa ‘Part of Set’
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage bonanza beechwood framed three-seat sofa with black leather cushions by Esko Pajamies for
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
Italian Midcentury Beech & Cotton Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 1962
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern beechwood and brown cotton Bastiano sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina
Cotton, Wood
Regence Beechwood Canape 'Sofa'
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With upholstered backrest and seat carved with shells and foliate motifs, on cabriole legs and stretchers. Such an early canape is rare in such outstanding original condition.
Beech
Sold
H 29 in W 57.5 in D 29.75 in
Mogens Hansen Børge Mogensen Style Two-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Beechwood
By Mogens Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
beechwood frame with spokes on the sides in the style of Børge Mogensen. Admirable patina and wear with some
Leather, Oak
18th Century Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XVI sofa in beechwood, retaining its original pale blue distressed painted finish
French Louis XV Style Canned Sofa or Canape
Located in Winter Park, FL
Made of walnut and beechwood, this sofa will seat three persons. The cushions are in a need of
Pair of French Louis XV Style Sofa or Canape
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine pair of canape or sofa, made of beechwood with fine carvings and original caned back
Sold
H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Two-Seat Sofa Beech Springs Vegetable Horsehair Leatherette, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A two-seat sofa, beechwood, springs and vegetable horsehair padding, leatherette upholstery
Beech, Faux Leather
Sold
H 36.23 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Thonet Style antique Chairs with Sofa, circa 1880 by Wackerlin & Co
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Rare set of four curved beechwood chairs and a sofa in pure Thonet style. Made by Italian Wackerlin
Straw, Beech
Pair of Finnish "Bonanza" Side Tables
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a three-seat sofa both with beechwood frames and black leather cushions. (Listed and sold separately).
Leather, Beech
Curved Beech Smoked Glass Coffe Table 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Modern vintage beechwood glass coffee table or sofa table, which was designed and manufactured
Smoked Glass, Beech
Paolo Buffa Velvet and Beechwood Sofa, 1960
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, Lazio
Unmistakable sofa by the great Italian designer Paolo Buffa, embellished with a multi-colored
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 29 in W 75 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Sofa Couch Beechwood with Button Tufted Backs
By Arne Norell, Illum Wikkelsø, Jens Risom
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Simple, masculine, stately and timeless. Vintage 1960s leather and beech wood frame three-seat sofa
Leather, Beech
French Provincial Louis XV Style Serpentine Canape Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous country French provincial canape sofa or settee made in the Louis XV taste. The sofa
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 35 in W 52 in D 24 in
Custom Beechwood Hall Bench Settee/Sofa Newly Upholstered in Icelandic Sheepskin
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom Beechwood hall bench settee/sofa newly upholstered in a Icelandic sheepskin Chic, stylish
Sheepskin, Wood, Beech
French 5-Piece Louis XVI-Style Sofa Set with Carved Ribbons 19th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, the wood is most likely beechwood. Size of the sofa: 85 cm tall, 134 cm wide and 69 cm deep Size
Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 79.53 in D 29.93 in
Midcentury Grete Jalk Danish Beechwood Sofa, 1950s, France & Son Denmark
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful, rare and early Grete Jalk beechwood Sofa, innerspring cushions, new upholstery and new
Fabric, Wood
Folke Ohlsson Sofa by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Fulton, CA
Swedish Modern beechwood sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, circa 1960s. New foundation
Beech
Large Louis XV Style Sofa, Circa 1870
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Large Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Sofa / Canape in leather, Circa 1870
Leather
Sold
H 34.5 in W 69 in D 27 in
Swedish Carved 19th Century Gustavian Sofa with Sphinx and Lion Motifs in Beech
Located in Wells, ME
Swedish Gustavian style mid-19th century carved beechwood sofa. This rarity has full bodied hand
Beech
ITALIAN NEOCLASSICAL SOFA FROM THE ASTORS' 'BEECHWOOD' MANSION
Located in Essex, MA
An Italian Louis XVI-style neoclassical gilded and and gold/green painted sofa of rectangular form
Giltwood, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Kontiki Two-Seater Leather Sofa, Beechwood, AB Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Arne Norell Mod. Kontiki Vintage Leather Sofa in very good condition, beechwood frame
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Arne Norell Kontiki Three-Seater Leather Sofa Beechwood AB Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Arne Norell Mod. Kontiki Vintage Leather Sofa in very good condition, beechwood frame
Leather, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Beechwood Canapé or Sofa
Located in London, GB
A finely carved late 19th century beechwood canapé sofa having wing arms and raised upon turned
Sold
H 32.29 in W 85.44 in D 29.93 in
Sofa Set "You Julia" by Manufacturer Ekorenes Stressless in Beechwood and Fabric
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
With pleasure we present to you the sofa set "You Julia", designed and manufactured by Ekornes
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Beechwood Canape
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beuatiful Carved beechwood Louis XV sofa
Wood
Antique french beechwood Canape
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A wonderful antique French beechwood canape.
Louis XV Style Beechwood & Caned Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Louis XV style provincial relief-carved beechwood and caned settee, with custom shaped off
Cane, Twill, Cotton
19th Century French Beechwood Settee with Musical Instruments an
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French Beechwood Settee with Musical Instruments and Rams Head 51''w x 22''d x
Sold
H 25.99 in W 55.12 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Two-Seat Sofa Settee Couch, 1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
leather with a stained beechwood frame. This sofa was purchased in Denmark and is a genuine Mid-Century
Leather, Beech
Alfred Christensen for Slaglese Beech Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Alfred Christensen for Slagelse sofa with beechwood legs and arms and green upholstery
Upholstery, Beech
1930s-1940s Danish Small-Scale Banana Form Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Danish small 1930s-1940s banana form sofa in red upholstery. The sofa raised on beechwood legs.
Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa and Armchair by Arne Norell
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Lisbon, PT
beechwood. Measures: Sofa: Length: 200cm, height: 70cm, seat height: 47cm, depth: 90cm. Chair: Length
Beech, Leather
Sofa by Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1905
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Biarritz, FR
Barrel sofa in stained beechwood with original label J & J Kohn, with original Vienna fabric. One
Bentwood
Sofa in Beechwood By Yngve Ekstrom for Swedese 1970
Located in New London, CT
. Yngve is best known for his Lamino chair which has become a classic. This sofa is made of beechwood and
Beech, Wool
$37,666
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
$8,286Sale 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
$18,862
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood settee with a floral cartouche at the top of the back, and circled in a carved ribbon motif, with fluted and tapered legs. The back and...
Wool, Upholstery
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
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
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
$14,887Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 59.25 in D 22.25 in
French Louis XV Style Bombé Fruitwood Marquetry & Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV Style bois satiné, Fruitwood - Ormolu Mounted Two-Drawer Bombé Commode with mottled marble top. The bowed front and sides with floral marquetry and floral ormolu ha...
Marble, Bronze
$24,950 / set
H 38 in W 66 in D 28 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
French Louis XV Antique Carved Giltwood Window Bench
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very attractive, exquisitely carved and incredibly useful "window bench" in the Louis XV taste, this form is often found at the foot of the bed, as a seating piece in the entryway ...
Giltwood
French Louis XV Upholstered Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th century) white painted and gold decorated settee with carved trim and back crest.
Upholstery, Wood
Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your living space with this Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape, a stunning antique piece that embodies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Dat...
Walnut
$15,660 / item
H 36.62 in W 77.96 in D 27.96 in
Customizable French Louis XVI Style Sofa/Settee Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
This exceptional, Louis XVI style sofa/settee is hand carved in solid lime wood and can be customized to your requirements. This French design features finely carved details, includi...
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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