Lara Model Sofa by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood
By Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso
Located in Madrid, ES
The “Lara” sofa, designed by Roberto Pamio and Renato Toso for Stilwood in the 1960s, is a notable example of Italian design linked to the Space Age movement. The model is composed o...
Bouclé
Organic Modern Sofa in Caramel Eco Leather — HELLO by NOOM
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
The HELLO Sofa is a bold fusion of sculptural geometry and inviting softness — a true statement piece that brings playful elegance to any interior. With its rounded, organic lines an...
Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Leather, Cotton, Faux Leather
Statement Curved Sofa in Dedar Jacquard Velvet — HELLO by NOOM
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The HELLO Sofa is a bold fusion of sculptural geometry and inviting softness — a true statement piece that brings playful elegance to any interior. With its rounded, organic lines an...
Wool, Bouclé, Jacquard, Velvet, Cotton, Foam, Leather, Faux Leather
Gervasoni Ghost 34 – Curved Modular Element - Grande Bouclé
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Varedo, MB
The Ghost 34 curved modular element, designed by Paola Navone, is part of the iconic Gervasoni Ghost collection, where comfort, flexibility, and textile design merge into a refined a...
Fabric
Rulmann Sofa in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 100" )
Located in New York, NY
Drawn from the ethos of mid-century organic modernism, the Rulmann Collection embodies the curvilinear genius of Kagan, Royère, and Noguchi. Each module is sculpted, low-slung, and m...
Bouclé
Rulmann Sofa in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux ( 85" )
Located in New York, NY
Drawn from the ethos of mid-century organic modernism, the Rulmann Collection embodies the curvilinear genius of Kagan, Royère, and Noguchi. Each module is sculpted, low-slung, and m...
Bouclé
Modern Hello Sofa by NOOM, Premium Jacquard Velvet, Dedar Tiger Beat, Fauve
By NOOM, Denis Sokolov
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually strik...
Fabric, Wool, Sheepskin, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Velvet, Faux Fur
Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, Beige Woven, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Twins curved sofa and its matching daybed share the same genes, yet each...
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet, Upholstery, Linen, Mohair, Alpaca, Leather, Wood,...
Paloma Editions Palace Ottoman LELIEVRE Cotton Velvet
By Dedar, Rubelli, Loro Piana Interiors
Located in BONDI JUNCTION, AU
Pictured in lelievre Cosmos Velvet in the colour Indigo. Designed for unhurried repose, the Palace series pairs an expansive lounge seat with over‑scaled arms that sweep in a continu...
Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet
Rulmann 4-Piece Left Sectional in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Drawn from the ethos of mid-century organic modernism, the Rulmann Collection embodies the curvilinear genius of Kagan, Royère, and Noguchi. Each module is sculpted, low-slung, and m...
Bouclé
Rulmann 3-Piece Left Sectional in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Drawn from the ethos of mid-century organic modernism, the Rulmann Collection embodies the curvilinear genius of Kagan, Royère, and Noguchi. Each module is sculpted, low-slung, and m...
Bouclé
Contemporary Modern Paloma Sofa in Bouclé Black by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Underpinned by a minimalist and sophistication aesthetic of clean lines. Paloma sofa designed by Bernhardt & Vella for Collector Studio. Dimension W 240 cm 98,4” D 85cm 33.5”...
Fabric, Oak
Chaise Lounge Sofa Baisity by Antonio Citterio B&B Black Bouclé by Brioni
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Vienna, AT
Antonio Citterio chaise lounge, circa 1982, custom made black Bouclé corduroy upholstery by Brioni. Chaise lounge Baisity by Antonio Citterio for B&B, Italy, 1982. Elegant settee ...
Steel, Aluminum
21st Century Designed by Ferrianisbolgi Hug Modular Sofa Boucle Black
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Hug sofa is defined by clean, simple lines and a distinctive armrest detail. The armrest, half overlapping the seat cushion, creates an interlocking detail between the two elements, ...
Fabric
21st Century Designed by Ferrianisbolgi Hug Modular Sofa Boucle Blue
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Hug sofa is defined by clean, simple lines and a distinctive armrest detail. The armrest, half overlapping the seat cushion, creates an interlocking detail between the two elements, ...
Fabric
21st Century Designed by Ferrianisbolgi Hug Modular Sofa Boucle Terracota
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Hug sofa is defined by clean, simple lines and a distinctive armrest detail. The armrest, half overlapping the seat cushion, creates an interlocking detail between the two elements,...
Fabric
Contemporary Modern Hug Modular Sofa in Boucle Forest Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Hug Modular Sofa in Boucle Forest Fabric by Ferrianisbolgi for Collector Studio Hug sofa is defined by clean, simple lines and a distinctive armrest detail. The ...
Fabric
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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