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Vintage Black Sofa
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage black sofa.
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 35 in. W 65 in. D 25 in.
Suelo Modern Black Sofa
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern black sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with extremely comfortable back and seat cush...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in. W 92.5 in. D 31 in.
Artanova Medea Leather Corner Sofa Black Sofa Couch Michael C. Brandis
By Artanova
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you an Artanova Medea leather corner sofa black sofa couch Michael C. Brandis.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 135
Width 302
Height 77
Seat height 4...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in. W 118.9 in. D 53.15 in.
Vignelli Saratoga Large Black Sofa with Black Leather
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' three-seat sofa, polyester lacquer and black leather, Italy, 1964
This three-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Polyester
H 25.6 in. W 82.68 in. D 35.44 in.
Aquabella Club Black Sofa by Bosco Fair
By Casa Casati
Located in Milan, IT
A sumptuous variant of a modular design project, this refined sofa will superbly complement ample indoor settings. The solid beech frame is richly stuffed with polyurethane foam and ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 27.56 in. W 146.46 in. D 41.74 in.
Vignelli Saratoga Large Black Sofa with Red Leather
By Poltronova, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, 'Saratoga' three-seat sofa, polyester lacquer and red leather, Italy, 1964.
This three-seat sofa named 'Saratoga' is designed by Italian d...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Polyester
H 25.6 in. W 82.68 in. D 35.44 in.
Salvador Dalí Limited Edition Black Sofa Vis-à-Vis De Gala
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Geneve, CH
Salvador Dalí Limited Edition Black Sofa Vis-à-Vis De Gala
Dimensions: 80 x 170 x 82 H cm
Materials: Wood, upholstery, brass, silk
Structure in solid wood.
Traditional upholste...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in. W 63.78 in. D 31.5 in.
Pair of 'Saratoga' Black Sofas with Red Leather by Vignelli
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova, pair of 'Saratoga' three-seat sofas, polyester lacquer and red leather, Italy, 1964.
These three-seat sofas named 'Saratoga' are designed ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Polyester
H 25.6 in. W 82.68 in. D 35.44 in.
Rolf Benz 6600 Designer Leather Sofa Set with Footstool Black Couch Modern
By Rolf Benz
Located in Cologne, DE
Black colored original Rolf Benz 6600 sofa set, including two sofas and one footstool, in a minimalistic and modern design, made for pure comfort and style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in. W 90.56 in. D 33.47 in.
Mid Century Red and Black Sofa by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani
By Sormani
Located in Weesp, NL
Oriole two-seat lounge couch designed in the 1960s by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani.
Leather cushions and red lacquered wood. On the left top back corner, there is a tiny spot as can ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 26.38 in. W 55.52 in. D 31.89 in.
Black Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Leather Sofa in original vintage leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Materials
Oak, Leather
H 30.5 in. W 71 in. D 30 in.
Nieri Leather Sofa Black Corner Sofa
By Nieri
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Nieri leather sofa black corner sofa.
Product measurements in centimetres:
depth: 101
width: 279
height: 81
seat height: 45
rest height: 8...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.89 in. W 109.85 in. D 39.77 in.
Mondo Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Couch
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Mondo leather sofa black two-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 86
Width 174
Height 107
Seat-height 44
Rest-height 62
Seat-d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 42.13 in. W 68.51 in. D 33.86 in.
Dante Gray Sofa
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting an elegant allure in its soft gray color and a simple yet imposing silhouette, this sofa comprises a structure made of poplar and fir, equipped with an elastic belt spring s...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Other
H 30.71 in. W 119.3 in. D 40.16 in.
Black Point Sofa with Black Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa black point with structure in solid wood.
Back and seat covered with black velvet fabric.
Leg in chromed metal.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 42.13 in. W 129.14 in. D 26.78 in.
Piumotto Black Velvet Sofa
By Abhika
Located in Milan, IT
Simple lines are anything but in the Piumotto Black Velvet Sofa. Inspired by down comforters, the charming sofa features a high back and armrests, all covered in quilted black velvet...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
H 35.44 in. W 86.62 in. D 37.41 in.
Arketipo Moss Leather Sofa Black Corner Sofa
By Arketipo
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you an Arketipo Moss leather sofa black corner sofa.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 102
Width 170
Height 78
Seat height 41
Rest height 63
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in. W 66.93 in. D 40.16 in.
Artanova Medea Leather Sofa Black Corner Sofa
By Artanova
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you an Artanova Medea leather sofa black corner sofa.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 95
Width 297
Height 77
Seat height 46
Rest height 63...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in. W 116.93 in. D 37.41 in.
Dandridge Sofa in Black
By Essential Home
Located in New York, NY
Dandridge is an organically shaped sofa that makes a statement through its accented and slighty sloping arms. It features tapered legs in polished brass, one of the best calling card...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in. W 26.97 in. D 56.3 in.
Leolux Fidamigo Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Couch
By Leolux
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Leolux Fidamigo leather sofa black two-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 94
Width 161
Height 88
Seat-height 44
Rest-height 6...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in. W 63.39 in. D 37.01 in.
Erpo CL 150 Leather Corner Sofa Black Function Sofa Couch
By ERPO
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you an Erpo CL 150 leather corner sofa black function sofa couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 91
Width 226
Height 83
Seat height 45
Rest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in. W 88.98 in. D 35.83 in.
COR Lava Fabric Corner Sofa Black Gray Modular Modular Sofa Sofa Couch
By COR
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a COR lava fabric corner sofa black gray modular modular sofa sofa couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 70
Width 300
Height 75
Seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.53 in. W 118.12 in. D 27.56 in.
Montis Axel Black Leather Sofa
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in New York, NY
The AXEL, with its broad seats, is a Dutch seating landscape. This sober design, unrivaled in comfort, has grown to be an icon of our time. Its notable frame, almost entirely hidden ...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 24.8 in. W 96.9 in. D 38.2 in.
Midcentury Black Leather Sofa Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome midcentury black leather sofa with two complimenting black leather chairs.
A clean statement seating for an airy setting.
The set consist of two chairs and a loveseat ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 28 in. W 104 in. D 27 in.
Zanotta Onda Leather Sofa Black Three-Seat Couch
By Zanotta
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Zanotta Onda leather sofa black three-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 82
Width 198
Height 72
Seat height 44
Rest height 72...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28.35 in. W 77.96 in. D 32.29 in.
Bretz Marilyn Leather Sofa Black Three Seater Couch
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Bretz Marilyn leather sofa black three seater couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 107
Width 275
Height 84
Seat height 43
Rest heigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in. W 108.27 in. D 42.13 in.
Koinor Genesis Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Couch
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Koinor Genesis leather sofa black two-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimetres:
depth: 90
width: 191
height: 65
seat height: 36
r...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 25.6 in. W 75.2 in. D 35.44 in.
Designo Flyer Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Function Couch
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Designo Flyer leather sofa black two-seat function couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 86
Width 236
Height 85
Seat height 40
Rest height 5...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in. W 92.92 in. D 33.86 in.
Möller Design Tayo Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Couch
By Friedrich Wilhelm Möller
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Möller Design Tayo leather sofa black two-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 90
Width 219
Height 80
Seat height 45
Rest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in. W 86.23 in. D 35.44 in.
ClassiCon Monte Carlo Leather Sofas Black Four-Seat Couch
By Eileen Gray
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a ClassiCon Monte Carlo leather sofas black four-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 100
Width 282
Height 62
Seat height 42
Rest ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 24.41 in. W 111.03 in. D 39.38 in.
Koinor Genesis Leather Sofa Black Four-Seat Couch
By Koinor
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Koinor genesis leather sofa black four-seat couch
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 90
Width 268
Height 64
Seat height 38
Rest height...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 25.2 in. W 105.52 in. D 35.44 in.
Bretz Chocolat Leather Sofa Black Four-Seat Couch
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Bretz Chocolat leather sofa black four-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 147
Width 278
Height 85
Seat height 43
Rest heigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in. W 109.45 in. D 57.88 in.
Brühl & Sippold Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Couch
By Brühl & Sippold
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Brühl & Sippold leather sofa black two-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 80
Width 163
Height 77
Seat height 46
Rest height...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in. W 64.18 in. D 31.5 in.
Black Leather Machalke Pablo Sofa
By Machalke Furniture
Located in High Point, NC
A black leather sofa by German furniture design studio Machalke, circa 1970. The wide cubic frame of the “Pablo” design speaks to a modern sensibility, while raised sofa legs give th...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.3 in. W 67.7 in. D 34.6 in.
Three-Point Scala Leather Sofa Black Three-Seat Couch
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a three-point Scala leather sofa black three-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
depth 84
width 177
height 99
seat height 41
rest height 59
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 38.98 in. W 69.69 in. D 33.08 in.
Giulia Sofa in Beech Wood
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Midcentury appeal and exquisite tailoring characterize this stunning sofa with wrapped forms that will bring a unique and sophisticated look to a modern interior. The beech wood stru...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Other
H 28.35 in. W 55.12 in. D 31.5 in.
Black Wool and White Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conceived in 2011, this sofa design was the first piece in The Inheritance Collection by Stephen Kenn. Beginning from a place of curiosity about how furniture was constructed, the co...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 108 in. D 38 in.
De Sede 2-Seat Sofa Black Leather Sofa, 1970
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede black leather 2-seat sofa from 1970.
Both seats are extendable for much more lounge seat comfort.
This sofa model is well known from German Artist Joseph Beuys. Beuys got a...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 26.38 in. W 65.75 in. D 37.41 in.
Paradiset Sofa, Black Stained Oak
By Gubi, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Kerstin H. Holmquist in 1958 for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK, the paradiset sofa boosts an elegant and organic shape, a strong feature of Swedish modern design. While the soft...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
H 33.5 in. W 72 in. D 32.25 in.
Borge Mogensen Black Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen Black Leather Sofa Designed in 1963 and Produced by Fredericia
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.5 in. W 73 in. D 33 in.
Finn Juhl Chieftain Sofa Couch Rosewood Elegance Black Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Finn Juhl
Manufactured by Onecollection Finn Juhl (Denmark)
Extraordinary piece of furniture is manufactured in a very exclusive, handcrafted version in walnut. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 36.42 in. W 58.27 in. D 34.65 in.
Three-Point Scala Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Couch
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Three-point Scala leather sofa black two-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 84
Width 144
Height 99
Seat height 41
Rest he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 38.98 in. W 56.7 in. D 33.08 in.
Machalke Black Jack Fabric Sofa Dark Brown Function Couch
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Machalke black jack fabric sofa dark brown function couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 95
Width 210
Height 75
Seat height 40
Res...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Bosnian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29.53 in. W 82.68 in. D 37.41 in.
Leolux Pallone Leather Sofa Black Purple Two-Seat Couch
By Leolux
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Leolux Pallone leather sofa black purple two-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimetres:
Depth 85
Width 144
Height 78
Seat-height 40
Seat-depth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in. W 56.7 in. D 33.47 in.
Unique Luxurious Designer Sofa or Couch, Rhinestones, Black Velvet. Highlight
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique luxurious designer sofa, rhinestones, black velvet. Highlight unusual and high-quality sofa in black velvet. Body refined with rhinestones. Sofa stands on four chrome feet. Ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 35.44 in. W 79.53 in. D 33.47 in.
Destino Sofa Black Curved Tight seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversize sofa combines comfort and clean, modern lines. With a black lacquer base and embossed leather, the destino sofa is the epitome of luxurious comfort.
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 29 in. W 144 in. D 40 in.
Beautiful Black Leather Low Danish Modern Couch Sofa Rosewood Legs
By Arne Vodder
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful black Leather low 3-seat Danish modern couch sofa with rosewood legs. Amazing black soft leather. Original beautiful soft black leather worn in perfectly. Original vintage ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 28 in. W 72 in. D 32 in.
Black Velvet Sofa With Brass Legs
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Firenze, IT
Flute sofa
Contemporary and timeless this classically modern designed sofa is made by hand and designed by Troy Smith in. This sofa is a real statement maker and truly one of a kind...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 42 in. W 88 in. D 34 in.
Black Wool and Polished Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conceived in 2011, this sofa design was the first piece in The Inheritance Collection by Stephen Kenn. Beginning from a place of curiosity about how furniture was constructed, the co...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 108 in. D 38 in.
Black Wool and Polished Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A new material combination for the Inheritance Collection sofa. Soft black wool cushion covers, natural webbing with veg tan leather belts, on a bright polished nickel-plated frame.
...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 108 in. D 38 in.
Ewald Schillig Harry Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Function Couch
By Ewald Schillig
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Ewald Schillig Harry leather sofa black two-seat function couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 107
Width 189
Height 77
Seat height ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.32 in. W 74.41 in. D 42.13 in.
De Sede DS 47 Leather Sofa Black Two-Seat Couch
By De Sede
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a De Sede DS 47 leather sofa black two-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 91
Width 165
Height 72
Seat height 41
Rest heigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28.35 in. W 64.97 in. D 35.83 in.
Black Wool and Antique Brass Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soft black wool upholstery atop an antique brass frame with black webbing and black leather supporting belts.
This item is made to order in Los Angeles.
Want to change the belt...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 108 in. D 38 in.
1970s Danish Black Leather Wooden Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
This plush Danish sofa from the 1970s says comfort and style. The sharp contrast of the lavish black leather against the orange tones of the wood ignites an inviting warmth typical o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
H 34.3 in. W 83.5 in. D 37.8 in.
1960s Danish Black Leather 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some minor signs of use.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in. W 75.2 in. D 31.11 in.
Antique Belgian Biedermeier Sofa, Couch in Mahogany and Black Velvet
Located in Casteren, NL
This beautiful and elegant sofa was made in Belgium, circa 1850.
It has a solid oak base with precious mahogany veneer and impressive hand-carved legs. Both front legs have an S-cu...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany, Oak
H 37.8 in. W 83.47 in. D 28.75 in.
Black Canvas and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Soft black canvas upholstery atop a steel frame with a blackened finish. The supporting belts are composed of a black cotton webbing, cognac brown leather, and black buckles.
This i...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 108 in. D 38 in.
Brühl & Sippold Visavis Alcantara Fabric Sofa Black Two-Seat Couch
By Brühl & Sippold
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Brühl & Sippold Visavis Alcantara fabric sofa black two-seat couch.
Product measurements in centimeters:
Depth 77
Width 137
Height 69
Seat-height ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
H 27.17 in. W 53.94 in. D 30.32 in.
Black Kaleidoscope, Monochromatic Modern Long Sofa with 7 Black Materials
By Jialun Xiong
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black Kaleidoscope long sofa: An open composition seating unit over 6’ long is created by a combination of 7 different materials (metal, ashwood, linen, wool, leather, suede, and cal...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 30 in. W 77 in. D 34 in.
Vintage De Sede Black Leather Sofa
By De Sede
Located in Austin, TX
Superb Swiss made Vintage black leather sofa by iconic Swiss de Sede. The design of the seat, back, and arm cushions create a subtle touch of detail, while the overall clean curvilin...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.75 in. W 75.5 in. D 31.75 in.
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Black Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black couch for your home. A black couch — often made from animal skin, leather and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 809 variations of the antique or vintage black couch you’re looking for, while we also have 550 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a black couch — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A black couch, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made black couch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Rolf Benz and Cassina are consistently popular.
How Much are Black Couch?
The average selling price for a black couch at 1stDibs is $6,162, while they’re typically $7 on the low end and $80,063 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for a sofa, 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. 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.
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 antique, new and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.
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