Contemporary Bourbon Cotton Velvet Sofa by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Bourbon Cotton Velvet Sofa by Brabbu A contemporary cotton velvet sofa, Bourbon, with a brass base which fabrics can be in velvet, synthetic leather, twill, synthetic s...
Metal, Brass
Modern Nau Sofa in Cotton Velvet by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
As an essential piece of any modern living room, a lounge sofa is the furniture piece where we choose to relax & enjoy some time. NAU – a velvet sofa inspired in the first ships that...
Cotton, Upholstery
Modern Classic Velvet Begonia 2 Seat Sofa by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Begonia is a beautiful flower from tropical countries. Inspired by its warm energies and the bold shape of its petals, our designers conceived BEGONIA 2 seat sofa. Its charming curve...
Velvet
Dukono Sofa in Faux Leather with Metal Detail by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
As one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, Dukono embodies an unpredictable strength. Just like DUKONO Wingback Sofa. A nail head trim wraps around this high-back lounge sofa, maki...
Upholstery, Synthetic
Dakota Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Brass Base by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Our designer’s passion for the worldwide cultures aroused the desire to create Dakota single sofa, named after an indigenous tribe of Amazon. Upholstered in soft cotton velvet and wi...
Upholstery, Velvet
Andes Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Brass Details by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
The grandeur of the Andes’ mountains is only matched by the surviving skills of the people who strive there. Andes sofa is a Mid-Century Modern furniture piece that pays tribute this...
Cotton, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 35.83 in W 103.15 in D 45.67 in
Maree Sofa in Cotton Velvet With Matte Lacquered Base by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
The Scottish Loch Maree is surrounded by a picturesque mountain with a rugged landscape. Maree sofa portrays that rough landscape softened by the tufted cotton velvet. This impressiv...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Hermes Sofa in Cotton Velvet With Gold Finish Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
In Greek Mythology, Hermes is the God of boundaries, travel and communication. This was the inspiration behind HERMES Sofa, a living room sofa upholstered in cotton velvet and legs i...
Cotton, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 85.83 in D 27.56 in
Como Sofa in Cotton Velvet and Fully Upholstered Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Located in Italy, Lake Como is known for its dramatic scenery and lovely water lilies. COMO Sofa is a tribute to this natural beauty. This living room sofa is fully upholstered in co...
Cotton, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 131.89 in D 112.21 in
Fitzroy Sofa in Cotton Velvet and Polished Casted Brass by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Fitzroy sofa is inspired in Mount Fitz Roy, a mountain in Patagonia, whose name is a tribute to Robert FitzRoy, the captain of the ship that transported Charles Darwin in his travel ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 55.12 in D 34.26 in
Sika Sofa in Faux Leather with Polished Brass Detail by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
SIKA is a blend of strength & elegance, inspired in a deer specie rooted in Japan – where it is considered to be sacred. The most distinctive features are its reddish leather covered...
Brass
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 87.8 in D 30.71 in
George Sofa Fully Upholstered in Velvet and Brushed Brass Base by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
George sofa is a time travel to King George Island, where the first church of Antarctica was proudly raised. This island is the largest of the South Shetland Islands and this sofa is...
Brass
Unavailable
H 63 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Namib Covered Sofa and Loveseat With Black High Gloss Frame by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Namib Desert was the inspiration for Namib sofa: its distinguish attributes combine the struggle between the Atlantic waters and the desert sands. This invigorating, balanced & curve...
Upholstery, Satin
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 80.71 in D 49.22 in
Bourbon Round Sofa in Cotton Velvet and Brushed Brass Base by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
With origins in France, the House of Bourbon was a dynasty known for its class and luxury. BOURBON sofa embodies this opulence through its button-tufted inner back, rich cotton velve...
Brass
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 51.19 in D 34.26 in
Inca Two Seat Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Wood Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
The Inca Empire was a remarkable civilisation known for its brilliantly weaved and coloured clothes. INCA Sofa took inspiration from this compelling culture. Upholstered in cotton ve...
Upholstery, Cotton
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 45.28 in D 40.16 in
Otter Single Sofa in Cotton Velvet and Matte Finish Base by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Otters are known for being a playful animal, with a high capacity to adapt to the environment. These mammals are also agile swimmers, capable of constructing river dams, and fearless...
Cotton, Velvet, Wenge
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 55.12 in D 28.35 in
Zulu 2 Seat Sofa in Cotton Velvet and Fully Upholstered Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Zulu is the largest ethnic group in South Africa and the one who inspired ZULU Sofa. Fully upholstered in cotton velvet, this button tufted sofa is full of personality, making it an ...
Cotton, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 55.12 in D 28.75 in
Karoo Sofa and Loveseat in Gold Satin With Fully Upholstered Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
A semi-desert area in South Africa was the perfect environment to be the theme for Karoo two-seat sofa, with the same name as this vast African landscape. The yellow tones of this ar...
Upholstery, Satin
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 56.7 in D 26.38 in
Ibis 2 Seat Sofa in Cotton Velvet With Wood & Brass Detail by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Ibis are beautiful birds, known for their long slim legs. The IBIS 2 seat sofa was inspired by this natural elegance, with all the refinement of velvet in a unique upholstery piece. ...
Upholstery, Velvet
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 55.91 in D 30.32 in
Naj Two Seat Sofa and Loveseat in Cotton Velvet With Nickeled Nails by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Guatemala was the stage of one of the most important discoveries in the twentieth century - the Naj Tunich. Inspired by it is NAJ Sofa, a small sofa fully upholstered in cotton velve...
Cotton, Upholstery
Malkiy Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Gold Details
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Malkiy sofa was named after a king and priest mentioned in the Book of Genesis whose name means justice and king of righteousness. This tuxedo sofa is upholstered in cotton velvet an...
Upholstery, Velvet
Otter Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Matte Finish
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Otters are known for being a playful animal, with a high capacity to adapt to the environment. These mammals are also agile swimmers, capable of constructing river dams, and fearless...
Cotton, Velvet, Wenge
Pearl Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Vintage Brass Base
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Pearl is a noble material used both in jewelry and interior design. Upholstered in cotton velvet, Pearl sofa features a base in matte vintage brass that gives it a charming touch. Th...
Upholstery, Cotton
Plum Sofa in Faux Leather And Fully Upholstered Legs
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
PLUM is a throwback to the past with a contemporary touch. With matte aged brass legs, this fully upholstered sofa celebrates luxury and opulence highlighted by the synthetic leather...
Upholstery, Synthetic
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 86.62 in D 35.83 in
Ottawa Sofa in Faux Leather With Bronze Renaissance Nails
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Known as traders, the Ottawa is a Native American tribe from the Manitoulin Island. This tribe inspired the creation of OTTAWA Sofa. Featuring synthetic leather upholstery and a fram...
Upholstery, Synthetic
Dalyan Sofa in Faux Leather With Matte Lacquered Legs
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
If Cleopatra was alive today, how would it be the furniture of her palace? This question dared our design team to create DALYAN Sofa, a channel-tufted sofa that breathes elegance. Up...
Upholstery, Synthetic
Saari Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Vintage Brass Base
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
The Northern lights are one of the most mesmerizing Natural phenomena in the world. Its beauty inspired our designers to create Saari sofa. Upholstered in cotton velvet and with a ba...
Upholstery, Velvet
Tellus 2 Seat Sofa With Metal and Wood Detail
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
In Roman mythology, Tellus is the goddess of the Earth. TELLUS Sofa honors its deity aura. The twill fabric, nailhead trim and the back legs in matte lacquered add subtle sophisticat...
Metal
Powel Sofa in Cotton Velvet And Gold Polished Nails
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Ocean hides many mysteries and rare beauty. Its beauty was honoured through the exquisite design of POWEL Sofa. With a channel-tufted back, this fabric sofa features cotton velvet up...
Upholstery, Cotton
Wales Sofa in Cotton Velvet And Gold Polished Nails
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Often called the “Land of Castles”, Wales has some of the most impressive monuments of the middle ages. Wales sofa pays tribute to the country’s history. Upholstered in cotton velvet...
Cotton, Upholstery
Oreas Sofa in Cotton Velvet and Fully Upholstered Legs
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
According to the Greek mythology, Oreas is the god of mountains. Oreas sofa honours this natural diversity and its different shapes and tones. Fabric: Velvet Legs/Base: Fully upholst...
Upholstery, Velvet
Nº 20 Sofa and Loveseat With Golden Polished Nails
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Symbol of knowledge and rebirth, Nº 20 two-seat sofa was raise through a long journey of a total set of 24 prototypes intended to reinterpret the forces of nature. Nº 20 distinguishe...
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 55.12 in D 39.38 in
Oreas Single Sofa in Cotton Velvet And Fully Upholstered Legs
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
According to Greek mythology, Oreas is the God of mountains. OREAS single sofa pays tribute to it. This channel-tufted sofa is fully upholstered in soft cotton velvet, making it the ...
Upholstery, Velvet
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 36.23 in D 37.8 in
Plum Single Sofa in Faux Leather with Fully Upholstered Legs
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
PLUM is a throwback to the past with a contemporary touch. With matte aged brass legs, this fully upholstered single sofa celebrates luxury and opulence highlighted by the synthetic ...
Upholstery, Synthetic
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 52.37 in D 39.38 in
Wales Single Sofa in Cotton Velvet With Vintage Brass Base
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Often called the “Land of Castles”, Wales has some of the most impressive monuments of the Middle Ages. WALES Single Sofa pays tribute to the country’s history. Upholstered in cotton...
Cotton, Upholstery
Earth Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Hammered Brass Base
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
The compelling rotation of the Earth around its own axis inspired the creation of EARTH Armchair. Upholstered in cotton velvet, this armchair with shelter-style arms has a unique ham...
Upholstery, Cotton
Malay 2 Seat Sofa in Cotton Velvet with Wood & Brass Legs
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
The ethnicities of the mesmerizing Malay Archipelago inspired the creation of MALAY Velvet Sofa, a twist on mid-century modern furniture. This tufted upholstered sofa with matte aged...
Upholstery, Velvet
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
Oka Sofa and Loveseat in Cotton Velvet And Fully Upholstered Legs
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Taking inspiration from the interesting dialogues of the Bakaya people, whose word for “listen” is oka, our designers created OKA Fabric Chair. This upholstered sofa in cotton velvet...
Upholstery, Cotton
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 56.7 in D 29.53 in
Maya Sofa and Loveseat in Cotton Velvet and Matte Aged Brass Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
The Maya civilization had maize as one of the primary elements of their culture. Personified as a woman, Maya’s Maize God was the inspiration behind Maya Upholstered Sofa. With legs ...
Brass
Sold
H 35.44 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Green Velvet and Brass Art Deco inspired Saari Lounge by Brabbu from Europe
By Bella Loco, Brabbu
Located in Sydney, NSW
Upholstered in pale green velvet and with a vintage brass base, a very elegant sofa reminiscent of the Art Deco era.
Brass
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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