$3,061Sale Price|45% Off
19th Century Spanish Silk Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
scrolling arms is decorated with a gilded double volute form. The sofa is completed in silk and decorative
Silk, Birch, Oak, Giltwood
$20,000 / set
Pair of Mohair and Silk Striped Sofa's
Located in Spencertown, NY
The upholstery with studs, gimp and fringe, with velvet back and sides.
Mohair, Silk
Vintage Regency Louis XV Silk Paisley Jacquard Down Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an exquisite Vintage Regency Louis XV Silk Jacquard Paisley Down Sofa, a truly elegant
Silk, Wood, Feathers
18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa w/ Scalamandre Silk Damask
Located in Savannah, GA
American Chippendale camelback 18th century sofa featuring a mahogany frame. It has newly
Silk, Mahogany
$14,575Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Vintage Luxury Sofa in Wood and Green Silk Satin
Located in Milano, IT
Luxurious vintage corner sofa in wood and silk satin designed in the 1940s of fine Italian
Silk, Wood
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa showcases intricate
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Five Seat Chair Back Sofa, Carved Walnut, Red Silk Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
with the more somber wood elements of the sofa. Together the wood and silk create a strong presence
Silk, Walnut
COMFORTABLE PAIR OF HOWARD & SON'S STYLE SiLK BLEND FLORAL UPHOLSTEREED SOFAS
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Floral Silk blend upholstered three seat Howard & Son's style sofas Please note the delivery fee listed
Silk, Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Silk Upholstery
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Superb four seater mid-century modern sofa made of Brazilian caviúna wood. Extremely well-made
Wood, Silk
One-Off American Studio Craft Movement Modern Sofa in Black Walnut and Raw Silk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional, curvilinear American Studio Craft sofa executed in black walnut and finished with a
Silk, Walnut
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Taylor King French Damask Silk Down Filled 3 Seat Rolled High Arm Sofa Couch 91"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Taylor King three seat sofa or couch featuring a down filled silk Damask fabric with
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Fancy Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Loveseat with New Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI style sofa having carved gilded wood and beautiful new upholstery. The lovely frame
Upholstery, Giltwood
Beautiful Sofa with Decorative Silk Velvet Fabric Flowers on the Back
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Beautiful Sofa with decorative Silk Velvet or Mosaic Butterflies on back
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Wood, Fabric
$4,700
Dunbar Bracket Back Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Gorgeous Dunbar bracket back sofa in cream silk fabric with walnut legs and back supports. 73" long
Silk, Walnut
$10,257
Megeve Sofa
By Hugues Chevalier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The Megève Sofa is the epitome of modern elegance, combining sleek design with a luxurious finish
Fabric, Silk, Wood, Boxwood, Leather
Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Beautiful Original Condition, Tan Silk Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Tufted seat and back sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Dark stained African mahogany cross stretcher
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gio Ponti Tomaso Buzzi Sofa
By Gio Ponti, Tomaso Buzzi
Located in Red Lion, PA
Truly beautiful one of a kind authorized copy of Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi 1930 Sofa. Walnut
Satin, Silk, Walnut
$9,500 / item
Custom George III Mahogany Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A spectacular Custom George III Mahogany Camel Back Sofa upholstered in exquisite Damask silk
Brass
Vintage 1970s Candy Sofa by Vivai Del Sud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning, rare, original 1970s candy sofa by Vavai Del Sud. made in Italy. All original fabric
Silk
18th Century Chippendale Camelback Sofa Likely
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century Chippendale mahogany camelback sofa with scrolled arms, molded tapered legs and bowed
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, Pair Available, 1940s
By Paul Frankl
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available. USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over
Silk, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
$12,480Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Colonial Designer Torino Sofa by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Spectacular designer sofa by Randy Esada designs for Prospr. Made to order. Item #: 9028
Silk, Walnut, Down
1960s Reupholstered Dusty Pink Velvet 'Palazzo Torta' Sofa
Located in Florence, Tuscany
I love a 'Palazzo Torta' sofa. These wonderful round sofas are mainly found in large palazzi or in
Canvas, Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Armchair and Sofa by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen
By Alain Delon, Maison Jansen
Located in Conversano, IT
This extraordinary set, composed of a sofa and an armchair, was born from the collaboration between
Silk
$85,971 / item
Salvador Dalí Sofa Vis-à-Vis De Gala
By (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Geneve, CH
Salvador Dalí sofa Vis-à-Vis De Gala Dimensions: 80 x 170 x 82 H cm Materials: Wood, upholstery
Brass
Paul Frankl Custom Sofa, 1940s, Pair Available
By Paul Frankl
Located in Amarillo, TX
Paul Frankl sofa, matched pair available, USA, circa 1944. From an important estate. Silk over
Silk, Oak
Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Maurice Dufrêne, 1930s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Deco Sofa Attributed to Maurice Dufresne, 1930s
Silk, Wood
1950's Mid-Century Modern Folding Daybed / Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's Midcentury Modern foldable sofa / daybed for sale. Originally from the 1950's, and
Silk
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Dutch Rosewood and Fruitwood Marquetry Sofa
Located in CABA, AR
In the opulent realm of 18th-century Dutch furniture, the rosewood sofa with intricate marquetry
Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Early 19th Century Yew Wood Baltic Empire Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A neoclassical tufted diminutive sofa with yew wood frame and brass inlay. This sofa is attributed
Silk, Yew
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Rococo Gilt Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Gilt Sofa Loveseat in excellent condition. There is
Wool, Silk, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI sofa from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The sofa
Silk, Wood
Customizable Fringes Sofa By Munna In Pale Pink Cotton Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s.
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Athens, Attiki
Baisity sofa designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, 1980s. Original fabric with extraordinary
Leather, Fabric, Silk
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This sofa was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. The sofa is made of
Silk, Rosewood
Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
Fabulous large Mid-Century Modern "Chevron" shaped sofa on castors, shown in original yellow silk
Silk, Down
Hans Olsen Sofa Model 500 Produced by C/S Møbler
By Hans Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model 500 designed by Hans Olsen. Produced by C/S Møbler in Denmark.
Brass
Handmade Velvet 3-Seater Sofa by Munna Design Studio, Modern Design
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sculptural curved sofa is defined by a continuous, enveloping back and integrated arms
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Pair of 19th C. Italian Gilt Wood and Paint Decorated Sofas with Scroll Arms
Located in Kent, CT
, rose and gold silk. The frames are in excellent antique condition for their age; there is some surface
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$1,263Sale Price|36% Off
Napoleon III Style Sofa in Black Lacquered Wood and gold details. Mid-Century
By Napoléon III
Located in Palermo, IT
Two seater sofa in the style of Napoleon III, extraordinarily beautiful. The sofa is made of black
Silk, Wood
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight wood and italian silk perfect condition
Silk, Wood
$13,930Sale Price|30% Off
Red and Blue Harvey Probber Sofa with Jupe by Jackie Hand Embroidered Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Harvey Probber
Located in Berlin, DE
. The superb color combination of sky blue cotton thread on the deep red silk velvet base fabric give
Cotton, Silk, Wood
$21,377Sale Price / item|20% Off
New Collection: ORBITA Pink Semicircular Sofa, Fuori Salone 2024
Located in Milano, IT
The modular sofa ORBITA, fully customizable in modules, represents an extremely versatile and
Metal
$6,911 / item
Dwell 2 Seater Silk Camel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Dwell 2 seater silk camel by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D137 x W66 x H 73 cm Material: Leather
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Oak
$5,830Sale Price / item|40% Off
Designer Sofa - Fine Silk from San Leucio
Located in Manzano, IT
exclusive handcrafted sofas made in the late 1980s and early 1990s, true masterpieces of Campania's manufacturing excellence. The sofas are upholstered in the original San Leucio Si...
Silk, Wood
$14,575Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of Vintage San Leucio Silk Sofas - 1980s
Located in Manzano, IT
Timeless elegance and excellent Italian craftsmanship. For sale are a splendid pair of original sofas from the 1980s, upholstered in fine San Leucio silk, world-famous for its quali...
Silk, Wood
$14,575Sale Price / set|40% Off
Trio of Designer Sofas - Precious Silk of San Leucio
Located in Manzano, IT
exclusive handcrafted sofas made in the late 1980s and early 1990s, true masterpieces of Campania's manufacturing excellence. The sofas are upholstered in the original San Leucio Si...
Silk, Polyester, Wood
Customizable Fringes Loveseat By Munna In Mulberry Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$4,200Sale Price|50% Off
Elegant Divan in Lemon Satin with Square and Round Pillows
Located in Bronx, NY
Created for the Kips Bay Showhouse, designed by Robert A.M. Stern, this elegant 135" divan in lemon satin is the ultimate luxury. With a single foam core/down wrapped seat and a tigh...
Silk
Customizable Fringes Loveseat By Munna In Sage Green Cotton Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting
Silk, Trimming, Wood, Velvet
Customizable Fringes Loveseat By Munna In Mustard Cotton Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature Franjas fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Silk Satin Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has the original silk satin
Satin, Silk, Beech
Directoire canapé sofa, 18th century, Tassinari & Chatel silk
By Georges Jacob, Tassinari
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
antique upholstery and had our canapé covered with a fine Directoire champagne-colored striped silk fabric
Silk, Wood
19th Century Baltic Mahogany Long Bench - Antique Empire Silk Sofa, Canapé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique Baltic long bench with two pillows made of hand carved Mahogany, in good
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
18th C. Louis XV Sofa Set with Armchairs, Hand-Carved Giltwood, Original Silk
Located in Madrid, ES
Three piece set, late 18th century French Louis XV canapé / sofa / settee with two matching
Silk, Giltwood
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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