Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cantilever sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
fabric,
canvas and
metal, every cantilever sofa was constructed with great care. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage cantilever sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 10 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the cantilever sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cantilever sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made cantilever sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Paulo Kobylka,
Rolf Benz and
Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
Prices for a cantilever sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,611 and can go as high as $11,895, while the average can fetch as much as $4,856.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.