Danish Channel Back Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Danish channel back sofa. Newly reupholstered in a dark gray textured linen blend
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen
Danish Channel Back Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Danish channel back sofa. Newly reupholstered in a dark gray textured linen blend
Linen
Channel Back Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early channel back sofa with brass legs and covered in blue fabric by Edward Wormley. Model
Brass
Custom Curved Channel Back Sofa by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom curved channel back sofa by Carrocel. Displayed with a Gold Leafed Platform and luxurious
Gold Leaf
Custom Curved Channel Back Sofa with Gold Leaf Base
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom curved channel back sofa with gold leaf base. Custom made here at Carrocel, featuring a
Gold Leaf
$8,195
H 30 in W 82.75 in D 30 in
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Group Mid Century Channel Back Sofa
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Symmetric Group Mid Century Channel Back Sofa This sofa measures: 82.75
Upholstery
Vintage Swedish 1940's Curved Channel Back Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
channel back style.
Wood
$2,096Sale Price|30% Off
H 32 in W 80 in D 41 in
Vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau Pink Channeled Back Sofa Walnut Arms Frame only
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau pink channeled back sofa with walnut arms, frame only
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Danish Midcentury Organic Shaped Channel Back Sofa ca 1940's
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish three-seat sofa from the 1940s. Similar stance and proportions and seen in Mogens
Beech, Wool
$25,000
H 29.5 in W 94.5 in D 33.5 in
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet
By ISA Bergamo, Giulia Veronesi
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo rare and sophisticated channel back curved sofa with gilt
Aluminum, Brass
Custom Curved Channel Back Leather Sofa by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom curved channel back sofa by Carrocel. Displayed with a textured light wood platform and
Leather, Wood
Custom Modern Channeled Sofa in Grey
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
, this custom channeled back sofa stands out as a true work of art. Made with love and care by our
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting
Mohair
$16,675 / item
H 31.5 in W 107.88 in D 39.38 in
Upholstered Sofa with Channel-Tufted Back & Plinth Base By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant and contemporary sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and sculptural design. It
Bouclé, Upholstery
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 91.5 in D 31.5 in
Tall Channel Back and Skirted Art Deco Sofa In Camel Velvet.
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored and rich camel velvet upholstered, tall back Art Deco sofa. The tall and deep channel back
Velvet, Wood
$12,945 / item
H 36 in W 93 in D 36 in
Avant-Garde Sofa with Jumbo Channel Back in Light Blue Crushed Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Avant-garde sofa design with jumbo, paired channels slightly resembling lady fingers from the back
Velvet
$3,500 / set
H 33 in W 83 in D 37.5 in
Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved Sofa, Lounge Chair And Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved 3 Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair with Ottoman - 3 Piece
Wood
$4,196Sale Price|30% Off
H 29 in W 81 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Modified Lawson Style Sofa Black Frieze Fabric & Channel Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern modified Lawson style sofa with a channeled back, black frieze
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$3,950 / set
H 31 in W 50 in D 28 in
Vintage Custom Channel Back Modular Wedge Circular Sectional Lounge Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Custom Channel Back Modular Wedge Circular Sectional Lounge Sofa Vintage unique custom
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Channeled Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Modern four-piece channeled back sectional sofa. Curved and has the original orange velvet
Velvet
$6,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 32 in W 89 in D 49 in
1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Upholstery, Wood
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 98 in D 40 in
Stylish Dunbar Style Curved Back Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Dunbar style channel-tufted curved back sofa. This sofa has tremendous vintage appeal
Upholstery, Walnut
$18,630 / item
H 27 in W 108 in D 36 in
Stiletto Sectional Contemporary Channeling Seat Back Base Tight Seat Back Wengé
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Stiletto sectional is sophisticated and plush. Its sleek wengé frame and rich upholstery make this piece a perfect balance of comfort and luxury.
Wenge
Vintage Curved Banana 2 Piece Sofa-Danish Modern style
Located in Medina, OH
This is a well made American Channel-Back sectional sofa with Art Deco designs to mimic a
Fabric, Hardwood
$950
H 32 in W 60 in D 36 in
Vintage Floral Print 60" Fully Upholstered Channel Back Loveseat Sofa by Harden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. High Quality Floral Print 60" Fully Upholstered Channel Back Loveseat Sofa by Harden. Item features
Fabric
$5,500
H 28 in W 59 in D 33 in
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa
Wool, Beech
Swedish Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Swedish furniture design: Very comfortable and well built three-seat sofa with channelled back
Birch
Powel Sofa in Cotton Velvet And Gold Polished Nails
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
POWEL Sofa. With a channel-tufted back, this fabric sofa features cotton velvet upholstery and a base in
Upholstery, Cotton
Baker Furniture Channel Back Sofa by Barbara Barry
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Channel back styles blend to create a unique and original sofa design by Barbara Barry for Baker
Upholstery, Velvet
Milo Baughman Channel Back Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman channel back sofa, circa 1954. reupholstered with Great Plains wool/poly blend Solid
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Curved Channel Back Sofa by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom curved channel back sofa by Carrocel. Displayed with a Gold Leafed Platform and luxurious
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Italian Channel Back Sofa in Velvet and Leather
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A midcentury Italian channel back sofa. Newly upholstered in a rust cotton velvet with leather trim
Leather, Velvet
Art Deco Custom Curved Velvet Tufted Channel Back Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Art Deco style curved channel back sofa with gorgeous Kravet velvet fabric and tassel
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Hollywood Channel-Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood channel-back upholstered sofa with concave apron, swept arms, and ebonized walnut feet.
Walnut
Edward Wormley Early "Channel Back" Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
A "Channel Back" sofa by Edward Wormley. Recently restored in ivory leather with a deep
Aluminum
Channel Back Sofa by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Chase. The two-piece "L" shaped sofa with large wide channels is mitered at the corner and is in the
Upholstery
Contemporary Theodore Alexander “Modern Art” Channel Back Sofa
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Palm Springs, CA
matching pillows. It is as comfortable as it is good looking. Stacked and rounded channel arm and back
Other
Ward Bennett for Brickell Channel Back Sofa in Mohair
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A Ward Bennett sofa with channel back in a teal colored mohair.
Upholstery
1970's Mid - Century Modern Milo Baughman Curved Channel Back Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
luxurious Silvery Grey fabric, with a curved channel back and Biscuit seat tufting. This wonderful sofa can
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modernist Channel Back Sofa by Pace in Gunmetal Mohair
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modernist sofa by Pace featuring a channel back design and fully upholstered in new
Mohair
Sectional Channel Back Sofa in Three Parts Designed by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
interiors for the rich and famous and it is probably best known for these channel back upholstery pieces
Fabric
Sold
H 30 in W 163 in L 30 in
Mid-Century Serpentine Channel Back Sofa with Ottoman in the Style of Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s large Baughman style serpentine sofa with a plinth base and a channel back. This sofa has a
Upholstery
Art Deco Velvet Channel Back "Shell" Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Art Deco "shell" or channel back sofa / settee in a powdery shade of navy blue. Newer updated
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Art Deco Style 1950s Channel Back Curved Two-Piece Sofa
Located in Westport, CT
Art Deco style sofa, designed 1950s curved long two-piece channel back sofa, all restored, covered
Fabric, Ultrasuede, Foam, Hardwood
1940s Scandinavian Deco Green Mohair Sofa
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
1940s Danish curved channel back sofa in original green mohair fabric.
Dunbar Angled Sofa - Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar channel back sofa with solid brass legs. Fully restored, newly upholstered.
Brass
Rare Paul McCobb Sofa
By Paul McCobb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
McCobb for Widdicomb symmetrical line channel back sofa. Reupholstered with grey wool fabric
Walnut, Wool
Mid Century Italian Corner Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Italian channel back sofa. In the style of Gio Ponti. Curved corner shape. Cotton
Upholstery
Interior Crafts Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Nice deco revival channel back sofa by Interior Crafts, Chicago. Founded in 1951 by Jerry Seiff
Upholstery
Coquille Form Sofa and Pair of Chairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Troy, MI
) form channel back sofa and chairs have curved backrests and slightly flared arms and tapered wood legs
Brass
Sold
H 41 in W 60.5 in D 32 in
Italian Midcentury Settee in Burgundy Red Horsehair Fabric on Brass Legs
Located in Oakland, CA
1950s Italian channel-back sofa covered in the original horsehair textile; hand sewn and draped
Fabric
Sold
H 30 in W 60 in D 31 in
Danish Curved Back Sofa, Original Floral Velour Fabric, Channel Back, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish channel back ‘banana’ sofa / settee in original floral velour, c. 1950s. This beautiful
Fabric
Model 4757 Channel Back Wing Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Model 4757 channel back wing sofa by Edward Wormley.
Brass
Sold
H 30.5 in W 180 in D 108 in
Vintage Postmodern Channel Back Flared Serpentine Sectional Sofa Bernhardt Style
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Postmodern Channel Back Flared Serpentine Sectional Sofa Styled After Bernhardt Original
Upholstery
Sold
H 30 in W 80 in D 39 in
Sofa Curved Mohair Vintage Style of Ward Bennett Mid-Century Modern Channel Back
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely Vintage Hollywood Regency Mohair, channel back, curved sofa, loveseats, couch in the manner
Mohair
Sold
H 28 in W 150 in D 70 in
Curved Channel Back Serpentine Sectional Sofa Newly Upholstered in Alpaca Wool
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Curved Channel Back Serpentine Sectional Sofa Newly Upholstered in Beautiful
Wool, Alpaca
Sold
H 30 in W 113 in D 69 in
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofa Channel Back by Directional in Art Deco Form
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
piece design with channeled back rests and arms. Upholstery is soiled in poor condition. Manufactures
Fabric
Large Curved Back Sofa from 1940s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Channel back three seat sofa from the 1940's fully refurbished and reupholstered in a light camel
Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Style Fine Quality Silk Channel Back Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
A fine quality silk covered channel back settee sofa in Art Deco style.
Silk, Upholstery
Substantial Three-Piece Channeled Ivory Wool Sectional
Located in Chicago, IL
Substantial ivory wool front and back channeled sectional sofa consisting of three pieces; armless
Peacock Velvet Banquet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Custom channel back banquette sofa with 8 way hand tied hardwood frame, tight bench seat with down
Velvet
Swedish Art Moderne Tufted Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Channel-back and button tufted vintage sofa - restored and newly upholstered. Art Moderne in
Upholstery
Three-Piece Channeled Ivory Wool Sectional
Located in Chicago, IL
Large ivory wool front and back channeled sectional sofa consisting of three pieces; armless
Curvy Vintage Serpentine Modular Contemporary Sectional Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking and sculptural channel back upholstered serpentine sectional sofa, 3 pieces, having black
Upholstery
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Striped Fabric
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Red Wool
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back. The sofa
Wool, Beech
Postmodern White Love Seats in the mode of Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of ivory channel-backed ivory sofa love seats. These sofas are from the 1990’a and
Linen
Fabulous Channel Back Loveseat Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Newly upholstered in cotton duck, gorgeous and glamorous style; attractive from the back too
1930's Danish Channel-back Deco Settee Sofa
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish channel-back Deco settee with curved form crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand
Mohair, Beech
1930's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Mohair with Button Tufted Back
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish channel back curved sofa circa 1930, Denmark. Sofa crafted of a solid wood frame with eight
Mohair, Beech
Dunbar Channel Back Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Fully restored channel-back sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. New back leather upholstery with
Sold
H 31.5 in W 81.5 in D 34.5 in
Art Deco Midcentury Green Velvet Banana Form Channel Back Sofa Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Green three-cushion velvet banana channel back sofa. Three removable cushions and a lovely rounded
Steel
Paul McCobb Channel Back Sofa
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb for Widdicomb sofa. Restored and reupholstered with great plains cotton-poly weave
Upholstery, Wood
French Art Deco Style Cigar Leather Channel Back Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic French Art Deco style sofa featuring a low slung tuxedo design frame with a padded channel
Brass
French Art Deco Style Cigar Leather Channel Back Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This exquisite piece features a sleek low-slung tuxedo frame, adorned with a padded channel back
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Ward Bennett Brickel Channel Back Sofa
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Bennett sofa Channel back and seating chocolate brown mohair.
Mohair
Classic American Art Deco Fuchsia (pink) Mohair Channel Back Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic American Art Deco Fuchsia (pink) Mohair Channel Sofa c.late 1930s early 1940's... Amazing
Mohair, Walnut
Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Black Leather Channel Back Sofa
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Culver City, CA
chonky cabriole legs (MV Young is known for) and its supple black leather channel back, this large
Leather, Walnut
A. Rudin Channel Back Cloud Sofa with Oversized Chair
By A. Rudin
Located in Culver City, CA
A stunning set; this A. Rudin channel back sofa in off-white is just as comfortable as it is
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 74 in D 35.5 in
Breast Cancer Awareness Art Deco Style Pink Sofa 100% Proceeds to Susan G Komen
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco style channel back sofa in pink corduroy fabric and wood legs. 100% of the sale will be
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 41.75 in W 28 in D 32.75 in
Italian Settee & Pair of Lounge Chairs - Original Horsehair Fabric on Brass
Located in Oakland, CA
Matching three piece set includes: 1- 1950s Italian channel-back sofa covered in the original
Fabric
Channel Back Leather Sofa by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
Channel back leather sofa by Ward Bennett. Dimensions: 84" W x 26" D x 29.5" T, seat height 15".
Leather
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,500 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Tombul 2-Drawer Nightstand with Push-to-Open Mechanism, Honey Oak
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
An aesthetic of honesty permeates Yet Design’s furniture, showcasing the power and beauty of simple geometric shapes. Their timeless designs combine sculptural forms, the material’s ...
Wood, Oak
Solid Wood Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Wooden side table in solid wood with an oiled finish. Designed by Project 213A in 2020 This sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Portugal using solid chestnut...
Chestnut
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Raul Reyes 'Rey 14' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Finnis...
Brass
Vintage Coastal Cast Concrete Grotto Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Coastal cast concrete outdoor dining table. A chic grotto design with serpent pedestal.
Concrete
$4,170 / set
H 44.89 in W 47.96 in D 4.73 in
Late Edwardian Stepped Limestone Fireplace Surround in the Art Deco Manner
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A charming and fully restored Period Limestone Art Deco fireplace surround of great quality, available with its original hearth plate, attractive stepped sections form the basis of t...
Limestone
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
On Hold|$6,800 / set
H 36.62 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
Set of 12 Brutalist Chairs in Pine & Shearling Lambswool, Danish Modern, 1970s
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 12 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine, reupholstered seats in a great quality lambswool. Made by Finsdahl Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1970s. These brutalist chairs have a ...
Wool, Wood, Pine, Lambskin
$1,724 / item


+ 2 moreH 16.54 in Dm 13.78 in
Basurto 02 Contemporary Wooden Stool with Leather Details
By Difane, Colección Estudio
Located in Mexico City, MX
A tribute to the architectural style that characterized Mexico City during the mid-20th century. Inspired by its lines, symmetry, volumes and shapes, each piece is a miniature abstra...
Hardwood
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
$5,221
H 20.48 in W 29.73 in D 17.92 in
French Forged Iron and Limestone Coffee Table by Gilbert Poillerat, c. 1940.
By Gilbert Poillerat, Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A forged iron and limestone coffee table by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988), from a drawing by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984). French, c. 1940.
Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
$32,000
H 43.5 in W 72 in D 26.5 in
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Satinwood Inlaid Sideboard, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite Mahogany bow front satinwood string inlaid sideboard cross banded with kings wood, lion head pull brasses, inlaid diamond escutcheons with key, three upper drawe...
Brass
$19,500
H 14 in W 16 in D 46 in
Jean Boris Lacroix Pair of Large Swing Arm Wall Sconces, France 1950's
By Jean Boris Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
Rare left & right adjustable sconces with shades by JB Lacroix. Shades and custom backplates included.
Brass, Steel
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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