Small coach – Italy 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
A delightful small coach with a wooden frame, completely restored (straps, foam, upholstery) in mustard-yellow bouclé fabric. Polished brass legs. Italy, circa 1950.
Fabric, Wood
Guy Rogers Manhattan Studio Coach
By Guy Rogers
Located in Otley, GB
A beautifully restored midcentury sofa bed from Guy Rogers Manhattan range. The studio couch was designed in 1962 by George Fejer and Eric Phamphilan & made in Britain. This studio c...
Teak
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Cloud Petite Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Soquel, CA
Simultaneously hip and sophisticated, this is a Mid-Century free-form cloud petite sofa or fainting coach by Vladimir Kagan. This size is perfect for a bedroom or smaller space.
Lucite, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Unusual Sculptural Cast Bronze Two-Seat Coach in the Style of Felix Agostini
By Felix Agostini
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Sculptural bronze sofa.
Bronze
Early 19th Century Mahogany Coaching Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
An early 19th Century Mahogany Side Table with serpentine legs, called a "coaching table" because if was used in back of a stagecoach.
ORIGINAL PRICE $4,500
NOW 20% OFF.
Mahogany
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.
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