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Cognac Leather Andes Sofa by Gerard van den Berg for Montis, 1970s
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cognac sofa, model Andes, was designed by Gerard van den Berg and made by Montis in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tacchini "Orsola" Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italy. Upholstered by Italian masters in thick premium cognac leather over multi-density polyurethane
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tacchini "Orsola" Sofa in Cognac Leather
Tacchini "Orsola" Sofa in Cognac Leather
$20,000
H 27.5 in W 95 in D 39 in
Original Koinor Avanti Sofa Couch Anilin-Leder cognac Design
By Avanti, Koinor
Located in Berlin, DE
. Das Sofa ist mit hochwertigem Anilin-Leder in der Farbe "cognac" bezogen und verfügt über eine Holz
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
Pierre Jeanneret Sofa in Cognac Hide
$90,000
H 29.5 in W 61 in D 26.5 in
Original Natuzzi Sofa Couch Siena Cognac braun Leder Design
By Natuzzi
Located in Berlin, DE
cognac braun zum Verkauf an. Bei dem Sofa handelt es sich um die "längere" Version, womit es ausreichend
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Waxed Cognac Leather & Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Waxed Cognac Leather & Blackened Steel Sofa
Waxed Cognac Leather & Blackened Steel Sofa
$12,000
H 30 in W 90 in D 38 in
Arne Norell 'Merkur' Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, sofa model 'Merkur', leather, mahogany, Sweden, 1960s This high
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Arne Norell 'Merkur' Sofa in Cognac Leather
Arne Norell 'Merkur' Sofa in Cognac Leather
$9,450
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 34.65 in
Sofa in cognac leather by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered sofa in Shade Coganc leather w. legs in stained beech. Designed by Otto Schulz.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Sofa in cognac leather by Otto Schultz
Sofa in cognac leather by Otto Schultz
$11,743
H 32.29 in W 58.27 in D 27.56 in
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Arne Vodder, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
$13,800
H 31.89 in W 49.22 in D 28.75 in
Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1960s Wonderful Danish two seat sofa. The brown leather shows a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
Danish Two Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather
$3,650
H 27.76 in W 55.71 in D 30.32 in
Cognac Brown Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in cognac leather
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Cognac Brown Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
Cognac Brown Leather and Blackened Steel Sofa
$12,000 / item
H 30 in W 108 in D 38 in
Waxed Cognac Leather and Marbled Rust Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in cognac leather
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Waxed Cognac Leather and Marbled Rust Sofa
Waxed Cognac Leather and Marbled Rust Sofa
$12,500 / item
H 30 in W 108 in D 38 in
Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, faux leather, stained wood, brass, Denmark, 1950s This voluptuous sofa is based on a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather
Danish Banana Sofa in Cognac Brown Faux Leather
$4,400
H 27.37 in W 76.78 in D 34.65 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak and cognac Fabric Three Seat Sofa
By Arne Vodder
Located in Vienna, AT
, The sofa has been reupholstered and covered with a cognac suede style fabric and will be with its
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rare Cognac Colored Leather Sofa by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren
Located in Kastrup, DK
This rare prototype sofa by Klaus Wettergren is upholstered with a cognac colored leather. A rare
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Cognac Colored Leather Sofa by Klaus Wettergren
Rare Cognac Colored Leather Sofa by Klaus Wettergren
$4,313
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 27.96 in
Large Vintage Chesterfield Sofa, Cognac Leather, Late 20th Century
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Classic Chesterfield sofa in beautifully patinated tufted leather, featuring deep buttoning, rolled
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, Cognac Leather, 1969
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianfranco Frattini “Sesann” Sofa for Cassina, cognac leather, Italy, 1969 Designed in 1969 by
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

cognac leather sofa, by Eileen Gray, 1980/1990
By Eileen Gray
Located in Manzano, IT
Daybed sofa in pelle cognac, by Eileen Gray, 1980/1990 Struttura in tubolare di acciaio cromato
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

cognac leather sofa, by Eileen Gray, 1980/1990
cognac leather sofa, by Eileen Gray, 1980/1990
$4,942 Sale Price
44% Off
H 24.02 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Sofa
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This club sofa, is covered with hand-patinated sheep leather. The couch have a very nice Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Sofa
Art Deco Vintage Brown-Cognac Leather Club Sofa
$6,518 Sale Price / item
22% Off
H 37.41 in W 61.03 in D 34.26 in
Erik Wørts two seat sofa, cognac leather, oak, Denmark
By FDB Møbler, Erik Wørts
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Wørts two seat sofa with frame of oak. Original upholstery of cognac leather. Model L-601-2
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Erik Wørts two seat sofa, cognac leather, oak, Denmark
Erik Wørts two seat sofa, cognac leather, oak, Denmark
$3,834
H 30.32 in W 48.04 in D 31.5 in
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed model 711, leather, laminated wood, brass, Italy, 1968
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
$9,450
H 20.67 in W 79.14 in D 34.65 in
Eccentric French Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, leather, France, 1960s A French sofa defined by a pronounced geometric structure of
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Eccentric French Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather
Eccentric French Sofa in Teak and Cognac Brown Leather
$4,200
H 31.5 in W 87.01 in D 33.86 in
Raphael Raffel Designed Cognac Leather Croissant Sofa in Suede
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 1970's, made-to-order, suede upholstered, Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Design is
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Mid-Century Italian Lounge Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Italian Lounge Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, 1960s A striking and generously
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Encounter Cognac Leather and Blackened Steel Three-Piece Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Guide with all available options. This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in Cognac leather
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
DS-16 leather sofa by De Sede, Switzerland, dating from the 1970s. This three-seater showcases the
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede Switzerland, 1970s
DS-16 Cognac leather sofa by De Sede Switzerland, 1970s
$2,995
H 27.56 in W 59.85 in D 35.83 in
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather
By Montis, Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in cognac leather with short tapered wood legs. In original
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Cognac Leather, 1960s This elegant two-seat sofa from 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Cognac Leather, 1960s
Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Walnut and Cognac Leather, 1960s
$5,420
H 32.68 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, leather, wood, Denmark, ca. 1960. This modest and comfortable three-seat sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
$2,450
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 32.29 in
Dutch Modern Cognac Leather sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dutch Modern Cognac leather sofa. Chrome flat bar legs. Made by label van den berg and designed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Dutch Modern Cognac Leather sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
Dutch Modern Cognac Leather sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 91 in D 35 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Cognac / brown Leather Mounted with Numerous Buttons
Located in Berlin, DE
This original beautifully preserved Cognac leather three-seat sofa is very masculine. Coil sprung
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Ilmari Tapiovaara Three Seat Sofa in Cognac Leather and Teak
By Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Esposizione La Permanente Mobili manufactured by Paolo Arnaboldi, sofa, teak
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Cognac Leather Sofa, Italy 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Cognac Leather Sofa, Italy, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, sofa, model, 'D70', steel, brass, leather, Italy, 1954 A sofa that
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Midcentury Modern Cognac Color Four-Seat Sofa, Daybed 1960s, Germany
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury modern Minimalist of design, the lounge sofa has a spare geometric profile that reflects
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury Modern Cognac Color Four-Seat Sofa, Daybed 1960s, Germany
Midcentury Modern Cognac Color Four-Seat Sofa, Daybed 1960s, Germany
$7,669 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 89.77 in D 31.5 in
Herman Miller George Nelson Modular Seating Cognac Natural Leather Sofa
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This living room set model modular sofa was designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This set
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Upholstered in supple cognac leather, the sofa is composed of multiple generously padded elements that can be
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather
Seven Salotti Modular Sofa in Cognac Colored Leather
$12,700
H 27.56 in W 124.02 in D 99.22 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Soriana Sofa for Cassina – 1970s Italian, Cognac Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
) Model: Soriana Sofa – 3-Seater Era: 1970s Style: Italian Mid-Century Modern Materials: Cognac leather
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Anfibio Sofa + Bed Alessandro Becchi 1971 by Giovannetti Vintage Cognac Leather
By Giovanetti, Alessandro Becchi
Located in Munster, NRW
We are offering you the extremely rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Anfibio sofa in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Dutch Modern Cognac Leather loveseat sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dutch Modern Cognac leather loveseat sofa. Chrome flat bar legs. Made by label van den berg and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Dutch Modern Cognac Leather loveseat sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
Dutch Modern Cognac Leather loveseat sofa by Gerard Van Den Berg
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 75 in D 35 in
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
interiors. This cognac leather sofa with a square metal base on each side is very comfortable. The soft
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Cognac Leather and Chrome Sofa by Robert Haussmann for De Sede
By De Sede, Stendig Co., Robert and Trix Haussmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cognac Leather and Chrome Architectural Sofa, designed by Robert and Trix Hausmann for De Sede
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage 80's Italian Modern Sofa in Cognac Leather and Wood
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful leather sofa. Wooden frame with curved sides and decorated with a lattice pattern. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Cognac Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist three-seater sofa was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The contoured
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Cognac Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Cognac Leather 3-Seater Sofa, 1960s
$2,391 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26.78 in W 80.32 in D 29.14 in
Rolf Benz Vintage cognac Living Room Suite Modular 70ties Sectional Sofa
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
soft natural aniline leather. It is a pure 70ties design. The Sofa is very comfortable with the loose
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Foam

Vintage Cognac Leather "Swan" Sofa by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Swan sofa by Danish design pioneer
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-19 model 'Pagoda' modular Sofa in Cognac Leather
By De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High-quality modular Sofa DS-19, model 'Pagoda', designed by De Sede in the 1970s, Switzerland. Two
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

De Sede DS-19 model 'Pagoda' modular Sofa in Cognac Leather
De Sede DS-19 model 'Pagoda' modular Sofa in Cognac Leather
$7,840 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.11 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Three-Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather – Fully Restored
By Knoll
Located in Astoria, NY
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY This exceptional Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Coronado Two-seater Sofa by Tobia Scarpa in Cognac Leather, 1969
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Coronado sofa designed in 1966 by Tobia Scarpa for B & B Italia, Mobilplast edition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Confidential Sofa In Cognac Leather By Alberto Rosselli For Saporiti, Italy 1970
By Saporiti, Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Stunning Confidential two seater sofas in original cognac leather, crafted by renowned Italian
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Cognac Leather De Sede DS 11 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Cognac Leather De Sede DS 11 Sofa From Switzerland, Circa 1970. Original patchwork cognac
Category

Vintage 1970s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

Finn Juhl for France & Søn ‘Japan’ Sofa in Teak and Cognac Leather
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 'Japan' sofa, model ‘137/3’, teak, brass, reupholstered in leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Cognac Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 seater sofa in cognac como velvet upholstery It looks like it's straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Croissant Sofa in Cognac Leather by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris, 1970s
By Honoré Paris, Raphael Raffel
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Incredible and rare croissant sofa in original cognac leather by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Cognac Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in Cognac Como Velvet Upholstery It looks like it's straight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Cognac Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3-seater sofa in Cognac Como Velvet Upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Cognac Como Velvet Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 2 seater sofa in cognac como velvet upholstery A foot that hides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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Cognac Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cognac sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A cognac sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. Find 312 options for an antique or vintage cognac sofa now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cognac sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cognac sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made cognac sofa over the years, but those crafted by De Sede, Mario Bellini and Børge Mogensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cognac Sofa?

The average selling price for a cognac sofa at 1stDibs is $7,078, while they’re typically $686 on the low end and $69,074 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.