19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
. With beautifully carved designs and comfortable white upholstery, this sofa allows for comfort while
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
. With beautifully carved designs and comfortable white upholstery, this sofa allows for comfort while
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Sloped Arm Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
At last, a mid-century sofa at a comfortable seat height thanks to its 10 inch high legs. Original
Brass
1980s Cloud Sofa, attributed to Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Houston, TX
across from one another. An unusual find to offer two of these outstanding sofas. Most comfortable and
Fabric, Wood
Vladimir Kagan For Directional Serpentine Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Houston, TX
outstanding sofas. Most comfortable and stunning from every angle!
Fabric, Wood
$4,764
H 29.53 in W 71.66 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century Three Seat Sofa Senator, Danish Design Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, Cado
Located in München, Bavaria
make this sofa one of the most popular designs of the Danish mid century era. The couch comes with
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
8 Foot Chrome Base Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and spacious upholstered seating area. Wonderfully comfortable and long sofa perfect for any seating
Aluminum
Modernist Thonet Sculpted Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
. Completely restored to it's glory. Very comfortable! We have an identical sofa listed in separate listing
Brass
Contemporary Fabric Upholstered Single Cushion Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
heather light brown textured fabric with a silky sheen. The Sofa is quite comfortable. Dimensions: 76" L
Fabric, Wood
Erwin Lambeth Tomlinson Tuxedo Sofa
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Tuxedo Sofa Extremely comfortable with medium firm foam cushions surrounded by a layer of feather padding
Cotton, Foam, Feathers
Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
This piece embodies feeling warm, comfortable, and safe. This sofa has an asymmetrical and eye
Wool, Birch
Vintage De Sede three-Seat Sofa, DS47
By De Sede
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Highly comfortable DS47 sofa patinated leather by De Sede. The design is simplistic, yet very
Leather
Midcentury French Two Seat Curved Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
A French Mid-Century, curved two-seat sofa of comfortable design, with carved cherrywood legs with
Brass
Solar Sofa by Faye Toogood - Tacchini Italia
By Tacchini, Faye Toogood
Located in Carson, CA
Solar Sofa Designed by Faye Toogood Solar is a comfortable, padded sofa that almost resembles a
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
1990s Baker Down Linen Beige Knole Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most comfortable knole sofa you could hope to find
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Leather Two Seat Sofa by Wittmann
By Wittmann
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very comfortable vintage leather two seat sofa by Wittmann. This was made in Austria
Leather
Ludovico Black Sofa by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
except for the seat cushions. Comfortable and stylish, this sofa is ideal for luxurious and stately
Other
Philippe Black Sofa by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
tailored look. Comfortable yet sophisticated, this sofa is entirely padded with multi-density expanded
Metal
Modern Leather Wingback Sofa Settee with Casters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
tone. The sofa is very comfortable with 8-way hand tied springs. The large frame has a fitted loose
Brass
Mid-Century Cloud Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century Cloud sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. This design
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Otto Zapf Follow Me sofa 1970s.
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in bari, IT
Original comfortable Follow Me two-seater sofa maple wood frame and original fabric seats in good
Fabric, Beech
Otto Zapf Follow Me sofa 1970s.
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in bari, IT
Original comfortable Follow Me two-seater sofa maple wood frame and original fabric seats in good
Fabric, Beech
Pair of John Mascheroni Curved Sofas
By John Mascheroni
Located in Chicago, IL
Mascheroni sofas comfortably seat up to three people each, making them perfect for hosting intimate
Bouclé
Chinese Art Deco Sofa, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
remain timeless, even after so many decades. Offering a comfortable seat for three, the sofa has been
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Italian Style Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This four seat midcentury sofa features comfortable two cushion design complete with unique vintage
Fabric
Orla Small sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design. With flowing lines and generous, comfortable cushions, this sofa combines superior comfort and
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood
Orla Modular Sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design. With flowing lines and generous, comfortable cushions, this sofa combines superior comfort and
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood
Hug Green Sofa by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
, with velvet. Also available in different colours. Long comfortable hug. The hug sofa features two
Velvet, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Cream Upholstered Sofa With Teak Accents
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. This sofa comfortably fits 4 people. The arm height is 19.5".
Bouclé, Teak, Fabric
Three-Seater Upholstered Sofa, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
craftsmanship with innovative upholstery techniques to achieve furniture that was elegant but deeply comfortable
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. This was
Bouclé, Beech
Hug Brown Sofa by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
, with Velvet Also Available in different colours. Long comfortable hug. The hug sofa features two
Velvet, Wood
Hug Grey Sofa by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Velvet Also available in different colours. Long comfortable hug. The hug sofa features two welcoming
Velvet, Wood
Modernist Thonet Carved and Bentwood Sofa
By Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
. Completely restored to its glory. Very comfortable! We have an identical sofa listed in separate listing Ref
Upholstery, Wood
Katana 3-Seater Sofa by Paolo Rizzatto
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
comfortable, enveloping sofa. Great care was placed into creating a sublimely harmonious item, down to
Textile
1960s Danish 3 seater leather sofa by Komfort
By Komfort
Located in London, Lambeth
cushions.Make for an extremely Comfortable 3 seater 3 seater sofa Cc Komfort
Leather, Teak
Delicate Italian Sofa in Patterned Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
with the designs of Gigi Radice. The sofa is comfortable and has playful details. The sofa bends
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Danish Three Seat Winged Teak Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sofa offers fresh, comfortable seating while preserving its authentic mid-century character. The
Teak
Vintage Swedish Samsas Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish Samsas sofa by Carl Malmsten. This was
Bouclé, Beech
70's Selig Rosewood Upholstered / Leather Strap Sofa
By Selig
Located in Cincinnati, OH
comfortable well-crafted sofa is a superb quality example of the highest end furniture from the period
Aluminum
Georg Thams Mid-Century Danish Leather Sofas
By Georg Thams
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extra long Danish sofas with original leather upholstery that are very comfortable. One of the
Leather, Rosewood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
clean lines, symmetrical form, and understated elegance. The sofa includes a comfortably upholstered
Pine
$7,993
H 101 in W 69.5 in D 0.1 in
Original Vintage Poster Giulio Cesare Steam Ship Ocean Liner Cruise Travel NGI
Located in London, GB
comfortable sofas and chairs and paintings on the panelled walls, The Gallery with windows to enjoy the sea
Paper
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine sofa Directional USA 1999
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
sculptural masterpiece, while still serving as a practical and comfortable seating option. The sofa retains
Chrome
Danish Modern Sofa in Teal Blue, 1950s.
By Jacob Kjaer, Finn Juhl
Located in Asaa, DK
rounded back and armrests. Medium firm spring seat. Comfortable and stylish. This sofa has recently
Wool
$40,715 / item
H 30.51 in W 125.01 in D 41.01 in
Meilleur Nom Polished Bronze Sofa by Palena Furniture
Located in Geneve, CH
and Comfort Have you ever wondered what it feels like to sit on a sofa that is not just comfortable
Other, Bronze
Kinley Rattan Sofa by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
meanders on their upper levels, complemented by circular medallions. The Kinley Sofa is comfortably
Wicker
Paus 3-Seater Sofa Tan Leather by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
use. Designed in a generous three-seater format, the Paus Sofa offers comfortable seating for
Velvet, Wood, Oak
Late 19th C Herter Brothers Leather tufted Sofa
By Herter Brothers
Located in New York, NY
. The original sofa has been structurally reinforced. The seat depth has been modified to a comfortable
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Italian Gold-Leaf Carved Giltwood & Linen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The sofa is very comfortable and sturdy as our professional restoration team inspects each piece prior
Fabric, Giltwood
1960's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Sofa
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Burbank, CA
Original vintage Midcentury Modern couch for sale. In the manner of Adrian Pearsall. Was previously
Faux Leather, Walnut
Ole Wanscher Sofa for A. J. Iverson
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
internals. A wonderful sofa very comfortable. This is a rare model sofa hard to find today, made by two
Bouclé, Oak
$13,315 / item
H 24.41 in W 102.76 in D 54.93 in
Orla Modular Curved sofa by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design. With flowing lines and generous, comfortable cushions, this sofa combines superior comfort and
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Plywood
Illum Wikkelso Style Sofa in New Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and very comfortable well-made sofa in the Danish Modern Style. This has been
Upholstery, Wood
Overman Pod Styled Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a modern design and a comfortable cushioned surface, this vintage sofa is sleek and stylish
Metal
Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bantam, CT
Elegant sloped arm sofa, comfortable proportions. Sofa was reupholstered in a Maharam wool tweed
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Grete Jalk Three Seater Sofa in Dusty Pink Chenille
Located in Sarasota, FL
. The cushions have their original springs making this sofa both comfortable and supportive. 76”L x
Chenille, Teak
Vintage Black Leather Sofa, circa 20th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Comfortable vintage black leather couch, with six cushions. Some wear to cushions; please inquire
Leather, Wood
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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