Classic French Empire Carved Walnut Sofa with Dolphin Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very elegant classic French Empire sofa, heavy and substantial, having a carved walnut frame with
Upholstery, Walnut
Milo Baughman White Sofa, Thayer Coggin 855 Design Classic
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Design Classic model 855-303 white tuxedo sofa originally designed by Milo Baughman for
Stainless Steel
Classic Even-arm button tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Kittinger
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Design ! Amazing quality ! Even-arm button tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Kittinger Furniture
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$7,600 / set
Classic George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Camel Mohair Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A super comfortable large Classic signature full scroll arm mohair sofa upholstered in camel mohair
Mohair
Classic Frits Henningsen Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Danish Midcentury
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant and generously sized three-seat sofa was designed and made by the Danish Master
Wool, Mahogany
Classic Midcentury, Danish Design Sofa by Fritz Hansen, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa in upholstered in French velvet. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen cabinetmakers in 1940s
Velvet
Classic Frits Henningsen Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Danish Midcentury
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant and generously sized three-seat sofa was designed and made by the Danish Master
Wool, Mahogany
Classic Frits Henningsen Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Danish Midcentury
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant and generously sized three-seat sofa was designed and made by the Danish master
Mahogany
Classic Mid-Century Modern Sofa Designed by Adrian Pearsall, Stunning
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Adrian Pearsall, show-stopper! Stunning sculptural
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$3,450 / item
Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa in the Style of Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Classic Danish design very similar by Grete Jalk's Model JH180 design for Johannes Hansen
Wool, Oak
Alvar Aalto Design Classic Sofa No 36 for Wohnbedarf Basel
By Alvar Aalto, Wohnbedarf
Located in Renens, CH
A true Classic by Alvar Aalto, designed during the 1930s, for use in smaller spaces such as
Metal
Sold|$2,850 / item
Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa in the Style of Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Classic Danish design very similar by Grete Jalk's Model JH180 design for Johannes Hansen
Wool, Oak
Chesterfield Style Burgundy Button Tufted Sofa by Classic Leather, INC
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chesterfield Style Burgundy Button Tufted Sofa by Classic Leather, INC of North Carolina
Leather
Vintage Boho Restoration Hardware Classic Roll Arm Belgian Linen Sofa
By Restoration Hardware
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho sofa. Made by the Restoration Hardware group. Beautiful Belgian linen on a
Linen
Classic Camel Back Sofa with Elegant Raised Crewelwork Upholstery Throughout
Located in West Hartford, CT
An elegant sofa with Classic and coveted camelback Silhouette and exposed mahogany wood legs and
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
1875s Classic Wooden Sofa Upholstered in Blue with Floral Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant three-seater sofa with a warm-finished wooden frame and a gently curved backrest
Fabric, Wood
Classic Ralph Lauren Mid-Century Modern Style Saddle Leather Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Ralph Lauren caramel brown leather sofa with a classic roll arm shape and raised wood base with round
Leather
Classic Frits Henningsen Sofa in Cuban Mahogany Danish Midcentury DN
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This elegant and generously sized three-seat sofa was designed and made by the Danish Master
Wool, Mahogany
Classic Modernist Chromed Steel and Naugahyde Low Profile Sofa, Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Modernist Chromed steel and naugahyde low profile sofa.. attributed to Milo Baughman
Steel
French Tuxedo Butter Yellow Sofa by Baker Furniture, Baker Classic Collection
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful inverted camelback sofa by Baker Furniture. This piece is part of their Baker Classic
Classic Danish Modern Two-Seat Sofa by Arne Hovmand Olsen, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Danish Modern two-seat sofa attributed to Arne Hovmand Olsen, Denmark, Recently
Naugahyde, Teak
Classic Mid-Century Modern Even Arm Sofa Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern even arm sofa attributed to Harvey Probber, stunning, sleek, simple
Brass
Classic Danish Midcentury Sofa in Chestnut Colored Leather by Mogens Hansen
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish midcentury three-seat leather sofa in a nice warm chestnut color designed by Mogens
Leather, Teak, Beech
Classic Danish 1960s Sofa in Brown Buffalo Leather by Georg Thams
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish midcentury sofa by Georg Thams slightly more formal then the usual Børge Mogensen
Leather
Hancock & Moore Leather Sofa Green Leather Couch Vintage
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Rochester, NY
Gorgeous hunter green thick leather vintage Hancock & Moore classic couch. This sofa has many
Brass
Spokeback sofa in beech and classic black leather, by Børge Mogensen, 1985
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Spokeback sofa in beech and with originally upholstered cushions of classic black leather, designed
Leather, Beech
Classic Danish Midcentury Three-seat Sofa by Frits Henningsen 1950's
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic and very elegant lines by one of the early Danish iconic designers made around early 1950's
Beech, Wool, Mahogany
Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Style Tufted Chrome Sofa, 1950s, USA
By Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll style tufted sofa with chrome legs. Three-seat sofa with
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery/ Classic Modern
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original Vintage Arne Jacobsen 'Swan' Sofa for Fritz Hansen in grey wool Fabric Upholstery .. Nice
Aluminum
Classic Scandinavian Modernist 4-seat walnut sofa after I b Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scandinavian Modernist 4-seat walnut sofa after I b Kofod Larsen,, Wonderful sculptural walnut
Fabric, Walnut
Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Red Leather and Rosewood Base
By Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant Classic midcentury Danish sofa in nice red leather on a beautiful rosewood base
Leather, Rosewood
Classic Danish 1960s Midcentury Sofa in Chestnut Colored Leather by Georg Thams
By Erhardsen & Andersen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish midcentury three-seat leather sofa in a nice warm chestnut color designed by Georg
Leather, Palisander, Rosewood
Large Classic Midcentury Style Sofa in the Manner of Dunbar, LCA Production
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A stunning sofa with substantial size and style. The curvaceous design and large proportions are
Brass
Classic Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape with Reeded Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely vintage sofa has carved reeded legs and arms, with graceful curves continuing around
Upholstery, Walnut
STUNNiNG DURESTA GARRICK THREE SEATER BROWN LEATHER SOFA ON CLASSIC SCROLL ARMS
By DURESTA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
on scroll arms. This elegant and classic style sofa blends contemporary with traditional design
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Bouclé Sofa in dark wood, classic shape, timeless
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Elevate your interior with this elegant Mid-20th Century French two-seater sofa, expertly crafted
Bouclé, Hardwood
Sold|$4,400
1940s Danish Sofa
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940s Danish Sofa. Classic elegant Danish design. Sofa has a slight curve. Stained birch legs.
Birch
Sold|$13,672
Dives Velvet Sofa
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
inspired by the classic Chesterfield sofa. This sofa is luxurious and comfortable.
Velvet
Sold|$6,500
Milo Baughman Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin four seat sofa. Classicly styled sofa in original red wool
Walnut, Wool
Classic 1950s Danish Modern Black Leather Sofa in the Manner of Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
High quality black leather sofa in the manner of the Classic Børge Mogensen sofa. Beautiful patina
Leather, Beech
Classic 1950s Danish Modern Black Leather Sofa in the Manner of Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
High quality black leather sofa in the manner of the Classic Børge Mogensen sofa. Beautiful patina
Leather, Beech
Stunning Liberty London Classic English Sofa Ianthe Linen Union Fabric Rare Find
By Liberty & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
three seat sofa upholstered in Ianthe Linen Union fabric in brand new condition The condition is
Fabric, Birch
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Modernist Sofa with Brass Legs and New Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic modern sofa / couch, model # 4907A, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, fully
Brass
Classic Danish Mid Century Three Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather, Made in 1970s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Mordern 3-seater sofa in cognac coloured leather, feets made in solid beech
Leather, Beech
Classic Danish Mid Century Two Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather, Made in 1970s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Mordern 2-seater sofa in cognac coloured leather, feets made in solid beech
Leather, Beech
Classic Danish Mid Century Three Seater Sofa in Black Leather, Made in 1970s
By Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen, Niels Eilersen
Located in Odense, DK
A classic Danish Mordern 3-seater sofa in black coloured leather, feets made in solid beech. Simple
Leather, Beech
Old Plank's Classic English Chesterfield Sofa with Bronze Lion Paw Feet Sold COM
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Another Old Plank Road version of a Classic English Chesterfield Sofa and of course available in
Brass
MN Originals Gondola Style Sofa Manner of Dunbar Classic Modern w Brass Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hudson, NY
MN Originals custom 1950s sofa's are based on Edward Wormley's designs. Great original gondola or
Brass
Kaare Klint Style Classic 1950 Danish Three-Seat Sofa by Master Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This very elegant and generously sized three-seat sofa was designed and made by the Danish Master
Wool, Oak
Classic Danish Mid-Century Sofa in Rust Red Colored Leather by Georg Thams
By Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik, Hans Olsen, Georg Thams
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish mid-century three-seat leather sofa in a nice warm chestnut color designed by Georg
Leather, Teak
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Iconic Signed Knoll Modular Sectional Sofa Midcentury Classic 1972
By Knoll
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic signed Knoll modular sectional sofa circa 1972. This one is very similar to the "Suzanne
Textile, Wool, Wood
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
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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