Classic English Chesterfield Sofa
Sold|$4,850
Classic English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Classic English Chesterfield sofa in antique leather with nailheads and legs on casters. Seat H 19
Sold|$4,850
Classic English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Classic English Chesterfield sofa in antique leather with nailheads and legs on casters. Seat H 19
Sold|$4,400
Classic Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom made carmel button tuffted leather single cushion sofa
Sold|$4,500
Classic Florence Knoll Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Florence Knoll sofa with a chrome base recovered in tweed gray fabric.
Chrome
Sold|$3,750
Classic Leather Knole Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome brown leather Knole sofa with adjustable arms and leather weighted ties supported by brass
Brass
Sold|$3,800
CLASSIC HARVEY PROBBER SOFA
Located in Miami, FL
WOOD FRAME;UPHOLSTERED TOP DOWN FILLED BOTTOM CUSHIONS. NEWLY UPHOLSTERED. LENGTH 101" DEPTH 35" BACK HEIGHT 25" ARM HEIGHT 21" SEAT HEIGHT 18"
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$2,900
Classic Walnut Three Seat Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic and simple three seat sofa in fabric and wood from the 1960's. The clean line sofa has been
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$3,900
Modern Classic Tuxedo-Style Sofa
Located in New Preston, CT
Modern Classic Tuxedo-style sofa in natural linen with rectangular symmetry achieved via high arms
Sold|$4,800
Classic Navy Blue Leather Sofa
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classic Hollywood Regency Navy Blue Leather Sofa. Circa 1930's-1940's. Very heavy and well made
Brass
Sold|$3,250
Classic 1970s Vintage Modern Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice classic 1970's long modern sofa, raised on round dowel legs, just reupholstered in a
Sold|$1,916
Vintage Sofa Retro Midcentury Classic
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic 1960s-1970s sofa - minimalistic form - Scandinavian design at its best. Phenomenal wooden
Wood
Sold|$1,194
Sofa Classic Original, 1980s-1990s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Phenomenal black sofa from the 1980s-1990s, beautiful Minimalist form. Sofa covered with original
Faux Leather
Sold|$9,500
Classic Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant sofa by Danish designer Frits Henningsen in the neoclassical style in mahogany, newly
Sold|$28,000
Classic 1920's Swedish Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite Swedish Grace Period upholstered sofa embodying the distinct art nouveau style of Carl
Brass
Sold|$1,099
Vintage Sofa Mahogany Classic Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic sofa from the 1980s, Scandinavian design, original upholstery (color-orange), mahogany
Mahogany
Sold|$1,490
Sofa Classic Danish Design Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Scandinavian sofa from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, minimalistic form with the possibility of
Fabric, Wood
Ligne Rose Togo Designer Sofa Black Leather Two-Seat Retro Classic Sofa Couch
By Ligne Roset
Located in Cologne, DE
Ligne Rose Togo designer sofa black leather two-seat retro Classic sofa couch, in a minimalistic
Fabric
Sold|$1,375
Classic Modern Knoll Three-Seat Sofa
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Hudson, NY
A modern even arm three-seat sofa, designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. This Classic Knoll tuxedo
Sold|$5,850
Classic Sofa with Great Legs & Comfort
Located in Southampton, NY
Classic Sofa with great legs and comfort Re-edition Available in this canvas or COM $5850
Sold|$4,850
Classic Modern Sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hudson, NY
a classic and elegant mid-century 4 seat sofa designed by Harvey Probber. wonderful scale and
Sold|$2,650
Classic Modern Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
a vintage 1950's 3 seat sofa designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. classic modern design
Upholstery
Sold|$2,495
Thayer Coggin Classic Four Seater Sofa
Located in Seattle, WA
The classic low-slung sofa in embossed black vinyl a with single row button-tufted back and a four
PVC
Sold|$22,500
Classic Sofa by Frits Henningsen, 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare mahogany sofa design and manufacture by Frits Henningsen in 1930s, newer leather upholstery
Leather
Sold|$1,253
Danish Design Sofa Modern Classic Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Stylish sofa of the 1970s-1980s. Beautiful straight line - Scandinavian design. Sofa upholstered
Rosewood
Sold|$1,750
Bullfrog Corner Sofa Modern Design Classic
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Minimalist corner sofa of the 1980s-1990s. From manufactory Bullfrog. Beautiful straight line
Fabric
Sofa Classic Leather Danish Design Midcentury
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Sofa from the 1960s-1970s, beautiful, minimalistic design. Item upholstered with an original
Leather
Sold|$1,454
Midcentury Sofa Danish Design Teak Classic
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Phenomenal sofa from the 1960s-1970s, beautiful minimalist form, Scandinavian design. The sofa is
Teak
Classic, Three Seater, Z Arm Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Understated elegance and comfort combine in this wonderfully designed Z Sofa attributed to Poul
Wood, Fabric, Foam
Sold|$3,600
Classic Chesterfield Sofa in Grey Linen
Located in New London, CT
Custom designed and built for an installation, but never used, this sofa has great bones and is a
Linen, Wood
Sold|$1,383
Danish Design Vintage Sofa Classic Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Minimalist sofa from the 1960s-1970s, Scandinavian design, unique, simple form. Replacement
Wood
Sold|$1,537
Retro Sofa Danish Design Vintage Classic
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Scandinavian sofa from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, Minimalist form, has a chest for bedding
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$1,490
Retro Sofa Danish Design Vintage Classic
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Scandinavian sofa from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, Minimalist form, has a chest for bedding
Fabric
Sold|$1,490
Vintage Sofa Danish Design Classic Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
A splendid sofa from the 1960s and 1970s - minimalistic form - Scandinavian design. Possibility of
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$3,900
1960s Classic Couch by Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
An American classic reborn. Very comfortable and newly recovered in luscious chocolate fabric.
Chrome
Sold|$1,509
Classic 2-Seater Sofa in Stribed Wool
Located in Mørkøv, 85
A beautiful classic 2-seater sofa, upholstered in the original off-white/black wool. The sofa is
Wool, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Classic "Tuxedo" Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic Dunbar sofa. Restored in a cotton velvet.
Sold|$2,450
Pair of Classic Modern Sofas by Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll. These are Classic Knoll tuxedo sofas, extremely well made and beautifully designed. Both with
Classic chocolate brown Florence Knoll leather sofa
Located in New York, NY
Classic 3 seat quilted leather sofa by Florence Knoll on chrome base.
Chrome
Classic Dunbar Sofa upholstered in Tatersall Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic Dunbar sofa, recently reupholstered in a handsome tattersall wool. The legs are an
Wool
Sold|$15,000
Classic Monterey Green Rope Bottom Sofa Frame
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey Cie, circa 1930s. This rare green Classic period sofa has a drop arm shelf and iron
Sold|$2,750
Classic English Arm Sofa with Block Feet
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
high density cushions. Available in 77", 86" sofa, queen sleeper,full sleeper, chair and Ottoman. The
Midcentury Sofa Danish Design Teak Classic Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Midcentury sofa from 1960s-1970s, beautiful minimalist form - Scandinavian design. The sofa is
Teak
Sold|$2,400
Classic Early Eames Sofa with Girard Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Eames compact sofa redone in original vintage Girard Microcheck Fabric.
Steel
Classic Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in East Hampton, NY
Impeccable chenille with lurex fabric (new) over a Edward Wormley couch for Dunbar (original label)
Sold|$5,800
Classic Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Dunbar sofa designed by Edward Wormley. Recently reupholstered in heavy twill fabric with wood
Wood
Sold|$9,500
Classic Oak Frame Sofa by Frits Henninsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant sofa by Danish designer Frits Henningsen in the neoclassical style in oak, upholstered in
Sold|$9,800
Classic Club Room Chesterfield Sofa by Baker
Located in New York, NY
A traditional Chesterfield sofa with tufted black leather, brass studs, raised on bun fee with a
Leather
Sold|$28,000
Classic Sofa by Frits Henningsen, circa 1938
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Three-seat sofa with Cuban mahogany frame; classical style with curving arms on six solid mahogany
Sold|$1,703
Sofa Vintage 1960-1970 Classic Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Splendid sofa from the 1960s-1970s, a Minimalist form - Scandinavian design. Original armrests made
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$1,845
1960-1970 Sofa Classic Danish Design Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Scandinavian sofa from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, Minimalist form with the possibility of
Fabric, Wood
Classic Elegant Hollywood Regency Sofa by A. Rudin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Hollywood Regency Sofa with gilt finials. Down filled cushions. Made by A.Rudin, Sofa
Brass
Luxurious and Classic 1960's Milo Baughman Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
This beautifully classic style sofa is newly upholstered in powder blue ultra suede - so luxurious
Sold|$9,500
A Classic Sofa by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Asheville, NC
classic. One of the most beautiful sofa designs that we have ever seen.
Walnut, Upholstery
Midcentury Brown Sofa Classic 1960s Leather Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Stylish sofa of the 1960s-1970s. Beautiful straight line - Scandinavian design. Item upholstered
Leather
Classic Jens Risom armless sofa on walnut frame
Located in New York, NY
Original 1950's Jens Risom armless sofa on solid walnut frame. Reupholstered in linen fabric.
Linen, Walnut
Danish Design Seating Group Armchair Sofa Classic Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Minimalist seating group from the 1970s-1980s, 3-person sofa and 2 armchairs. Beautiful straight
Leather
Classic Mid-Century Armless Sofa by Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome vintage 1950's sofa by Jens Risom. Beautiful simple armless design with an angled
Walnut, Upholstery
1960s Retro Gray Sofa Danish Design Vintage Classic
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Scandinavian sofa from the 1960s-1970s, Danish design, Minimalist form. Upholstery after replacing
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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