Vamp Metal Base Sofa - In Stock USA
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
This unique couture sofa is upholstered in sumptuous premium fabric, sculpted into elegantly ruched contours that exude softness, drama, and tactile beauty.
Brass
$16,346 / item
H 35.83 in W 110.24 in D 39.38 in
Curved Couture Velvet Sofa with Silk Fringes By Munna
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural curved sofa is defined by a continuous, enveloping back and integrated arms, forming a strong yet inviting architectural silhouette. Upholstered in plush velvet, the ...
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Chester 2-Seater Sofa By SM Living Couture
Located in Milan, IT
This stylish, timeless design will be a spot-on choice to complement total-white decors or to add an accent of brightness to monochromatic ones. Entirely upholstered in white nubuck ...
Leather, Wood
$17,810 / item
H 29.14 in W 69.69 in D 33.47 in
Pirouette Beans Multicolor jacquard fabric sofa by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
The Pirouette Sofa is the evolution of the iconic Pirouette armchair, introducing sculptural form and bold sophistication to contemporary interiors. Measuring 177 cm in length, 85 cm...
Textile
$10,000 / item
H 28.75 in W 79.53 in D 33.86 in
Custom Made Sofa Featuring Horizontal Bands of Haute-Couture Stitching.
Located in New York, NY
This sofa is a rounded piece supported by four steel legs and tubing.
Stainless Steel
Juliet 2 Seats Sofa by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
The highlight of this piece is represented by the carefully upholstered slopes, emphasized by horizontal bands of haute-couture stitching. A welcoming sofa with endless comfort and ...
Steel
$14,000
H 32 in W 94 in D 39.5 in
Weiman Furniture Company Post Modern Serpentine Cloud Sofa, in Boucle
By Weiman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Weiman Furniture Company Postmodern “Cloud” Sofa in Couture Bouclé Upholstery 94" W x 39.5" D x 32" H Acquired from a prominent Miami Beach estate, this substantial Postmodern “Clou...
Upholstery
Andrianna Shamaris Midcentury Couture Low Teak Wood Sofa
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the midcentury Couture Collection, furniture constructed by hand from start to finish.
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$69,000
H 31.25 in W 145 in D 37 in
Vintage American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with 4 pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed and ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Modular Sofa, Contemporary Sofa Settee Velvet Leather
By Fabio Arcaini
Located in Modugno, IT
Gaston sofa, is a three seat modular sofa in padded wood filled with multi-density rubber.
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Capitonnè Contemporary Sofa Settee in Nabuk Leather
Located in Modugno, IT
Madison sofa, is available in both capitonnè work or plain on the backside.
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Right or Left Arm Contemporary Sofa Settee Velvet Leather
Located in Modugno, IT
Gaston is part of the "Couture" collection.
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 33 in W 93 in D 37 in
French Chartreuse Silk Quatrefoil 3-Seat Sofa Kravet Couture, Yellow Green Couch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Chartreuse Silk Quatrefoil 3-Seat Sofa Kravet Couture, Yellow Green Couch. An Art Deco inspired sofa in a Dual-toned quatrefoil lush chartreuse French silk.
Silk
Sold
H 31 in W 85 in L 31 in
Cameleon Sofa by Normand Couture Shermag Canada Sofa and Ottoman on Chrome
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, "Cameleon" sofa and matching ottoman, by Normand Couture for Shermag Canada.
Chrome
Sold
H 33 in W 93 in L 33 in
French Chartreuse Silk Quatrefoil 3-Seat Sofa Kravet Couture, Yellow Green Couch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Art Deco inspired sofa in a dual-toned quatrefoil lush chartreuse French silk.
Silk
Harvey Probber Tuxedo Sofa in Quality Couture Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Newly upholstered in a high quality chenille weave fabric that works with many color schemes - blacks, tans, whites, off-white, khaki. Beautiful lines. A Classic. Six walnut legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 20.87 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Exclusive Velvet Edition Jean Paul Gaultier Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Very rare plush velvet Haute Couture edition 'Mah Jong' sofa by Jean Paul Gaultier for Roche Bobois.
Fabric, Foam, Velvet
Sold
H 5.1 in W 8 in D 0.75 in
AW22 Moschino Couture Red Velvet Couch Clutch in Sheep Leather by Jeremy Scott
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Los Angeles, CA
AW22 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Red Velvet Couch Clutch Sheep Leather Additional Information: Material: Leather, 100% sheep leather Color: Red, Gold Pattern: Couch Style: Clutch ...
Sold
H 30 in W 110 in D 32 in
Adrian Pearsall Wing Arm Sofa - Newly Upholstered in Kravet Couture Velvet
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Raleigh, NC
This sophisticated piece showcases Pearsall's refined design sensibility through its elegant wing arms and tight back accented with button tufts, creating a sleek silhouette that exu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 33 in W 93 in D 37 in
French Chartreuse Silk Quatrefoil Custom 3-Seat Sofa Kravet Couture CLEARANCE
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Chartreuse Silk Quatrefoil Custom 3-Seat Sofa Kravet Couture. Art Deco inspired sofa in a dual toned quatrefoil lush chartreuse French silk.
Silk
Sold
H 7.49 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
In Stock in Los Angeles, Roche Bobois Mah Jong Jean Paul Gaultier Sofa
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each cushion is made by hand in a dedicated workshop, using the same methods as an Haute Couture workshop. Modular sofa per elements, combining seat cushions, straight backs and cor...
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 20.87 in W 38.19 in D 38.19 in
Exclusive Jean Paul Gaultier Edition Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois - France
By Roche Bobois, Jean Paul Gaultier, Hans Hopfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
'Haute Couture' edition Mah Jong sofa by Jean Paul Gaultier for Roche Bobois.
Fabric, Foam, Bentwood
Chesterfield Couture Sofa
Located in New York, NY
This luxuriously proportioned sofa is a modern interpretation of the classic Chesterfield design. Upholstered in pearlized chagrin vinyl, tufted with covered buttons. The feet are s...
Metal
Couture Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant fashion-inspired sofa in three sections, original pleated silk, ivory color. From the outside to the corner-center is 8 feet on both ends. Possibly Pierre Cardin design.
Fabric, Wood
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$192 / item
H 18.1 in W 5.9 in D 16.5 in
Whisper Vase Sculpture, Handmade Organic Shape in Terracotta Red
Located in New York, US
Unique and organic shape featuring a stunning hand-crafted textures giving a touch of elegance to any space. Each piece is the work of individual artisan, making each piece one-of-a-...
Terracotta
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Facsimile XL book with 4 Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
$4,584
H 17.52 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
Bertil Vallien Fireplace Screen Fireguard Wrought Iron Forged Mid Century 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB
Located in Basel, BS
Rare fireplace screen designed by Bertil Vallien in the mid 1960s and produced by Boda Smide. Hand forged iron with well crafted and perfectly proportioned details. Whole length: 8...
Wrought Iron
$6,900
H 50.5 in W 63.5 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Cabinet in Oak, Hand carved by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Round Rock, TX
Danish Hand-Carved Oak Cabinet, Denmark, Mid-20th Century This exceptional Danish cabinet is crafted from solid oak and distinguished by its deeply hand-carved façade. The front pan...
Oak
Bertu Tables, Cutout Wood Side Table, Modern
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Tables, Cutout Wood Side Table, Modern Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps all ...
Wood, Maple
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973
By Holger Jacobsen
Located in Ventura, CA
Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting by Holger Jacobsen - 1973 Holger Jacobsen is a Danish painter who was born in 1918. Holger Jacobsen's work has been offered at auction multiple t...
Canvas
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
$1,939
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
Velvet, Oak
$2,900
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Black Leather, Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair, designed by Arne Norell and produced by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden. Frame of solid rosewood with beautifully aged black patinated leather upholstery. All ...
Leather, Rope, Wood
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Pair of Mid Century Leopard Velvet Stools, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour jacquard upholstery in leopard print. About the fabric: Wildlife is taking a place in your interiors through the Leopa...
Velvet, Wood
$339,585
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$3,000 / item
H 38.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather "Modernism, rebellin...
Walnut, Cane
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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