Fully Upholstered and Skirted Cream Loveseat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This classic two-seat sofa features soft cream-colored corduroy upholstery with a tailored skirt and plush removable cushions for ultimate comfort.
Fabric, Upholstery
Stunning Kashima Sofa in original leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1980
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Kashima Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1970s Exceptional Soft Quilted Leather Sofa in Cream Open Grain Leather A rare and highly tactile expression of Michel Ducaro...
Leather
"Artist's Monaco Home Interior Scene" with Painting of Ducks, Sofa Candles Chair
By Marcus Hodge
Located in Austin, TX
The room is bathed in an intimate, low light, with a comfortable-looking, cream-colored sofa on the left, strewn with a colorful throw pillows.
Oil, Board
Kashima 2 seater in original cream leather by Michel Ducaroy - Ligne Roset 1980
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Kashima 2 Seater Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1970s Exceptional Soft Quilted Leather Sofa in Cream Open Grain Leather A refined and sculptural expression of Miche...
Leather
"Portrait of a nude lady"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Broad, visible strokes define the fabric folds, body contours and surrounding surfaces with an intentionally loose, tactile quality. The muted cream foreground and dark couch prevent...
Oil, Canvas
Authentic Fortuny Aquamarine Velvet & Gold Pillows, Italy, 21st Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ideal for a sophisticated statement on a cream bouclé sofa, a settee, or a primary bed. The aquamarine and gold palette evokes Venetian palazzos and the Mediterranean sea, perfect fo...
Cotton, Velvet
Custom Mariano Fortuny Pillows in Antique Gold & Coral Damask
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect for layering on a cream bouclé sofa, a velvet settee, or a primary bed.
Cotton, Velvet
Vintage Burl Wood Coffee Table Attributed to J. Wade Beam for Brueton, 1970s
By J. Wade Beam, Brueton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Picture it paired with a cream boucle sofa, sculptural lounge chairs, soft lighting, and stacks of art books, instantly creating the kind of interior that feels curated rather than d...
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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