Crescent Sofa
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Abstract Sculptures
Acrylic, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Bronze
2010s Canadian Sectional Sofas
Chenille, Wood, Feathers
2010s Chinese Minimalist End Tables
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Gueridon
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Marble, Chrome
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chenille
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Walnut
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Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.
- What is a camelback couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A camelback couch is a sofa that features a curvy back with an arch in the middle that resembles the back of a camel. Depending on the design, the hump can be very prominent or very subtle. You'll find a range of camelback couches on 1stDibs.
- What is an infinity couch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An infinity couch is a sofa that consists of separate pieces that you can arrange in different ways. A modular sofa is another name for this type of seating solution. On 1stDibs, shop a range of modular sofas.
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