$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Curved Erwin Lambeth Sled Leg Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Erwin Lambeth curved back sled leg sofa. This sofa was reupholstered long ago in this wonderful sapphire blue crushed velvet and still looks great-only minor signs of age.
Upholstery, Walnut
Louisa Curved Sofa in Belgian Linen, Handcrafted in Belgium, Custom Sizes
Located in Amsterdam, NL
With its fixed seat and gently curved back and armrests, the Louisa sofa embodies effortless elegance.
Linen, Hemp, Wood
$6,250Sale Price|50% Off
1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Plush firm cushioning and an deep seat lend inviting comfort to the elegant, whose roomy silhouette is complemented by a curved back. Finely crafted with plinth base and engineered h...
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Weiman Curved Serpentine Sofa and Swivel Chairs, 3 Pieces
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Beautiful colors in ultra suede light cream and gray. The serpentine sofa is upholstered ultra suede and textile. It features two circular bases and a distinctive curved frame that g...
Upholstery, Wood
Curved Wave-Form Sofa in Gold and Brown Velvet, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. This tight-back sofa curves in one continuous, serpentine line from arm to arm, with a firm seat bu...
Velvet, Maple
Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved And Curved Sofa Reupholstered In Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved Surround Arm Curved Back Tufted Back Sofa Newly Upholstered in Distressed Antique Honey Whiskey Italian Leather
Leather
Midcentury Curved Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley for Reupholstering
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Hanover, MA
Midcentury curved sofa (front and back) with half track arms, on six distinctive V-form walnut stained legs artfully positioned on a rakish angle, circa 1960.
$4,625Sale Price / set|50% Off
1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite modular two piece chaise lounge sofa. The ultra rare lounger exudes an air of luxury and refinement. ...
Upholstery, Wood
Flemming Lassen 1930s Danish Deco Curved Back Settee in Original Green Mohair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
1930s Danish Deco curved-back settee attributed to Flemming Lassen, retaining its original green mohair upholstery. Expertly handcrafted with a remarkably sturdy solid wood frame, th...
Mohair
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Art Deco Banana Sofa, 1940s. Lovely channeled back curved banana shaped sofa.
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern 4 Piece Channeled Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Modern four-piece channeled back sectional sofa. Curved and has the original orange velvet upholstery.
Velvet
Pair of Vintage De Sede DS-600 Snake Sofas in Leather
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
They can be attached and configured in many different ways, the flexibility between the sections mean the sofa can curve back and forth in wonderful shapes, giving rise to the name o...
Leather
Sculpted Walnut Sofa by Erwin Lambeth, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautifully restored vintage 1960s sofa with curved back attributed to Erwin Lambeth.
Bouclé, Walnut
FOUR STUNNING LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GILTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SIiDE CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
These chairs are part of a suite, I have the matching window curved back sofa listed under my other items and a pair of leather seat base armchairs as well These are the finest exam...
Rattan, Giltwood
1980s Weiman Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite Weiman three pieces sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and refinement. ...
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Pair of Kidney Shaped Sofas in the Style of Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of kidney-shaped sofas feature a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back.
Upholstery
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed.
Hardwood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With its curved arms and back, this sofa is perfect to break the rigour of any space, keeping the elegant appearance.
Fabric, Wood
$8,700Sale Price / set|40% Off
1990s Beige American Leather Curved Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Extremely rare and one of kind postmodern three pieces sculptural sectional for American Leather. American Leather Studio metal button; American Leather Studio tag. This beautiful Bu...
Leather, Wood
1980s Thayer Coggin Chenille Modular Curved Sectional Slipper Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The back cushions are attached. The seat cushions are removable.
Upholstery, Wood
Wonderful Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Cube Sofa Sectional Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual curved back 6-piece cube sectional sofa by Milo Baughman.
Upholstery
1950s Immaculate Yellow Boucle Style Quilted Serpentine Curved Modular Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1950s with this exquisite modular, luxurious yellow, boucle style upholstery sectional sofa. In the style of Adrian Pearsall. T...
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Curved Sofa Chaise with Layered Back and Plinth Base
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
A continuous curved back wraps around the generously proportioned seat, creating a lounge profile that feels both architectural and inviting while maintaining a refined visual lightn...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman – Linear Form & Curved Back in Green Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$12,522Sale Price / set|40% Off
Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare fully restored whisky brown leather Gentleman's club suite with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet. Where to begin! This su...
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Danish 1940s Channel Back Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in White Wool
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa or loveseat in white wool fabric. This sofa has slightly taller legs indicating a production date closer to 1950 when taller leg...
Wool, Beech
Augusto Romano High-Back Rattan Sofa Bench, Italy, circa 1950s
By Augusto Romano
Located in London, GB
Augusto Romano was known for his distinctive furniture designs that often balanced craft, comfort and sculptural form. This sofa bench is a wonderful example of that approach, with i...
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Upholstered Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Curved Frame Barrel Back Loveseat Sofa. Item features a distressed finish, shapely cabriole legs, gold accents, beige/gold upholstery, very nice vint...
Mahogany
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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