Curved Channel Sofa
2010s Canadian Modern Sofas
Gold Leaf
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Sofas
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Brass
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Textile, Reed, Rope
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Textile
2010s Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut, Textile
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mohair
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Brass
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Loveseats
Fabric
2010s Canadian Modern Sofas
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Foam
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Hardwood, Fabric, Ultrasuede, Foam
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Alpaca
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Vintage 1930s Modern Sofas
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Wood, Silk, Damask, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Beech, Mohair
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Sectional Sofas
Wood, Silk, Damask, Upholstery
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Finding the Right sofas for You
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.
- What is a curved back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a curved sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A curved sofa can be called many different things. Common names include arc sofa, arch sofa, crescent sofa and conversation sofa. You can shop a large selection of antique and vintage sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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