$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Curved Sofa with Women & Cherubs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Curved Sofa with Women Nymph Caryatids, Cupid Cherub Figures and Hairy Paw Feet 19thC.
Walnut
Curved Mohair Sofa with Walnut Base, Modern Design By Studio Balestra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Curved Mohair Sofa, Walnut Base New, 1 of 1
Mohair, Walnut
Curved Crescent Sectional Sofa with Walnut Plinth Base & Cotton Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A continuous sculptural arc defined by disciplined tailoring and material contrast. The sofa’s enveloping curved silhouette creates a composed seating landscape, balancing presence ...
Velvet, Wood
White Vinyl Curved Floating Back Sofa with Walnut-Stained Maple Legs, Custom
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Architectural lines meet organic flow in this curved tight-seat sofa. Defined by its unique floating backrest and sculptural maple legs in a rich walnut stain, this piece offers a so...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
Curved Modern Blosse Sofa in Cream Upholstery with Integrated Walnut Side Table
Located in Freamunde, PT
Blosse Sofa embodies fluid elegance with its generous, curved silhouette and soft cream upholstery.
Metal
Olive Curved Sofa with Tailored Upholstery and Walnut Plinth In Matte Finish
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A continuous sculptural arc defined by disciplined tailoring and material contrast. The sofa’s enveloping curved silhouette creates a composed seating landscape, balancing presence ...
Velvet, Wood
$10,703Sale Price / item|20% Off
Isabella Super Curve Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet with Brass Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
An elegant addition to the Isabella range, this stunning curved sofa is a luxury statement for any living room. Shown here upholstered in Designers Guild Zaragoza cotton velvet, wit...
Walnut
Handmade Nina Sofa in Curved Silhouette with Luxe Upholstery by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
A stunning combination of contemporary design and luxurious comfort. Upholstered in plush bouclé fabric — a nubby, curl‑looped textile long celebrated for its cozy yet sophisticated ...
Bouclé, Walnut
Stunning Curved Sculptural Floating Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Absolutely stunning curved floating sofa with unusual sculpted walnut legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Handmade Wave Sofa with Organic Curved Design by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Crafted with the finest materials, the Wave Sofa features a unique, contemporary design inspired by the gentle curves of ocean waves.
Velvet, Walnut
Custom Upholstered Modern Art Deco Sofa with Curved Back and Tapered Wood Legs
Located in Greenwich, CT
This listing is for a custom-made sofa, offered as a made-to-order piece. The sofa is defined by a gently curved back that wraps subtly at the sides, creating a cohesive and balanced...
Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Maple
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Outstanding Leif Hansen Style Curved Danish Modern Sofa Mid-Century
By Leif Hansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish and rare Danish Modern Leif Hansen style curved sofa with amazing walnut legs. This sofa will need to be reupholstered but the bones are fabulous!
Upholstery, Walnut
Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms
Located in Southampton, NJ
A classic French Empire Style curved back settee with distinct Neoclassical design elements in the carved gold dolphin arms & carved Klismos legs. Newly upholstered in gorgeous Medi...
Silk, Walnut
Solid Walnut Curved Framed Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An upholstered curved sofa with solid walnut frame and armrests.
Upholstery, Walnut
Curved Sofa in Wool Blend from Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Curved sofa with walnut legs. Newly reupholstered.
Wool, Walnut
Curved Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Long, curved mid century sofa with walnut and burl frame.
Walnut, Burl, Upholstery
Gio Ponti Curved Sofa
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino elegant slightly curved sofa with Italian walnut legs, Italy, circa 1938.
Velvet, Walnut
Edward Wormley Curved Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar Curved Sofa Great scale! Generously curved sofa with solid walnut legs tufted seat deck and down back pillows.
Feathers
1970s Rolled Arm Sofa with Walnut Base
By Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1970s rolled arm sofa with a curved walnut base. Perfect size sofa for that small space all redone in a black and white weave.
Upholstery, Walnut
Curved Sofa in the Style of Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly upholstered in velvet. Curved sofa with sculptural lines. Walnut legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
An Art Deco Curved Sofa Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco curved Banana Sofa. Solid walnut feet with light blue velvet upholstery and contrasting upholstery to back.
Velvet, Walnut
Baker Furniture Walnut & Down-Filled Velvet Sofa.
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa with architecturally curved walnut wood across the top back.
Walnut
Long And Low Baker Sofa With Walnut Roll-Form Back
Located in Chicago, IL
Even arm sofa with architecturally curved walnut wood across the top back.
Upholstery, Down, Wood
Excellent Condition Curved Front Sofa Mid Century McCobb Style
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Curved front sofa with walnut legs. In amazing pristine condition!
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis Philippe Three-Seat Sofa, Walnut, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Long three-piece sofa with curved backrest in walnut veneer, standing on volute feet.
Walnut
Henry Glass Intimate Island Sofa
By Henry Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Upholstered sofa with curved walnut back. Part of the "Intimate Island Suite" lounge set.
Upholstery, Walnut
Paul McCobb "Symmetric Group" Sofa for Widdicomb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Well constructed sofa with a curved back upon walnut legs. Sofa has been recently reupholstered.
Super French Curved Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice French deep buttoned walnut curved sofa with feather filled cushions, in original very good condition.
Walnut
Large curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A large and beautiful curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italian manufacture, 1950s This impressive curved sofa, crafted in Italy during the 1950s, is a true centerpiece for a...
Velvet, Walnut
Cloud Sofa with Walnut Legs 1960s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Cloud sofa with curved back and walnut legs, American 1960s.
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Baker Furniture Walnut & Cut Velvet Sofa with Down-Filled Cushions
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Tuxedo sofa with architecturally curved walnut wood across the top back.
Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Down
Outstanding Leif Hansen Style Curved Danish Modern Sofa Mid-Century
By Leif Hansen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Danish Modern Leif Hansen style curved sofa with amazing walnut legs. This sofa is in fantastic condition with brand new Sunset orange woven fabric-just gorgeous!
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 90 in D 50 in
Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa with Beige Upholstery & Ebony Walnut Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved shape and elegantly sculpted Walnut frame.
Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 90 in D 50 in
Vladimir Kagan Floating Curved Sofa with Olive Upholstery & Natural Walnut Base
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Clifton, NJ
First designed in 1952, the Floating Curved Sofa united two early Kagan signatures with its curved shape and elegantly sculpted Walnut frame.
Walnut
Widdicomb Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
Long curved sofa with walnut frame and details.
Walnut
Jens Risom Three-Seat Sofa with Curved Shape on Solid Walnut Frame
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom three-seat sofa with solid walnut frame 1960s. Sofa has been reupholstered in an olive Knoll fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
NK Curved Sofa Upholstered in Velvet with a Walnut Exposed Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant tight back sofa with curved Silhouette and long single seat cushion on solid wood framed base and classic minimal cylinder legs.
Two-piece Curved Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Two-piece curved sofa with splayed walnut legs. Four sections available, two armless, two with (opposing) arms.
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A classically elegant curved back, tufted seat sofa with walnut frame and saber legs. by T.
Walnut
Italian Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful curved sofa from Italy with walnut feet ending in a brass cap.
Brass
Stylish Large Italian Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Large curved Italian sofa with polished walnut legs, reupholstered in pale grey linen.
French Metal Canopy Bed, King
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Metal Canopy Bed, King Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded upholstered headboard in a neutral linen fabric. The frame with finials, square posts, and r...
Metal
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with 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
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$61,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...
Leather
$2,058 / item
H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in
Organic Modern Contemporary Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired ...
Plaster
Mae Solid Wood Nightstand and End Table by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Mae nightstand by Crump and Kwash Solid wood case / hand turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass or bronzed pulls / dovetailed solid wood drawer boxes / premium, full e...
Brass
$6,112
H 9.06 in W 82.68 in D 21.66 in
Osvaldo Borsani wall-mounted wood and brass desk model E22 by Tecno Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A wall-mounted desk in wood, metal, and brass, part of the E22 series, produced by Tecno, designed by Osvaldo Borsani, 1950s A wall-mounted piece of furniture, free from floor suppo...
Metal, Brass
Sold|$23,000
H 34.26 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Early 90's Production Getsuen & Rose Lounge Chairs Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Pair of early 1990's production Getsuen & Rose Flower lounge chairs by Japanese designer Masanori Umeda for Edra Italy 1990 Very rare to find 2 early production examples now combine...
Aluminum, Steel
$4,407
H 16.54 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Cocoon Pendant Light Orsa from Goldkant, Germany 1960s
By Goldkant Leuchten
Located in München, BY
A cocoon pendant lamp made by Goldkant, model "Orsa", Germany in the 1960s. The lamp has been manufactured in the design of the lamps made by Achille Castiglioni. The lamp shade is...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Bed, Wood and Leather, Italy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Bed, Wood and Leather, Italy
Leather, Wood
$13,173Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in
Mixed Floral Arrangement in a Vase - Dutch Old Master Golden Age oil painting
By Simon Pietersz Verelst 1
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning 18th century Dutch Old Master Golden Age floral oil painting is attributed to Simon Pietersz Verelst. Painted circa 1700 it is a still life floral of a mixed flower arr...
Oil
Allegory of Abundance
Located in New York, NY
Painted in collaboration with Hendrick van Balen (Antwerp, 1575 – 1632). Provenance: Private Collection, Uruguay, since the 1930s. The eldest son of Jan Breughel the Elder, Jan the...
Copper
Midcentury Upholstered King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A midcentury upholstered king size bed with a gently bowed and upholstered headboard with dark wood trim, matching rails and footboard, and raised on an Amara veneered plinth base. D...
Wood
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
$152,800Sale Price|35% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...
Fabric
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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