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Custom Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Our in house custom built tuxedo sofa is fabricated with an eight-way hand tied hardwood frame and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Down, Feathers, Velvet
Custom JMF Sofa
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Torrance, CA
finishes for the legs.
Custom sizes are available upon request.
All sofas are made COM, so they
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Muslin, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Down, Feathers
Schumacher Custom Sofa by J & P Custom Upholstery NYC
By J & P Design
Located in New York, NY
Customized Sofa by J & P Custom Upholstery NYC, Down Over Foam Cushions, Hand Tied Springs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Down
New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions
Located in Brea, CA
Custom Made Linen Slip Covered Sofa
Fabric: 100% Irish linen in Flax with a Stone Washed Finish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen
Custom Sectional Sofa with Wood Base
By The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
for your approval for quality reasons.
Customization Options
The lengths of the sofa pieces are fully
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric, Foam, Down
Custom Davenport Sofa
Located in NYC, NY
Davenport sofa, handmade in NYC . Sofa features a tight back, and loose seat cushion of foam
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Foam, Wood
Sectional Sofa & Ottoman Contemporary Down Filling with Handcarved Steel Details
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
modern take on a sectional sofa.
Pricing may vary on filling and fabric. Pricing based on COM. Custom
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 105 in D 45 in
Pair of Long Lite Blue Down Filled Sofas by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous pair of long lite blue down filled sofas by Steve Chase.
This came out of a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Down
Custom Ralph Lauren Skirted Velvet Sofa (2 Available)
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dallas, TX
Breathtaking custom skirted sofa by Ralph Lauren, circa mid-90s. Bold royal purple chenille velvet
Category
1990s North American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Down
Lowell Deep Custom Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with sleek modern lines and raised on bold square block feet. Two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Halstead Custom Modern Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
.
Tailor your sofa to match your unique style. We offer a plethora of customization options, from a variety
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sofa Contemporary Down Filling Classical Modern with Hand Carved Steel Details
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
sectional sofa.
Pricing may vary on filling and fabric. Custom sizes and fabrics available
Our products
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 105 in D 45 in
Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Custom painted Empire sofa. Sofa has a down filled seat cushion. Legs and frame has carvings.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Empire Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Art Deco Style Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
construction and toxin-free, kiln-dried solid Maple frames sourced from US-grown trees.
Tailor your sofa to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Nest Deep Custom Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with bold modern lines and raised on bold square block feet. Long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Nest Custom Sectional Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with bold modern lines and raised on bold square block feet. Long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ample Custom Sectional Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern leather upholstered sofa with bold modern lines and raised on bold block supports. Loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom "Warren" Sofa by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
New to the foley&cox HOME custom collection is the Warren sofa, shown here. Featuring clean lines
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Custom Upholstered or Slip Covered Sofa in Heavy Stone Washed Belgian Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
Bloom Slip Covered Sofa / or Upholstered
Shown: Slip covered in a heavy stone washed Belgian linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Down
Custom Cream Textured Damask De Angelis Sofa
By De Angelis, Ltd.
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A custom De Angelis sofa in cream textured damask fabric. A blend of sophistication and comfort
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Dunbar Jack Larsen Gray Velvet Cut Down Floating Plinth Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
and beautifully presented sofa. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The custom beautiful Jack
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Custom John Roselli - O' Henry House Sofa In Custom Cut Velvet #1
By John Rosselli
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large and very comfortable High-Back Sofa with shaped arms sloping down to the two part angular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom John Roselli - O' Henry House Sofa In Custom Cut Velvet #2
By John Rosselli
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large and very comfortable High-Back Sofa with shaped arms sloping down to the two part angular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
David Easton Designed Custom-Made Three Piece Sofa Sectional by Schneller
By David Easton, A. Schneller Sons
Located in Southampton, NY
Custom-Made Three Piece Sofa Sectional, David Easton Designed, Made by A. Schneller, NYC
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood, Down, Feathers
Custom Chaise One Arm Sofa Crypton Stain Resistant Fabric
Located in Brea, CA
Custom one arm sofa with down wrapped cushions
In stock ready for immediate shipping
showroom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Custom Upholstered Sofa in Striped Silk Fabric by Scalamandre
By Henredon
Located in Pembroke, MA
Salon sofa by Scalamandre by Henredon, and custom upholstered by Scalamandre in silk Simbolo stripe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Custom Sofa Designed by Erwin-Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Striking and dramatic sofa with a sloping back, curved arms and interesting shaped seat rail with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th- C Regency Style Carved and Hand Painted Sofa / Settee Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a large scale Regency style carved and hand painted sofa. The custom
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31.5 in W 81.5 in D 33 in
Custom Chaise One Arm Sofa Crypton Stain Resistant Fabric RAF
Located in Brea, CA
Custom one arm sofa with down wrapped cushions
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, this sofa is custom-designed and certainly serves as a work of art in its own right. This piece
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Jonas Upholstery Custom "Rutherford" Roll-Arm Sofa, United States, c. 1990
Located in New York City, NY
This custom "Rutherford" sofa was created by Jonas, the celebrated NYC upholstery shop. It's
Category
1990s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Brass
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Brea, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters.
Custom made to order, upholstered in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Materials
Linen
Custom Curved Sofa with Wood Base and Loose Seat Cushion on Wood Base
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Geneva sofa is the larger companion to the Verona sofa - same styling but slightly larger
Category
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Custom Sofa with Wood Surround at Arms with Loose Back and Side Cushions
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our version of the timeless St. Thomas sofa - we call the Carnot - with square notched arms
Category
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Chloe Sofa
Located in Torrance, CA
Our Chloe Sofa is a sleek and modern version of a classic sofa. It is made with a classic hand-tied
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Matching Pair Late 20th c. Custom Upholstered Cream Silk Damask 3-Seat Sofas
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., USA, a pair of custom sumptuous three-seat sofas of squared form with slightly flared
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
Midcentury Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Sofa with a midcentury feel. Tufted tight back with three loose poly/down seat cushions over
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Polyester, Maple, Down
Vintage Custom Designed One of a Kind Wood Frame Three Seat Sofa Grey Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique, vintage, custom designed and hand built three seat wood frame sofa. The joinery in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
No Reserve
H 33 in W 81.25 in D 30.25 in
Parisian Style Loose Cushion Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Parisian style sofa with single bench cushion and large side and back cushions, all stuffed with
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Down, Feathers
Rolled Arm Sofa with Curved Tight Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Elegant curved sofa comes with tight back over two loose poly/down seat cushions, with exposed wood
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Polyester, Maple, Down
Slope Arm Sofa with Bolsters and Lumbar Pillows
Located in Ballard, CA
Refined sofa has combined the shelter feel with traditional elements, tight back with three lombar
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Polyester, Maple, Down
English George Smith Style Kilim Design Upholstered Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
has a pleated skirt. The custom sofa is from an estate in the Napa Valley, CA. It is becoming more and
Category
20th Century Kilim Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
Peter Marino Architects ‘Getty’ Example Sofa Royere Style
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Designed and custom fabricated by Peter Marino architects, for ‘the Getty’ building (503 w24th St
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Down
Modern Slope Arm Sofa with Loose Cushions
Located in Greenwich, CT
New three cushion sofa with loose back and seat cushions. Frame made with real wood, and with glue
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
Large Curved Modern White Velvet Sofa
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This large curved sofa was inspired by midcentury Italian design. Upholstered in white crushed
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
Interior Crafts Tuxedo Pillow Back Sofas in Chenille
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
acquiring a matched set or wish to customize the companion sofa with a fabric of your choosing. This
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Down
Pebbled Taupe Leather & Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Spanish Colonial Designer Torino Sofa by Randy Esada
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Spectacular designer sofa by Randy Esada designs for Prospr.
Made to order.
Item #: 9028
Category
2010s American Spanish Colonial Sofas
Materials
Silk, Walnut, Down
Pair of Bespoke Modern Sofas Atrributed to Gregorius Pineo
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant pair of large custom-made matching sofas attributed to Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Down, Oak
Flavor Custom Design Tete-a-Tete
Located in New York, NY
Flavor Custom Design Tete-a-Tete. Upholstered gray linen-blend material. Has a down seat and black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Down
Jude Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Our newest piece, the Jude Sofa, is the perfect alliance between comfort and sophistication. Sleek
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Cloud - the editable sectional sofa
Located in Fiscal Amares, PT
Welcome to the epitome of comfort and adaptability with the CLOUD modular sofa ! Our sectional sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sectional Sofas
Materials
Ash, Down
Large Curved Modern Velvet Sofa in Pink Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large curved sofa inspired by Italian mid-century design. Upholstered in blush pink crushed velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Poplar, Down
Jude Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Our newest piece, the Jude Sofa, is the perfect alliance between comfort and sophistication. Sleek
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Templeton Sofa
Located in London, GB
feather cushions for great comfort. Stained beech block feet.
Shown here in our custom natural white
Category
2010s British Sofas
Materials
Beech, Feathers
Flint Contemporary Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Modern low lying contemporary sofa custom built with hardwood frame, eight way hand tied
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Frameworks, Alpine Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
options and gives the purchaser.
Sold as is, customization not available at this time.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Peacock Velvet Banquet Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Custom channel back banquette sofa with 8 way hand tied hardwood frame, tight bench seat with down
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Lacy Mid Century Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
construction and toxin-free, kiln-dried solid Maple frames sourced from US-grown trees.
Tailor your sofa to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
construction and toxin-free, kiln-dried solid Maple frames sourced from US-grown trees.
Tailor your sofa to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
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Custom Down Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal custom down sofa for your home. Each custom down sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, down and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a custom down sofa, we have 19 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect custom down sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A custom down sofa made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one custom down sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Full Bloom Cottage, Henredon and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Custom Down Sofa?
Prices for a custom down sofa start at $1,250 and top out at $22,000 with the average selling for $4,800.
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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- What is a modular sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a Sheraton sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a chaise on a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A chaise, also known as a chaise longue (or, as it is sometimes spelled in the United States, a “chaise lounge”), is a long, upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that can be used to prop one's legs upon. The name "chaise" refers to any long, reclining chair in modern French interior design, and the English translation is "long chair."
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- What is a sofa suite?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Also known as living room suites or a three-piece suite, sofa suites are usually sofas with two matching chairs. On 1stDibs you will find a variety of options for antique, new and vintage sofa suites.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
- What is a tufted sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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- What is a serpentine sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
- Is a sofa a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
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