De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in White Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Armchair in Hazel Leather Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in White Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in Leather Nougat Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21 Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Leather Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123B Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By De Sede, Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/123C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/203A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-21/302A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Upholstery
De Sede DS 600 Sofa Snake by Ueli Berger chocolate Leather - 21 Elements
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Munster, NRW
Legendary De Sede endless Sofa - the DS 600 in chocolate + supersoft leather.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 34.65 in D 31.11 in
De Sede DS-21 Armchair in Hazel Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/102A Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21 Two-Seat Sofa in Nougat Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 92.92 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Black Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 92.92 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21 Three-Seat Sofa in Hazel Upholstery by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/302C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/323C Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 68.12 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/302A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Gray Upholstery by Stephan Hürleman
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 92.92 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/203A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Hazel Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123A Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
Unavailable
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 33.08 in
De Sede DS-21/123B Two-Seat Modular Sofa in Black Leather by Stephan Hürlemann
By Stephan Hürlemann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The architectural structure of DS-21 is created by a metal frame that surrounds individual cushion volumes, seemingly carrying them effortlessly.
Leather
De Sede DS-600, Non-Stop Sofa, 21 Sections in Charcoal Blue Leather
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Austin, TX
De Sede DS-600 series “Non-Stop” sofa with 21 sections consisting of 19 interior pieces and one right arm and one left arm.
Leather
Sold
H 15.25 in W 210 in D 39 in
De Sede Ds-600 'Snake' Sofa in Cognac Leather and Dark Olive Green Felt
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sofa encompasses 21 individual zipping and locking segments including 2 arm pieces.
Leather, Felt
$6,850
H 25.25 in W 107 in D 37 in
Off White Leather "Simplice Sofa" by Antonio Citterio for B and B Italia Maxalto
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Kansas City, MO
Cream / Ivory color leather Simplice sofa designed by Antonio Citteria for B&B Italia. Very good condition with no holes scuffs or repairs. A few small spots may be found on cl...
Steel
$2,650
H 38.98 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS-264 Lounge Chair by Mathias Hoffmann, Swiss Leather Design
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Dronten, NL
An exceptional example of Swiss craftsmanship, the DS-264 lounge chair by De Sede embodies sculptural presence, tactile luxury, and uncompromising comfort. Designed with the brand’s ...
Steel
De Sede DS 47 Neck Leather Armchair Brown
By De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
De Sede DS 47 / 01 neck leather armchair. This DS-47 was manufactured in Switzerland by De Sede and is upholstered in 3-5 mm thick, natural hide. The leather color is brown The se...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$9,604 / set
H 23.63 in W 106.3 in D 63 in
"Sity" Sectional Sofa in White Leather by Citterio for B&B Italia
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Designed by Antonio Citterio in 1986 for B&B Italia, this "Sity" sectional sofa in white leather contains one asymmetrical curved island daybed and a rectangular daybed. New excep...
Leather
$8,135Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 139.77 in D 65.36 in
Francesco Binfaré Flap Sofa or Daybed in White Leather by Edra 2000s Italy
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A beautiful flap sofa designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra upholstered in white leather with nine reclinable parts. The sofa presents a steel structure and mechanisms padding in e...
Metal
$12,500
H 33 in W 96 in D 30 in
Four-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen, White/ Ivory Leather with Rosewood Legs. Restored.
By Hans Olsen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early Hans Olsen long four-seat sofa with Brazilian rosewood legs. This has undergone a complete restoration and upholstered in butter soft ivory leather. Comfortable and stunning.
Leather, Rosewood
$8,744 / item
H 39.38 in W 29.14 in D 60.24 in
De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Cafe Brown Fabric by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maximum relax comfort. DS-277 is impressive for its formally exciting transition between the seat and back shell as a characteristic feature. A variety of leather qualities are avail...
Leather
$14,499 / item
H 22.84 in W 80.32 in D 36.23 in
De Sede DS 80 Three-Seat Sofa in Naturale cuoio leather
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Feet up and just unwind – our DS-80 relocates sleep to the daytime hours, the time when we are supposed to be active and getting things done. Its subtle appearance reminds us to take...
Leather
$3,890 / item
H 31.89 in W 34.26 in D 31.89 in
One of Two De Sede 'DS-14' Armchair Lounge Chair, Cognac Leather Teak
By De Sede
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two De Sede 'DS-14' armchairs in a warm high quality cognac brown leather with a solid Teak base, designed in 1989 and manufactured between 1989 and 1997. The chairs are in gr...
Leather, Wood, Teak
$4,079 / item
H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 36.23 in
Laurameroni "BD 21" Modern Minimalist Armchair in leather and wood
By Laurameroni, Bartoli Design
Located in Monza, IT
Armchair with wooden structure in wood painted wenge, back and seat cushions covered in Cat. B Montana leather. FINISH: Cat. B Montana leather and wood painted wenge Designed by Ba...
Leather, Wood
$9,943Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.08 in W 139.77 in D 67.72 in
Francesco Binfaré White Flap Sofa in Leather and Steel by Edra 2000s
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Flap sofa with a structure in steel and foam covered with white leather, was designed by Francesco Binfaré and produced by Edra in the early 2000s. The Flap sofa presents a very pec...
Metal
$3,046
H 26.38 in W 38.19 in D 32.29 in
De Sede DS-31 Armchair, Patinated Leather, Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this Arm Chair . Lots of Patine . Really well used . Its became more beathiful over the years . Superb character This is the perfect chair for in the movies .or on stage .Man ca...
Leather
$31,363 / item
H 31.89 in W 137.8 in D 61.03 in
DeSede DS-747/40 Multifunctional Sofa in Noce Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Once upon a time, there was a master saddler with his mind set on taking bulky, thick leather and using his perfect craftsmanship to make it comfortable and cozy. For genera-tions, t...
Upholstery
$3,932Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.53 in W 40.16 in D 35.44 in
Italian Leather Armchair by Claudio Salocchi, 1970s Modern Design
By Claudio Salocchi, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique armchair with its 1970s design by Claudio Salocchi is characterized by the rotating headrest and adjustable supports. Very unusual is also the abstract leather embossing...
Leather
Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
Leather
$8,477 / item
H 26.78 in W 110.24 in D 40.95 in
Nube Italia Harbor Sofa in Cream Upholstery by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Linear sofa in different sizes starting from cm. 180. Metal frame with braided elastic belts. Shape-retaining polyurethane foam upholstery. Back feather pillows. Removable cover ava...
Metal
$10,000
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$2,657Sale Price|30% Off
H 37.01 in W 67.72 in D 78.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Italian Bed Frame Made by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Sofia, BG
Italian wooden hand carved bed frame with metal frame made in 1967 by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno. Very good authentic condition with no restorations made.
Wood
$691Sale Price|53% Off
H 16.75 in W 37.25 in D 49.5 in
Maitland Smith Wedge Coffee Table, Mactan Stone & Glass, 1980s
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1980s, this wedge-shaped tessellated Mactan stone coffee table exudes sculptural grandeur with textured sophistication. The top is triangular glass, clear and generously si...
Stone
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
Oak
$19,071 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$1,655 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$16,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Modular Sofa for Ligne Roset, Sand Beige, 1973, Set of 4
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” modular sofa for Ligne Roset, sand beige leather and foam, France, 1973, set of four. Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic armchair, designed in 1973 by Michel ...
Leather, Foam
$19,900 / set
H 25 in W 25 in D 33 in
De Sede DS11 Patchwork Leather Sectional in Caramel, Circa 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the most comfortable sofas ever made. This De Sede 'DS-11' sectional sofa features five pieces including two corner pieces. Switzerland, 1970s. It's beyond comfortable. The ...
Leather
Handcrafted Poplar Wood Screen/Room Divider
By Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural Elegance for Any Space This stunning handcrafted room divider, meticulously designed in solid poplar wood, features a unique interlocking pattern, this piece combines bot...
Poplar
Black Leather 'CAB' Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
By Mario Bellini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic leather CAB chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Priced individually.
Leather
$3,000
H 30.63 in W 66.78 in D 24.57 in
Japanese Antique Mizuya Tansu Sideboard, Meiji Era, Wabi-Sabi 1868-1912
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique large Mizuya Tansu was crafted in the Meiji Era (1868–1912). Its simple sliding panel doors and dark, timeworn finish reflect the quiet beauty of wabi-sabi. The surface...
Cedar, Lacquer
De Sede DS31 Sofa in Brown Leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful dark brown leather sofa model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede. One of our personal favorites from De Sede. Well designed polished aluminum legs. The sofa has been ...
Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, Italy, 1971
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Morna” Bed for Molteni, wood and cognac leather, Italy, 1972 The “Morna” bed epitomizes the harmonious fusion of modernist rigor and artisanal warmth. Const...
Leather, Wood
Coffe Table by michel Boyer
By Michel Boyer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Michel Boyer lacquered coffee table from 1970 Michel Boyer de Rebeval, known as Michel Boyer, was born in Paris in 1935 into a family of craftsmen and architects. He studied at the ...
Wood
$1,264Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.71 in W 18.9 in D 13.78 in
Hans J. Wegner Nightstand Model 430, Oak, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Ebberup, DK
Hans J. Wegner iconic design nightstand model 430 in oak wood. This is a classic mid century modern piece of design furniture by one of Denmark’s most noteable creators of both beau...
Wood, Oak
A de Sede piece lends a strong personality to the room it occupies. One of the world’s most respected furniture design houses, de Sede’s quality Swiss craftsmanship has its foundation in a long history of making expertly designed saddles. Founded in 1965 to build on a successful family-run saddler’s workshop in Klingnau, Switzerland, de Sede now is a leading manufacturer of leather goods and furniture, including sofas, chairs and beds.
At the core of de Sede’s philosophy is a reverence for the complexity and beauty of handcrafted furniture in an age when mass-produced objects are the norm. Over the years, the atelier has built a name for itself in its modular furniture pieces, which are made using the highest quality leather upholstery. The sleek, elegant pieces incorporate functionality with beauty. Amongst their best-selling designs is the DS-600 introduced in 1972. Also known as the Non Stop sofa, it is a sensually curved, snaking modular sofa whose individual pieces can be zipped together to create multiple variations and arcs.
De Sede has collaborated with some of the world's finest design minds, enhancing the prestige and individuality of their products. Designers like Santiago Calatrava, Antonella Scarpitta, Stephan Hürlemann, Gordon Guillaumier and Philippe Malouin have all created pieces with the atelier. Ubald Klug’s 1974 DS-1025, also known as the Terrazza sofa, is an enduring favorite with its cascading levels of leather. In 2017, de Sede expanded its product line to include high-quality leather handbags, which are as thoughtfully designed and beautifully crafted as its furniture. De Sede AG is now part of the Volare Group AG and continues to handcraft its fine furniture and other goods from its factory in Klingnau.
Find authentic de Sede seating, tables and decorative objects today on 1stDibs.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
