Deep Tufted Sofa
2010s American Other Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Other Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Other Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Other Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Other Sofas
Fabric
Antique 18th Century American Hepplewhite Sofas
Fabric, Down, Maple, Mahogany, Upholstery, Cotton, Jute
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas
Chrome
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Lacquer
Recent Sales
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Nickel
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Sectional Sofas
Linen, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Metal
Early 2000s American Sofas
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Sofas
Leather
20th Century Sofas
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Sheet Metal
2010s Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Sectional Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Upholstery
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photographic Film
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Wood, Lights, LED Light, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Neon Light
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s French Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
2010s Italian Minimalist Figurative Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
2010s American Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Lacquer
2010s Dutch Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Foam
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Mexican Game Boards
Art Glass, Wood
Deep Tufted Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Deep Tufted Sofa?
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 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.
- What does tufted sofa mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term “tufted sofa” means a sofa that features folds and pleats in its upholstery. Tufting adds patterns to sofas and couches. A classic example is button-tufting where rows of fabric-wrapped buttons appear in indentations. On 1stDibs, shop a range of tufted sofas.
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