Midcentury Roche Bobois Style Denim Platform Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic mid-century modern style denim sofa in the manner of Roche Bobois. The sofa features a case or tuxedo style shaped frame with wide arms and back mounted to a six leg platform.
Steel
1970s Curved Sculptural Rattan Denim Blue Sofa
By Mcquire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the details and curves on this beauty! Plush cushionin...
Upholstery, Rattan
$10,653Sale 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
$13,948Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Corner Sofa Tailored British Wool Denim Blue Coil Sprung Handmade
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
We want you to meet your perfect partner, the luxurious Enchanté Modular Sofa, with its solid beech frame and finely-tailored, pure wool fabric upholstery. The Enchanté brings back...
Fabric, Beech
Fluffy Cotton Three-seater sofa with Denim plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing the Cotton Sofa, a masterpiece of luxurious comfort and elegant design. This sofa invites you to sink into its sumptuously plush cushions, offering an unparalleled experi...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Fluffy Cotton Two-seater sofa with Denim plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
Introducing the Cotton Sofa, a masterpiece of luxurious comfort and elegant design. This sofa invites you to sink into its sumptuously plush cushions, offering an unparalleled experi...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Round three-seater sofa Tilda with Denim plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The TILDA three-seater sofa exemplifies minimalist elegance with its smooth lines, elegant curves and refined wooden plinth. Its distinctive shape not only creates a sense of fluidit...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Round two-seater sofa Tilda with Denim plain fabric handcrafted by Murmurio
By Murmurio
Located in Lordelo, PT
The TILDA two-seater sofa exemplifies minimalist elegance with its smooth lines, elegant curves and refined wooden plinth. Its distinctive shape not only creates a sense of fluidity ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$6,816Sale Price / item|20% Off
Contemporary Channeled Fleure 3 seater Sofa in Denim Blue Velvet and Brass Legs.
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Award winning Fleure Signature Edition is our latest revival of the award winning Fleure 3 Seater Sofa, reimagined in this premium cotton velvet upholstery. This signature piece...
Brass
Moooi Triple Seater Sofa So Good in Denim Light Wash Foam with Table and Shelf
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa So Good by Marcel Wanders studio is a modular sofa system made of generous proportions and feather-like softness.
Upholstery
2022 Maarten Baas for Moooi SLT Double Love Seat Sofa Element S3 in Indigo Denim
By Moooi, Maarten Baas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a SLT Double Seat Sofa made with a wood and steel frame and indigo denim fabric.
Steel
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Soriana Limited Edition Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in the 1960s to bring ...
Metal
"Sister Ray" Leather Covered Three-Seat Sofa by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featuring double needle stitching marking the denim heritage, this sofa collection comes with a few new special fabrics in the Diesel line.
Stainless Steel
"Sister Ray" Three-Seat Sofa with Goose Down Cushions by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featuring double needle stitching marking the denim heritage, this sofa collection comes with a few new special fabrics in the Diesel line.
Stainless Steel
"Sister Ray" Left/Right Goose Down Cushions Chaise Longue by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featuring double needle stitching marking the denim heritage, this sofa collection comes with a few new special fabrics in the Diesel line.
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 25 in W 84 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Style Sofa with Dark Walnut Frame & Legs in Tufted Navy Denim
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
This sofa is a nod to Classic Mid-Century Modern design. A tight, tufted back and seat makes for an extremely sleek sofa. Encased in a dark walnut frame with matching cone legs, this...
Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Sofa for Craft Associates in Denim
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Adrian Pearsall sofa for Craft Associates is completely restored to its original integrity.
Walnut
Sold
H 25.6 in W 70.87 in D 39.38 in
20th Century Alessandro Becchi Sofa Anfibio for Giovannetti Upholstered in Denim
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovannetti
Located in Turin, Turin
Alessandro Becchi was born in 1946. After his studies in Florence, he began his career as a designer. In 1972 he was invited to the exhibition "ltaly: the new domestic landscape" at ...
Fabric
Sold
H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 41.34 in
Limited Edition Soriana Denim Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This limited edition Soriana armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The soft and generous contours of this iconic armchair h...
Metal
Mitchell Gold Bob Williams Tufted Suede Nailhead King Size Bed Frame
Located in Dayton, OH
They had other developmental plans inside the factory, including a on-site gym, a health clinic, a child-care center with child-size club chairs and denim sofas, and a personal chef ...
Suede
Ralph Lauren Blue Denim Sofa, from ANDY COHEN'S Personal Collection
Located in Long Island City, NY
The Aston’s low profile with super deep seat depth and extra thick seat cushions create the ultimate lounging environment. The wide arms are also perfect for a perching if you don’t ...
Abalone
Alessandro Becchi 'Anfibio' Sofa in Denim Upholstery
By Alessandro Becchi, Giovanetti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This convertible Italian sofa is upholstered with a dark blue denim fabric.
Fabric
Large Vintage Italian Sofa Reupholstered in Blue Denim
Located in Hollywood, CA
This sofa is very comfortable, and has been reupholstered in a beautiful blue denim.
Fabric
Modern Slipcover Collection
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Featured 89" Sofa in Denim Natural Gr. 3 $2,366.00
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,495 / set
H 36 in W 26 in D 24 in
Coastal Organic Modern Large Braid Rattan Side Arm chairs by Wicker Works-Pair
By Wicker Works
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of coastal design with this pair of vintage large braid rattan side armchairs by Wicker Works. Showcasing an intricate braided trim and woven rattan bod...
Wicker, Rattan
$16,532 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$6,810
H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in
Original Howard Era Deep Seated Armchair, William Birch, England, 19th Century
By William Birch, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Howard & Sons era armchair, produced by William Birch, England, 19th Century. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Newly upholstered in premium, pure Alpaca. Fast ...
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
$94,784Sale Price|35% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 17.72 in
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner plates (Ø 24 cm,) 24 deep plates (Ø 23 ...
Porcelain
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
Set of Six Rattan or Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six rattan or bamboo dining chairs, American, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. This came from an estate with the matching dining table seen in the last...
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
The 'Jaipur' Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is our Jaipur sofa. Inspired by an original Anglo- Indian sofa we found on our travels. We wanted to make a show stopping piece that encapsulated design with practicality and th...
Upholstery
$13,389 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
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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