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19th Century Louis XV French Giltwood Rococo Sofa in Belgian Linen
19th Century Louis XV French Giltwood Rococo Sofa in Belgian Linen

19th Century Louis XV French Giltwood Rococo Sofa in Belgian Linen

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

The legs and body of the sofa are very solid and sturdy, ready for everyday use.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Sofas

Materials

Down, Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery

Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Sofa with Antique French Grainsack Upholstery
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Sofa with Antique French Grainsack Upholstery

Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Sofa with Antique French Grainsack Upholstery

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Late 19th century carved walnut sofa with antique French Grainsack upholstery Measures: 81" W x 44" H x 35" D Seat depth 29" Seat height 22" Seat depth 26"  Original wood fini...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut, Down

19th Century Antique French Cane Back Louis XV Style Sofa
19th Century Antique French Cane Back Louis XV Style Sofa

19th Century Antique French Cane Back Louis XV Style Sofa

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Beautiful French cane back sofa has been painted in a soft antique oyster white with subtle distressing and upholstered in a 15oz Belgian linen.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Cane, Down, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery

Baker Sofas Lawson Style from the Crown and Tulip Collection Terracotta
Baker Sofas Lawson Style from the Crown and Tulip Collection Terracotta

Baker Sofas Lawson Style from the Crown and Tulip Collection Terracotta

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Topeka, KS

We have sold one of these sofas but I know the last one will look marvelous in your home!

Category

1990s American Other Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Down, Feathers

Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather and Chromed Steel Sofa
Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather and Chromed Steel Sofa

Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll Cordovan Leather and Chromed Steel Sofa

By Walter Knoll, Preben Fabricius

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Three-seater sofa designed as part of the "710 Series" by Preben Fabricius for Walter Knoll (Germany, 1972).

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

20th Century French Louis XV Daybed Style Sofa Upholstered in Belgian Linen
20th Century French Louis XV Daybed Style Sofa Upholstered in Belgian Linen

20th Century French Louis XV Daybed Style Sofa Upholstered in Belgian Linen

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Lovely French Louis XV style sofa painted in our grain sack grey paint, and hand distressed aged patina.

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Down

Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seater Sofa Model V11 in Black Leather, Denmark 1960s
Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seater Sofa Model V11 in Black Leather, Denmark 1960s

Illum Wikkelsø Three-Seater Sofa Model V11 in Black Leather, Denmark 1960s

By Illum Wikkelsø, Holger Christiansen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Three-seater sofa model V11, designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Holger Christiansen, Denmark, 1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Down

B&B Italia Diesis Three-Seat Sofa Designed by Citterio & Nava, 1979
B&B Italia Diesis Three-Seat Sofa Designed by Citterio & Nava, 1979

B&B Italia Diesis Three-Seat Sofa Designed by Citterio & Nava, 1979

By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio, Paolo Nava

Located in Berlin, BE

Diesis sofa, designed by Antonio Citterio and Paolo Nava, Italy, B&B Italia, 1979.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Painted Louis XVI Style French Country Sofa Settee in White Linen
Painted Louis XVI Style French Country Sofa Settee in White Linen

Painted Louis XVI Style French Country Sofa Settee in White Linen

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Beautiful French carved sofa in the Classic Louis XVI style. We painted this frame in a soft clam shell grey, hand applied faux glaze and waxed finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Down, Feathers, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Danish Børge Mogensen Style Sofa in Dark Mocha Colored Leather by Georg Thams
Danish Børge Mogensen Style Sofa in Dark Mocha Colored Leather by Georg Thams

Danish Børge Mogensen Style Sofa in Dark Mocha Colored Leather by Georg Thams

By Georg Thams

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic Børge Mogensen style sofa in dark mocha colored leather from the late 1960s by Georg Thams.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech, Down

Baker Empire Sofa
Baker Empire Sofa

Baker Empire Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Baker's classic horsehair and down tufted empire style sofa.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Camel Back Sofa
Camel Back Sofa

Camel Back Sofa

Sold|$1,600

Camel Back Sofa

Located in Stamford, CT

Off white and black chenille covered camel back sofa with down cushion.

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Italian Leather Couch
Italian Leather Couch

Italian Leather Couch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian sofa , leather and down filed cushions very comfortable.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage White Ethan Allen Sofa with Bench Cushion and Bamboo and Brass Detail
Vintage White Ethan Allen Sofa with Bench Cushion and Bamboo and Brass Detail

Vintage White Ethan Allen Sofa with Bench Cushion and Bamboo and Brass Detail

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A long vintage Ethan Allen sofa reupholstered in a crisp milky white. Faux bamboo accents frame the couch around the bottom and sides, with brass on each corner.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Brass

George Smith Leather Sofa
George Smith Leather Sofa

George Smith Leather Sofa

By George Smith

Located in New York, NY

George Smith leather sofa. Sofa is green leather with distressed and fading areas.

Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Leather

ELEGANT SILK UPHOLSTERED SOFA
ELEGANT SILK UPHOLSTERED SOFA

ELEGANT SILK UPHOLSTERED SOFA

Located in New York, NY

Elegant down filled sofa, upholstered in a beautiful silk fabic.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

George Smith Knole Sofa
George Smith Knole Sofa

George Smith Knole Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Both sides of sofa can come down. Rope tassels support both upper finials.

Category

20th Century Sofas

Sofa By Jacques Adnet
Sofa By Jacques Adnet

Sofa By Jacques Adnet

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A wide arm down filled sofa in cream wool boucle with block feet. Arms measure 10"W and 26"H

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sofas

Midcentury Leather Sofa, 1960s
Midcentury Leather Sofa, 1960s

Midcentury Leather Sofa, 1960s

Located in Austin, TX

Vintage European sofa with dark sculptural wood frame with khaki or tan leather seats and backs.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Spectacular Three-Piece Sectional Sofa by Steve Chase
Spectacular Three-Piece Sectional Sofa by Steve Chase

Spectacular Three-Piece Sectional Sofa by Steve Chase

By Steve Chase

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A spectacular channel tufted three-piece sectional sofa designed by Steve Chase in the 1980s. The six oversize pillows are down filled.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Down, Fabric

19THC BAR HARBOR  WICKER SOFA
19THC BAR HARBOR  WICKER SOFA

19THC BAR HARBOR WICKER SOFA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL ORIGINAL PATINA BAR HARBOR WICKER SOFA FROM MAINE WITH HOMSPUN LINEN SEAT CUSHIONS DOWN AND FEATHER FILLED THIS SOFA IS GREAT CONDITION

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Materials

Wicker

Italian Tobacco Colored Leather Sofa
Italian Tobacco Colored Leather Sofa

Italian Tobacco Colored Leather Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian tobacco colored leather sofa with three cushions. The sofa stands on four ebony stained feet with tufted back and sides.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

1940's Hollywood Glam Sofa
1940's Hollywood Glam Sofa

1940's Hollywood Glam Sofa

Located in North Miami, FL

Two piece curved back sofa stuffed with down. Simple and elegant lines.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sectional Sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional
Sectional Sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional

Sectional Sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional

Located in Long Island City, NY

Between 1950 and 1955, he won MoMA's Good Design award five times. This sectional sofa exemplifies the elegant, comfortable, eminently practical furniture McCobb made for post-war...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Down, Foam, Velvet, Wood

1950's Tommi Parzinger Style Sofa
1950's Tommi Parzinger Style Sofa

1950's Tommi Parzinger Style Sofa

By Tommi Parzinger

Located in Chicago, IL

The sculptural sofa with down feather cushions and bolsters is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

One-armed sofa by Edward Wormley
One-armed sofa by Edward Wormley

One-armed sofa by Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Handsome, chaise longue or daybed style sofa with down-filled back cushions.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Sofa By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Sofa By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Sofa By Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Edward Wormley designed sofa for Dunbar. Down filled cushions,interesting leg configuration.

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Illums Bolighus Danish 1960s Leather Sofa
Illums Bolighus Danish 1960s Leather Sofa

Illums Bolighus Danish 1960s Leather Sofa

By Illums Bolighus

Located in New York, NY

An original 1960s Danish leather and down filled sofa by Illums Bolighus.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Vintage Low Armless Sofa
Pair of Vintage Low Armless Sofa

Pair of Vintage Low Armless Sofa

Located in Chireno, TX

Two sofas available at $5800 each. Would make a great pair.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

19THC. SOFA AND CHAIR FROM FRANCE
19THC. SOFA AND CHAIR FROM FRANCE

19THC. SOFA AND CHAIR FROM FRANCE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

GREAT FORM CHAIR AND SOFA DOWN AND FEATHER/UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC HOMSPUN LINEN.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Linen

Marge Carson Slipper Sofa in Mohair
Marge Carson Slipper Sofa in Mohair

Marge Carson Slipper Sofa in Mohair

By Marge Carson

Located in Dallas, TX

A bolster back slipper sofa with down seat cushion designed by Marge Carson.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

French Buffalo Leather Equestrian Style Sofa
French Buffalo Leather Equestrian Style Sofa

French Buffalo Leather Equestrian Style Sofa

Located in Austin, TX

Fantastic vintage French sofa made completely of full buffalo hide leather in a warm cognac color.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Italian three-seater sofa from the 1950s. The structure and legs are in beech and fir, the cushions in goose down, the sofa was upholstered in the 90s but the fabric is faded and wor...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Amazing Italian Zanotto Original Leather Sofa
Amazing Italian Zanotto Original Leather Sofa

Amazing Italian Zanotto Original Leather Sofa

Located in North Miami, FL

This extremely chic and comfortable butter soft leather sofa with it's down filled cushions and signed Zanotto tag,and channeled panels, ring a statement of 80's meets modern.it is ...

Category

20th Century Italian Sofas

Tiger Pattern Fabric Mid Century Modern Sofa
Tiger Pattern Fabric Mid Century Modern Sofa

Tiger Pattern Fabric Mid Century Modern Sofa

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid century modern tiger pattern fabric sofa. Very comfortable sofa with down filled cushions.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Button back Wing Sofa England, 19th Century
Button back Wing Sofa England, 19th Century

Button back Wing Sofa England, 19th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Button back wing sofa, England, 19th Century. Victorian sofa stripped down to its original ticking on turned legs with original brass castors.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Linen

Mid-Century Style Belgium Linen Upholstered Sofa
Mid-Century Style Belgium Linen Upholstered Sofa

Mid-Century Style Belgium Linen Upholstered Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th century newly upholstered in Belgium Linen with a single down wrapped cushion and two down wrapped back pillows. The sofa is detailed with mid-sized silver nail heads.

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Floating Sofa
Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Floating Sofa

Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar Floating Sofa

By Edward Wormley

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa, down filled cushions. Mahogany legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

A Maison Jansen Louis XV Style Sofa
A Maison Jansen Louis XV Style Sofa

A Maison Jansen Louis XV Style Sofa

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A Maison Jansen Louis XV Style Sofa, original upholstery, down-filled cushions, very comfortable

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas

20th Century French Ivory Boucle Sofa Bed
20th Century French Ivory Boucle Sofa Bed

20th Century French Ivory Boucle Sofa Bed

Located in High Point, NC

Exuding a calm demeanor, this sofa brings a pleasant energy to the space.

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

Custom Designer Vinyl Abstract Tuxedo Sofa, 1970s
Custom Designer Vinyl Abstract Tuxedo Sofa, 1970s

Custom Designer Vinyl Abstract Tuxedo Sofa, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, PA

A bold custom abstract Tuxedo sofa upholstered in an abstract Mid-Century Modern designed vinyl.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1960's Mad-Men Style Sleeper Sofa
1960's Mad-Men Style Sleeper Sofa

1960's Mad-Men Style Sleeper Sofa

By Karl-Erik Ekselius

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century, stylishly boxy, 3 seater sleeper sofa with tapered teak legs and newly upholstered cream fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Early 20th Century Howard & Sons ‘York’ Sofa
Early 20th Century Howard & Sons ‘York’ Sofa

Early 20th Century Howard & Sons ‘York’ Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 20th Century Howard and Sons ‘York’ sofa with deep, down-filled seat. Circa 1920, Burlington St period four digit serial numbers and original Howard stamped castors.

Category

20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Walnut and Velvet Sofa by Axel Larsson
Walnut and Velvet Sofa by Axel Larsson

Walnut and Velvet Sofa by Axel Larsson

By Axel Larsson, Hjalmar Jackson

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful sofa designed by Axel Larsson, executed by master carpenter Hjalmar Jacksson at Stockholms Hantverksförening.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Custom Mahogany Mandalay Sofa by Jiun Ho
Custom Mahogany Mandalay Sofa by Jiun Ho

Custom Mahogany Mandalay Sofa by Jiun Ho

By Jiun Ho

Located in Southampton, NY

Custom mahogany Mandalay sofa by Jiun Ho This custom sofa was originally specified by Clodagh Design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Elegant and plush sofa in white Silk Damask
Elegant and plush sofa in white Silk Damask

Elegant and plush sofa in white Silk Damask

Located in Bronx, NY

very well made sofa with all down seat cushions

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Curved Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Curved Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Curved Back Sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A curved back sofa with down cushions and mahogany legs. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Eames Compact Sofa in Maharam Small Dot Pattern
Eames Compact Sofa in Maharam Small Dot Pattern

Eames Compact Sofa in Maharam Small Dot Pattern

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Seattle, WA

The compact sofa folds down, originally designed to pack flat for easy shipping.

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Pair of Marge Carson Slipper Sofas in Mohair
Pair of Marge Carson Slipper Sofas in Mohair

Pair of Marge Carson Slipper Sofas in Mohair

By Marge Carson

Located in Dallas, TX

A matching pair of bolster back slipper sofas with down seat cushions designed by Marge Carson.

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Traditional Ralph Lauren Aran Isles Saddle Leather Sofa
Traditional Ralph Lauren Aran Isles Saddle Leather Sofa

Traditional Ralph Lauren Aran Isles Saddle Leather Sofa

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Sofa has nailhead detailing along back, arms and bottom.

Category

2010s American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Leather

J. Robert Scott Mansfield 2-Piece Sectional Sofa Designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis
J. Robert Scott Mansfield 2-Piece Sectional Sofa Designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis

J. Robert Scott Mansfield 2-Piece Sectional Sofa Designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis

By Sally Sirkin Lewis, J. Robert Scott 1

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant and coveted large two piece L-shaped sectional sofa in a luxurious brown weave fabric by J. Robert Scott and designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis.

Category

Early 2000s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Down

Axel Larsson Walnut and Velvet Sofa Sweden, 1940s
Axel Larsson Walnut and Velvet Sofa Sweden, 1940s

Axel Larsson Walnut and Velvet Sofa Sweden, 1940s

By Hjalmar Jackson, Axel Larsson

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Exquisite sofa designed by famed Axel Larsson in Sweden in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Walnut

"Custom Commissioned" Unique & Elegant Heavily Carved Walnut Sofa
"Custom Commissioned" Unique & Elegant Heavily Carved Walnut Sofa

"Custom Commissioned" Unique & Elegant Heavily Carved Walnut Sofa

Located in Highwood, IL

You will probably never again see a sofa as intricately hand carved as this, as it was commissioned as a wedding present in 1924.

Category

Early 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Ben Thompson for Design Research Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Ben Thompson for Design Research Mid-Century Modern Sofa

Ben Thompson for Design Research Mid-Century Modern Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Ben Thompson for Design Research.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton

Carlo Bartoli Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate
Carlo Bartoli Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate

Carlo Bartoli Modular Sofa in Cognac Leather for Rossi Di Albizzate

By Rossi di Albizzate, Carlo Bartoli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Italian mid-century three-piece modular sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi Di Albizzate in original leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Victorian Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
19th Century Victorian Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa

19th Century Victorian Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Superb Quality 19th Century Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa A stunning 19th-century Victorian period large three-seater dark brown leather button-down Chesterfield sofa.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Down Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the down couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each down couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using down, fabric and wood. If you’re shopping for a down couch, we have 243 options in-stock, while there are 34 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the down couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A down couch, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one down couch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, De Sede and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Down Couch?

A down couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,998, while the lowest priced sells for $315 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

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.

Questions About Down Couch
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify your couch, look for the maker's markings. Manufacturers choose different places for markings. Some will sew a label onto a cushion or mark one of the legs. Others place their markings on the underside of the frame, so it may be necessary to turn your couch onto its side to locate the marking. Once you've found it, you can search trusted online resources to find out who made your couch and then review information about that particular manufacturer to learn more about your piece's age, style and other characteristics. If you'd like assistance with the process, use the services of a knowledgeable antique dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chaise is different from a couch or sofa. A comfortable common ground between sofas and daybeds, early iterations of chaise longues were discovered in Ancient Egypt and were later frequently used in both Greece and Rome. The chaise longue is based on a modern French design and is also known as a chaise lounge. This low reclining seat, known in English as a "long chair," has an elongated design with a low back that reaches about half the length of the furniture, allowing a sitter to put their feet up and relax. Shop a range of antique and modern chaise longues and sofas from top sellers and makers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The terms “cloud couch” or “cloud sofa” may refer to two specific designs — Restoration Hardware‘s Cloud Sofa is a plush white sofa with no hard edges and an oversized seat upholstered with goose-down stuffing. The other design known by this name is Adrian Pearsall’s low-profile Cloud sofa, one of the contributions to mid-century modern furniture design for which Pearsall is recognized today and among the initial concepts for Craft Associates, the now-legendary furniture company he founded. On 1stDibs, you will find a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary sofas from some of the world’s top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A couch table is a long, narrow table with storage space below that is placed behind a sofa and stands no higher than its back.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    A sectional couch is comprised of individual pieces that can be arranged in different positions.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A modular couch differs from traditional couches in that they comprise a series of various moveable sections called modules. They generally include a wide range of options such as moveable arm pieces or chaises longues. These couches offer great flexibility as you can set each module according to your needs. Find a collection of antique and vintage modular couches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    A Turkish couch is a long, low sofa, usually composed of a very thick mattress-like cushion and a wooden frame. Some styles feature arms like traditional sofas, while others are armless. You may sometimes see this type of furniture referred to as a divan. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of couches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A studio couch is a multifunctional sofa often used in small spaces, such as single-room studio apartments. It usually features a backless design and an adjustable frame. By sliding the frame, a user can convert the sofa into a double bed, so they can sit and sleep on a single piece of furniture. Find a large selection of sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An infinity couch is a sofa that consists of separate pieces that you can arrange in different ways. A modular sofa is another name for this type of seating solution. On 1stDibs, shop a range of modular sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A vinyl couch is a couch made from a chemical called polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which gives it a matte finish. Vinyl couches are smooth to the touch and tend to resemble leather but have less luster than a leather sofa. These couches are quite durable, lasting for many years without cracking like leather. Shop vinyl couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many kinds of comfortable couches-- it's really a matter of preference. on 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Modern, Art Deco, Victorian, Regency, among many other styles of couches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A camelback couch is a sofa that features a curvy back with an arch in the middle that resembles the back of a camel. Depending on the design, the hump can be very prominent or very subtle. You'll find a range of camelback couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many ways to increase the height of a couch. These include adding different legs, building a sled base, adding couch risers and changing the feet of the couch to be taller.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To measure a curved couch, first measure the depth from the front to the back and the height from the floor to the top. For length, place the tape measure in one back corner and then extend all the way across to the other back corner. You may also wish to measure the width of the opening, working from the front left inner corner to the right inner corner. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of curved couches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Vacuum the velvet regularly. If a spill occurs, blot it immediately with a dry cloth. If the stain dries, you can blot it with a cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solution.But test this, or any other cleaning solution, on a hidden spot first to make sure it doesn’t cause damage. Once the fabric is dry, use a soft, dry brush to restore the original direction and loft of the pile.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Couches made of fabric will typically last 15 years, whereas couches made of leather will typically last 45 years.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    Yes, a firm couch will usually break in. As you use a couch, its padding gradually softens. How long the process will take depends on the type of padding present in the couch and how frequently you sit on your new piece. Shop a large selection of sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024
    The difference between a davenport and a couch comes down to special features. A couch or sofa is an upholstered piece of furniture designed to seat two or more people, while a davenport is a large couch or sofa that can be used as a bed or one that folds out into a bed.

    A couch is occasionally called a davenport when the furnishing in question is a large comfortable sofa that can double as a bed or can be converted into a bed. The name comes from a now-defunct New England furniture manufacturer, A.H. Davenport & Company, which was established in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the late 19th century. Davenport furnished the homes of the richest Americans during what we now call the Gilded Age.

    In the 1880s, thanks largely to the Industrial Revolution, the American economy started booming, and when it did, it created a whole new supply of millionaires. Firms like the Duveen Brothers supplied these families with European decor, and manufacturers such as A.H. Davenport & Company furnished their mansions. The term davenport became a synonym for any sofa that looked like the one produced by the popular Massachusetts company.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A single couch may also be called a settee. It is a long seat made for more than one person. Settees are typically small seats that can fit two or more people, but they aren’t as wide as couches or sofas. A settee is more intimate and offers more sitting room than an armchair. Settees often have a backrest for optimal support and are frequently upholstered. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage sofas and settees today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best sectional couch is likely going to be a matter of preference. All kinds of sectional sofas have been made over the years. A traditional sofa is typically a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people, whereas a sectional sofa consists of multiple pieces that can be arranged in several different layouts. While a conventional couch or sofa can definitely seat a fixed number of houseguests, sectional sofas allow for customizing. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique sectional sofas today.