Drift Sofa

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the drift sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each drift sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. Each drift sofa bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one drift sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fernando Mastrangelo, IP Design and Walter Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

A drift sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,024, while the lowest priced sells for $482 and the highest can go for as much as $95,000.

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.