Emerald Sofa
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Recent Sales
Vintage 1960s Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Victorian Sofas
Marble, Gold Leaf
2010s European Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Velvet, Plastic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s British Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
1990s French Post-Modern Sofas
Foam, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Mohair, Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
1990s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Victorian Club Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Early 2000s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Laminate, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Vintage 1960s European Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s European Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Table Lamps
Lucite
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Satin, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Metal, Brass
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Fabric
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Wood
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Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
2010s African Modern Side Tables
Resin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s American Modern Music Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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Shagreen Stingray
Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Beds and Bed Frames
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Bronze
2010s English Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Elm
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Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Walnut
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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.
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