Exposed Wood Frame Sofa

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the exposed wood frame sofa you’re looking for. An exposed wood frame sofa — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an exposed wood frame sofa, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 35 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the exposed wood frame sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right exposed wood frame sofa, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz and BassamFellows each produced at least one beautiful exposed wood frame sofa that is worth considering.

Prices for an exposed wood frame sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $876 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,585.

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.