An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830 — With Magnificent Cornucopia Arms This
1820s American Federal Antique Federal Sofa
Wood
An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830 — With Magnificent Cornucopia Arms This
Wood
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Federal mahogany inlaid sofa with an arched camel back, with scroll arms on six legs, the
Mahogany
Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 19th century American federal period mahogany sofa on 6 turned and carved legs. Beautifully
Mahogany
$4,116Sale Price|30% Off
H 34 in W 71.5 in D 28 in
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with
Upholstery, Mahogany
$19,995 / set
H 52 in W 77 in D 33 in
Antique Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Parlor Set Newly Reupholstered in a Cabernet Leather - 2
Leather
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite mid 19th century mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style upholstered sofa. The sofa
Upholstery, Mahogany
$6,500
H 35 in W 73 in D 25 in
Antique Tripple Rush Seat Solid Linen Upholstery Cushion Bench Sattee Sofa Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative antique tripple rush seat solid linen upholstery cushion bench sattee sofa mint!
Rush, Chestnut
Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful late Federal-early Empire settee sofa, flame mahogany with geometric inlaid wood
Mahogany, Satinwood
Federal Sofa
Located in Litchfield, CT
joining the back stiles. Additional holes to the back used for upholstery). The sofa is complimented with
Mahogany
An excellent New York Federal inlaid sofa
By Michael Allison
Located in Sharon, MA
A Fine and Rare Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sofa, New York City, circa 1800-10. This handsome
Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
legged sofa or 'settee'. Three panels of crest rail carvings: a central bowed swag panel, with bow tied
Upholstery, Mahogany, Poplar
New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New York drop Leaf table with Lion Mounts
Unavailable
H 35 in W 81 in D 36 in
Fine Chippendale, Federal Mahogany Camelback Sofa, Philadelphia, circa 1780-1800
Located in Providence, RI
In the world of Chippendale sofas in the colonies, Philadelphia was always a source of standout
Mahogany
Early New England Sofa Frame
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Early New England federal style sofa frame from the personal collection of the late Nan Gurley
Birch, Pine
New York Federal Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An America, New York, Federal sofa with bowknot and drapery carving, reeded legs with casters
Federal American Sofa with Updated Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
An updated federal sofa, newly upholstered.
Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
An American Federal carved seven legged mahogany sofa. Three panels of crest rail carvings: A
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite 19th century solid mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style sofa with hand carvings
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
American Fine Chippendale Federal Style Upholstered Sofa, circa 1780
Located in Savannah, GA
American fine Chippendale federal style upholstered sofa, circa 1780. Down seat cushion. Mahogany
American Federal Birch-Inlaid Mahogany Settee Sofa, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
sofa, resulting in a strength of joinery that remains as firm and stable as the day it was made. The
Brass
1920`s US Federal Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
1920`s US Federal style mahogany sofa
Sold
H 33.25 in W 71 in D 30 in
Early 20th-C. Federal Style Sofa W/ Painted Gustavian Finish & White Upholstery
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early Federal style sofa that has been given a fresh update with a Swedish / Gustavian
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Federal Style Sofa, Circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Federal style sofa offers flame mahogany frame with scroll form rail and
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.75 in W 72.75 in D 31 in
Duncan Phyfe Style Federal Mahogany Sofa Attrib. to the Ernest F. Hagen Workshop
By Ernest F. Hagen
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Duncan Phyfe style Federal Mahogany Sofa with decorative swag carved crest, attributed to
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent Federal style settee. 24 stars to perimeter of base. Solid wood construction. Nice patina.
Early 19th Century New York Sofa, Probably by Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Richmond, VA
Great example of an early 19th century New York sofa from the federal period. Probably by Duncan
Mahogany
American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
American Federal carved mahogany sofa, early 19th century. Flame mahogany crest rail and front
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 71 in L 38 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Settee Sofa Figural Dolphin Parlor Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Empire mahogany settee sofa figural dolphin parlor federal 71" 19th century
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.38 in W 80 in D 28 in
American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa Attributed to William Camp, Baltimore
By William Camp 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine carved mahogany sofa from the workshops of Baltimore during the Federal period, this
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.5 in W 28 in D 80 in
Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor settee or sofa. Made of mahogany featuring rolled arms and blue silk
Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.71 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Restored Swedish Biedermeier circa 1850 Eagle Sofa Table Gold Gilt Eagle Federal
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, circa 1850 Swedish Biedermeier table with hand-carved hawk under and Lion hairy paw feet This is one of those pieces that will o...
Mahogany
George III Sheraton Mahogany Settee, England, circa 1795
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Kinderhook, NY
casters. Additional search terms: Georgian, English Regency, Regency, Neoclassical, Classical, Sofa
Brass
Federal Sofa with Carved Fluted Detailing
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Federal Sofa is newly upholstered in muslin. Mahogany frame newly painted in a grey
Mahogany, Muslin
Antique American Federal Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Condition: Bottom of the sofa will have to be re-sprung.
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Scrolling Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable 19th Century Federal / Regency Mahogany Sofa. Item features dramatically scrolled arms
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 74 in D 28 in
19th C Classical American Federal Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal carved mahogany Sheraton style sofa believed to be circa mid-late 1800s
Fabric, Mahogany, Down
Sold
H 46.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Federal Empire period carved flame mahogany high back / arm loveseat sofa, circa
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 29 in D 68 in
Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Parlor Settee Sofa Love Seat Bench Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Sheraton style bow back parlor sofa or settee. Made of mahogany featuring an arched back
Silk, Mahogany
Hepplewhite Federal Style Antique Two Drawers Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two drawers antiques dovetails Federal style mahogany console sofa table.
Mahogany
Sculptural Antique Federal Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural Antique Federal Sofa in yellow/ champagne silk , having single deck down cushion, and
Wood, Fabric
Federal Sofa
Located in Alexandria, VA
Sheraton design– scrolls and reeded urns on arms - original castors on reeded front legs – replaced castors on flared back legs – French welt seat - seat, back and arms reupholstered...
Mahogany
Federal Sofa
Located in Litchfield, CT
Federal Scrolled Arm Sofa, Massachusetts, North Shore, probably Salem, ca. 1810-1820. The crest is
Mahogany, Maple
Early 19th Century Federal Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant and comfortable early 19th century sofa with gently curving back and seat covered in a
Early 19th Century Federal Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant and comfortable early 19th century sofa with gently curving back and seat covered in a
American 19TH C Federal Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Fedearl sofa upholstered in red wool
Mahogany
Federal Sofa in the Sheraton Manner
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unusual sofa was probably made in the Mid-Atlantic. Wonderful in-curved arms - plum pudding
Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe New York Federal Sofa - Single or Collector's Pair
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
, masterfully carved 6 legged mahogany sofas or 'settees'. Three panels of crest rail carvings: a central bowed
Poplar, Mahogany
Federal Sheraton Mahogany Sofa, New York, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This form of Federal sofa with its boldly turned feet and arm support was popular as living room or
Mahogany
Federal Scroll-Arm Sofa
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handsome high-style mahogany framed sofa - probably Massachusetts - excellent hand-carved arm
Brass
Federal Squareback Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Federal style square-back sofa detailing reeded incurvate arms with ends scrolled. *Not
Mahogany
Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine late federal neoclassical carved mahogany sofa, with acanthus carved and paneled crest, carved
Mahogany
Federal Tiger Maple Sofa, New England, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This sofa is composed of beautifully grained tiger maple that has developed a mellow patina over
Fabric, Maple
Sold
H 28.75 in W 38.5 in D 23.75 in
American Federal Period Rosewood Sofa Table with Acanthus Leaf Carving
Located in Wells, ME
American early 19th century federal period rosewood sofa table with dropleaves, two drawers and
Rosewood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 77 in L 35.5 in
Classical / Federal / Sheraton Carved Mahogany Phyfe Sofa, New York, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This is the best of the phyfe line of sofas, with the sought-after pronounced turned in arm. A
Mahogany
High Federal Drop-Leaf Table, Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alexandria, VA
today as a center table, a sofa table or a small dining table. Shaped drop leaves. One drawer and one
New England Sheraton Sofa
Located in Alexandria, VA
This excellent Federal settee has fine reeding, turnings, and carving throughout. Delicate reeding
Carved Mahogany Sofa, New York, Possibly Phyfe, circa 1810
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Providence, RI
The Devil is in the details and this is one of the finest classical sofas we've owned. Let's start
New York Federal Gilt Wood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
dining room sideboard. The swag motif complements the crest rail decoration of Federal and
American Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Carved Sofa
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period Sheraton mahogany carved sofa. The four front legs are turned and reeded
Mahogany
Federal Neoclassical New York Sofa, circa 1805
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alexandria, VA
This rare and beautiful sofa is the finest we have ever offered. It is exceptionally graceful in
Mahogany, Poplar, Silk, Ash, Fabric
19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Located in Harrisburg, PA
From a Long Island estate this is an exceptional sofa. Over the years its beautiful mahogany
Silk, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An early 19th C. American, possibly Baltimore, mahogany arched back sofa or settee upholstered in a
Mahogany
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
Brass
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass
$59,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 120 in W 48.5 in D 24.5 in
French Empire Revival 19th Century Giltwood Carved Figural Console and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Empire Revival 19th century giltwood and Gesso carved figural console table with matching mirror. The "D" shaped top console raised by a pair of seated winged sphinxes ...
Marble
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern, 19th-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
Wrought Iron
$29,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Ivory Bouclé, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory bouclé, Italy, 1970, six elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs...
Bouclé, Plastic
George III Chinoiserie Red Laquered Demilune Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
George III red laquered Chinoiserie demilune cabinet with hardwood applique and handpainting throughout, the whole stands on tapered feet, interior has one shelf and fabric throughou...
Hardwood
Antique Cast Iron Coal Box With Dragon Legs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The scrolled and shaped back decorated with a flaming cooking pot in relief, an elaborate scrolled openwork front grate, raised on tall winged dragons in front and tapering legs on c...
Iron
Frank Lloyd Wright "Midway 2" Chairs & Table Set, 1914
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brescia, Brescia
The Model 603 Midway 2 Chairs and Matching Table, expertly crafted by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright for Midway Gardens in 1914. This exceptional set seamlessly blends timeless el...
Iron
$8,391
H 33.86 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Modern Rare Carl Malmsten Velvet "Samsas" Sofa Sweden, 1960s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This midcentury icon sofa was designed by Carl Malmsten and this one was produced by O.H Sjögren. The sofa has a rare fabric in shifting red/pink velvet. It’s in good vintage conditi...
Velvet, Birch
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet chair from France, 1950s. All original woven rope seat with nice patina and age. Oak wood frame with dark stain. Overall nice vintage conditio...
Rope, Oak
Art Deco Wooden Wall Mirror, France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Wooden Wall Mirror, France 1940s. This Art Deco hexagonal mirror from the 1940s is an elegant and minimal piece of vintage decor. The mirror features a wooden frame with ...
Wood, Fruitwood, Nutwood
Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish tufted white vinyl Chesterfield loveseat sofa on wood bun feet. Overall excellent condition, showing only light wear to fronts of armrests, as pictured. Clean, origi...
Faux Leather
$68,000
H 27 in W 34 in D 10 in
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Located in Austin, TX
A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...
Pottery
$29,000 / set
H 26.38 in W 147.64 in D 37.8 in
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options f...
Fabric, Wood
$2,200
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 38.59 in
Late 19th Century Square Dining / Desk Table, Baroque, Danish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous baroque dining table / desk in solid oak. Finely handcrafted in the late 19th century by a Danish Cabinetmaker. Decorative decadent carvings. This fine table will comple...
Oak
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 42 in D 22 in
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Encinitas, CA
Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...
Walnut
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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