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Roche Bobois Floral Tufted Fabric Profile 2.5 Seat Sofa
Roche Bobois Floral Tufted Fabric Profile 2.5 Seat Sofa

Roche Bobois Floral Tufted Fabric Profile 2.5 Seat Sofa

By Roche Bobois

Located in Rochester, England

Constructed from a fir wood and pine ply structure, the sofa sits on four angular legs in Wenge stained beech.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Drexel Heritage Floral Ivory Parsons Three-Seater Sofa
Vintage Drexel Heritage Floral Ivory Parsons Three-Seater Sofa

Vintage Drexel Heritage Floral Ivory Parsons Three-Seater Sofa

By Drexel

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

Please see all the attached pictures. Sofa height is measured to top of back cushions: 30” inches.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Down

Baker Furniture Company Upholstered Sofa w Purple Floral Modern Print
Baker Furniture Company Upholstered Sofa w Purple Floral Modern Print

Baker Furniture Company Upholstered Sofa w Purple Floral Modern Print

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Baker Furniture Company upholstered sofa w purple floral Modern Art Deco style print.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Feathers

Mid Century Modern Floral Patterned 3 Seater Sofa on Wheels
Mid Century Modern Floral Patterned 3 Seater Sofa on Wheels

Mid Century Modern Floral Patterned 3 Seater Sofa on Wheels

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern three seater sofa features vintage floral upholstery, removable seat cushions, additional seat cushions underneath, and wheels for easy redecorating.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Sheraton Floral Chintz Upholstered Camel Back Sofa, 20th Century
Antique Sheraton Floral Chintz Upholstered Camel Back Sofa, 20th Century

Antique Sheraton Floral Chintz Upholstered Camel Back Sofa, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Sheraton camel back sofa features floral chintz upholstery and scroll arms, 20th century *Matching chairs listed separately* Measures - 38"h x 79"w x 34"d, 20"...

Category

20th Century Sheraton Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Large 10' James Mount Style Embroidered Floral Modrenist Section Sofa
Large 10' James Mount Style Embroidered Floral Modrenist Section Sofa

Large 10' James Mount Style Embroidered Floral Modrenist Section Sofa

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large 118" 4-person Mid-century section sofa featuring an Asian style quilted floral pattern fabric and modern shape much like the furniture made popular by James Mount.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Chic Rattan 3 Seater Sofa with Floral Upholstery
Vintage Boho Chic Rattan 3 Seater Sofa with Floral Upholstery

Vintage Boho Chic Rattan 3 Seater Sofa with Floral Upholstery

Located in Freehold, NJ

This vintage sofa features white washed rattan frame with bentwood arm rests and removable cushions with original floral upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1875s Classic Wooden Sofa Upholstered in Blue with Floral Motifs
1875s Classic Wooden Sofa Upholstered in Blue with Floral Motifs

1875s Classic Wooden Sofa Upholstered in Blue with Floral Motifs

Located in Marbella, ES

Elegant three-seater sofa with a warm-finished wooden frame and a gently curved backrest.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Neoclassical Baroque Style Sofa with fine floral silk upholstery
Italian Neoclassical Baroque Style Sofa with fine floral silk upholstery

Italian Neoclassical Baroque Style Sofa with fine floral silk upholstery

Located in Plainview, NY

Adorned with plush cushions enveloped in sumptuous silk, the sofa boasts a neoclassical floral pattern that exudes refinement and charm.

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Floral Cut Velvet Sofa Modified Lawson Style
Vintage Hollywood Regency Floral Cut Velvet Sofa Modified Lawson Style

Vintage Hollywood Regency Floral Cut Velvet Sofa Modified Lawson Style

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous vintage Hollywood Regency style greenish-gold colored floral cut velvet modified Lawson style sofa with loose seat and back cushions, three casters in front, and two round t...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Regency Chippendale Style Camel Back Humpback Floral Upholstery Large Sofa
Regency Chippendale Style Camel Back Humpback Floral Upholstery Large Sofa

Regency Chippendale Style Camel Back Humpback Floral Upholstery Large Sofa

By Georgian House 1

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Chippendale regency styled Camel / humpback large silk velvet upholstered sofa A very good looking and well m...

Category

20th Century British Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Fabric

VINTAGE MULTIYORK COUNTRY HOUSE FABRiC FLORAL TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA
VINTAGE MULTIYORK COUNTRY HOUSE FABRiC FLORAL TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA

VINTAGE MULTIYORK COUNTRY HOUSE FABRiC FLORAL TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA

By Multiyork

Located in Pulborough, GB

The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful country house floral fabric, adding a touch of nostalgia and elegance to any room.

Category

20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Fabric

VINTAGE MULTIYORK COUNTRY HOUSE FABRiC FLORAL TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA
VINTAGE MULTIYORK COUNTRY HOUSE FABRiC FLORAL TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA

VINTAGE MULTIYORK COUNTRY HOUSE FABRiC FLORAL TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA

By Multiyork

Located in Pulborough, GB

The sofa is upholstered in a beautiful country house floral fabric, adding a touch of nostalgia and elegance to any room.

Category

20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Contemporary Modern Hans DUX Sofa Made in Sweden 1990s Floral Pattern
Contemporary Modern Hans DUX Sofa Made in Sweden 1990s Floral Pattern

Contemporary Modern Hans DUX Sofa Made in Sweden 1990s Floral Pattern

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a delightful sofa, with a rich floral pattern fabric, by Swedish company DUX, circa 1990s.

Category

1990s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Very Elegant Silver Fabric Sofa with Floral Motifs and Bordeaux Velvet
Very Elegant Silver Fabric Sofa with Floral Motifs and Bordeaux Velvet

Very Elegant Silver Fabric Sofa with Floral Motifs and Bordeaux Velvet

Located in Buggiano, IT

Very elegant silver fabric sofa with floral motifs and Bordeaux velvet. The fabric is in good condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Velvet

Modern Henredon Sofa with Down Pillow Back Cushions & Floral Patchwork Fabric
Modern Henredon Sofa with Down Pillow Back Cushions & Floral Patchwork Fabric

Modern Henredon Sofa with Down Pillow Back Cushions & Floral Patchwork Fabric

By Henredon

Located in Topeka, KS

Marvelous vintage Henredon sofa comprised of 7 down filled square pillow back cushions, three loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam seat cushions, rolled arms, wood bun feet, and floral...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Feathers

Floral and Nature Patterned Sofa, Bench Designed by Gocken Jobs, Sweden
Floral and Nature Patterned Sofa, Bench Designed by Gocken Jobs, Sweden

Floral and Nature Patterned Sofa, Bench Designed by Gocken Jobs, Sweden

By Gocken Jobs

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage floral print couch. The fabric is designed by Gocken Jobs, 1969 and features pansies, ferns,rhubarb and more in the botanic garden print.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Rare 19th Century Hardwood and Satinwood Sofa Howard & Sons Floral Upholstery
Rare 19th Century Hardwood and Satinwood Sofa Howard & Sons Floral Upholstery

Rare 19th Century Hardwood and Satinwood Sofa Howard & Sons Floral Upholstery

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning rosewood and satinwood 19th century Swedish sofa with Howard & Son’s style upholstery A very good looking and well made...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Camelback Sofa in Linen Floral Print by James Malone, Italy, Circa 1860
Camelback Sofa in Linen Floral Print by James Malone, Italy, Circa 1860

Camelback Sofa in Linen Floral Print by James Malone, Italy, Circa 1860

Located in Culver City, CA

Camelback sofa in linen floral Print by James Malone Italy Circa 1860 Newly upholstered in 100% cotton linen on handsome turned base in original finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Ethan Allen Floral Chinoiserie Down Filled Peacock Sofa with Low Back Deep Seats
Ethan Allen Floral Chinoiserie Down Filled Peacock Sofa with Low Back Deep Seats

Ethan Allen Floral Chinoiserie Down Filled Peacock Sofa with Low Back Deep Seats

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Chinoiserie peacock sofa with beautiful floral print. All cushions top cushions are down filled and bottom cushions are foam.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Down, Feathers

Vintage Italian Floral Upholstered Bamboo And Rattan Sofa By Vivai Del Sud 1970s
Vintage Italian Floral Upholstered Bamboo And Rattan Sofa By Vivai Del Sud 1970s

Vintage Italian Floral Upholstered Bamboo And Rattan Sofa By Vivai Del Sud 1970s

Located in Bristol, GB

MID-CENTURY TWO SEATER SETTEE By renowned Roman luxury furniture maker Vivai del Sud and dating from their 1970s heyday. Extremely well made from bamboo and rattan in signature geo...

Category

20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Rattan

French Provincial Style Mahogany Sofa
French Provincial Style Mahogany Sofa

French Provincial Style Mahogany Sofa

Located in Astoria, NY

French Provincial Style Mahogany Sofa, with floral upholstery and cushion. 32" H x 49" W x 22" D.

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern W J Sloane Spring Floral Poppy Iris & Daffodil Sofa Sectional
Mid-Century Modern W J Sloane Spring Floral Poppy Iris & Daffodil Sofa Sectional

Mid-Century Modern W J Sloane Spring Floral Poppy Iris & Daffodil Sofa Sectional

By W. & J. Sloane

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern W J Sloane Spring Floral Poppy Iris & Daffodil Sofa Sectional W. & J.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Linen, Silk

Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Kenzo Floral Silk Velvet Kimono
Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Kenzo Floral Silk Velvet Kimono

Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Kenzo Floral Silk Velvet Kimono

By Roche Bobois, Kenzo Okada, Hans Hopfer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mah Jong Sectional sofa set, Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer, vintage, rare Kenzo collection from the aughts. Custom set, gorgeous mix of textiles, original, circa 2010 production. Set inc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Louis XVI Style Painted Sofa
Louis XVI Style Painted Sofa

Louis XVI Style Painted Sofa

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Louis XVI style painted sofa with floral upholstery, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint, Upholstery

French Louis XV Style Sofa
French Louis XV Style Sofa

French Louis XV Style Sofa

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Louis XV style carved walnut sofa, with nice floral cartouche and crest rail detailing, cabriole legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Linen, Feathers, Down

French 19th Century Gilt Sofa
French 19th Century Gilt Sofa

French 19th Century Gilt Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

The fabric depicts children playing in a pastoral landscape and extensive floral decoration. This sofa is in a strong and sturdy condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Custom Silk Upholstered Sofa By Marge Carson
Custom Silk Upholstered Sofa By Marge Carson

Custom Silk Upholstered Sofa By Marge Carson

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant custom hand crafted sofa upholstered in floral silk fabric with a full apron.

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

20th Century Spanish Sofa in Mahogany Wood
20th Century Spanish Sofa in Mahogany Wood

20th Century Spanish Sofa in Mahogany Wood

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Modernist Spanish sofa. Furniture carved in mahogany with golden profiles decorated with floral motifs.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Contemporary Modern Dialogica Hollywood Regency Velvet Sofa
Contemporary Modern Dialogica Hollywood Regency Velvet Sofa

Contemporary Modern Dialogica Hollywood Regency Velvet Sofa

By Dialogica

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a fantastic sofa, with a floral beige velvet upholstery, in the gondola style, by Dialogica.

Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Carved and Painted French Style Sofa
Vintage Carved and Painted French Style Sofa

Vintage Carved and Painted French Style Sofa

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Vintage carved and painted French style sofa Large floral carved sofa, painted in a French antique white with distressed edges, where gilt and wood are showing through the paint.

Category

20th Century Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Wicker Rattan Sofa
Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Wicker Rattan Sofa

Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Wicker Rattan Sofa

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Upholstered with a colorful vintage fabric in a floral motif. The three seat sofa has a thick seat cushion and six loose seat back pillows.

Category

20th Century Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wicker

20th Century French Sofa in Louis XVI Style
20th Century French Sofa in Louis XVI Style

20th Century French Sofa in Louis XVI Style

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Sofa covered in floral fabric very pleasant in good condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Brazilian Designer, 1960s

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

With a simple and functional design, it was made from wood and covered in floral fabric. The sofa has straight lines and geometric shapes, which bring softness to the piece, despite ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Plywood

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century Lacquered Painted and Giltwood Venetian Sofa, 1930
20th Century Lacquered Painted and Giltwood Venetian Sofa, 1930

20th Century Lacquered Painted and Giltwood Venetian Sofa, 1930

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Sofa finished from the center, elegantly adorned with floral fabric in good condition, with some small signs of wear (see photo).

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Italian Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa Settee
Mid Century Italian Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa Settee

Mid Century Italian Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa Settee

Located in Rio Vista, CA

The sofa is topped with thick upholstered cushions with an off-white fabric with crewel style floral embroidery.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

French Louis XVI Style Sofa with Painted Carved Frame
French Louis XVI Style Sofa with Painted Carved Frame

French Louis XVI Style Sofa with Painted Carved Frame

Located in Buchanan, NY

The fabric is striped in white, yellow and blue with a floral design. This sofa has decorative nailheads and a loose down cushion seat.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Waverly Down-Filled Hollywood Regency Wayside of Milford Custom Sofa
Vintage Waverly Down-Filled Hollywood Regency Wayside of Milford Custom Sofa

Vintage Waverly Down-Filled Hollywood Regency Wayside of Milford Custom Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous, down-filled, custom-designed sofa. Bold Waverly floral fabric that provides Hollywood Regency mid-century glamour and elegance as well as a fresh, postmodern, youthful char...

Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Down

Danish 1940s Open-Arm Sofa in Sculpted Beech Wood by Alfred Christensen
Danish 1940s Open-Arm Sofa in Sculpted Beech Wood by Alfred Christensen

Danish 1940s Open-Arm Sofa in Sculpted Beech Wood by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Embrace the allure of mid-century Danish design with this exceptional sofa, where each carved detail and floral motif tells a story of artistry and sophistication.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Rare Antique Howard & Sons Stamped Pair of Sofa Benches Feather Filled Cushions
Rare Antique Howard & Sons Stamped Pair of Sofa Benches Feather Filled Cushions

Rare Antique Howard & Sons Stamped Pair of Sofa Benches Feather Filled Cushions

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair (one original one a copy of the other) of exceptionally rare original antique Howard & Son’s Berners street sofa benches with Fl...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Floral Loveseat by Stanton Cooper
Vintage Floral Loveseat by Stanton Cooper

Vintage Floral Loveseat by Stanton Cooper

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage American made loveseat by Stanton Cooper. Sofa consists of 2 loose seat and back cushions and 2 side pillows. Well built, solid construction with tapered walnut legs and 8-wa...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Upholstered Armchair with Floral Pomegranate Fabric
Upholstered Armchair with Floral Pomegranate Fabric

Upholstered Armchair with Floral Pomegranate Fabric

Located in Marbella, ES

Upholstered Armchair with Floral Pomegranate Fabric

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Wicker Hump Back Red Floral Upholstered Loveseat
Modern Wicker Hump Back Red Floral Upholstered Loveseat

Modern Wicker Hump Back Red Floral Upholstered Loveseat

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

This is a wonderful modern style double hump back wicker sofa with beautiful brown & cranberry variegated background & floral upholstery which has a tag from M.C, Interiors &...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wicker

Mid Century Tufted Floral Loveseat Sofa
Mid Century Tufted Floral Loveseat Sofa

Mid Century Tufted Floral Loveseat Sofa

By Montgomery Ward

Located in Bradenton, FL

A mid century tufted floral loveseat sofa made by Style House Custom Furniture for Montgomery Ward, dated 1967.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric

Knole style sofa with Lee Jofa Floral Fabric
Knole style sofa with Lee Jofa Floral Fabric

Knole style sofa with Lee Jofa Floral Fabric

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Knole style loveseat covered in gorgeous poppy adorned Lee Jofa fabric; 4 burnt orange wooden finials with cords and tassles; excellent condition 74" L 36" D 30.5" H Seat is 24" D

Category

Late 20th Century American Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Floral Fabric
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Floral Fabric

Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Floral Fabric

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large Size curved three-seat sofa with channeled backrest. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest and the beechwood frame is solid and stu...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Wool, Beech

Multiyork Howard Sofa and Pair of Armchairs Suite Floral Upholstery
Multiyork Howard Sofa and Pair of Armchairs Suite Floral Upholstery

Multiyork Howard Sofa and Pair of Armchairs Suite Floral Upholstery

By Howard and Sons, Multiyork

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Multiyork Howard three-seat sofa and pair of matching armchairs RRP £11,296 A very good looking and well made suite, the armchairs...

Category

20th Century English Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery

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Floral Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of floral sofas is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique floral sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. There are 210 antique and vintage floral sofas for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Floral sofas have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Floral sofas made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some floral sofas are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller floral sofas, measuring 25.32 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful floral sofas that are worth considering.

How Much are Floral Sofas?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,664, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $75,000 highest priced.

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 Floral Sofas
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To make a floral sofa look modern, pair it with more minimalist pieces. Think coffee tables and accent chairs with simple, clean lines and lamps with globe shades. Place a solid-colored throw rug under the seating area or hang sleek frameless glass mirrors on the walls. Find a range of living room furniture on 1stDibs.