Rare Monterey Sofa with Attractive Floral Painting
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey sofa, circa 1930s. Original paint and upholstery.
Rare Monterey Sofa with Attractive Floral Painting
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Monterey sofa, circa 1930s. Original paint and upholstery.
Sofa, Gelli Double Bed in Floral Satin Fabric
Located in SAO PAULO, BR
Sofa - GELLI double bed in floral satin fabric, firm and resistant, in good condition
Fabric, Satin, Wood
Midcentury Danish Sofa/Love Seat with Floral Embroidery Fabric
Located in Hudson, NY
Midcentury Danish sofa/love seat with floral embroidery original Jane Churchill fabric
Fabric
Rattan Pencil Reed Garden Sofa in a Floral Motif
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage rattan sofa features pencil reed and stone detailing in a unique floral design. A
Stone
Sold|$2,400 / set
Pair of Floral Upholstered Sofas by Robb and Stucky
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of matching floral upholstered sofas by Robb & Stucky. Very comfortable and a striking print
Upholstery
Large sloped back regency sofa in floral Hermes fabric
Located in Hollywood, CA
Upholstered sofa on tapered wood legs.
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Arne Norell Ilona Three Seat Ilona Sofa in Floral Fabric
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Norell Ilona sofa in original floral fabric.
Vintage Curved Wicker Sofa Upholstered in Pink and Purple Floral Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage curved wicker sofa newly upholstered in pink and purple floral fabric. Single seat cushion
1970s Italian Sofa with Natural Brass Base, 1960s Jacquard Floral Velvet Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
1970s Italian sofa, original structure newly reupholstered in 1960s vintage floral velvet fabric
Brass
1970s Blue and Yellow Floral Motif Sofa by Highland House of Hickory
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1970s couch from Highland House of Hickory. It has its original exuberant
Sold|$2,350
French Sofa, Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Sofa
Located in Glendale, CA
French Louis XV sofa with a floral hand carvings in black finish. Newly Reupholstered in black
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,550
Swedish Sofa Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Swedish Sofa with floral and swag carving on legs.Price reduced from $6,500
Wood
Sold|$1,600
Velvet Patterned Sofa, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, 18"h (seat height) - Geometric floral patterned velvet three-seat sofa circa 1970s - Sold
Velvet
Sold|$2,562
Danish Banana Sofa, c.1970
Located in London, Greenwich
A vintage Danish banana sofa with a stylised curved back and floral upholstery. The sofa is
Fabric
Sold|$5,900
Queen Anne Style Walnut Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Queen Anne Style Walnut Sofa covered in Brunschwig & Fills floral chintz. A similar sofa of this
Walnut
Sold|$36,000
18th C. Venetian Painted Sofa
Located in Natchez, MS
Excellent Painted Venetian Sofa with floral decoration and parcel gilt. Wonderful movement in arms
Wood
Sold|$3,500
French Louis XV Style Striped Sofa
Located in Glendale, CA
French Louis XV style sofa with floral hand carvings on the solid mahogany wood frame in black
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$1,820
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Luscious Mohair
Located in Raleigh, NC
features a lovely floral. The buyer of this sofa is welcome to either the pillows (backed with navy mohair
Mohair, Wood
Set of Floral 2 Seater Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Original Fabric
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
remained a cult classic for over 40 years. One sofa has a green stain in the front of the seating. The
Fabric
Chacha Sofa, Belgian Floral Tapestry Fabric, Down Feather Cushions
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
ChaCha sofa, Belgian floral tapestry fabric, down feather cushions.
Fabric, Down
Rattan Pencil Reed Garden Sofa in a Floral Motif
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage rattan sofa features pencil reed and stone detailing in a unique floral design. A
Stone
Two-Seat Gray Sofa with Floral Print, Germany, 1940s
Located in Warsaw, PL
This small sofa originates from the 1940s. It features a classic quilted backrest and new linen
Bronze
1967 Vintage Bernard Castro Mid-Century Modern Floral Sleeper Sofa
By Castro Convertibles
Located in Jacksonville, FL
clothed in the original floral print from the inventor of the sleeper sofa, Bernard Castro. Opens to
Sold|$4,375
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1930s neoclassical-style sofa features a carved wood frame finished in a light walnut color
Linen, Wood
Sold|$3,200
Vintage Ficks Reed Bamboo Sectional Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage Ficks Reed bamboo at it's finest. Three-piece sectional sofa with floral upholstered
Antique Sofa Oak Settee Club Style Victorian Green Velvet 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
, scrolling shaped arms and turned legs, upholstered in a lush ’Green & Grey’ floral velvet material, the sofa
Oak, Velvet
English Sheraton Settee with Painted Neoclassical Figural Detail, circa 1870
Located in San Antonio, TX
Antique English Sherato satinwood and floral painted sofa with an arched, rounded back sloping
Brass
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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