$7,500
H 37.25 in W 73.5 in D 28 in
Vintage French Neoclassical Cane Daybed Sofa with Bolster Cushions
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This French Provincial style sofa presents a refined silhouette, blending the organic texture of woven cane with a structured, dark-stained wood frame.
Upholstery, Wood
$3,295
H 27.56 in W 71.66 in D 27.96 in
French Wrought Iron Sofa Leather Cushions Mid Century Settee 1950s Vintage MCM
Located in London, GB
A fabulous French Mid-Century wrought iron sofa with leather cushions in wonderful condition.
Wrought Iron
$4,400
H 34 in W 75 in D 32 in
Fine Carved Gold Upholstery Country French c1920s Down Filled Cushion Sofa MINT
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved Gold Upholstery Country French c1920s Down Filled Cushion Sofa MINT
Walnut
$2,442Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.96 in W 64.18 in D 31.5 in
20th Century French Chocolate Brown Two-Seated Velvet Sofa with Set of Cushions
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century velvet sofa in chocolate brown with set of cushions. France, circa 1950.
Velvet
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
French Wooden Two-Seater with Leather Cushions, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French; Sofa Set; Living Room Set; leather cushions; 1960s; armchair; Club Chair; Lounge Chair; Loveseat; Two-Seater; Settee; Sofa; Footstool; Ottoman; Coffee Table; French Design; ...
Leather, Wood
$1,960Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 57.5 in D 34 in
Antique French Louis XIV Style Settee With Down Filled Cushions C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French Louis XIV style settee, dating to approximately 1910, showcasing a finely carved wood frame. This elegant piece features a classic serpentine silhouette with ornate rocaille...
Wood
Unavailable
H 45 in W 73 in D 23 in
Louis XIII French Sofa with Mouton Legs and Wing Sides and Loose Seat Cushion
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a 19th century mouton 4 stretcher sofa with cross stretchers. The French sofa has upholstered arms and nailhead trim. It is covered in tapestry fabric. The sides have a winge...
Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 125.99 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Sofa Stan Piece with Three Aubusson Tapestry Cushions
By Éric Gizard
Located in Paris, FR
Covered with grey blue velvet, with blue lacquered legs. Tapestry works, realized in Aubusson's weaving at "la manufacture Robert Four." First exhibition in Paris at the "ALB Antic...
Steel
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 59.06 in
A sculptural Vintage woven leather strap sofa with feather cushions in boucle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
A unique sculptural vintage 2 person brown woven leather strap sofa. This sofa was originally imported from France by the previous owner, but the country of manufacture is unknown.
Steel
Unavailable
H 48.43 in W 78.75 in D 32.68 in
Contemporary Sofa by Margaux Keller, in oak plywood with abundance of cushions
By Margaux Keller, Le point D
Located in Valence, FR
Couchino is an abundance of cushions with various size and colors with a comfortable seat. Move the cushions to adapt your position. Make it unique by choosing the shade of the wood ...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Antique French Sofa in Belgian Linen and Down Cushion
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique Sofa from France (c. 1800s), upholstered in a natural belgian linen, with a soft down wrapped bench cushion with zippered closure for cleaning.
Antique French Sofa in Belgian Linen and Down Cushion
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique Sofa from France (c. early 1900s), upholstered in a white belgian linen, with a thick, plush down wrapped cushion with zippered closure for cleaning.
Sold
H 41 in W 97.5 in D 37.3 in
Opulent Pair of French Royal Blue & Gold Silk Damask Three-Cushion Sofas Couches
By Alberto Pinto
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Opulent pair of French royal blue and gold silk damask three-cushion sofas couches, designed by Alberto Pinto in Paris, circa 1990s in the Versace style.
Damask, Silk
Antique French Leather Sofa w/ Velvet Cushions, C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French leather upholstered sofa with original nailhead trim detail.
Leather, Velvet
Pair of French Leather Sofas with Down Cushions, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
In excellent condition with seat cushions refreshed with additional down, feet added later.
Sold
H 32.5 in W 100 in D 37 in
French Late Deco Period Leather Upholstered Four Cushion Sofa, ca. 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a slightly arched backrest with upholstered arms and four down cushions with leather piping throughout, raised on block feet, nearly perfect condition, the cushions recently r...
Leather
Sold
H 35.83 in W 60.63 in D 37.01 in
Guillerme et Chambron "Grand Repos" Sofa with Two Round Cushions, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Well-crafted chair back, polished wood and thick cushions make the reputation of their armchairs and sofas.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 74.02 in D 37.8 in
Art Deco 1920s French Club Sofa Oatmeal Linen Upholstery Feather Cushions Coil
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this circa 1920s Art Deco-styled reupholstered using oatmeal linen fabric three seater club sofa with feather filled cushions and a coil sprung bas...
Linen, Oak
Solid Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron with Pink Cushions
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Solid two-seat Guillerme & Chambron oak sofa with pink upholstery, France, 1960s. This sofa has a very interesting back and shows a variety of stunning shapes and well design line...
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 16.93 in W 18.12 in D 5.91 in
Suite of Nine Vintage French Embroidered Scatter Sofa Armchair Cushions
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of nine vintage French style cushions all with heavily detailed embroidered finish A lovely selection they look very William...
Fabric
Sold
H 33.08 in W 95.67 in D 35.44 in
1940s Style French Cotton Linen Macpherson Feather Filled Cushion Large Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely French cotton linen with feather filled cushions and a lovely soft sprung base Macpherson three to four-seat sofa To have this so...
Fabric, Linen, Oak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 74.5 in D 39 in
Grayson French Inspired Aluminum Sofa with Orange Cushions & Lattice Back 28070
Located in Dayton, OH
Grayson French inspired aluminum sofa with orange cushions and lattice back 28070 The perfect garden party.
Aluminum
Sold
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
Mona Lisa Cushions Louvre 1970s 1980s Da Vinci Art Bed Sofa Armchair Boho Decor
By Leonardo da Vinci
Located in London, GB
The Mona Lisa is possibly the most famous artwork in the world, and these comfortable cushions faithfully recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in warm yellows, browns, and orange...
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
1930s French Carved Sofa with Linen Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s French carved Louis XV style carved sofa upholstered in Belgium linen.
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Walnut Tufted Leather Sofa with Loose Seat Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carved walnut sofa that stands on eight cabriole shaped legs.
Sold
H 35.83 in W 60.63 in D 37.01 in
Guillerme et Chambron "Grand Repos" Sofa with Three Round Cushions, France 1950s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
Well-crafted chair back, polished wood and thick cushions make the reputation of their armchairs and sofas.
Fabric, Wood
Solid Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron with Pink Cushions
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Solid two-seat Guillerme & Chambron oak sofa with pink upholstery, France, 1960s. This sofa has a very interesting back and shows a variety of stunning shapes and well design line...
Fabric, Oak
19th Century French Regency Sofa
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19th century French Regency sofa with down cushion. Sofa was upholstered 8 years ago.
Roche Bobois Floor cushions, set of 4
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Rochester, England
Originally designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in 1971, the Mah Jong sofa has become a design classic. The informal style of the sofa gives a relaxed and playful aesthetic, whi...
Fabric, Cotton
Sold
H 34 in W 53 in D 26 in
Pair of Mint Condition Carved Walnut Country French Down Cushions Compact Sofas
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mint condition carved walnut country french down cushions compact sofas.
Upholstery, Walnut
French Directoire Style Painted Three-Cushion Sofa
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
A French Directoire style painted three-cushion sofa offers classic Directoire lines.
19c. French loose Feather Filled Cushion Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
19c. French loose Feather Filled Cushion Sofa in a pale blue and white wash paint, sturdy and in good condition, good size, c.1910-1920.
3 CUSHION SOFA BY JANSEN
Located in New York, NY
JANSEN MID-CENTURY FRENCH 3 CUSHION SOFA WITH SPIRAL CARVED WHITEWASHED LEGS
Antique Style French Sofa Settee Salon Three-Seat with Five Cushions
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful and extremely elegant antique style French show frame salon sofa, French painted frame with crackled effect finish, upholstered in deep gold crushed velvet upholstery wit...
Velvet
A 1950's French Dark Bamboo Sofa with Antique Linen Cushions
Located in Kent, GB
This mid century French dark bamboo sofa is wonderfully comfortable and chic.
Bamboo
1950 French Wood Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1950 French Wood Sofas with Cushions
1960s French Cane Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A large, nicely proportioned 1960s French cane sofa. Cushions may need replacing.
Cane
walnut bench with cushions
Located in Culver City, CA
a light walnut bench with loose cushions
Walnut
Cream and Gilt Vintage Louis XV Settee with Down Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply stunning old Louis XV Settee upholstered in a neutral creamy linen, with a beautiful original patina of gilt highlights over a warm creamy off-white frame. The finish exudes ...
Sold
H 29.14 in W 78.35 in D 30.71 in
1970s French Black Brown Bamboo Sofa Daybed with White Linen Cushions
Located in Kent, GB
We love this incredibly chic 1970s French bamboo sofa or daybed. The colour is a wonderful, rich, dark brown/black.
Bamboo
Sold
H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sofa with Brown Leather Cushions, Denmark
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Maastricht, NL
A model 'Minerva' sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Beautiful tapering legs and removable armrests and backrest. The frame is in an excellent con...
Leather, Teak
Vintage French Banquet Sofa with Feather Down Cushions
Located in Houston, TX
This is a vintage, 1940s French banquet sofa crafted in wood with feather down cushions.
Cotton, Wood, Feathers
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$27,000
H 29.5 in W 97 in D 40 in
Afra and Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Three Seat Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in New York, NY
Afra & Tobia Scarpa 'Soriana' Sofa for Cassina, Italy, 1969 The revolutionary and unique 'Soriana' three-seat sofa was designed by the Italian designer duo, Afra and Tobia Scarpa in...
Chrome
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Vintage 90" Carved Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a early 20th Century Louis XV Style French sofa. The sofa is finely carved along the back/head rail and the base. The arms are carved and curve as they join the base. The leg...
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 88 in D 30 in
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Rare Mid Century Two-Seat Sofa, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - Velvet fabric in good original condition - cleaned - high of seat 40 cm
Fabric
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C. A dark stained Mahogany sofa in the Louis XV style designed and produced in the later half of 20th century France. This...
Fabric, Mahogany
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$5,990
H 28 in W 90 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis Slip Covered Sofa Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper. The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.56 in W 61.42 in D 35.44 in
Space Age Italian Modular Sofa designed by Emilio Guarnacci for 1P, Italy
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Roma, IT
The combination offered consists of 2 modules with side armrests to form a 2-seater sofa. It is possible to add multiple modules thanks to the steel levers placed in the lower part t...
Velvet, Beech
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
Milo Baughman Tuxedo Sofa for Thayer Coggin c. 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A chocolate brown 1970s sofa designed by one of the most iconic Mid Century Modern Designers Milo Baughman and made by Thayer Coggin. Modern. Confident. Elegant. The sofa floats atop...
Upholstery, Wood
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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