$4,200
H 42.95 in W 98.42 in D 21.25 in
French Carved Walnut Bench, Sofa, Daybed Upholstered in Original Damask
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French carved walnut bench, sofa, daybed upholstered in original damask Large and
Walnut
$4,200
H 37 in W 91 in D 40 in
Taylor King French Damask Silk Down Filled 3 Seat Rolled High Arm Sofa Couch 91"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Taylor King three seat sofa or couch featuring a down filled silk Damask fabric with
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa with Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis XV style sofa features a hand carved walnut frame with graceful curves, floral
Walnut
$3,495
H 40 in W 104 in D 35 in
Late 20th-C. French Louis XVI Style Sofa By EJ Victor In Stripe Damask
By E.J. Victor
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French Louis XVI style sofa by E.J. Victor. The piece is done in a
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Giltwood
$3,340
H 38.59 in W 48.43 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, Hand-Carved Elm, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 45.5 in D 38 in
French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Settee, New Damask Upholstery, 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
200 A French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa settee with white new damask upholstery. Structurally
Fabric, Hardwood
$7,500
H 37 in W 84 in D 28 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late
Upholstery, Giltwood
Unavailable
H 42 in W 80 in D 36 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carbed Walnut Frame Sofa, circa 1860
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Antique French Louis XVI style carbed walnut frame sofa, circa 1860. The six Legget box form with
Damask, Walnut
19th Century Gilt Settee with Red Damask Silk
Located in Boston, MA
Upholstered settee in red damask with giltwood legs and fringe passementerie at base and arms
Upholstery, Giltwood
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
Damask, Silk
Sold
H 33.13 in W 73 in D 33 in
19th Century French Carved Giltwood & Green Sofa with Red Damask Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine form French carved polychrome & giltwood sofa in green with matching red damask upholstered
Damask, Giltwood
Fit for a Queen Giltwood & Rose Damask Sofa from Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite gilt wood carved French Louis XVI style sofa from a complete Parlor Suite, with elegant
Damask, Giltwood
Pair of Valentino French Victorian Style Green Damask Velvet Sofas
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian style sofas with high backs and arms that flare gently outward
Velvet
Sold
H 40 in W 63.5 in D 22 in
Glamorous French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Sofa with Damask Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous French Louis XVI style sofa having a carved wooden gold gilt frame with lovely patina
Upholstery, Giltwood
Sold
H 29 in W 79 in D 35 in
Vintage Baker French Damask Green 2 Seat Rolled Arm Down Filled Sofa Couch 80"
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming vintage Baker Furniture traditional rolled arm sofa, circa 1995. Features green damask
Upholstery
Sold
H 37.8 in W 52.37 in D 23.63 in
Antique French Louis Revival 5-Piece Salon Suite Sofa Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI Revival five-piece salon suite, comprising a sofa and
Damask, Walnut
19th Century Pair of French Mahogany Stools
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of mahogany stools with cream damask upholstery and circa 1880 in
Damask, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century French Louis XVI style painted settee or sofa with a finely carved famed
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 35.25 in W 47.75 in D 25 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Beech White Painted Antique Sofa Settee Loveseat
Located in Shippensburg, PA
well maintained silk damask covers the sofa and three small accent pillows, the loose seat cushion
Damask, Beech
French Provincial Sofa by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
provincial damask sofa by HENREDON Featuring Burnout Velvet Cotton Damask fabric, and foam and down cushions
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XV Style Giltwood Antique Settee Sofa in Blue Silk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
damask that remains in very good overall condition, not withstanding a few use indicators and minor
Damask, Silk
Sold
H 32.88 in W 63.38 in D 26.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Gray Painted Antique Daybed Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A fine antique daybed sofa in the Louis XVI taste from the last quarter of the 19th century, the
Damask, Wood, Paint
Pair of Louis XV Style Sofas
Located in Oakville, ON
Pair of Louis XV style painted sofa with dawn cushion seats. There are some very nice hand carved
Wood, Damask
1940s French Blue Damask Tufted Sofa with Oak Frame Border
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1940s French tufted sofa, upholstered in original, blue damask with an oak
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Damask Upholstered Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style carved fruitwood and partial-gilt damask upholstered sofa (canapé) with down seat
Damask, Wood
$8,271Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian cut silk velvet pillows with floral basket motif. The pillows are backed in silk velvet and have silk tassel trim.
Velvet
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 12 English Raised Gilt Porcelain Dinner Service Plates
By Royal Worcester
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A regal set of 12 elaborately gild service plates, by Royal Worcester. The set with delicate broad gilt borders with a white porcelain background. The mark on the back from 1950.
Porcelain
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$24,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 180 in D 34 in
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an uphols...
Upholstery
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
By Wedgwood
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark unde...
Gold
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$2,500 / set
H 30 in W 54 in D 31 in
French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee Set- a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, shapely carved cabriole legs with gold accents, slightly...
Fabric, Walnut
$5,800
H 33.5 in W 74 in D 33 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape. Item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice ...
Walnut
French 19th Century Bed or Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Daybed is nicely carved garnished with a red velvet fabric. Easy to place anywhere at home.
Walnut
A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The comfort of a good armchair that is also statement chair. Sink into our hand carved, French, Louis XV style, Porter's chair and feel cosseted. The seat has been feather & down fi...
Hardwood
19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee, Hand-Carved walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH59 Venetian 19th century Baroque settee, sofa with upholstery in good condition, hand-carved walnut frame . For new custom upholstery 1200 euros
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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