Custom Sofa in Wabi Sabi Linen Roses Créme French Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom made to order Wabi Sabi French Linen Rose Fabric Upholstered Sofa Introducing our custom
Linen
A 1970's French Three-Seater Sofa with French Linen Upholstery
Located in London, GB
One of a pair of 1970s French pine sofas, this generous three-seater is complemented by a matching
Linen, Pine
A 1970's French Two-Seater Pine Sofas with French Linen Upholstery
Located in London, GB
One of a pair of 1970s French pine sofas, this elegant two-seater is paired with a three-seater
Linen, Pine
$19,536 / item
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Linen Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Beech
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France & Son, All New Premium Upholstery
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
"Japan" series sofa by Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son Denmark. The sublime
Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen
Zeus Winged Sofa by Emilie Lemardeley, 21st Century, Linen & Cotton
By Emilie Lemardeley
Located in Clamart, FR
Handmade in France. Beech tree, foam and glant fabric (linen and cotton). Measures: Length: 110 in
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Pair of 1970s Vintage French Canapé Sofas
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage French canapé sofas from 1970s in the style of Jacques Charpentier, re
Metal, Brass
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Empire Sofa With Carved Swan Arms
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful painted and parcel gilt Empire sofa with medallions heads on the back, uprights modeled
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French three-seat high back sofa with wooden elegantly shaped legs terminating in casters
Linen, Walnut
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee with New Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee with New Linen Upholstery A refined French Louis XV style
Linen, Wood
Contemporary French Style Sofa, Dedar Ivory Bouclé Fabric
By Lusitanus Home, Jean-Michel Frank, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Leather, Walnut, Oak, Wood, Velvet, Linen, Bouclé, Mohair, Alpaca, Wool,...
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Cream Nobilis Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Modern Mid-Century Style Green and Forest Motif Curved Sofa and Armchair France
Located in Madrid, ES
This elegant set composed of a curved sofa and a matching armchair has been newly reupholstered in
Linen, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
By Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, X-Leg, Chandigarh, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Upholstered Sofa, X-Leg, White Linen, India, 1960s
Linen, Teak
Vintage Ornate Gold Wood Couch
Located in Fullerton, CA
A beautiful vintage wood couch with a gilt wood frame and white linen upholstery. The gold frame of
Linen, Wood
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
By Dedar, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern 4-seat leather sofa Cannes, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, handmade in Portugal
Fabric, Wood, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Leather, Handmade Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern 2-seat leather sofa Cannes, Mid-Century Modern Sofa, handmade in Portugal
Fabric, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Maison Jansen Sofa
By Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
Antique sofa attributed to the distinguished French atelier, Maison Jansen from circa 19th Century
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Rare Charles Dodouyt sofa
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The large armchairs of the rare model designed by Charles Dudouyt are a true rarity that fuses sculptural art with functionality. Dudouyt, renowned for his distinctive approach to fu...
Linen, Oak
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa Cannes, Beige Wool, Handmade by Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers the sofa Cannes exudes a
Brass
$17,027 / item
Dyoni Sofa by Moure Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Dyoni sofa by Moure Studio Dimensions: D 250x W 95 x H 76 cm Materials: cotton, linen, velvet
Textile, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Wood
Maison Regain Living Room Set, France 1970s
By Maison Regain
Located in Aartselaar, BE
French, modernist, sleek, elegant, French, Maison Regain, large sofa, modern, contemporary Elevate
Wood, Oak, Fabric, Linen, Elm
Napoleon III Period Ebonised Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant Napoleon III period French sofa or canape. The ebonised frame with gilded carved details
Linen, Wood
Daybed Settee Window-Seat Single-Bed Sofa-Bed Reclining Linen Green Gold Recline
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
and gold linen faced with custom made braid - Re-upholstered in traditional manner by French master
Linen
French Napoleon III Round Scroll Back Small Scale Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Petite French Napoleon III round scroll back sofa, circa 1880s. Turned black legs with original
Linen, Wood
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
By Creart
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
Leather, Jute, Wood, Linen
$35,520 / set
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Marseille, FR
workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent condition. 5
Linen
$35,520 / set
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Marseille, FR
workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent condition. 7
Linen
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Schuyler Samperton Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Eden Serene Fabric by Schuyler Samperton
Linen, Giltwood
Unavailable|$1,795
1930s Small French Linen Sofa
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
This cute little sofa has been fully restored and re-upholstered in a plain linen, circa 1930s
Linen
Unavailable|$5,800
French Sofa
Located in Birmingham, AL
French Art Deco sofa finished in linen with a walnut frame.
Linen, Walnut
Unavailable|$6,461
18th Century French Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Nice size, shape and proportioned 18th century French curved frame sofa in original paint
Linen, Wood
Unavailable|$26,500
High Back Sofa with carved walnut base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Incredible 17th century High-back Sofa with carved os mouton base; French circa 1680; re-upolstered
Walnut, Linen
Unavailable|$5,304
French Louis XV Style Linen Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
arms, all newly recovered in a neutral linen fabric and supplied with two new feather cushions, French
Linen, Beech
Unavailable|$6,800
Louis XVI Settee Sofa in Bob Collins Linen
Located in New York, NY
Collins "Bobcat" linen with down cushion, coordinating mustard linen back and grosgrain trim detail.
Wood
Unavailable|$6,000
Napolean III sofa
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Antique three legged sofa, re-upholstered in flax linen.
Wood, Linen
Unavailable|$2,295
Re-Upholstered Antique Large French Carved Painted 3-Seat Canapé or Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
This is a very simple yet very elegant French sofa dating from the late 19th-early 20th century. It
Linen, Wood, Paint
Unavailable|$6,000
Carved Art Deco Sofa in Gold Leaf, France, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco sofa with relief carving along the frame and ball feet in gold leaf. A stylized flower
Gold Leaf
19TH C. SOFA WITH FRENCH LINEN AND BLUE STRIPS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19TH C. FRENCH LINEN SOFA WITH BLUE STRIPS
Hvidt & Mølgaard Teak Minerva Sofa in Linen for France & Son of Denmark
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Astoria, NY
A Danish vintage 'Minerva' sofa, originally designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen circa
Linen, Teak
French Directoire Walnut Sofa with Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stately French Directoire-style sofa, crafted in solid walnut and offering timeless elegance with
Linen, Walnut
Sold|$6,500
Chocolate Linen Sofa
Located in Napa, CA
Brown linen sofa with 4 matching pillow. Frabric: Linen Color: Chocolate. Removable slip cover.
Linen, Wood
Sold|$12,500
Linen Os de Mouton Sofa, France, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Linen Os de Mouton sofa, France, circa 1890 Newly reupholstered with original, carved walnut
Linen, Walnut
French Sofa or Settee Upholstered in Black Linen
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful French sofa or settee upholstered in black linen, featuring a rounded back and curved
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Vintage French Louis XV Style Sofa with linen upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage French Louis XV style sofa with linen upholstery Linen sofa size: 78”W x 30”D x 40”H SH:21
Linen, Walnut
Hall Sofa in Linen Wool Blend, France, circa 1840
Located in Culver City, CA
Hall Sofa in Linen Wool Blend, France circa 1840 Intricately carved wooden frame newly
Wool, Linen, Wood
Sold|$2,995
Antique Carved Walnut French Sofa in Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful antique French sofa newly re-done in gray linen with a coordinating textured
Upholstery, Walnut
Glamorous Giltwood Fancy French Sofa with New White Linen Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular fancy French sofa having rare original gold gilt and cream paint, newly reupholstered
Linen, Giltwood
Antique French Roses Carved Sofa Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century sofa in the Louis XV style painted in a soft oyster white, with slight distress and
Cotton, Down, Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Style Linen Upholstered Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century French Louis XV Style linen upholstered sofa A beautiful French style sofa
Linen, Upholstery, Down, Wood
20th Century Painted and Upholstered Country French Sofa in Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Lovely French country sofa painted in oyster white with subtle areas of distressing, and hand
Linen
Sold|$5,800
Carved French Belgium Linen Sofa C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved eight legged French sofa upholstered in Belgium Linen. The sofa has a washed appearance.
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Style French Sofa in Natural Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful Classic Louis XVI style sofa that has been refinished in our oyster white finish, with
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Original Painted French Sofa in Vintage Linen
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant and charming 19th century French 2-seat sofa in original paint - recovered in vintage
Wood
19th Century Louis XV French Giltwood Rococo Sofa in Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A beautiful giltwood Rococo style sofa has been reupholstered in our 100% organic Belgian linen
Down, Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery
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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