French Louis Xvi Painted Sofa
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Linen, Wood, Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Sofas
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Damask, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Console Tables
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Wood, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
20th Century Regency Console Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Walnut, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Silk
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Cotton, Jute, Upholstery, Canvas
20th Century Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Down, Feathers, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Wood, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wool, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Upholstery, Wood, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Wood
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for a sofa, 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. 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.
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 antique, new and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.