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
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Linen, Walnut
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
$5,050
H 45.67 in W 55.91 in D 27.17 in
High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice High-backed sofa is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII
Walnut
$1,875Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 68.12 in D 31.5 in
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing
Fabric, Oak
$2,983Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.08 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Ligne Roset High Back Magenta Ploum Sofa by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Ligne Roset Ploum Sofa, a luxurious addition to any living space. This unique sofa
Fabric, Foam
Pair of rattan sofas
Located in Hellerup, DK
Fantastic pair of vintage 1930s white painted French rattan high back sofas in rarely seen good
Bamboo, Rattan
$44,000
H 43.5 in W 86.75 in D 40.25 in
Maison Dolt, Pierre Dariel, High Backed Upholstered Sofa, France, Circa 1938
By Pierre Dariel, Maison Dolt
Located in New York, NY
, and is crowned with high back which rises to a high central point from either side, giving the
Upholstery, Wood
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
Phillip Starck Neoz High -Back Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Phillip Starck Neoz high-back sofa with 7 pillows, upholstered with ivory white linen; extra slip
Wood, Linen
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Blue Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
layers of foam to ensure the ultimate comfort, while the high back offers additional support. Fully
Fabric
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Red Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
layers of foam to ensure the ultimate comfort, while the high back offers additional support. Fully
Fabric
High Back Setee
Located in New York, NY
Extremely comfortable high back setee. Two seperate seating cushions and rolls. Note the decorative
Wood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 98.43 in D 48.82 in
Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Large High Back Ploum Sofa for Ligne Roset Green Fabric
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Ligne Roset
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sculptural and comfortable Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec large high back Ploum settee / sofa for Ligne
Fabric
Sold
H 31.5 in W 80.32 in D 43.71 in
Ploum medium Sofa high back by Ligne Roset in Kvadrat Febrik Apparel 433
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in The Hague, NL
high quality fabric selected by Ligne roset for this sofa. Designed by the renowned French duo Ronan
Metal
Sold
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Finn Juhl high back lounge chair with Original Black Leather, Model 218, Denmark
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
. Frame of solid teak. Model 218 from the Jupiter Series, made by France & Daverkosen.
Leather, Rosewood
Ligne Roset Ploum Medium Settee High Back
By Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Ploum Medium Settee High Back: This Ploum medium settee by Ligne Roset, crafted in 2020, offers a
Fabric
Louis XV - XVI Provincial Fruitwood High Back Canape
Located in Westwood, NJ
Louis XVI Provincial Fruitwood Serpentine and Scalloped High Back Canape w/ Muted Greens Animal
19th Century French Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very nice decorative French sofa with original paint. Having high back and padded arms with
Upholstery, Paint
French Napoleon III Sofa in Pale Orange Velvet and White Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French high-back sofa, designed in the opulent Napoleon III style, is the embodiment
Upholstery
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
A French Regence Style High Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A French Regence style high back sofa with arched back and headrest on either side, the serpentine
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Red Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
layers of foam to ensure the ultimate comfort, while the high back offers additional support. Fully
Fabric
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Blue Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
ensure the ultimate comfort, while the high back offers additional support. Fully upholstered in deep
Fabric
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Purple Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
layers of foam to ensure the ultimate comfort, while the high back offers additional support. Fully
Fabric
Sold
H 32.29 in W 97.25 in D 49.61 in
Ligne Roset by Erwan & Ronan Bouroullec Ploum High Back Orange/Purple Sofa
By Ligne Roset, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Basildon, London
ensure the ultimate comfort, while the high back offers additional support. Fully upholstered in
Fabric
Ligne Roset Ploum 3 Seater High Back Sofa in Moby/FR rock fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Seattle, WA
This is an great newer Ploum Three Seater High Back sofa with some light wear on the fabric: one
Fabric
Ligne Roset Ploum 3 Seater High Back Sofa in Off-White/Cream Wool Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Seattle, WA
arms. This is an great newer Ploum Three Seater High Back sofa with some light wear on the fabric: one
Fabric
Exceptional high back French Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
a very nice 3 seat vintage high back French Sofa, with down seat cushions, upholstered in a
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Carved French High Back Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th Century Carved French High Back Sofa. Sofa has firm cushioning, ready for recovering. C
Gilded High Back Sofa Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood carved French gilded high back tapestry bench.
Wood
Standard High Back French Style Sofa by Talisman Bespoke
By Talisman
Located in London, GB
A standard high back French style Berry Rose upholstered sofa by Talisman Bespoke. Unusual and
French High Back Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
French High Back Settee, circa 1930's. To see more items from Foxglove Antiques
Wood
Pair of French 40's High Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of French 40's high back side chairs. Feel free to visit our website
Wood
High Back Regence Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
Carved scrolled arms and legs with X stretcher.
Wood, Upholstery
Napoleon III Ebonized High-Back Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved ebonized frame, stripped down to it's original upholsters' muslin.
Outstanding 19th Cent Eight Leg High Back Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality, and recently reupholstered, late 19th century French high back walnut sofa, with
$30,061
H 31.89 in W 118.12 in D 39.38 in
Italian 17th Century Walnut Rustic Trestle Refectory Dining or Library Table
Located in Firenze, IT
This charming 17th Century massive scale rectangular refectory table, dating back to Baroque period, is a magnificent example of Tuscan rustic craftsmanship. The top consists of four...
Wood, Walnut
Unavailable|$2,398
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 27.17 in
Swedish, Lounge Chair, From The 1940s, Made Of Elm, Upholstered With Jacquard.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This elegant Swedish Armchair from the first half of the 20th century is expertly crafted from rich elm wood, showcasing timeless Scandinavian design. The chair features later 1960s ...
Jacquard, Elm
$1,990 / item
H 70.87 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Giro Minimalist Floor Lamp In Painted Steel, in natural wood and concrete base
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The Giro (Portuguese for spin) minimalist floor lamp fixture plays with the concept of movement and function. It presents a side table that spins around the stem fixed into a concret...
Cement, Steel
Art Deco Chandelier
By Sofar
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish.
Brass
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa circa 1860 Good quality Swedish empire period birch sofa upholstered in kalim woven fabric. Small sofa or a very comfortable single cha...
Fabric, Birch
Decorative pair of plaster wall sculpture
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of sculpted plaster drapes from the 1940s. One of the two is in less good condition, some missing plaster on the surface for example, but very easily restorable. The pair can ea...
Plaster
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
French 18th Century Louis XVI Bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French Louis XVI bergère embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship of the period. Featuring a carved wooden frame, likely crafted from walnut, the c...
Walnut
$1,395 / set
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Pair Of Antique French Directoire Period Painted Armchairs, Late 18th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRENCH UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS A pair of extremely romantic chairs with carved frames, painted in a buttery cream paint with sap green and orange details. naturally worn ...
Fabric, Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Textile
Bagues Style Crystals Flowers Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
French Bagues style silver leaf metal light fixture with incrustes crystals bottom part and glass leaves and flowers on top, beautiful patina and newly rewired( UL)
Crystal, Bronze
On Hold|$2,800 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Maison Gatti Haussman Rattan Braided Bistro Armchairs
By Maison Gatti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of bistro cafe rattan dining armchairs made in the art deco taste by Maison Gatti Paris, France. The chairs feature gracefully curved or bent rattan frames. The arms a...
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
$12,500
H 42.92 in W 79.53 in D 28.35 in
A Large Louis XV Period Carved Beech and Tapestry Canape, French Circa 1750
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large and Impressive Louis XV period carved beech and tapestry canape, French circa 1750 Height: 109 cm Width: 202 cm Depth: 72 cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection acqui...
Tapestry, Beech
$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 19.75 in W 32.25 in D 18 in
Pair of Klismos Stools, Ottoman, Black Leather
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Klismos Stools, black leather. Sold by Theodore Alexander. Width is measured from bottom of legs.
Leather, Wood
Tête-à-tête Settee by Randy Culler for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
An innovative tête-à-tête de-sign by Randy R. Culler for Thayer Coggin, Inc. This is Thayer Coggin’s newfangled version of a victorian courting settee. The two curves allow the seate...
Upholstery, Wood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
$300,618 / set
H 137.8 in W 137.8 in D 137.8 in
Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedra...
Leather, Glass, 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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