Ghost Sofa

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ghost sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each ghost sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and plastic. If you’re shopping for a ghost sofa, we have 1 options in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a ghost sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A ghost sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. A well-made ghost sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gervasoni, Paola Navone and Hyrtis are consistently popular.

Prices for a ghost sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,558 and can go as high as $11,400, while the average can fetch as much as $6,423.

The family-owned Gervasoni furniture brand has been designing and producing top-quality armchairs, coffee tables, chandeliers and more for a century and a half. Creating indoor and outdoor pieces, Gervasoni has a reputation for fine craftsmanship and attention to detail, exporting their exceptional works to 80 countries around the globe.

The Gervasoni company began in 1882 in Pavia di Udine, Italy, as a small workshop that wove wicker products. The brand has adapted its design style numerous times, fine-tuning and improving production methods along the way to create works ranging from rustic to ultramodern. While wicker and rattan remain important, Gervasoni has employed a variety of materials in its furniture, including concrete, porcelain, brass, hardwoods and bamboo.

The company has stayed in the Gervasoni family for three generations and is currently headed by brothers Giovanni and Michele Gervasoni. They pride themselves on substance and form, pursuing a mission of informal elegance in all they produce. Several notable designers, such as Italian architect Paola Navone and English product designer Michael Sodeau, have collaborated on Gervasoni creations, adding their singular perspective to collections.

On 1stDibs, explore Gervasoni seating, tables and lighting.

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.