18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa
Located in Alton, GB
Ornately detailed relief 18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa finished in pale
Gold Leaf
$6,991Sale Price|25% Off
H 37.8 in W 87.41 in D 18.12 in
17th Century Italian Baroque Louis XIV Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Sofa
Located in Firenze, IT
gold leaf. Every surface of this Baroque seating furniture is embellished with exquisite hand-carved
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 42.52 in W 35.83 in D 104.73 in
Grand Baroque Four-Seater Sofa in Massive Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
seater with armrest in classic baroque style. The body of the sofa with exclusive upholstery design sits
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 48.43 in W 83.08 in D 32.68 in
Neo-Baroque Sofa with Massive Wood, Ivory Craquelè Lacquered and Gold Leaf Art
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The exciting bold prints over the plush inner cushion, a unique accent piece that brings immediate attention to your living space. The hard wooden frames are as exciting as the soft ...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 42.52 in W 70.87 in D 37.8 in
Two Seater Red Velvet Sofa with Baroque Heading by Modenese Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
If you want to create the red passsion mood and tone, look no further than this lover seat sofa
Marble, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 96.07 in D 40.95 in
Classic Victorian Sofa in Walnut Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Get comfortable and feel luxurious on this voluptuous silk velvet three seater sofa. The sofa is
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Blue Royal Palace Classic Sofa in Exclusive Cherry Wood and Gold Leaf Appliqué
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This bespoke sofa is part of the royal blue living room collection. An inviting curve shape seat
Gold Leaf, Gold
Unavailable
H 49.22 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Noble Venetian Sofa in Massive Wood and Ivory Laquered with Gold Leaf Details
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Adding a true regality into your living room settings. This sofa is full of stunning elements that
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 103.94 in D 50.01 in
Classic French Duo Sofa in Deluxe Massive Wood and Precious Gold Leaf Appliqué
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Interiors. This classic style two-seater sofa is as glamorous as its three-seater sibling, with the gold
Marble, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 103.55 in D 37.41 in
Royal Neoclassical Sofa in High Quality Cherry Wood and Shiny Gold Leaf Decor
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The bespoke noble blue three-seater sofa showcasing the finest work of classic artisanal craft. The
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 80.71 in D 37.41 in
Golden Palace Sofa in Limited Massive Wood with Gold Leaf Ornament Made in Italy
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Grand and elegant, the refined golden ornate crown down to the sofas apron and legs made by our
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 42.13 in W 99.41 in D 37.01 in
Golden Satin Duchess Sofa in Ivory Laquered Wood and Velvety Cream Capitonné
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxury and sophisticated, this three-seater luxurious sofa is showcasing varying textures and a
Gold, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 38.59 in W 157.49 in D 43.31 in
Royal Blue Sofa in Exclusive Massive Wood and Blue Velvet Capitonné Upholstery
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Graceful and luscious, this sofa posies itself with the feminine curve and the visual sensory of
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 49.22 in W 63 in D 35.44 in
Two Seater Blue Damask Sofa in Gold Leaf Carving by Modenese Interiors
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
True essence of the artisanal work is shown through this luxurious classic two seater sofa. A
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa
Located in Alton, GB
Ornately detailed relief 18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa finished in pale
Gold Leaf
Italian Carved Gold leafed Sofa or Settee, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
gold leafed surface which has acquired a deep natural patina over its many years of life. The sofa is
Gold Leaf
Antique Italian Gold Leafed Baroque Settee
Located in Austin, TX
Fabulous hand carved and gold leafed Venetian Baroque settee with original stamped velvet
Gold Leaf
Gianni Versace pair of Divani by Atelier Versace 1980's
By Versace
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
down to a very comfortable luxury sofa, personally I love the sublime sitting comfort this sofa gives
Gold
Sold
H 34 in W 34.5 in D 14 in
Hollywood Regency Baroque Style French Gold & Marble Console Table / Sofa Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely carved wood Baroque style table from the 1950's. It consists of gold gilded wood, a very
Marble
Sold
H 52.76 in W 90.95 in D 35.04 in
Sublime Hand Carved circa 1860 Paris France Baroque Gold Giltwood Settee Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime circa 1860 handmade in Paris France Baroque gold
Upholstery, Giltwood
Sold
H 27.5 in W 48 in D 24 in
Pair of Antique Quality Carved Walnut & Gold Upholstery Sofas Love Seats MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Antique Quality Carved Walnut & Gold Upholstery Sofas Love Seats MINT!
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian 19th Century Silver Gold Gilt Baroque Settee
Located in Oregon, OR
Beautiful from every angle, this gorgeous Italian Baroque sofa has been recovered in Orchid velvet
Velvet, Giltwood
$8,523Sale 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
Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian style carved wood & upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features an elegantly arched camel back with gracefully outward t...
Upholstery, Wood
$19,454
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
$3,800
H 19 in W 86 in D 22.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Upholstered Eight-Leg Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Use this large elegantly carved bench for extra seating in a hallway, or at the end of a large king size bed. Crafted in southern France circa 1860, the antique giltwood bench featur...
Fabric, Giltwood
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
18th C Italian Hand Painted Orange Cassapanca Bench
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful 18th century Italian Cassapanca, the tall back is carved as Florentine fleur de lis, and the seat and back have hand painted decoration, depicting more fleur de lis, acan...
Wood
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
19th Century Italian Walnut Sofa from Tuscany
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th Century Italian, Northern Tuscan, sofa. With gently curved back and gilded scroll details to each arm. Of walnut construction with hand carved details to each leg,...
Upholstery, Walnut
King Size Mahogany Poster Bed
Located in Annville, PA
A King Size Mahogany Poster Bed. A Solid Mahogany Frame and the finest mahogany veneered headboard panel combine together to create a beautiful and elegant bed suitable to be the cen...
Mahogany
Vintage English Round to Oval Dining Table
By Arthur Brett
Located in Annville, PA
A large size Vintage English round to oval dining table with one extension board in excellent condition. The top has recently been French polished to give it that fresh from the show...
Brass
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...
Satin, Silk, Walnut
George III Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany breakfront bookcase, having a broken arch pediment with a gilt finial to the centre, above four astregal glazed doors, opening to adjus...
Mahogany
$29,000
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...
Cherry, Poplar
Large French Rococo Revival Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
Large French Rococo Revival style giltwood sofa. French, late 19th century. Measures: height 135cm, width 196cm, depth 90cm. This remarkable piece is a large, French, Rococo rev...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$4,842 / item
H 29.93 in Dm 23.63 in
Extraordinary Italian Baroque Gilt Wood Table Supports Early 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A extraordinary pair of table supports, in wood with layers of gold, and with deeply carved foliate leaves, on a ( later) base , with original wooden scrolls, also deeply carved and ...
Wood, Giltwood
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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