Hancock And Moore Sofa
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
People Also Browsed
2010s Sofas
Wool
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass, Foam
Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Linen
2010s American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Recent Sales
Early 2000s American Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s American Sofas
Leather, Textile, Wood
Early 2000s Federal Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Regency Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Regency Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Edwardian Loveseats
Brass
1990s American Georgian Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
1990s American Georgian Loveseats
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
1990s American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.