Lampert Charcoal Tufted Velvet Sofa by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Chicago, IL
Lampert Charcoal Tufted Velvet Sofa by Jonathan Adler This stunningly designed Lampert Sofa has
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Metal
Lampert Charcoal Tufted Velvet Sofa by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Chicago, IL
Lampert Charcoal Tufted Velvet Sofa by Jonathan Adler This stunningly designed Lampert Sofa has
Metal
Faux Bamboo Chippendale Two seat Sofa 1970s France
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Two seat sofa .Faux Bamboo wooden frame ,comes with a Wicker seat .protected by a
Faux Bamboo
Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Navy Leather
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
21st Century comfort. Our spin on the Classic Chesterfield. We took the original profile—clubby comfort, tailored tufting—and made it modern with a pared down silhouette. The finishi...
Brass
Beaumont Bouclé Settee
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
New traditionalism. Minimalist rigor meets cocoon-y comfort. Our Beaumont collection's architectural yet airy bases are juxtaposed with silhouettes softened by sculptural flair. Bala...
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 85 in D 34 in
21st C., Custom Upholstered Jonathan Adler Button Tufted Sofa In Cut Velvet
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., custom Jonathan Adler sofa. A nicely upholstered button tufted sofa in sculpted velvet in
Velvet, Maple
Leather Sofa by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Dallas, TX
In great condition, three-seat leather sofa by Jonathan Adler.
Leather
Ether Velvet Sofa
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Heaven sent. The Ether sofa has a simple genesis story: JA wanted to create a sofa that looks and
Brass
Bacharach Reef Velvet Sofa
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
forms, this sofa is très chic from every angle. Sculptural enough to float in a large loft, but cozy
Stainless Steel
Bacharach Champagne Velvet Sofa
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
forms, this sofa is très chic from every angle. Sculptural enough to float in a large loft, but cozy
Stainless Steel
Ether Curved Velvet Sofa
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Heaven sent. A curved sofa announces to the world that you are on the varsity decorating squad
Brass
Malibu Sofa in Charcoal Bouclé
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
mad. Formal, yet informal, our Malibu sofa has the right charisma for a Brooklyn brownstone or Park
Brass
Malibu Sofa in Pearl Bouclé
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
, yet informal, our Malibu sofa has the right charisma for a Brooklyn brownstone or Park Avenue
Brass
Brigitte Channeled Sofa in Ivory Bouclé
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Deep Space. Impossibly plush and fabulously futuristic, our Brigitte Sofa looks like it's floating
Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood
Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Ivory Linen
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
The Chesterfield sofa gets a Modern American Glamour update. We took the guts of a Chesterfield
Brass
Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in French Blue Velvet
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
The Chesterfield sofa gets a Modern American Glamour update. We took the guts of a Chesterfield
Brass
Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Ivory Linen
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
21st Century comfort. Our spin on the classic Chesterfield. We took the original profile—clubby comfort, tailored tufting—and made it modern with a pared down silhouette. The finishi...
Brass
sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful redo of a formal sofa into an updated "jonathan Adler" chic and glamorous sofa.
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Florence Knoll Chrome Base Sofa Newly Upholstered
By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM Florence Knoll Sofa made in the Style of Jonathan Adler's Lampert Sofa. The sofa has been newly
Chrome
Mid-Century Style Gray Wool Upholstered Banquette Sofa
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century style banquette sofa with light gray Knoll wool upholstery with button tufted seats and
Mohair, Upholstery
Ether Velvet Sofa
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Heaven sent. The Ether sofa has a simple genesis story: JA wanted to create a sofa that looks and
Brass
Topanga Sofa in Valhalla Pewter
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
The Topanga Sofa is a polished and elegantly proportioned addition to your man cave. Stainless
Aluminum
Malibu Sofa in Charcoal Bouclé
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
mad. Formal, yet informal, our Malibu sofa has the right charisma for a Brooklyn brownstone or Park
Brass
Lampert Sofa in Peacock Velvet
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Signature style. Our Lampert sofa hits all the right notes—the high tuxedo back gives it an elegant
Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
Brigitte Channeled Sofa in Ivory Bouclé
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Deep Space. Impossibly plush and fabulously futuristic, our Brigitte Sofa looks like it's floating
Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood
Baxter T-Arm Sofa with Bullion Fringe
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Clubby comfort. The Baxter T-arm sofa melds tufted comfort and clean lines. The cutback T-arm shape
Upholstery
Claridge Modern Chesterfield Sofa in Navy Leather
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
21st Century comfort. Our spin on the Classic Chesterfield. We took the original profile—clubby comfort, tailored tufting—and made it modern with a pared down silhouette. The finishi...
Brass
Icy Blue Dunbar-Style Sofa with Walnut Base + Legs
By Adrian Pearsall, Dunbar Furniture, Knoll, Jonathan Adler, Paul McCobb
Located in Round Top, TX
Midcentury Modern long icy sky blue velvet/velour sofa in low, long and lean proportions. A solid
Textile, Walnut
Milo Baughman Rosewood and White Lazy Susan Coffee Table circa 1960
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Jonathan Adler Sea Glass fabric for Kravet Pair of Vladimir Kagan Style Post Modern Ottomans Curtis Jere
Rosewood
Custom Whitaker Style Sofa
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom Whitaker style sofa. In the style of Jonathan Adler. A flared silhouette with luxe button
Fabric, Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$17,109 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
$5,229Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$2,767Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Contemporary Modern Window Bench by Jonathan Adler
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern style window bench in the style of Paul McCobb features unique tapered and splayed legs. Stylish design with plush white tufted upholstery and thick padde...
Upholstery, Walnut
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A tufted leather chesterfield sofa upholstered in rich traditional brown leather. A take on the traditional 19th century English design with tufted rolled arms and backrest with spli...
Leather
Mid Century Style Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style tufted leather upholstered sofa with a vintage brown top grain leather, with a tufted backrest and squared arms on metal base with square tapered legs. Di...
Metal
$9,475 / item
H 31 in W 84 in D 40 in
Lawson-Fenning Mesa Sofa, Brown Mohair with Walnut Base, Modern Couch
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base. Also available as an L Shaped Sectional or a Sectional with Chaise. The Lawson...
Upholstery, Walnut, Mohair
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 90 in D 35 in
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Swaim
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet Fabric. This magnificent sofa is in remarkable vintage condition with only light s...
Upholstery
Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Upholstery, Walnut
Leather 4 Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic long leather 4 seater Chesterfield sofa. The unusual long tufted chesterfield sofa is ideal for a long entry hall, living room, a hotel lobby, or a public waiting area. Cov...
Leather, Wood
Beaumont Bouclé Lounge Chair
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
New Traditionalism. Minimalist rigor meets cocoon-y comfort. Our Beaumont collection's architectural yet airy bases are juxtaposed with silhouettes softened by sculptural flair. Bala...
Brass
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.