Late 18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic late 18th century Gustavian sofa. This lovely sofa has a great carved form which has been newly upholstered with simple vintage linen.
Fabric, Wood
$11,950
H 38.5 in W 77 in D 28.5 in
18th-Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Scraped Paint, Circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
The gently tapered legs and delicately ornamented crest rail reflect the neoclassical influence prevalent in late 18th-century Sweden, inspired by French Louis XVI forms yet executed...
Wood
Early Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Gustavian (Swedish Rococo) sofa with two bolsters and seat cushion.
Wood
$4,907
H 34.26 in W 70.48 in D 25.6 in
Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique sofa from the gustavian period around the late 1700s. The sofa has a hand-made frame in solid pine which has been dry scraped by hand down to the original, first laye...
Pine
$9,932
H 37.01 in W 60.63 in D 22.45 in
18/19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm Gilded
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Epfach, DE
The Swedish late Gustavian sofa by Ephraim Stahl is a remarkable piece that bridges centuries of design and craftsmanship.
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1815, reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic that defined late 18th- and early 19th-century Scandinavian design.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Neoclassical Gustavian Slatted Wood Bench Sofa
By Jonathan Charles
Located in Westwood, NJ
Its long, straight frame features open slatted back and arms for a lighter look, while the gently flared shape and slim, tapered legs are inspired by late 18th-century neoclassical s...
Wood
$3,800
H 37.8 in W 72.84 in D 25.6 in
Antique Early 19th Century Gustavian Sofa / Bench, By a Swedish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
Adorned with delicate carvings and graceful curves, it embodies the refined sophistication of the Gustavian style, popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Sweden.
Pine
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
This sofa, dating back to the early 19th century, around 1800 to 1810, exemplifies the practicality of Swedish compact living during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa, circa 1790
Located in Huntington, NY
An intricately carved Swedish Gustavian tragsofa featuring a decorative hand carved Guilloché scrolling apron. Decorative fleurons sit atop fluted tapered legs. This piece has been t...
Wood, Paint
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Nightstand, c.1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
The slender proportions and elevated stance give the piece an airy elegance characteristic of late 18th-century Swedish craftsmanship. Perfect beside a bed, sofa, or accent chair, t...
Wood
$9,128
H 30.71 in W 83.08 in D 30.32 in
18th Century Gustavian Blue Painted Library Table with Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare and powerful Gustavian library/ console table from Sweden, circa 1780–1790. Made in pine with its apron scraped back to reveal the original blue paint, contrasted by the unto...
Pine
Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Painted Pine Settee with Storage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Swedish 18th century Gustavian style settee/banquette with its original hand-scraped & painted finish over the carved pine frame. The solid construction makes for a sheltering so...
Muslin, Pine, Paint
$16,400
H 36.75 in W 81.25 in D 21.75 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench - Antique Daybed Attributed to Lindome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique freestanding Swedish Gustavian daybed attributed to Lindome school, in good condition.
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
$2,880Sale Price / set|46% Off
H 31 in W 69 in D 25.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set
Located in Brentwood, TN
Swedish Gustavian style painted sofa and matching pair of side chairs, mid-20th century, featuring classic neoclassical lines and period-inspired upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Gustavian Living Room Set Decorated With Bronze Ornaments From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Gustavian furniture is inspired by the neoclassical designs of the late 18th century and is characterized by its light and airy appearance, straight lines, and delicate decorative el...
Bronze
$3,945
H 34.25 in W 62 in D 21 in
Louis XVI Style Distressed Painted and Gilt Marble Top Console Table
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Inspired by the refined furnishings of late 18th-century France, the table exhibits the clean architectural lines and classical ornamentation associated with the Louis XVI period.
Marble
Late 18th Century Gustavian Period Sofa
Located in Corona del Mar, CA
Richly carved Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1790 and dryscraped back to original paint. New plush white cotton bench cushion. This period piece is incredibly clean. The carvings are ...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Carmel, CA
This beautiful 18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa has been hand-scraped to its original paint. Exceptional detailed carving around the frame.
Paint, Wood
Unavailable
H 39.77 in W 75.99 in D 23.63 in
18th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Warminster, Wiltshire
An elegant 18th century period Gustavian sofa in original paintwork with fine hand-carved wood detailing - an unusual size to make a period statement to any interior - at present in ...
Wood
Gold-Framed "Hindome" Gustavian Sofa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thiis sofa, originally from a palace in Stockholm, is a "porte-parole" for the Gustavian style of furniture that originated in Sweden in the late 18th Century.
Gold Leaf
Swedish Gustavian circa 1800 Settee / Sofa
Located in Santander, ES
Outstanding Swedish Gustavian circa 1800 settee / sofa with graceful arches on back and sides, supported by carved medallion shaped legs. The fine frame carvings are in relief, sligh...
Beech
Unavailable
H 37 in W 82 in D 23 in
18th Century Painted Wood Frame and Custom Upholstered Baltic Neoclassical Sofa
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
When Crown Prince Gustaf returned from Versailles in 1771 to ascend the throne of Sweden, he was determined to give his country a leading place in Europe culturally and the style he ...
Giltwood, Wood
Swedish Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early and very refined Gustavian sofa with a curved, Klismos inspired back, sabre legs, and carving of extremely high quality. Possibly by the maker Ephriam Stahl.
Wood
Gustavian Klismos Settee attributed Ephraim Stahl, circa 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional and fine Gustavian Klismos settee attributable to Ephraim Stahl (1767-1820), furniture maker to the court of King Gustav; elegantly detailed carving throughout, as is typ...
Upholstery, Wood
Stunning Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Settee
Located in Seaford, GB
A very rare Gustavian Swedish late 18th Century Sofa or settee.
Pine
Period Gustavian Sofa Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gustavian bench, Sweden, circa 1790, with a Stockholm hallmark and retaining its original painted surface. Egg and dart molding surrounds the seat and the back, running down the arms...
Upholstery, Wood
Gustavian Settee/ Sofa
Located in US
Wonderful Substantial Swedish Settee In Greyish White Milk Paint. Original Brocade Upholstery. Beautiful Carved Wood Details. Back Unpainted.
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa. The sofa has a rustic patina and Gustavian wooden decorations.
Pine
Late 18th Century Unusual Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century unusual Gustavian sofa from northern Sweden.
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Unusual Pine Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish gustavian sofa. The sofa is a so called trågsoffa and is solid pine with scraped to original paint.
Pine
Sold
H 39.75 in W 74.25 in D 23.25 in
A Period Gustavian Late 18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Pin Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Late 18th Century - Early 19th Century Swedish period Gustavian pin sofa with turning at the top and upholstery at the bottom.
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
End of 18th century Swedish Gustavian Sofa or Daybed, featuring greyish old paint and its original patina. Sofa has carefully and professionally been hand scraped to rediscover the o...
Pine
Sold
H 35 in W 93.5 in D 29 in
Schumacher 18th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Wood Carving
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Wood Carving, Late 18th Century, Newly Upholstered Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with st...
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Northern Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Gustavian sofa. The sofa is from the late 1700s and made with the characteristic straight lines and delicate details. All the wood work on this sofa is handmade and ...
Pine
18th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench In Original Gray Paint, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Late 18th century sofa or settee bench with old grey paint and the Unbeatable Original Patina.
Pine
Sold
H 33.08 in W 70.48 in D 23.63 in
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench Daybed In Old Gray Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa or daybed with grey old paint. The sofa has been carefully and professionally hand scraped to rediscover the old original color.
Pine
18th Century Gustavian Sofa, Daybed, Swedish Paint Decorated, Sweden
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa or daybed.
Wood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 59.06 in D 23.63 in
18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa original paint upholstered in French linen
Located in London, GB
A handsome late c18th Swedish Gustavian painted sofa. that has been hand scraped down to the original paint showing off its classic and understated carved wood detailing. Later reup...
Pine
18th Century Swedish Empire Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Swedish painted pine sofa. This sofa has been dry scraped and paint back to its original oatmeal colour with a decorative frieze. With mythical beasts flanked by f...
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
Decorative Original Color Gustavian Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This well carved Gustavian sofa is in its original color. Provincial made in the late 18th century with a later made seat.
Wood
Sold
H 46.88 in W 72.07 in D 26.75 in
Swedish Upholstered Sofa in Original Paint, 18th c. Gustavian Period
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish daybed sofa from the Gustavian period dry-scraped to reveal the original paint and newly upholstered in linen with side bolster pillows. This sofa or banquette is beautiful...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late Gustavian Tragsofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Late 18th c- early 19th c. Gustavian tragsofa Paint has been scraped to earlier finish. New down cushion, 4" thick
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Sphinx Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a late 18th century Swedish Gustavian Sphinx sofa, it was found at an estate Auction in Leksand, Sweden.
Pine
Gray-Green Painted Gustavian Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Gray-green painted Gustavian sofa circa 1790-1809, Sweden. Neoclassical style Swedish sofa, hand-carved in pine. Scraped back to layers of early gray-green over light gray-blue paint...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Pine
Gustavian Sofa/Bench, circa 1790
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A period Gustavian sofa/bench with Grecian style carvings, later paint.
18th Century Compact Living Sofa Bed from 1790
Located in Kramfors, SE
18th century compact living sofa bed. During the day it was used as a sofa while at night the bottom was pulled out and it was used as a bed. Manufactured in northern Sweden around 1...
Pine
Magnificent, Rare, Large and Elegant 18th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in Girona, Spain
Magnificent, rare, large and elegant 18th century Swedish sofa. Original condition. Original paint. Beautiful patina. Very large and deep. Comfortable. Needs to be upholstered....
Wood
Sold
H 45.67 in W 73.63 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Gustavian Rustic and Charming Country House Furniture Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian sofa from Northern Sweden and a classic example of antique Swedish country house furnitures. The sofa is pine and dry scraped to the original first layer of paint. The hand...
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish "Tragsoffa"
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine late 18th century Swedish "Tragsoffa" in pine with distressed cream colored painted finish, on cabriole legs with a nicely carved and scalloped apron, in the Louis XV style. E...
Pine
Sold
H 31.1 in W 68.875 in D 25.5 in
1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Sofa with Carved Vitruvian Scroll Inspired Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period sofa from circa 1780 with carved Vitruvian scroll inspired friezes, rosettes, fluted legs and classic light gray painted finish. A breathtaking embodiment ...
Wood
Sold
H 47.75 in W 72.5 in D 23.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Crest and Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
Step into the elegance of the Swedish Gustavian period with this exquisite painted wood sofa from the late 18th century.
Wood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa Settee with Upholstered Linen Cushions
Located in London, England
A wonderful late 18th century, circa 1790, Gustavian Swedish Tragsofa.
Pine, Linen
Sold
H 14.18 in W 30.12 in D 14.18 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Wood Upholstered Sofa with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish period Gustavian painted wood sofa from the late 18th century features a slightly slanted linen upholstered back with a delicately carved crest with partially upholstere...
Sold
H 36 in W 76.5 in L 36 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Wood Upholstered Sofa with Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish period Gustavian painted wood sofa from the late 18th century features a slightly slanted linen upholstered back with a delicately carved crest with partially upholstere...
Sold
H 29.8 in W 73 in D 24 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Trågsoffa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood Trågsoffa from the late 18th century, with upholstered seat, carved guilloche frieze, cross-hatched sides and fluted legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Neoclassical Sofa from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sofa from the late 18th century. The sofa or bench is made from Swedish pine and painted with the original first layer of paint.
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian sofa that originates from a small village called Norrum, located in northern Sweden. The sofa is unusually short and has traces of the original grey paint. It is an old ver...
Sold
H 40.5 in W 70 in D 28 in
Swedish Period Gustavian Daybed Sofa Bench from the Late 18th Century in Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Gustavian daybed or sofa bench from the late 18th or early 19th century.
Upholstery, Wood
Outstanding Late Gustavian Sofa, circa 1790
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Very elegant Gustavian sofa, Sweden circa 1810. Old, possibly original paint. Completely stripped and reupholstered (including the back) in an off white thick and soft 100% Belgi...
Pine
Swedish 18th Century Painted Carved Gustavian Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful Gustavian sofa bench with scraped back to original finish paint from the 1700s with a well worn patina. It has carved legs and finials with hand done details throughout. I...
Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 60.24 in D 22.84 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Carved Detail Slatted Sofa
Located in London, England
Gorgeous 18th century Gustavian scraped paint Swedish sofa with lovely carving detailing. The sofa has four carved wooden finials on each corner, slatted side supports and a wonderfu...
Linen, Wood
Ephraim Ståhl, Late Gustavian Griffin Sofa, circa 1795
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in New York, NY
Ephraim Ståhl (1767 Stockholm 1820), Late Gustavian griffin sofa with Egyptian heads, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1795 Almost identical sofas from the permanent collections i...
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 73 in D 27 in
18th Century Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Day Bed, Antique Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand carved pinewood and fabric. This charming wood sofa was scraped to its original finish. Hand carved Greek key ornaments ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Sold
H 45.25 in W 73.63 in D 28 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Daybed Sofa Bench with Griffons in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
An exceptionally rare, hand-carved Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed, circa 1790, hand-scraped to reveal the original paint surface and newly upholstered in antique linen with ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Settee
Located in Wichita, KS
A Gustavian period petite sofa bench from the 18th century, newly upholstered in linen.
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 24 in W 70.25 in L 24 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Sofa Bench with Scraped Paint and Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period sofa bench from the late 18th century with scraped paint and carved guilloche-inspired motifs.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Bedside Tables
Located in Stockholm, SE
Late 18th century.
Mahogany
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine and unusually long late 18th century Gustavian sofa in it's original finish. ca 1790 Sweden.
Pine
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
18th century Gustavian sofa in its original finish. With a width of 327 cm (128.7") which makes it most unusual, circa 1790, Stockholm Sweden. Very good condition with wear consi...
Late 18th Century Gustavian Painted White Daybed Sofa
Located in South Salem, NY
Early antique Gustavian style daybed or sofa, made in Sweden, circa 1790. Painted a natural white, worn with honest age, with warm blonde wood seen underneath. The lovely patina enha...
Wood
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine and unusually large 18th century Gustavian period sofa in original color and fine guilloche carvings, circa 1790, Sweden. Upholster it yourself or let us do it in a washed ra...
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Folk Art Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Most unusual 18th century Gustavian Folk Art sofa in its original black color with a good patinated surface. Wonderful naive paintings on the front and sides and the lid open for sto...
Pine
18th Century Gustavian Province Sofa from Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian province sofa from the years circa 1780. The sofa is very ornate with plenty of Gustavian decorations in carved wood. Renovated seat with new padding and new upholstery in ...
Pine
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
$18,450
H 93 in W 65.63 in D 88 in
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XIX/XV Style Giltwood Carved 'Baroque Revival' Figural Queen-Size Bed with Cherubs. The tall ornately pierced carved headboard, crowned with an allegorical pair of che...
Silk, Giltwood
XL Swedish Modern Brass and Glass Pendant
By ASEA
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of rare Swedish Modern pendants in brass and glass, manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. The globes are crafted using an advanced three-layer glass technique, ensuring optim...
Brass
$2,750
H 34.25 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chairs in Floral Fabric and Skirts
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chairs in the style of Peter Hvidt. Very elegant with their distinct shape, precise lines and harmonious proportions. The size make them very ver...
Wool, Beech
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$114,555
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
Swedish Neoclassical Mirror, Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Swedish mirror dates to the early nineteenth century and reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic associated with the Gustavian period. Crafted with balanced proporti...
Glass
$6,598 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
$6,873
H 55.12 in W 50.79 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet, Wood, Reeded Design, 1842
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet. Manufactured around 1800 with two doors featuring decorative reeded design opening to useful storage. Repainted exterior with original dry scr...
Wood
$5,595
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
Sold|$13,850
H 40 in W 67 in D 21 in
Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th century. This fabulous hand carved wood bench features three carved back splats for r...
Linen, Wood
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
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.