Leather Nail Head Sofa
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Leather
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Leather
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Leather
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Metal
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Leather
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Leather
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Leather
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Sheepskin
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Brass
Mid-20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
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Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
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Silk, Walnut, Down
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Leather, Wood
2010s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Metal
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Metal, Brass
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Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Oak, Leather
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Brass
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Leather, Wood
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Leather
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Brass
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Cowhide
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Leather
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Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
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Lacquer
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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Wood, Down, Feathers, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Foam
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Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
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Leather
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Oak
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Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
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Antique 19th Century Danish Sofas
Wood, Leather
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Upholstery, Synthetic
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Brass
1990s American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
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Leather
Vintage 1930s English Sofas
Leather, Wood
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Leather, Wood
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Cotton, Leather
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Leather, Wood
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Leather
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather
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Leather, Wood
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Wood, Leather
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Leather, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Sofas
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Metal, Brass
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Leather
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
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Leather, Wood
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Leather
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Vintage 1930s American Chesterfield Sofas
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Leather, Fabric, Wood
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Leather
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Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Plywood
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s English Sofas
Leather
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Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Leather, Mohair
Early 20th Century Chinese Sofa Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Loveseats
Wood, Leather
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Iron
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Leather
Leather Nail Head Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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