Leopard Couch
2010s American Modern Sofas
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2010s Spanish Organic Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Empire Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Sofas
Fabric
2010s Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Italian Chinoiserie Sofas
Textile, Satin, Silk, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Recent Sales
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Canapes
Brass
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Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Antique Early 18th Century Baltic Sofas
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cedar, Faux Fur
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Fur, Cedar
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sectional Sofas
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Vintage 1920s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Lucite
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
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Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Sofas
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Brass
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Velvet, Cane, Foam
Vintage 1950s American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Chenille
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
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Brass
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain
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Steel
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Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
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Brass
Antique 1870s French Provincial Bedroom Sets
Marble
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Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
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Bronze
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Crystal
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Tables
Bronze
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no single best shape of sofa for a living room. To decide which shape is right for your space, consider the layout and the overall style of the room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
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