$24,000 / item
H 84 in W 138 in D 180 in
Modern Square Arm Sectional Sofa with Chaise, Fabric & Wood, USA Made
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
A low-profile sectional defined by its broad proportions and clean, squared lines. The generous
Fabric, Wood
Thayer Coggin Sectional Sofa in Black Linen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid Century Modern Low Profile Sectional
Linen
$3,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31 in W 120 in D 31 in
Mid Century Low Profile Velvet Sectional Sofa very flexible total of 10 pieces
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Stunning low profile sofa in rich gold velvet. Modular pieces that can be used apart or as a 120" sofa
Velvet
Custom Made Modular Low Profile Sectional, Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: W115 D55 H29 SINGLE: W29 D35 SW29 SD20 SH13 Corner: W28 D28 H29 SW19 SD19 SH13 Newly designed in house in a high pile velvet with angular back rest and rounded sea...
Cotton, Velvet
Sold
H 29 in W 90 in D 29 in
Leather Restoration Hardware Soho Large Modular Tufted Sectional Contemporary
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Grandly proportioned with a low profile, this sectional with chaise is lavishly detailed with all
Leather
Modular Sectional by Preview
Located in Las Vegas, NV
5 Piece modular sectional for Preview, 1980s. 3 straight and 2 curved elements. Sleek and low
Upholstery
1970s Vintage Semi Circular Sectional Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Modern semi circular sectional low profile sofa Cushions are semi-firm and comfortable. They have
Cotton
Roche Bobois Leather Sectional Sofa with Ottoman
By Roche Bobois
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 3 piece low-profile
Leather
Sold
H 33.5 in W 101.75 in D 27 in
Art Deco Paul Frankl Rattan Reed Stack Sectional" Pretzel" Sofa S/12
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
profile sectional sofa.. Includes 8 original seat and back cushions/inserts. Features pretzel arms and
Fabric, Rattan
Pair of Low Profile Milo Baughman Sofas or 3 Pc. Sectional
Located in Miami, FL
Great pair of low profile sofas with a third armless sofa which contains a sofa bed. Sofas can be
XL Sofa Set in Linen Color Fabric Upholstery
By Cotidiano
Located in Mexico City, MX
It's an original design for a getaway home the Arena Sofa XL is ultra-comfortable as it is practical for everyday family life. A geometric, still soft body covered in relaxed removab...
Fabric, Upholstery
$8,764 / item
H 33.08 in W 106.3 in D 43.31 in
Karma Large Sofa in Byblos White Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Karma collection is the ultimate expression of the versatility of Saba Italia products: a sofa that fits seamlessly into both modern settings and more classical homes. Karma has ...
Upholstery
$91,729
H 31.5 in W 165.36 in D 193.9 in
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi
By Fendi, Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Versailles Sofa Cream Leather Handmade in Italy by Fendi Plaza Versailles Materials Frame: Wood padded with Polyurethane and Fiberfill Seat: Interwoven elastic belts; cushion...
Leather, Wood
$1,486 / item
H 67.72 in W 118.12 in D 15.75 in
Baleri Italia Cartoons Screen in Havana Paper by Luigi Baroli
By Luigi Baroli, Baleri Italia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Screen with free-standing structure in corrugated paper-board extracted from pure cellulose. Completely recyclable and non-pollutive. Upper and lower edges in techno-polymer in matte...
Paper
Acerbis Free System Sofa by Claudio Salocchi
By Claudio Salocchi, Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In 1973, Claudio Salocchi designed Free System: a system of padded furniture deriving from the concept of “operated flooring”, or tatami, where the padded units could be placed freel...
Upholstery
$3,290 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in a Heavy Weight Stone Washed Natural Hemp & Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Modern English Arm Sofa Introducing the English Arm Sofa, crafted with heavy weight hemp boasting a soft hand feel for added luxury. This sofa features a down feather wrapped seat cu...
Linen, Wood, Down
Art Deco Corner Sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam
Located in Delft, NL
An Art Deco corner sofa, 't Binnenhuis, Amsterdam An Art Deco corner sofa designed by Jac. van den Bosch for the firm Het Binnenhuis Amsterdam with a high backrest and in the corner...
Velvet, Mahogany
$6,000 / set
H 28 in W 152 in D 90 in
Selig Large 7-Piece Sectional or Modular Parsons Sofa Set, Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the USA, this 7-piece sectional sofa was produced by Selig in the early days of the company. Typically Selig is known today for importing Danish furniture and de...
Fabric
Monumental Vintage 12 Piece Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
They don’t make them like this anymore! This spectacular monumental modular sofa consists of six regular and four rounded corner pieces, plus two rolling ottomans. Designed to form a...
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
$5,850
H 26 in W 95 in D 66 in
Fabulous Milo Baughman 5 Piece Curved Back Sectional Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin 5 piece curved back cube sectional sofa. This sectional has some wear to the original fabric and will need to be reupholstered. The sofa meas...
Upholstery
$800
H 34 in W 96 in D 42 in
Large Traditional Custom Sofa, Beige Scalamandre Upholstery, Rolled Arms, 2000s
By Scalamandre
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Traditional Custom Sofa, Beige Scalamandre Upholstery, Rolled Arms, 2000s A large and comfortable TV sofa removed from a fine Long Island, NY estate, fitted with a later Scala...
Fabric, Wood
$7,850 / set
H 27 in W 95.5 in D 34.25 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Sofa and Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A matching set, sofa and loveseat designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in original Jack Lenor Larsen Primavera fabric. The channeled and flared arms hug the seat cushions. Ev...
Velvet
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
$16,392
H 32.29 in W 124.02 in D 40.16 in
Moncloud Sofa by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, Modern Italian Design
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Moncloud Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola. Manufactured by Cassina (Italy) THE FUTURE IN A SOFA A generous, welcoming refuge that celebrates comfort and hospitality. Designed by ...
Upholstery
Stunning Jack Lenor Larsen style Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Jack Lenor Larsen style ottoman made by Selig. We just love the wonderful Larsen style cut velvet fabric still in nice vintage condition. This piece measures 14"t x 45"l x...
Upholstery
$22,090 / set
H 24 in W 108 in D 32 in
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness Sectional Sofa, Lacquer Red 1968
By Harvey Probber, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Harvey Probber & Jack Lenor Larsen Happiness corner sectional sofa, lacquer red, 1968-1972. Gorgeous low slung modern sectional seating set of three. This is a truly extraordinary, m...
Textile, Wool, Mohair
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.
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