With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the met sofa you’re looking for. Each met sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
fabric,
wood and
animal skin. Find 96 options for an antique or vintage met sofa now, or shop our selection of 49 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a met sofa — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A met sofa made by
mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with
modern — is very popular.
Kai Kristiansen,
Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik and
Guillerme et Chambron each produced at least one beautiful met sofa that is worth considering.
A met sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,450, while the lowest priced sells for $672 and the highest can go for as much as $185,000.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.