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Minerva Sofa by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paired with a minimal Danish design, teak legs and cream colored upholstery make this vintage sofa
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Sofa by France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa/daybed model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak Sofa Set Model Minerva by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
This modular living room set was designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Daybed and Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-century 3 seater sofa and daybed designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Oversize Minerva Sofa by France & Son
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Highland, IN
Finely crafted by France & Søn, this rare, extra large version of the Minerva sofa or daybed has a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian two-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model Minerva by France & Daverkosen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Daverkosen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Minerva Set, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful 3-piece Minerva set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

5 seat sofa "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian sit-group "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak frame with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Daverkosen. The Mid-Century couch
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Model FD 453 2seater Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard 50s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A classic 2 seater sofa and daybed designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Danish 2-Seater Teak Sofa Model Minerva by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa, 2 armrests with their cushions, all the fabrics, seat, backrest and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Minerva Sofa Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s. Solid teak frame. The
Category

Vintage 1960s European Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak "Minerva" Sectional Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish teak “Minerva” sectional sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Chrome

"Minerva" Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Møllgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Minerva” sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Møllgaard, made up from two sections. Can be easily switched
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 19
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning ‘minerva’ sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn from the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Canape "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen in petrol bouclé
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

“Minerva” Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Son, Denmark 1950
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A wonderful sofa / daybed, model “Minerva”, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Daybed / Sofa Produced by France & Son
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare minerva daybed / sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Danish Midcentury Side Table "Minerva" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Son
By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
Beautiful side or corner table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son. The table
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Teak, Rattan

1950s Danish 3-Seater Minerva Sofa in Teal by Peter Hvidt & Orla Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A beautiful 1950s three-seater "Minerva" sofa by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in GB
Mid Century Modern circa 1960 Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Son daybed sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Minerva sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s
By Fredericia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Made in Denmark - Good original condition - New black upholstery - Wooden parts refreshed - Very good condition ! - Marked by maker.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Minerva Sofa in Mohair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
A vintage Minerva sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, originating from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Danish Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Minerva Corner Table
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A Danish Modern occasional table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen and produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern End Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

'Minerva' Corner suite by Peter \hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a classic original corner suite consisting of a three seat sofa, and a two seat sofa with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Design Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak, 1950
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Extremely rare & stunning! This fully original ''Minerva seating group'' by Peter Hvidt & Orla
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Canape "MINERVA" by Peter Hvidt and Olga Molgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt
Located in PARIS, FR
Scandinavian three-seater sofa "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Minerva Teak Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Minerva Teak Daybed by Hvidt & Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s. Elegant Danish Mid
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Vintage 1960s Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Hvidt and Mølgaard-nielsen for France & Søn 'Minerva' Daybed in Teak
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Minerva' daybed, teak, metal, fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian 2-Seat Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Paris, FR
Scandinavian two-seat sofa Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark. Teak structure
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Teak, Faux Leather

Minerva Mid-Century Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in London, GB
A day bed or sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen France & Søn. Denmark, c1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Daybeds

Materials

Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 'Minerva' Set France & Daverkosen Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 'Minerva' set France & Daverkosen Denmark Peter Hvidt & Orla
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Teak

FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
design. Hvidt's iconic creations, like the Ax chair and Minerva sofa, exemplify his commitment to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch, Teak

FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Kastrup, DK
Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s. Original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Midcentury Teak Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant and iconic Minerva sofa and daybed was designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa/Daybed-Set 'Minerva' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
Three-seat sofa/daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Model Minerva. Teak wooden frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Danish Solid Teak Coffee Table, Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Basel, CH
This Minerva sofa or coffee table is made from solid teak, the legs are slightly tapered. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Minerva Sofa by Hvidt & Molgaard, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The work of Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen is characterized by a focus on functionality, clean lines
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa, 3-Seater, Model: Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for France & France. Sofa, 3-seater. Model: Minerva. Design 1955
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare long sofa model Minerva designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen “Minerva” Sofa
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Raleigh, NC
Daybed sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Son, Denmark. This
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graceful sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. Relax against the perfectly angled
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Renens, CH
A vintage “Minerva” daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, originating from the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Minerva Sofa/Daybed, France & Søn, 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Uppsala, SE
Sofa/daybed model Minerva designed by Danish duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1953
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

'Minerva' Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s. This is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

"Minerva" Teak sofa Set Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard by Nielsen France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Almelo, NL
Two "Minerva" teak sofas and one coffee table Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen from France & Son
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Scandinavian design classic from the 1960s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Sprung cushions
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Group, Model "Minerva"
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sofa group model Minerva with side table. Produced by France
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
proportions make this sofa one of the most popular designs of the Danish mid century era. The couch comes with
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Teak Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful teak two seater sofa daybed designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Teak Minerva Sofa Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Beautiful teak sofa daybed designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen and produced by France
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa, Daybed, France & Son
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa, Daybed, France & Son Danish modern
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Hvidt & Mølgaard Teak Minerva Sofa in Linen for France & Son of Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
A Danish vintage 'Minerva' sofa, originally designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s Danish modern
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Minerva Sofa by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, 1957
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, 1957 Minerva
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s, Denmark
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen from the 1960s. Solid teak frame with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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Minerva Sofa By Hvidt Molgaard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic minerva sofa by hvidt molgaard available at 1stDibs. A minerva sofa by hvidt molgaard — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a minerva sofa by hvidt molgaard — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A minerva sofa by hvidt molgaard made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made minerva sofa by hvidt molgaard over the years, but those crafted by Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn and Peter Hvidt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Minerva Sofa By Hvidt Molgaard?

The average selling price for a minerva sofa by hvidt molgaard at 1stDibs is $4,288, while they’re typically $1,052 on the low end and $16,591 for the highest priced.

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.