At 1stDibs, there are several options of modern couches available for sale. Each of these unique modern couches was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
fabric,
wood and
animal skin. There are 14718 antique and vintage modern couches for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2587 modern editions to choose from as well. Modern couches have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern couches are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern,
Modern and
Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Modern couches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
De Sede,
Milo Baughman and
Edward Wormley are consistently popular.
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.