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Børge Mogensen Leather Sofa Coupe 2192 for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Børge Mogensen designed this leather Sofa Coupe model 2192 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. It´s a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Borge Mogensen Black Leather Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
This stunning two-seater sofa was created by influential Danish designer Borge Mogensen, in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen Black Leather Sofa
Borge Mogensen Black Leather Sofa
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 32.29 in
Leather 3-Seater Sofa Attributed to Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Puslinch, ON
vintage leather 3-seater sofa. Freshly imported from Denmark. Cleaned and reconditioned. Commonly
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Model 2213 Leather sofa by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture, Denmark.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in København K, DK
Excellent 3 seat sofa in original leather and cushions by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2192 - Coupé 2-seater sofa in original black leather with oak legs. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
H 42.13 in W 60.24 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with black leather. Legs of oak. Model 2322
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original leather upholstery. Legs of oak. Model 2212, made by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Leather

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original Black Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with black leather upholstery. Legs of mahogany
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather Model 2213 by Børge Mogensen, 1963
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1963 Additional Information: Material: Teak
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Leather

Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern. Specs: Wood, leather. Condition: This Børge Mogensen sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on Mahogany legs. Sides, back and loose
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen two-person coupé sofa, Model 2192
By Børge Mogensen
Located in København Ø, DK
Børge Mogensen two-person coupé sofa. Newly upholstered with black leather cover. Legs in Walnut
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Børge Mogensen three-person coupé sofa, Model 2193
By Børge Mogensen
Located in København Ø, DK
Børge Mogensen two-person coupé sofa. Newly upholstered with black leather cover. Legs in Teak
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on walnut legs. Sides, back and loose cushions
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sofa 2 persons model 2212. It's upholstered with the original dark
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak

Børge Mogensen High Sofa 2432 with Brown Leather by Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2432 with high back. It's
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Feathers, Oak, Leather, Foam

Børge Mogensen Sofa 2208 with Black Leather by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2208. It's upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Black Leather 3 seat Sofa 2213 Fredericia Furniture Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Ystad, SE
Børge Mogensen Black Leather 3 seat Sofa Model 2213 With original patinated black leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with jepard aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding two seater sofa with legs of oak. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in beech and original cushions of black leather. Model tremmesofa
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac aniline leather and canvas. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, new upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen new upholstered kupe sofa with black elegance leather. Legs of teak. Model 2292
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

2213 3-seater leather sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1962
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous and beautiful shaped 3-seater sofa, model 2213, was designed by Børge Mogensen for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, new upholstery
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen new upholstered kupe sofa with walnut elegance leather. Legs of oak. Model 2292
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa Model 2193 Fredericia Denmark 1965
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning wingback sofa model 2193 designed by Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kupe 2-Seat Sofa Model 2432 Made In Black Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
by the renowned designer Børge Mogensen in collaboration with Fredericia Furniture. This sofa exudes
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Borge Mogensen 2 Seater Sofa Model.2332 1980's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Boe Mogensen is one of the most influential designers in the history of Danish design, and as head
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Borge Mogensen 2 Seater Sofa Model.2332  1980's
Borge Mogensen 2 Seater Sofa Model.2332  1980's
H 29.93 in W 58.27 in D 30.71 in
Lovely leather 2209 sofa designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1963
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely three-seater sofa designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1963. This is Model
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 2213 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Coupé Sofas
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Børge Mogensen two-seat coupe´ sofas, model 2192, produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Børge Mogensen Model 2213 three-seat sofa by Fredericia, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oslo, NO
Experience the classic elegance of Danish design with this iconic three-seat sofa by Børge Mogensen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak, Down

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of soap
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original Børge Mogensen 2193 Coupé Zweisitzer Sofa Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes cognacfarbenes 2193 Coupé Zweisitzer Sofa von Fredericia Stolefabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Original Børge Mogensen 2193 Coupé Dreisitzer Sofa Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes cognacfarbenes 2193 Coupé Dreisitzer Sofa von Fredericia Stolefabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

All Black Leather Børge Mogensen 3-Seater Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Very comfortable Børge Mogensen Black Leather 3 seat Sofa Model 2213. With original patinated black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful Red Leather 3 Seat Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Worn faded Red leather 3 seat sofa Birch wood legs. Designed by Børge
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

Børge Mogensen Three-person Coupé Sofa, Model 2193
By Frederecia Furniture, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen, 1914–1972 3-seater coupe sofa, model 2193, in outstanding quality. Originally
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Canvas

Three-Seater Sofa Model 2333 Made In Cognac Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
in soft cognac colored leather, this sofa exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The sofa's design
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Mahogany

Set Of 2 2. Pers Sofa Model 2212 Made In Red Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 two-seater sofas, model 2212, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolfabrik in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 203 in Original Wool for Fredericia, Denmark, 1955
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
this sofa, which would be precedent for his later leather sofas. Mogensen went on to design some of the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful Gray Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great mid century Danish modern Gray leather 3 seat sofa with wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful brown leather 3 seat sofa wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

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Mogensen Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mogensen leather sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every mogensen leather sofa was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mogensen leather sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each mogensen leather sofa bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mogensen leather sofa over the years, but those crafted by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Mogens Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mogensen Leather Sofa?

The average selling price for a mogensen leather sofa at 1stDibs is $5,500, while they’re typically $1,200 on the low end and $66,891 for the highest priced.

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.