With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mohair couch you’re looking for. A mohair couch — often made from
fabric,
wool and
mohair — can elevate any home. Find 464 options for an antique or vintage mohair couch now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mohair couch — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mohair couch made by
Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with
Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mohair couch over the years, but those crafted by
Edward Wormley,
Dunbar and
Vladimir Kagan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a mohair couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,967.
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.