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Oscar Sofa, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Sofa, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the curved lines poetry of Oscar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Jacquard, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
21st Century Peggy Sofa Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
performance and artist, Ottiu designers conceived this dreamy curved sofa.
All upholstered in a trendy bouclé
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
21st Century Peggy Sofa Bouclé Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
performance and artist, Ottiu designers conceived this dreamy curved sofa.
All upholstered in a trendy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Organic Modern Fibonacci Spiral Sofa, Beige Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Fibonacci sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Fibonacci
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 55.12 in
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, DEDAR Libertino Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak
H 28.35 in W 120.08 in D 49.22 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.35 in W 76.78 in D 40.16 in
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 120.08 in D 49.22 in
Modern Coast Modular Sofa, Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Contemporary, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Coast Modular Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 167.33 in D 122.05 in
Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Cream Wool-Linen, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Wool, Linen
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 62.21 in
21st Kimberley Striped Sofa Elitis, Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
A tribute to John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley, this sofa exudes an understated elegance that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Oak
H 28.75 in W 103.94 in D 35.83 in
Modern Almourol Sofa, Olive Green Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almourol Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 37.8 in
Modern Coast Modular Sofa, DEDAR Mohair Velvet, Handmade Portugal Lusitanus Home
By Lusitanus Home, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Puzzle Modular Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Velvet
H 31.89 in W 118.12 in D 88.59 in
Velvet Margret Sofa Pinewood Polished Brass Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
sofa’s rich colors and voluptuous shapes were inspired by this fabulous golden era red-head beauty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 134.65 in D 55.12 in
Contemporary Galapinhos Sofa, Velvet Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak, Bouclé, Walnut, Wool, Linen, Wood
H 31.5 in W 125.6 in D 62.21 in
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Ivory-Gold Jacquard Brass Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 38.98 in
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Modern Grass Curved Sofa, Nobilis Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Grass
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 51.19 in
Modern Conchula Curved Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
H 38.19 in W 97.64 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Hedy Sofa Brass Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
appearances, Ottiu designed the Natalie Mid-Century Modern sofa. This piece, upholstered in cotton velvet with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Navy Velvet, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Modern Conchula Curved Sofa, Ivory Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
H 38.19 in W 97.64 in D 39.38 in
Modern Conchula Corner Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Corner Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
H 28.94 in W 73.63 in D 43.51 in
Modern Lisboa Sofa Terracotta Jacquard Fabric Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lisboa sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
A masterfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 118.12 in D 32.68 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Italian Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 133.86 in D 24.41 in
Organic Modern Uffo Sofa NOBILIS Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Nobilis, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Uffo Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Uffo Sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 28.35 in W 96.07 in D 43.31 in
21st Century Dudley Striped Sofa Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
to detail with high-quality materials by Portuguese Artisans, the Dudley sofa exudes a sense of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.32 in W 129.93 in D 35.44 in
Modern Almourol Sofa, Light Blue Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almourol Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 37.8 in
Modern Almourol Sofa, Camel Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Almourol Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 110.24 in D 37.8 in
Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Italian Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Chaise Longue Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in Dm 55.12 in
Modern Twins Curved Couch, Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 28.35 in W 110.24 in D 49.22 in
Contemporary Twins Outdoors Sofa Beige Woven, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa Outdoors, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Leather, Bouclé
H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Twins Curved Sofa, White Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 28.35 in W 110.24 in D 49.22 in
21st Century Simone Modular Sofa Cotton Velvet Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
equality. Ottiu pays homage to her enduring legacy with the exquisite Simone sofa, a modular piece that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Cotton
H 34.65 in W 124.41 in D 40.95 in
Organic Modern Twins Sofa, DEDAR Beige Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Mohair, Velvet, Lacquer
H 28.35 in W 98.43 in D 49.22 in
21st Century Asheville II Twinseat Sofa Made in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
piece that shows the real gist of the city. The stunning Asheville II sofa features a lacquered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 76.38 in D 31.5 in
21st Century Kimberley Striped Sofa Rattan, Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
A tribute to John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley, this sofa exudes an understated elegance that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Oak
H 28.75 in W 103.94 in D 35.83 in
21st Century Kimberley Striped Sofa Rattan, Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
A tribute to John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley, this sofa exudes an understated elegance that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Oak
H 28.75 in W 103.94 in D 35.83 in
21st Century Dakota Sofa Armrest Aged Brushed Brass Nobuck Made in Portugal
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
deluxe living protagonists, Porus studio designers conceived the Dakota sofa. The backrest and seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 124.41 in D 45.28 in
Modern Twins Outdoors Couch, DEDAR Fabric, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Twins Outdoors Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Canvas, Velvet, Oak
H 28.35 in W 98.43 in D 49.22 in
21st Century Crockford Striped Sofa Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
.
Structured in walnut wood upholstered in linen, with carefully handcrafted rattan details, the Crockford Sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 85.44 in D 33.47 in
21st Century Dorothy Sofa Cotton Velvet Pinewood Made in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
gracefully silhouetted Dorothy Sofa, lavishing in its sensuality yet charismatic in personality. A touch of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 32.29 in
21st century Asheville I Sofa Wood Made in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
piece that shows the real gist of the city.
The stunning Asheville sofa features a smoked walnut
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
Oscar Wood Sofa, in Satin Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Wood Sofa, in Satin Mahogany Wood, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the curved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.93 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in
21st Century Inglewood Sofa Genuine Leather Made in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Taking your luxurious home decor to the next league, Inglewood sofa evokes the glorious venue where
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Modern Twins Curved Couch, Mint Green Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Velvet
H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 44.1 in
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Italian Jacquard Velvet Made in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Jacquard
H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 44.1 in
Modern Twins Curved Couch, Baby Mango Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
H 28.35 in W 110.24 in D 49.22 in
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, Beige Wool Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
H 28.35 in W 81.5 in D 44.1 in
Organic Modern Arc Sofa Cream Wool Linen Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Arc sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
A masterfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 116.15 in D 47.25 in
21st Century Viv Id Sofa Hammered Brass Boucle Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
modernism movement sparks the impulse for Malabar designers to conceive this future classic sofa.
Within
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 144.89 in D 44.89 in
21st Century Dakota Sofa Armless Brushed Brass Made in Portugal by Porus Studio
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
into deluxe living protagonists, Porus studio designers conceived the Dakota sofa. The backrest and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 31.5 in W 124.41 in D 45.28 in
21st Century Conway II Striped Sofa Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
glaciers, the Conway II Sofa exudes an imposing yet solacing feeling of a piece structured in walnut wood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 111.03 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Viv Id Sofa Hammered Brass Nobilis Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
modernism movement sparks the impulse for Malabar designers to conceive this future classic sofa.
Within
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 144.89 in D 44.89 in
21st Century Rattan Walnut Wood Crockford Sofa Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
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Structured in walnut wood upholstered in linen, with carefully handcrafted rattan details, the Crockford Sofa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 35.44 in W 85.44 in D 33.47 in
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Jorgen Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Jorgen Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe
With an elegant design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
H 42.13 in W 71.66 in D 40.56 in
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Cambridge Loveseat Sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 37.41 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
21st Viv Id II Sofa Metlted Hammered Brass Bouclé Made in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
modernism movement sparks the impulse for Malabar designers to conceive this future classic sofa.
Within
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 184.26 in D 50.01 in
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Sofa Portugal For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the sofa Portugal you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and plastic, every sofa Portugal was constructed with great care. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage sofa Portugal you’re looking for, while we also have 425 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sofa Portugal you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sofa Portugal is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sofa Portugal has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mambo Unlimited Ideas, Koket and DOOQ are consistently popular.
How Much is a Sofa Portugal?
Prices for a sofa Portugal start at $510 and top out at $50,590 with the average selling for $7,040.
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.
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