An assortment of nailhead sofas is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct nailhead sofas — often made from
wood,
fabric and
animal skin — can elevate any home. We have 8 antique and vintage nailhead sofas in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Nailhead sofas have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Nailhead sofas are generally popular furniture pieces, but
louis xv,
modern and
neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Large nailhead sofas can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller nailhead sofas available at 1stDibs — each spanning 46.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice.
Kravet Furniture and
Sherrill Furniture Company each produced beautiful nailhead sofas that are worth considering.
Nailhead sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,536, while the lowest priced sells for $1,000 and the highest can go for as much as $19,800.
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.