At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal nils sofa for your home. Each nils sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
wood,
fabric and
animal skin. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage nils sofa now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a nils sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each nils sofa bearing
Scandinavian Modern,
mid-century modern or
Art Deco hallmarks is very popular.
Slagelse Møbelvaerk,
Alfred Christensen and
Josef Frank each produced at least one beautiful nils sofa that is worth considering.
Prices for a nils sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,692 and can go as high as $11,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,488.
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.