$626
H 13.39 in W 50.01 in D 23.63 in
VINTAGE PARKER KNOLL FABRIC FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN MATCHING SOFA AVAiLABLE
By Parker Knoll
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Parker Knoll Fabric Footstool. A well made
Fabric
$1,204
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 31.11 in
Moss green Froxfield leather two-seater sofa by Parker Knoll, 1960
By Parker Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Parker Knoll Froxfield two-seater leather sofa comes in a fantastic Balmoral Green with a
Leather
$1,322
H 30.32 in W 68.12 in D 37.41 in
VINTAGE PARKER KNOLL WESTBURY 2 SEATER FABRIC SOFA WiTH CASTOR FEET
By Parker Knoll
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Parker Knoll Westbury
Fabric
$2,415 / set
H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in
Froxfield 2 leather armchair and leather sofa set, moss green, by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Parker Knoll Froxfield set consisting of two leather armchairs and a two-seater sofa in a
Leather
ViNTAGE BROWN LEATHER TWO SEATER PARKER KNOLL SOFA
By Parker Knoll
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Brown Leather Two-seater Parker Knoll Sofa. It
Leather
1960s Parker Knoll Statesman Sofa
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, Lambeth
A stunning 1960s statesman three seater sofa by British Parker Knoll. Teak feet. Professionally
Velvet
Vintage Froxfield Two Seater Sofa by Parker Knoll
By Parker Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Elegant and timeless design for any room or hallway. Parker Knoll has established themselves at the
Mahogany, Mohair
Thirties Parker Knoll Drop Sided Oak Settee
By Parker Knoll
Located in Petworth, GB
Parker Knoll Retailed through Heal & Son Circa 1930s Height 82cm. Width 162cm Depth 70cm. Seat Height
Cotton, Oak
20th Century English Knoll Sofa
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tetbury, GB
A lovely Knoll style sofa. Most probably mid 20th century. Reupholstered using plush red material
Velvet
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Fret Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous Italian fret back chairs, Italy, circa 1950s. The seats are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric at no additional charge. The price no...
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$3,050Sale Price|21% Off
H 24.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft Acid-Etched Brass Lamp Table or Side Table, 1970s
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s brass lamp / side table or game table base (with glass top) features acid-etched artistry by Bernard Rohne for Mastercraft. Similar to the 'Trilobi' tables, also by Master...
Brass
Pair of Antique William IV Period Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An outstanding pair of antique William IV period armchairs. They were made in England, they date from around the 1830-40’s. They are of superb quality and are a lovely, compact size...
Fabric, Wood
$1,198
H 33.08 in W 74.02 in D 60.24 in
Rare Fabric Folding Sofa by Halabala for UP. Zavody, 1953, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
1953 rare wooden folding couch made by Halabala for UP Zavody, in fomer Czechoslovakia. Made of fabric and wood. Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age (mainly the fabric an...
Fabric, Wood
$4,500 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
"V" Day Bed Yellow Velvet and Beechwwod base (Mid Century Style)
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$13,922 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$1,065
H 12.6 in W 80.71 in D 32.68 in
1940s Jindřich Halabala Sofa or Bed for UP Závody, Czechoslovakia
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition - The fabric upholstery has some signs of use - Confortable.
Fabric, Wood
Allegory of Africa - 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Flemish school of the 16th century Allegory of Africa After The Allegories of the Continents by Maerten de Vos (engraving by Adriaen Collaert) Oil on copper Inscription: "Giulio Ro...
Copper
Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Upholstered Fireside Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer Marble Top Goatskin Drawers & Double Doors Liquor Silver Cabinet
Mahogany
Large French Directoire Style Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional 19th century French Directoire style armchair. This large Directoire style fauteuil is a timeless piece of French design. Featuring a beautiful white-distressed wooden...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,100
H 29 in W 36 in D 20 in
Rare Antique Paris Flea Market Cast Iron & Marble Patisserie Table Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rare and splendid French patisserie table having stunning curlicue cast iron base and scalloped bevelled rectangular marble top. Would make a lovely console or small writing desk.
Marble, Iron
Mid-Century 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed, Jitona, 1970's
By Jitona
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of fabric, wood, leatherette Daybed :Height- 87 :Depth-136 Original condition.
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
$4,107
H 32.09 in W 39.77 in D 27.56 in
Large Antique French Wrought Iron And Marble Patisserie or Console Table
Located in London, GB
Introducing a delightful Antique French Patisserie or Boulangerie Table., Featuring a Carrara Marble top with rounded corners gracefully placed above a wrought iron apron adorned wit...
Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron
$2,495
H 32 in W 89 in D 36 in
Vintage Art Deco Hollywood Regency Sofa Tufted Back and Concave Pillowed Arms
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Art Deco or Hollywood Regency sofa with a tufted back and concave pillowed arms. The sofa is in solid wonderful condition, but its original white damask fabric will ...
Fabric
$2,200 / set
H 34 in W 28 in D 24 in
Pair Down Filled Cushions Silk Like Upholstery Carved Legs French Lounge Chairs
By Heritage-Henredon, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Down Filled Cushions Silk Like Upholstery Carved Legs French Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
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.