Pleated Couch
Desire Sofa
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Ignite your desire to be wanted in the comfort of this provocative, fully upholstered pleated sofa
Category
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Materials
Brass
"October" Oil Painting
By Shelli Langdale
Located in Denver, CO
sitting cross-legged on a green pleated couch with a blue background.
Artist Bio:
Shelli Langdale is an
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pale Pink Button Tufted Upholstered Sofa With Pleated Skirt
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pale pink button tufted upholstered sofa with a pleated skirt. The sofa back is
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pangolin Pleated Leather Contemporary Retro Style Sofa by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Pangolin pleated leather sofa is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa
Category
2010s South African Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
$5,960 / item
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 51.19 in
Lipstick Art Deco Design Sofa With Vertical Hand-Pleated Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa is an Art Deco inspired piece that brings the femininity of the boudoir to any living
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$6,105 / item
H 31.11 in W 51.19 in D 29.93 in
Belong Sofa by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
strong shaped sofa. Combining pleated back and sides to give your projects a detail in every angle and
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Belong Curve Sofa by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
and strong round shaped sofa. Combining pleated back and sides to give your projects a detail in every
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Mid-Century Brown Leather Two-seater Sofa, Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in DE MEERN, NL
with age.
Classic Pleats: The sofa's stunning pleats, expertly sewn into the leather, add an extra
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Custom Sized & Upholstered Hand Made Sofa by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
its diamond-pleated, buttoned back. The sofa’s skirt features a deep fringe crafted from a fresh, off
Category
2010s British Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
$14,943
H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Early 20th Century Bedroom Sofa – Restored & Upholstered in CINNY Arthur Stripe
Located in Cheltenham, GB
with a beautiful kick pleat skirt. The sofa was covered in calico prior to top cover being fitted. This
Category
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Linen
$5,154
H 29.53 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Rare 1950s MCM Large 8 Foot + "Chevron" Shaped Sofa designed by Baker Furniture
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in St. Louis, MO
touch of glamour (Hollywood Regency), having pleated backs, pleated ends around the pillows. Sofa is in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Down
$5,000
H 28 in W 107.5 in D 32 in
21stC Cream Leather "Togo" Two Seater Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
with its low seating position and instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
$4,416
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
A 21st Century Red "Togo" Two Seater Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
with its low seating position and instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
$4,139
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
A 21stC Three Seat Cream "Togo" Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset, France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic "Togo" sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Suede
$4,830
H 27.56 in W 69.3 in D 39.38 in
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Brown Leather Togo, Set of Three
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather
$12,782 / set
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 40.16 in
Stunning Suite Of Ligne Roset Sofas, France c.2000
By Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
its low seating position and instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, these two sofas have a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Living Room Sets
Materials
Suede, Fabric
Pangolin Leather sofa and armchair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Brussels, BE
captivating patina— This sofa has a pleated leather back reminiscent of the overlapping scales on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Canapes
Materials
Leather, Foam
MULBERRY Tartan Cover or Plaid with Pillow
By Mulberry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Stilish Tartan pleated fabric plaid or sofa cover, complete with pillow. Beautiful tissue by
Category
Late 20th Century English Country Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Wool
Recent Sales
Scalloped Sofa in pleated velvet
By AZOTEA
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
, this sofa is made from start to finish in our atelier in Mexico City. Solid wood frame, high density
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tufted Skirted Sofa in Red Plaid 82 in W 37 in D 33 in H
Located in Austin, TX
back with buttons. Kick pleat skirting. Photo shows sofa in the showroom. Amazing price. Ready to ship.
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Wood
21st Century Kingston Modular Sofa by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
refined manufacturing of the seatback is the main feature of this original sofa, where pleated elements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
H 24.41 in W 159.85 in D 84.26 in
21st Century Kingston Sofa in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
refined manufacturing of the seatback is the main feature of this original sofa, where pleated elements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 32.29 in W 95.28 in D 48.82 in
Ward Bennett Sofa in Green Velvet with Back Pleat, 1970s
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Elegant sofa model no. 2092 with back pleat upholstered in green velvet by Ward Bennett for Brickel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Mahogany
Regency Style Chesterfield Tufted Sofa, Bun Legs, Pleated Fabric, Mahogany
Located in Manhasset, NY
Modern Regency Style Chesterfield Tufted Sofa, Bun Legs, Pleated Fabric, Walnut
A fine custom
Category
Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas
Materials
Textile, Mahogany
Vintage Hand Dyed Fully Restored Whisky Brown Pleated Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
model with pleated leather on the arms, the sofa has a wonderful aged patina and has been stripped back
Category
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.12 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Casa Bella Pleated Leather and Suede Modular Sofa, 1983
By Casa Bella
Located in Chicago, IL
Casa Bella Pleated Leather and Suede Modular Sofa/Sectional, 1983.
Original paperwork included
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Suede
1 of 2 Lovely Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Pleated Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with pleated leather on the arms, the sofa has a wonderful aged patina and has been stripped back and
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.11 in W 84.06 in D 35.44 in
Black Vinyl Convertible Harvey Probber Style Sofa Sleeper Couch Made in Japan
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chattanooga, TN
sofa to convert to a bed work flawlessly. Linear, rolled heated pleats adorn nearly the entire sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
H 28 in W 87 in D 31 in
Black sofa by Cédric Ragot
By Roche Bobois, Cedric Ragot
Located in PARIS, FR
Black pleated velvet sofa, "Nautil" model, by French designer Cédric Ragot (1973-2015) for Roche
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940's Hollywood Two Piece Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sectional with curved
backs and scroll shaped sides.
Sofa has tuxedo pleat
Category
20th Century Sofas
Kazuhide Takahama Sofa for Simon Gavina, 1970s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
cage that encompasses the armrests, base and cushions, with a U-shaped pleat forming the feet.
Sofa
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
English George Smith Style Kilim Design Upholstered Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
has a pleated skirt. The custom sofa is from an estate in the Napa Valley, CA. It is becoming more and
Category
20th Century Kilim Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
Stunning Suite of Ligne Roset Sofas, France, c.2000
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
seating position and instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, these two sofas have a perfectly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Stunning Ligne Roset Sofa 'Togo', Made in France, c.2000
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
spaces and with its low seating position and instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Foam
Antique 2 Seat Sofa, French, Textile, Beech, Settee, Lounge, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
cushions with additional lumbar pillows
Deep, rolled sofa arms with pleated detail and piping
Deep pink
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Beech
H 32.68 in W 70.87 in D 33.86 in
A 21st Century Red "Togo" Corner Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset France
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
its low seating position and instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has a perfectly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
21stC Brown Leather "Togo" Two Seater Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
and with its low seating position and instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
21st Century Brown Leather "Togo" Corner Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has a perfectly relaxed aesthetic feel.
Moreover this armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
A 21st Century Red "Togo" Three Seater Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
with its low seating position and instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Sofas
Materials
Suede, Foam
H 26.78 in W 69.3 in D 39.38 in
Midcentury Pleated Chaise Lounge Sofa couch by Preview
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury pleated upholstery Chaise Lounge sofa couch. Very curvy and beautiful. Has white pleated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern White Linen Upholstered Bench with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
living, or sitting room.
Optional: We can make custom slip covers for the sofa with a pleat skirt, or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Linen, Wood, Down
Modern Drama Pleated Leather Sofa with Brushed Brass Frames
By Modern Drama
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pleated black leather sofa with brushed brass frames by Modern Drama.
Pair available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Velvet Sofa
By Tomlinson
Located in Hanover, MA
cushions, curved back, sculpted arms, diamond tufts and box-pleated skirt with buttons.
This sofa is
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
French Country Style 3-Seater Sofa W/ Beige Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
-stitching, and a tailored pleated skirt. This sofa is both sturdy and comfortable, featuring plush loose
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Togo Yellow Fabric Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
, the sofa features the classic pleated fabric design, giving the sofa its relaxed aesthetic.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
21stC Brown Leather "Togo" Three Seater Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has a perfectly relaxed aesthetic feel.
Moreover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 26.78 in W 69.3 in D 46.07 in
Rare Italian Serpentine Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeous, curved sofa with pleated detail. The 3 pieces can seductively wrap around a room or be
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
A 21st Century Cream "Togo" Two Seater Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The iconic "Togo" sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973, has become a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Suede
H 27.56 in W 49.22 in D 39.38 in
A 21st Century Cream "Togo" Corner Sofa By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset France
By Ligne Roset
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
spaces and with its low seating position and instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Suede
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
21stC Brown Leather "Togo" Seat & Footstool By Michel Ducaroy For Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
instantly recognisable pleated fabric design, this sofa has a perfectly relaxed aesthetic feel.
Moreover
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 74.81 in
Pair of Custom Fortuny Fabric Upholstered Sofas Offered Individually, 1990
Located in Houston, TX
this pair of custom made sofas. Fortuny, the famous Venetian fabric invented by the artist Mariano
Category
1990s American Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Modern Slipcover Collection
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
pleats. Collection includes sofa sizes: 89", 79" & 71". Queen & Full Sleepers, Chair & Ottoman as well as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
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Pleated Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pleated couch you’re looking for. Each pleated couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and animal skin. If you’re shopping for a pleated couch, we have 36 options in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the pleated couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right pleated couch, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pleated couch over the years, but those crafted by Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset and Pierre Gonalons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pleated Couch?
Prices for a pleated couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $70,000, while the average can fetch as much as $9,450.
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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