21stC "Mah Jong" Sectional Sofa By Hans Hopfer For Roche Bobois, France c.2000
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The permutations are truly endless. The sofa's abstract print and frame adds a touch of retro sophistication to any living room decor.
Fabric
$2,450Sale Price|30% Off
Modern Banquette Italian w/ Burgundy Olive Diamond Print Upholstery
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Modern Banquette sofa features a warm terracotta patterned upholstery with a distinctive tight-back, bench-seat silhouette and Postmodern flair. t is accessorized with four deco...
Fabric
$32,286 / item
Printed Nature Econit Wood Seater by Harry Thaler
Located in Geneve, CH
Printed Nature Econit Wood Seater by Harry Thaler Dimensions: D 100 x W 155 x H 80 cm. Materials: Econit wood. "In addition to proposing ecological and sustainable design, which has...
Wood
Ellipse Dining Table with Watercolor Print Top and Lacquered Base
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This surfboard-shaped ellipse dining table pairs a watercolor print top under a glossy resin coat with a stained wood edge and a solid lacquered base. Seating comfortably falls betwe...
Upholstery, Maple
Josep Palau Oller, Settee, Oak, Fabric, Spain, 1950s
By Josep Palau Oller 1
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and floral-printed fabric sofa designed and produced by Josep Palau Oller, Spain, c. 1950s.
Fabric, Oak
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Spindle Design and Forest Print
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th Cent) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, & base with 6 forest print upholstered cushions (brass Old Hickory tag).
Wood, Fabric, Hickory
Vintage French Country Louis XV Carved Walnut Cheetah Print Wingback Sofa Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Sofa Settee. Item features cheetah print microfiber fabric, solid carved walnut frame, nice deep seat, six legs, very nic...
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Floral Print 60" Fully Upholstered Channel Back Loveseat Sofa by Harden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. High Quality Floral Print 60" Fully Upholstered Channel Back Loveseat Sofa by Harden.
Fabric
Italian Designer, Settee, Bamboo, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa, settee or loveseat designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s.
Bamboo, Rattan
Brazilian Designer, Settee, Iron, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron, dark-stained wood and floral-printed settee or sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Iron
Jacques Quinet, Settee, Leather, Hide, Metal, France, 1970s
By Jacques Quinet
Located in High Point, NC
A white leather, metal and leopard-printed hide settee or sofa designed and produced by Jacques Quinet, France, c. 1970.
Metal
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.
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