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Rare Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare sofa with patinated oak legs, newly upholstered in textile (DAW, color Stripe 7) Hans J
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Rare Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
Rare Sofa by Hans J. Wegner
$18,176
H 33.47 in W 86.62 in D 29.53 in
Rare Sofa, Boman OY, 1930/1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare sofa, manufactured by Boman OY, 1930/1940s. Wood frame, original fabric upholstery. Marked
Category

Vintage 1940s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Sofa, Boman OY, 1930/1940s
Rare Sofa, Boman OY, 1930/1940s
$16,067
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 23.63 in
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman
By Sherman Bertram, Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman for The Sherman Bertram Company. USA, 1952 A rare and collectible
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman
Rare Sofa by Greta Grossman
$25,000
H 29 in W 74 in D 28 in
Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare sofa by Alvar Aalto. Finland, 1956. Provenance: Kansanela¨kelaitos (The Social Insurance
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
Rare Sofa by Alvar Aalto
$60,222
H 29.14 in W 106.3 in D 28.35 in
Rare Sofa Attributed to Gerhard Berg, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare sofa produced in Norway. Attributed to Norwegian designer Gerhard Berg. Most likely produced
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Rare Sofa Attributed to Gerhard Berg, Norway, 1950s
Rare Sofa Attributed to Gerhard Berg, Norway, 1950s
$7,736
H 29.14 in W 63.39 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Guariche, Rare Sofa Bed, France, 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pierre Guariche (1926–1995) Rare sofa bed Manufactured by Airbone France, 1960s Steel
Category

Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pierre Guariche, Rare Sofa Bed, France, 1960
Pierre Guariche, Rare Sofa Bed, France, 1960
$9,854
H 31.5 in W 85.04 in D 32.68 in
Rare Sofa in Fabric in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Milano, IT
Rare sofa in the style of Milo Baughman in original fabric designed by Jake Lenor Larsen in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Rare Sofa in Fabric in the Style of Milo Baughman
Rare Sofa in Fabric in the Style of Milo Baughman
$3,332 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 33.86 in
Yngve Ekström, rare sofa model Kontrapunkt for Swedese, circa 1970
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Rare sofa model Kontrapunkt designed by Yngve Ekström produced by Swedese Möbler AB in Sweden in
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Rare Sofa by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960s, Ivory Velvet
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Móveis Cimo / Rare Sofa Imbuia Wood, Ivory Velvet 1960s, Brazil Matching Pair of Lounge Chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Rare Sofa by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960s, Ivory Velvet
Rare Sofa by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960s, Ivory Velvet
$28,563
H 26.78 in W 95.28 in D 35.44 in
Rare sofa / coffee table by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Breda, NB
Rare sofa / coffee table by Ate van Apeldoorn for Houtwerk Hattem. Dimensions: Width: 100 cm Depth
Category

Vintage 1970s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century, Rosewood, Suede, Rare Sofa Set, 1960s
By Georges Coulon
Located in Manhasset, NY
Bernard Brunier, French Mid-Century Modern, Rosewood, Suede, Rare Sofa Set, France, 1960s Rare and
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Rare sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s
By G.A. Berg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish pine sofa produced by Gustav-Axel Berg, Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered cushions.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Pine

Rare sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s
Rare sofa by G.A. Berg, Sweden, 1950s
$11,901
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 31.5 in
Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi Model Serpente with certificate
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
consisting of several modules held together by a tube and totally swiveling. This sofa is extremely rare and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi  Model Serpente with certificate
Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi  Model Serpente with certificate
$361,460 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.17 in W 123.63 in D 32.68 in
Midcentury Rare Sofa GETAMA designed by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA, Finn Juhl
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very confortable - marked
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Søren Hansen, Rare Sofa / Bench Model 2240 for Fritz Hansen, 1939
By Søren Hansen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Fritz Hansen. A rare find and very collectable piece. As a sculptural piece, this lovely sofa/bench
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric

Edvard & Tove Kindt-Larsen, Early & Rare Sofa, Bouclé, Teak, Thorald Madsen 1956
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in High Point, NC
A white bouclé and teak sofa designed by Edvard & Tove Kindt-Larsen and produced by Thorald Madsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

“Florentine” Design Attributed Vintage Rare Sofa With Orig Black Cushions
By Brown Jordan, Richard Frinier
Located in Palm Springs, CA
never exposed to rain and has no rust. This listing is for a two cushion sofa with two seat and two back
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sofa Probably Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa by unknown designer. Probably produced in Finland.
Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Sofa Probably Produced in Finland
Sofa Probably Produced in Finland
$17,852
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
Sofa in Teak and Grey Fabric Produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa by unknown designer. Produced in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Sofa in Teak and Grey Fabric Produced in Denmark
Sofa in Teak and Grey Fabric Produced in Denmark
$5,950
H 28.75 in W 53.15 in D 25.6 in
Gösta Jonsson Sofa Produced in Jönköping, Sweden
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Gösta Jonsson. Produced in Jönköping, Sweden.  
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Gösta Jonsson Sofa Produced in Jönköping, Sweden
Gösta Jonsson Sofa Produced in Jönköping, Sweden
$23,208
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Rare sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro. Preserves traces of manufacture's label on the back.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Price Upon Request
H 28.35 in W 76.38 in D 27.17 in
Sofa Model DS-61 Produced by De Sede in Switzerland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model DS-61. Produced by De Sede in Switzerland.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sofa Model DS-61 Produced by De Sede in Switzerland
Sofa Model DS-61 Produced by De Sede in Switzerland
$11,306
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 32.68 in
Maija Ruoslahti Sofa Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Maija Ruoslahti. Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland.
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Maija Ruoslahti Sofa Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland
Maija Ruoslahti Sofa Produced by Sopenkorpi in Finland
$14,877
H 27.56 in W 57.09 in D 31.5 in
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.    
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
$29,754
H 30.32 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Michael Laursen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model BO55 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark
Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark
$23,208
H 32.29 in W 53.15 in D 28.75 in
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in London, GB
A rare sofa by Italian designer Ignazio Gardella for Gavina. circa 1957, Italy. Enameled
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa
$13,023
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Bruno Mathsson Sofa Model Karin Produced by DUX in Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Karin designed by Bruno Mathsson. Produced by DUX in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Sofa Produced in Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen. Produced in Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Johannes Andersen Sofa Model Capri Produced by Trensum in Sweden
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model Capri designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensum in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut

Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling sofa produced by Arnestad Bruk in Norway
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling. Produced by Arnestad Bruk in Norway.
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model V11 Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model V11 designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model Croissant Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hans Olsen Sofa Model 500 Produced by C/S Møbler
By Hans Olsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model 500 designed by Hans Olsen. Produced by C/S Møbler in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Hans Olsen Sofa Model 500 Produced by C/S Møbler
Hans Olsen Sofa Model 500 Produced by C/S Møbler
$14,877
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 30.32 in
Ole Wanscher Sofa Model 116 / Senator Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model 116 / Senator designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Hans Wegner Sofa Model AP-64 Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model AP-64 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by AP-Stolen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bernt Petersen Sofa Produced by Wørts Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark
By Bernt Petersen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Bernt Petersen. Produced by Wørts Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark. Easy chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/2 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare Custom Order Scandinavian Modern Sofa, Leena Kolinen, Finland, 1968
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare sofa designed by Leena Kolinen in 1968 for the former headquarters of Yle (Finnish
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø Sofa by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Nanna Ditzel, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Sofa by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare sofa designed by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Brass

Sofa by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons
Sofa by Carlo de Carli for Singer and Sons
$18,000
H 30 in W 94 in D 29 in
Leather Roche Bobois sofa
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
, feathers cushions, saddle stitching, wooden legs... Great quality and condition for this rare sofa. Pair
Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather Roche Bobois sofa
Leather Roche Bobois sofa
$4,165 / item
H 29.93 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
French Sofas mahogany and ormolu bronze signed by LINKE
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare sofas in mohagany ,ormolu bronze by F.LINKE louis xvi style . The quality of the bronze
Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Cappellini Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec "Glide Sofa"
By Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec
Located in Perpignan, FR
Very rare sofa designed by the famous French designer Bourroullec. Fabrication was made by
Category

Early 2000s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile

Cappellini Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec "Glide Sofa"
Cappellini Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec "Glide Sofa"
$4,522
H 35.44 in W 98.43 in D 70.87 in
Paul Evans Sofa. Bronzed Resin Case, Bronze Base. New Gold Upholstery
By Paul Evans
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fine and rare sofa by Paul Evans. Bronzed resin case with bronze base. Expertly reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Swedish modern sofa 'Tellus' by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden, 1960s
By Folke Jansson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare sofa model 'Tellus' designed by Folke Jansson and produced by SM Wincrantz, Sweden, during the
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rare Cognac Colored Leather Sofa by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren
Located in Kastrup, DK
This rare prototype sofa by Klaus Wettergren is upholstered with a cognac colored leather. A rare
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Cognac Colored Leather Sofa by Klaus Wettergren
Rare Cognac Colored Leather Sofa by Klaus Wettergren
$4,284
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 27.96 in
Sofa Bench French Empire Mahogany Brass Brown France
Located in New York, NY
A rare sofa made in France during the Empire period, circa 1790-1810. Mahogany frame with gilded
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Rob Parry Newly Reupholstery Sofa/ Daybed for Gelderland, 1960 Dutch
By Rob Parry, Gelderland
Located in The Hague, NL
Rare sofa designed by Rob Parry for Gelderland, 1960s. Minimalistic and elegant Dutch design pride
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Ib Kofod-Larsen Elizabeth Sofa by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model U56 / Elizabeth designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Bertha Scheafer for Singer and Sons 2 Piece Sectional Sofa Mid Century
By Bertha Schaefer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish and rare 2 piece sectional sofa by Bertha Schaefer for M. Singer and Sons. This sofa
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Bertha Scheafer for Singer and Sons 2 Piece Sectional Sofa Mid Century
Rare Bertha Scheafer for Singer and Sons 2 Piece Sectional Sofa Mid Century
$6,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 27 in W 61 in D 31 in
Sofa / Daybed in Oak, Brass and Original Fabric by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Material: Oak, brass and original fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Rare sofa / daybed model 192
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Hans Hollein Marilyn Sofa for Poltronova, 1980s
By Hans Hollein
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A beautiful and rare sofa from this post-modern Austrian designer. Hollein was born in Vienna in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birdseye Maple

Hans Hollein Marilyn Sofa for Poltronova, 1980s
Hans Hollein Marilyn Sofa for Poltronova, 1980s
$20,500
H 35.01 in W 93.31 in D 34.01 in
Sofa in Birch and Newly Reupholstered in Wool Fabric, 1950's
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Pedro Produced by Puunveisto Oy in Finland Dimensions (W x D x H): 145 x 65 x 77 cm
Category

20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Wool, Bouclé

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Rare Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rare couch available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every rare couch was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a rare couch, we have 614 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a rare couch — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rare couch bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Edward Wormley, Adrian Pearsall and De Sede each produced at least one beautiful rare couch that is worth considering.

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The average selling price for a rare couch at 1stDibs is $8,493, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $98,500 for the highest priced.

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.