$4,495
H 29 in W 88.5 in D 32 in
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sofa by Henredon w/Chinese Red Floral Brocade
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sofa by Henredon with Chinese red floral Brocade
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring rich red velvet upholstery and floral
Velvet
Danish Curved Sofa in Floral Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
elegant lines that structure the red floral fabric in a graceful manner. The sofa rests on small wooden
Fabric, Wood
$1,500
H 21.5 in W 26 in
COMPOSITION RED AND GREEN Signed Lithograph, Young Woman Off Shoulder Dress
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
, round back red and aqua floral sofa within this intriguing fanciful interior scene. COMPOSITION RED AND
Lithograph
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H 31 in W 72 in D 28 in
Chintz Yellow Floral Couch Slip Cover Over Red Mid Century Fabric, Seats 3
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
There’s just something about a chintz couch that screams beauty. Timeless. A Classic. Well, this
Fabric, Wood
ISA Bergamo Sofa in Red Floral Fabric
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
ISA Bergamo, sofa in red floral upholstery, Italy, 1950s This sofa is an iconic example of Italian
Fabric
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H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 55.12 in
Bretz Monster Designer Sofa Red Fabric Three-Seat Couch Floral Pattern Couch
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
Red colored original Bretz Monster designer sofa in an elegant style with a floral pattern, made
Fabric
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H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 55.12 in
Bretz Monster Designer Sofa Red Fabric Three-Seat Couch Floral Pattern Couch
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
Red colored original Bretz Monster designer sofa in an elegant style with a floral pattern, made
Fabric
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,371 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Danish 1940s Large Banana Form Curved Sofa
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very cool Danish 1940s curved sofa raised on a beech frame and legs. These type of sofas was manufactured from the 30's and up through the early 50's. This model is from ar...
Wool, Beech
Sofa Three-Seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940's - New Upholstery
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Mid-Century style sofa with plush velvet upholstery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A mid-century style sofa with a sleek angular silhouette upholstered with plush camel-colored velvet. One-of-a-kind with Mid-Century architectural interest from every angle. It's ind...
Upholstery, Velvet
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970's. Fabric is original, with no rips, tears or stains. Made by Schweiger. Measures 100" long, 37" deep, 27.75" tall, seat height 16.5"
Velvet
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
1930s Restored Art Deco Sofa, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carrefully refurbished - Newly upholstered- walnut finish - can be used with or without pillows - Seat height with pillows is 48cm
Fabric, Wood
$3,495
H 30 in W 86.25 in D 33.75 in
Spanish Revival Sofa Floral Tapestry Chenille Fabric Barley Twist Turned Spindle
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Spanish Revival or Mediterranean style floral tapestry chenille sofa comprised of a dark wood frame with barley twist spindle post sides, brass decorative details,...
Brass
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Custom Upholstered Sofa By Anthony Lawrence In Lee Jofa Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and colorful Blue upholstered Hollywood Regency style Sofa with rolled arms loose upholstered seat cushions with rope turned trim and fringed base. Dimensions: 87” wide ...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Wear to wood legs consistent with age and use Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally rep...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Banana Sofa in Muted Teal Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, fabric, stained wood, Denmark, 1940s This voluptuous sofa is based on a solid construction of round shapes and curvaceous lines. The seating area and the backrest are o...
Fabric, Wood
$7,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Jack Lenor Larsen, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
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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