Retro Vinyl Sofa
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Walnut
1960s Swedish Retro Vinyl Sofa
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Plastic, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
PVC
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Teak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Fabric
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Walnut, Faux Leather
1970s Brutalist Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Resin
1950s British Louis XV Retro Vinyl Sofa
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Wood
1990s Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Silver Gelatin
1990s Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Silver Gelatin
Recent Sales
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Metal
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
1950s American Retro Vinyl Sofa
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Steel
1960s Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Sheepskin, Faux Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Vinyl, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Steel
1950s French Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
1960s American Brutalist Retro Vinyl Sofa
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Walnut
1970s American Retro Vinyl Sofa
PVC
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
PVC
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Aluminum, Steel
1960s Retro Vinyl Sofa
Ash, PVC, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Hardwood, Faux Leather, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Rattan
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Vinyl Sofa
Leather, Faux Leather
1960s American Retro Vinyl Sofa
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Retro Vinyl Sofa
PVC, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Leather, Fiberglass, Lucite
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
1960s Canadian Scandinavian Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Leather, Teak
1960s American Retro Vinyl Sofa
PVC
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
1950s Dutch Retro Vinyl Sofa
Upholstery
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Aluminum
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1960s Italian Minimalist Retro Vinyl Sofa
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Teak, Upholstery
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Chrome
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Textile
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Wood, Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Fabric
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Aluminum
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Retro Vinyl Sofa
Metal
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Aluminum
1960s Italian Retro Vinyl Sofa
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Leather, Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Retro Vinyl Sofa
Wood, Giltwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Vinyl Sofa
Leather
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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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