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Ribbed Sofa

Ribbed Round-Arm Sofa in Jungle Print Velvet, Contrast Piping
Ribbed Round-Arm Sofa in Jungle Print Velvet, Contrast Piping

Ribbed Round-Arm Sofa in Jungle Print Velvet, Contrast Piping

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

This sofa pairs a channeled, ribbed frame in solid vegan leather with a playful jungle print velvet seat and back, finished with contrast piping along the arms.

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Pickled Teak Ribbed Three-Piece Sofa with Purple Leather Upholstery
1970s Pickled Teak Ribbed Three-Piece Sofa with Purple Leather Upholstery

1970s Pickled Teak Ribbed Three-Piece Sofa with Purple Leather Upholstery

Located in Lancaster, PA

This is a pickled teak sofa with purple leather cushions, produced sometime in the 1970s. At first glance one may mistake this for bamboo or rattan, but its so much more special th...

Category

Vintage 1970s Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Style Curved Velvet Sofa with Ribbed Base, c. 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Style Curved Velvet Sofa with Ribbed Base, c. 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Style Curved Velvet Sofa with Ribbed Base, c. 1970s

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional, vintage-style three-seater sofa, embodies the sophisticated glamour of Art Deco-revival design popular in the 1970s.

Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Handmade Anki Sofa in Velvet Upholstery & Ribbed Walnut Base by Nolita Harbour
Handmade Anki Sofa in Velvet Upholstery & Ribbed Walnut Base by Nolita Harbour

Handmade Anki Sofa in Velvet Upholstery & Ribbed Walnut Base by Nolita Harbour

Located in Carvalhosa, PT

Anki Sofa combines modern elegance with exceptional comfort, continuing the refined design language of the Anki family.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa

Louis XVI Style Sofa

Located in London, GB

Upholstered in a vibrant burnt orange ribbed velvet, the sofa is accented by traditional nailhead trim and accompanied by a plush bolster and scatter cushions.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Gorgeous 1970s De Sede DS600 "Non-Stop" Sectional Sofa, Burnt Orange Leather
Gorgeous 1970s De Sede DS600 "Non-Stop" Sectional Sofa, Burnt Orange Leather

Gorgeous 1970s De Sede DS600 "Non-Stop" Sectional Sofa, Burnt Orange Leather

By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The channeled leather upholstery runs vertically across each segment, giving the sofa its distinctive ribbed, organic profile. The DS600 debuted in 1972 and became one of De Sede's ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in Red Corduroy - Early B&B Italia ed.
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in Red Corduroy - Early B&B Italia ed.

Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in Red Corduroy - Early B&B Italia ed.

By Mario Bellini

Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen

Original Corduroy Upholstery, Rich in Texture Upholstered in its first-edition ribbed red corduroy, this sofa presents a deeply tactile surface with subtle gloss and authentic wear.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Sorrento Outdoor Sofa in Iroko Wood with Ribbed Base and Cord Detail
Sorrento Outdoor Sofa in Iroko Wood with Ribbed Base and Cord Detail

Sorrento Outdoor Sofa in Iroko Wood with Ribbed Base and Cord Detail

Located in Carvalhosa, PT

The Sorrento Sofa, created in partnership with Mediterrazza, is a statement of Mediterranean elegance and craftsmanship.

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Wood

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Post Modern Ribbed 3 piece Sectional
Post Modern Ribbed 3 piece Sectional

Post Modern Ribbed 3 piece Sectional

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H 30 in W 135 in D 100 in

Post Modern Ribbed 3 piece Sectional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W135 D100 H30 SW172 SD22 SH17 Post modern Ribbed 3 piece sectional in good vintage condition. Item has original fabric with very light wear and minimal stains. Foam is in good condi...

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Topform Ribbed Two-Seat Sofa
Topform Ribbed Two-Seat Sofa

Topform Ribbed Two-Seat Sofa

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H 33.08 in W 55.12 in

Topform Ribbed Two-Seat Sofa

By Topform

Located in Voorburg, NL

The sofa is in original state with the original vanilla toned ribbed upholstery and massive wooden legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Ribbed Vinyl  and Walnut Frame  Sofa
Vintage Ribbed Vinyl  and Walnut Frame  Sofa

Vintage Ribbed Vinyl and Walnut Frame Sofa

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H 29.5 in W 71 in D 29 in

Vintage Ribbed Vinyl and Walnut Frame Sofa

Located in North York, ON

Classic designed Mid Century black vinyl sofa features a linear ribbed texture across the seat and back.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa In Ribbed Haitian Cotton After Probber
Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa In Ribbed Haitian Cotton After Probber

Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa In Ribbed Haitian Cotton After Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Even arm tuxedo sofa with loose seat and back cushions in a thick ribbed Haitian cotton upholstery and recessed square form wood legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Wood

Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa In Ribbed Heathered Wool After Probber
Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa In Ribbed Heathered Wool After Probber

Even Arm Tuxedo Sofa In Ribbed Heathered Wool After Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Even arm tuxedo sofa with loose seat and back cushions clad in a taupe and ivory ribbed heathered wool.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

Airborne sectional sofa with ottoman 'Patate' in orange Corduroy wide ribbed
Airborne sectional sofa with ottoman 'Patate' in orange Corduroy wide ribbed

Airborne sectional sofa with ottoman 'Patate' in orange Corduroy wide ribbed

By Airborne International

Located in Oirlo, LI

Airborne sectional sofa with ottoman 'Patate' in orange Corduroy wide ribbed fabric Discover ultimate comfort with the Airborne sectional sofa with ottoman 'Patate', made in strik...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Modular Italina Modern Sofa from the 70s, in Teal Ribbed Fabric with 5 Elements
Modular Italina Modern Sofa from the 70s, in Teal Ribbed Fabric with 5 Elements

Modular Italina Modern Sofa from the 70s, in Teal Ribbed Fabric with 5 Elements

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Modular Italina modern sofa from the 70s, in teal ribbed fabric with 5 elements The modular sofa features five elements, including a corner one.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Harvey Probber Angle Sofa
Harvey Probber Angle Sofa

Harvey Probber Angle Sofa

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H 31 in W 96 in D 39 in

Harvey Probber Angle Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Amarillo, TX

fabulous four seat Probber sofa with interesting ribbed wool upholstery accented with copper metallic leather welting.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Steel

Black Vinyl Convertible Harvey Probber Style Sofa Sleeper Couch Made in Japan
Black Vinyl Convertible Harvey Probber Style Sofa Sleeper Couch Made in Japan

Black Vinyl Convertible Harvey Probber Style Sofa Sleeper Couch Made in Japan

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Not only is the vinyl in excellent original condition, but the mechanics that allow the sofa to convert to a bed work flawlessly. Linear, rolled heated pleats adorn nearly the entire...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

3-Section Channeled Curved Corner Sofa, France, 1970s
3-Section Channeled Curved Corner Sofa, France, 1970s

3-Section Channeled Curved Corner Sofa, France, 1970s

By Michel Ducaroy

Located in Chicago, IL

A three-section curved sofa featuring ribbed detailing and a sculptural shape reminiscent of designs by Michel Ducaroy.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Foam

Vintage Postmodern 3 Piece Sectional Sofa
Vintage Postmodern 3 Piece Sectional Sofa

Vintage Postmodern 3 Piece Sectional Sofa

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H 30.5 in W 41 in D 41.5 in

Vintage Postmodern 3 Piece Sectional Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Postmodern Three Piece Curved Ribbed Base Sectional Sofa by Directional This three piece sectional sofa is perfect for a lobby, lounge, restaurant or a large living room.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Swedish Bleached and Ribbed Mahogany Sideboard
Modern Swedish Bleached and Ribbed Mahogany Sideboard

Modern Swedish Bleached and Ribbed Mahogany Sideboard

Located in Stamford, CT

A 1940s-1950s mahogany sideboard with reeded case and legs. This Swedish case piece would also work behind as sofa due to its lower, measures: (27 3/4) height.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Ligne Roset Beige Ribbed Leather Loveseat and Chair
Ligne Roset Beige Ribbed Leather Loveseat and Chair

Ligne Roset Beige Ribbed Leather Loveseat and Chair

By Ligne Roset

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid century modern French love seat sofa and a matching 35x36x26 lounge chair in ribbed leather upholstery.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Cinna ‘Sandra’ Three-Seater Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus, France, 1970s
Cinna ‘Sandra’ Three-Seater Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus, France, 1970s

Cinna ‘Sandra’ Three-Seater Sofa by Annie Hiéronimus, France, 1970s

By Annie Hiéronimus, Cinna (Ligne Roset)

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

This example has been newly upholstered in a luxurious Pierre Frey fabric in a warm cognac-brown tone. The ribbed texture beautifully accentuates the sofa’s organic shape while addin...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Fine Knole Sofa
Fine Knole Sofa

Fine Knole Sofa

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H 35 in W 56 in D 33 in

Fine Knole Sofa

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A very good quality Knole Sofa now upholstered in a fine green silk ribbed velvet.

Category

Early 20th Century British Sofas

Fantastic Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofas
Fantastic Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofas

Fantastic Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofas

Located in New York, NY

Powerful in scale & covered in their fabulous mink ribbed snythetic original fabric, these sofas are an incredible statement.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

original ligne roset "togo" 3
original ligne roset "togo" 3

original ligne roset "togo" 3

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H 29 in W 68 in D 41 in

original ligne roset "togo" 3

Located in St. Helena, CA

original, ribbed, leather 3 seater sofa known as "togo". left corner has darkened with age, perfect seams, 1 small new tear within a crease just discovered.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair  Of  Curved  Armless  Sofas
Pair  Of  Curved  Armless  Sofas

Pair Of Curved Armless Sofas

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H 28 in W 48 in D 33 in

Pair Of Curved Armless Sofas

Located in Bedford, NY

PAIR OF TWO CUSHION SEAT AND BACK LOVE SEAT/ SOFAS. RIBBED OFF WHITE FABRIC

Category

Late 20th Century American Loveseats

Green Ribbed Postmodern Chaise
Green Ribbed Postmodern Chaise

Green Ribbed Postmodern Chaise

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H 27 in W 86 in D 34 in

Green Ribbed Postmodern Chaise

Located in Los Angeles, CA

W86 D34 H27 SW75 SD21 SH15 AH24 Postmodern Chaise newly upholstered in green ribbed fabric with 3 removable pillows. Foam is in tact.

Category

1990s Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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Located in New York, NY

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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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$15,439 / item

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Carvalhosa, PT

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$24,262 / item

H 28.35 in W 118.12 in D 41.34 in

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By Proisy Studio

Located in Paris, FR

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Category

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Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

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Beige Velvet Curved Sofa with Fumed Eucalyptus Base from Portugal

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$14,950 / item

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

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$12,095 / item

H 29.5 in W 110.2 in D 43.3 in

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Located in Carvalhosa, PT

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H 26.8 in W 40.9 in D 30.3 in

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Located in RIO TINTO, PT

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Handmade Céline Sofa Velvet Upholstery with Oak Base by Nolita Harbour

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Located in Carvalhosa, PT

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Located in Carvalhosa, PT

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Ribbed Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ribbed sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A ribbed sofa — often made from fabric, wood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage ribbed sofa now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the ribbed sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A ribbed sofa made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Hommes Studio, Cliff Young Ltd and Michel Ducaroy each produced at least one beautiful ribbed sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Ribbed Sofa?

Prices for a ribbed sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $81 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,953.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.