Risom Couch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Laminate, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Canvas, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Formica, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wool, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut, Foam
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Laminate, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Fabric, Wool
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Walnut
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Hardwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Walnut
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Sofas
Walnut, Linen
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut, Down
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Chrome, Steel
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for a sofa, 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. 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.
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 antique, new and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.