$800
H 34 in W 96 in D 42 in
Large Traditional Custom Sofa, Beige Scalamandre Upholstery, Rolled Arms, 2000s
By Scalamandre
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Traditional Custom Sofa, Beige Scalamandre Upholstery, Rolled Arms, 2000s A large and comfortable TV sofa removed from a fine Long Island, NY estate, fitted with a later Scala...
Fabric, Wood
$3,850
H 36 in W 90 in D 32 in
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg CW-174 Chippendale Scalamandre Fabric Sofa
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg CW-174 Chippendale Scalamandre Fabric Sofa Dimensions : 90" Wide X 36" Tall X 32" Deep This stunning sofa was made by Kittinger for their Colonial W...
Mahogany
Vintage Hancock and Moore Three Seat Sofa in Scalamandre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the pinnacle of traditional American craftsmanship with this exquisite vintage three-seat sofa by the renowned Hancock & Moore. This sophisticated piece is dressed in a lu...
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
$21,500
H 37 in W 82 in D 30 in
18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa w/ Scalamandre Silk Damask
Located in Savannah, GA
American Chippendale camelback 18th century sofa featuring a mahogany frame. It has newly upholstered by an ex-Colonial Williamsburg master upholsterer in rich golden bronze silk dam...
Silk, Mahogany
$3,420 / set
H 39 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
The pair in a seemingly new Scalamandre upholstery. A couch and pair of large bergères sold separately.
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Vivetta Collaboration Sofa with Scalamandre Throw Pillows
By VIVETTA
Located in Firenze, IT
The sofa was created in collaboration with Italian Fashion house Vivetta to celebrate our formal grand opening of the von Hessenbeck Gallery.
Cotton
Scalamandre Venetian Carnival Petit Settee Sofa
By Scalamandre
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Scalamandre Venetian Carnival Petit Settee Sofa.
Wood
Vintage Regency Gilt Sofa in Scalamandre “Le Tigre” Velvet
By Scalamandre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unleash bold sophistication with this show-stopping Vintage Regency Gilt Sofa, exquisitely upholstered in the iconic Scalamandré “Le Tigre” velvet.
Velvet, Giltwood
Newly Upholstered Couch in Yellow Scalamandre Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This Newly Upholstered Couch in Yellow Scalamandré Fabric is a timeless and elegant sofa, perfect for adding sophistication to any space.
Wood
Ferguson Copeland Custom Silk Scalamandre Damask Sofa
By Ferguson Copeland
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, mint condition Ferguson Copeland silk damask three-seat sofa. The colors are stunning, taupe and a metallic, subtle gold. Outstanding craftsmanship including eight-way hand ...
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Silk
Sold
H 34.5 in W 77.5 in D 30 in
Sheridan Style Sofa / Settee with Silk Scalamandre Upholstery, Mahogany
Located in Stamford, CT
Traditional Sheridan Style Sofa / Settee, Silk Scalamandre Upholstery, Mahogany Having a lovely hump back with an all over wooded frame displaying maple square inlays on the top of ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 89 in D 40 in
Custom Caramel Scalamandre Silk Sofa, Baker Furniture Company, Three-Seat, Down
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Caramel Scalamandre silk sofa, Baker Furniture Company, three-seat, down.
Silk
Sold
H 38 in W 84 in D 40 in
Grosfeld House Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, Part of Livingroom, Scalamandre Fabric
By Grosfeld House
Located in Stamford, CT
Grosfeld House Living Room Set, Sofa and Pair Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Scalamandre Fabric Complete three piece Living Room set having one pair of chairs and a sofa.
Textile, Mahogany
French 1940s Sofa with Cloven Hoof Feet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
French 1940s high style sofa with cloven hoofed feet with dramatic lines and aged scalamandre damask upholstery and sofa is self decked.
Sold
H 36.5 in W 28 in D 80 in
Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor settee or sofa. Made of mahogany featuring rolled arms and blue silk scalamandre upholstery with insects and bolster pillows.
Silk, Mahogany
18th Century Hepplewhite Sofa in Scalamandre Upholstery
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Savannah, GA
Hepplewhite sofa dating from circa 1775-1785, newly reupholstered in Scalamandre double cloth fabric that features a welcoming pineapple motif.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Custom Upholstered Sofa in Striped Silk Fabric by Scalamandre
By Henredon
Located in Pembroke, MA
Salon sofa by Scalamandre by Henredon, and custom upholstered by Scalamandre in silk Simbolo stripe fabric with contrasting cord and antique brass nailheads.
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 85 in D 40 in
Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Baroque Bouquet Sofa, Carleton Varney, Downfill
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rolled arm, skirted, down-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous.
Textile
Sold
H 30.5 in W 68 in D 36 in
Hollywood Regency Custom Floral Living Room Set, Settee and Slipper Chair, Sofa
By Scalamandre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hollywood Regency custom floral living room set, settee and slipper chair, sofa (2-seat). Dimensions: Sofa 68” x 36” x 30.5” H, slipper chair 20” W x 28” D x 30.5” H.
Textile
Sold
H 29 in W 74 in D 36 in
Vintage Postmodern Floral Tapestry Recamier Loveseat Sofa, Scalamandre Fringe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Postmodern floral tapestry Recamier loveseat sofa, colorful Scalamandre fringe. Well-made custom piece.
Fabric, Tapestry, Silk
Sold
H 34 in W 88 in D 40 in
Michael Taylor Inspired Wicker Sofa with Scalamandre Style Leopard Upholstery
By Wicker Works, Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Features a Scalamandre style leopard upholstery over a natural finish wicker.
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 36 in
Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Armchair Pair, Carleton Varney, Down-Filled
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rolled Arm, Skirted, down-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous.
Textile
Custom Scalamandre Silk and Cotton Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary design sofa upholstered frame and cushions with deep seating.
Cotton, Silk
19th Century European Sofa with Scalamandre Faux Bois Upholstery
Located in Richmond, VA
Newly upholstered in high-end Scalamandre designer light grey and white faux bois weave fabric with a green cotton double contrast welt.
Cane, Hardwood
18th C Canape In Walnut and Scalamandre Fabric
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Mid 18th C walnut canape with arched back and acanthus carved crest in Scalamandre fabric with serpentine seat.
Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$24,000 / set
H 42 in W 33 in D 26 in
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century. In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...
Velvet, Wood
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
Upholstery
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 85.75 in D 37 in
Vintage English Georgian Style Camel Back Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage English Georgian Style Camel Back Sofa 20thC Measures - 34 1/2" x 85 5/8" x 37" An English Georgian style camel back sofa from the 20th century. This piece features a camel...
Upholstery
$61,454
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$1,035Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.44 in W 85.83 in D 33.08 in
20th Century Leather, Quilted Sofa in the Chesterfield Style
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this sofa for 3 people, covered in a natural leather in the color of bronze. This piece of furniture is from the 70s, stylized as antique. The rails of the armrests ...
Leather
$3,850
H 33 in W 92 in D 36.5 in
Elegant English Rolled Arm Sofa in a Bold Striped Tone-on-Tone Fabric
Located in Bronx, NY
The loose seat, tight back sofa offers excellent comfort and look at the same time.
Upholstery
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
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.5 in W 110.25 in D 49 in
Antique Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Curved Sofa with Women & Cherubs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Curved Sofa with Women Nymph Caryatids, Cupid Cherub Figures and Hairy Paw Feet 19thC. Measures - 40 1/2" x 110 1/4" x 40 1/2" This an...
Walnut
$35,000
H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 in
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post and terminating on Marlboro feet with original brass casters. Bed is queen-size. Cust...
Mahogany
$3,000
H 42 in W 75 in D 38 in
Vintage French Knole Style Silk Down Filled High Arm Loveseat Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silk down filled loveseat / settee / sofa or couch featuring a formal tapered chaise lounge design with high rolled arms and arched back over skirted base. Includes bolster ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
$294,253 / set
H 137.8 in W 137.8 in D 137.8 in
Italian Renaissance Style Set Dining Room 16 Pieces Walnut Hand-Carved
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FQ58 Period: 19th century Style: Renaissance Dining room of the School of Arts in Monza, 19th century, walnut hand-carved consists of: sideboard showcase with leaded cathedra...
Leather, Glass, Walnut
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 91 in D 40 in
Taylor King French Damask Silk Down Filled 3 Seat Rolled High Arm Sofa Couch 91"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Taylor King three seat sofa or couch featuring a down filled silk Damask fabric with skirted base and high rolled arms and back. Includes lumbar pillows with tulip tassels. ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Mid-20th Century Regency Style Velvet Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
The mid-20th century sofa has wood cabriole legs with padded feet set within undulating front and side edges. The upholstered arms are fronted by inlaid curved wood panels. Seats fou...
Fabric
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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