$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
Fabric, Wood
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
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
Mahogany
Vintage Hancock and Moore Three Seat Sofa in Scalamandre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-seat sofa by the renowned Hancock & Moore. This sophisticated piece is dressed in a luxurious
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
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
seemingly new Scalamandre upholstery. A couch and pair of large bergères sold separately. Sturdy and
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
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
upholstered in the iconic Scalamandré “Le Tigre” velvet. A true statement piece, this sofa blends neoclassical
Velvet, Giltwood
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
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
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. Gorgeous custom
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
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
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
scalamandre upholstery with insects and bolster pillows. The sofa is supported by turned reeded legs with
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
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
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
-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous. Cloud
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
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
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
Stunning Michael Taylor inspired stick wicker sofa custom-made by "The Wicker Works" in San
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
-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous. Cloud
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
Offered is an elegant sculptural distressed wood and caned arm sofa dating to the mid-19th century
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
Walnut
$1,200
H 27 in W 83 in D 32 in
Traditional Floral Sofa With Pastel Chinoiserie-Inspired Upholstery and Skirted
Located in Elkton, MD
Late 20th-century traditional curved sofa featuring pastel floral upholstery with a Chinoiserie-inspired pattern. Designed with rolled arms, a skirted base, and three-seat cushions. ...
Upholstery
$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
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
$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
$3,850 / set
H 30 in W 90 in D 36 in
1990s Lee Industries Stripped Gold Beige English Style Sofa on Castors
By Lee Industries
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this sofa. The ultra rare sofa exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. T...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
$3,850
H 35 in W 64 in D 34.5 in
Wonderful Flowered Linen Chippendale Style Camelback Loveseat Sofa, Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful flowered linen Chippendale style camelback loveseat sofa with mahogany legs. We love the original bright flowered linen used on this sofa-gives it great vintage appeal.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
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
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
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...
Mohair, Hardwood
Mid-Century American Modern Embroidered Floral Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1950s American mid-century sofa composed of an off-white upholstery with a pale taupe floral motif (it appears slightly pink in some of the images but is not). Clean lines w...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Regency Custom Tufted Sofa in Pierre Frey Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Custom Tufted Sofa in Pierre Frey Chinoiserie fabric, combining classic tufting with vibrant, exotic patterns. A luxurious centerpiece for any refined living area. Ac...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated 20th century French Louis XVI style sofa masterfully blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. The carved beechwood frame boasts exquisite details, including a...
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
$2,500 / set
H 30 in W 54 in D 31 in
French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee Set- a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, shapely carved cabriole legs with gold accents, slightly...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
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 P...
Velvet
$2,940Sale Price|30% 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
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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