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Single Cushion Sofa

Contemporary Single-Cushion Sofa
Contemporary Single-Cushion Sofa

Contemporary Single-Cushion Sofa

$3,000

H 28.5 in W 80 in D 37.5 in

Contemporary Single-Cushion Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Contemporary single-cushion sofa upholstered in purple, blues and cream stripes, resting on block

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Fabric Upholstered Single Cushion Sofa
Contemporary Fabric Upholstered Single Cushion Sofa

Contemporary Fabric Upholstered Single Cushion Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

single seat cushion. Raised on four dark stained turned front legs and square back legs. Upholstered in a

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Diminutive Oyster Velvet Sofa By Mitchell & Gold
Diminutive Oyster Velvet Sofa By Mitchell & Gold

Diminutive Oyster Velvet Sofa By Mitchell & Gold

$1,850

H 28 in W 74 in D 30.25 in

Diminutive Oyster Velvet Sofa By Mitchell & Gold

By Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A stylish single cushion Sofa with refined form, angled arms and tapered legs .Very comfortable and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Embossed Leather Tuxedo Sofa Crocodile Pattern, Single Cushion, 1990
Italian Embossed Leather Tuxedo Sofa Crocodile Pattern, Single Cushion, 1990

Italian Embossed Leather Tuxedo Sofa Crocodile Pattern, Single Cushion, 1990

Located in Dallas, TX

sophisticated, high-end interiors. The sofa features a single bench cushion seat paired with a throw pillow

Category

1990s Italian Other Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa
Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa

Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa

$2,650

H 37.5 in W 81.5 in D 32 in

Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A well made and very comfortable single cushion Camel Back Sofa in traditional style. Chippendale

Category

20th Century Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Feathers

Vintage Postmodern Curved Side Blue Leather Sofa
Vintage Postmodern Curved Side Blue Leather Sofa

Vintage Postmodern Curved Side Blue Leather Sofa

By Preview, American Leather

Located in Lutz, FL

top grain leather in a rich teal blue color with curved sides, and single long seat cushion. Maker

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Single Cushion Sofa
Contemporary Single Cushion Sofa

Contemporary Single Cushion Sofa

$9,560 / item

H 32 in W 90 in D 36 in

Contemporary Single Cushion Sofa

By John Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Our single cushion Olson sofa is upholstered in alpaca with pink velvet trim. Maple and birch frame

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Maple, Alpaca, Walnut

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Olson Contemporary Single Cushion Sofa
Olson Contemporary Single Cushion Sofa

Olson Contemporary Single Cushion Sofa

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H 31 in W 84 in D 35 in

Olson Contemporary Single Cushion Sofa

By John Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Olson single cushion Sofa (New-Made) is upholstered in Romo Bagheera Moonbeam upholstery fabric

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Maple

Handsome Tailored Single Cushion Sofa in Mohair and Leather
Handsome Tailored Single Cushion Sofa in Mohair and Leather

Handsome Tailored Single Cushion Sofa in Mohair and Leather

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Handsome tailored single cushion sofa newly upholstered in mohair and leather, circa 1960. Nice

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Leather

Custom Modern Even Armed Skirted Green Velvet High Back Sofa
Custom Modern Even Armed Skirted Green Velvet High Back Sofa

Custom Modern Even Armed Skirted Green Velvet High Back Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

Unique custom skirted high-back even armed single cushioned sofa recently recovered in green velvet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

40's Upholstered Sofa
40's Upholstered Sofa

40's Upholstered Sofa

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W 86 in D 33 in

40's Upholstered Sofa

Located in Stamford, CT

Tight back, single seat cushion, tufted curved arm sofa.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Custom Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
Custom Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley

Custom Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley

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H 29 in W 85 in D 32 in

Custom Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

and holds the single cushion in place. The sofa walks the perfect line between style and comfort, and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Suede Chesterfield Sofa by Dunbar
Mid-Century Suede Chesterfield Sofa by Dunbar

Mid-Century Suede Chesterfield Sofa by Dunbar

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H 29.5 in W 65.25 in D 38 in

Mid-Century Suede Chesterfield Sofa by Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

fringe, single seat cushion, early 1960s the sofas, originally low to the floor, were raised as their

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa

Located in Southampton, NJ

goose down cushion, the sofa boasts versatility in its mid size dimensions. An exceptional seating

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down

Hexagonal Sofa In "Dr. Pepper" Velvet from American Hustle
Hexagonal Sofa In "Dr. Pepper" Velvet from American Hustle

Hexagonal Sofa In "Dr. Pepper" Velvet from American Hustle

By Bernhardt

Located in Hanover, MA

collection circa early 1980's. Single hexagonal shaped loos seat cushion and a loose single three chamber

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Italian Sofa in Bamboo Post Modern in Grey Fabric
Italian Sofa in Bamboo Post Modern in Grey Fabric

Italian Sofa in Bamboo Post Modern in Grey Fabric

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H 39.77 in W 91.74 in D 31.5 in

Italian Sofa in Bamboo Post Modern in Grey Fabric

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

right one protrudes to the right. Its seat is made from a single gray cotton cushion. The sofa and two

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Nomade Express Red Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset
Nomade Express Red Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset

Nomade Express Red Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset

By Ligne Roset, Didier Gomez

Located in Basildon, London

Gomez for Linge Roset. Comprising of a steel frame and a single cushion, the sofa bed is upholstered

Category

Early 2000s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric

James Mont Chinoiserie Ebonized Gondola Sofa Silk & Mother of Pearl Extended
James Mont Chinoiserie Ebonized Gondola Sofa Silk & Mother of Pearl Extended

James Mont Chinoiserie Ebonized Gondola Sofa Silk & Mother of Pearl Extended

By James Mont

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning custom ebonized gondola sofa, extended, single-cushion, blush silk, and mother of pearl

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset
Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset

Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset

By Ligne Roset, Didier Gomez

Located in Basildon, London

Didier Gomez for Linge Roset. Comprising of a steel frame and a single cushion, the sofa bed is

Category

Early 2000s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Antique White Cream Sofa Settee with Black Leather
Antique White Cream Sofa Settee with Black Leather

Antique White Cream Sofa Settee with Black Leather

Located in North York, ON

frame. Featuring hand-placed head-to-head antiqued nail heads and one single broad cushion, this sofa

Category

Vintage 1930s American Settees

Materials

Leather

Gustavian Style Love Seat
Gustavian Style Love Seat

Gustavian Style Love Seat

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H 27 in W 64 in D 29 in

Gustavian Style Love Seat

Located in Norwalk, CT

Featuring a tufted back and fine quality all down single cushion, this small sofa combines great

Category

Vintage 1970s Gustavian Loveseats

French Louis XV Style Walnut Upholstered Canapé with Wraparound Back, circa 1850
French Louis XV Style Walnut Upholstered Canapé with Wraparound Back, circa 1850

French Louis XV Style Walnut Upholstered Canapé with Wraparound Back, circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

comprises a single custom-made cushion. The sofa is raised on short cabriole legs, accented with acanthus

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Linge Roset by Didier Gomez Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed
Linge Roset by Didier Gomez Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed

Linge Roset by Didier Gomez Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed

By Ligne Roset, Didier Gomez

Located in Basildon, London

Didier Gomez for Linge Roset. Comprising of a steel frame and a single cushion, the sofa bed is

Category

Early 2000s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Modern Single-Cushion Plinth Sofa, 1959
Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Modern Single-Cushion Plinth Sofa, 1959

Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals Modern Single-Cushion Plinth Sofa, 1959

By Parzinger Originals, Tommi Parzinger

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals modern single-cushion Plinth Sofa, 1959. Gorgeous orignal

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Textile

Sofa by James Mont, New York City, Circa 1948
Sofa by James Mont, New York City, Circa 1948

Sofa by James Mont, New York City, Circa 1948

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Sofa by James Mont, New York City, Circa 1948 A large tufted single cushion sofa designed and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Contemporary Sapphire Blue Velvet Single Cushion Sofa
Contemporary Sapphire Blue Velvet Single Cushion Sofa

Contemporary Sapphire Blue Velvet Single Cushion Sofa

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

nail heads, single down-filled cushion and square tapering legs.

Category

Early 2000s American Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Classic Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Classic Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Classic Leather Chesterfield Sofa

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H 27.75 in W 96 in D 40 in

Classic Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in San Francisco, CA

A custom made carmel button tuffted leather single cushion sofa

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Large Button Tufted Sofa with Single Cushion and Nail Head Trim
Large Button Tufted Sofa with Single Cushion and Nail Head Trim

Large Button Tufted Sofa with Single Cushion and Nail Head Trim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome button tufted sofa with single seat cushion, recently reupholstered in a silk/linen blend

Category

Vintage 1930s American Sofas

Louis XV Style sofa
Louis XV Style sofa

Louis XV Style sofa

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H 31.5 in W 84 in D 33 in

Louis XV Style sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

cushion-the sofa mixes well with both traditional or contempory interior.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Extra Long Mid-Century Sofa by Norman Fox MacGregor
Extra Long Mid-Century Sofa by Norman Fox MacGregor

Extra Long Mid-Century Sofa by Norman Fox MacGregor

By Sam Belz

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

An exceptionally long and elegant Chinoiserie inspired single down-filled cushion sofa resting on

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Down

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Cube Sofa
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Cube Sofa

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Cube Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

trims. Has three back pillows and three seat cushions with single piping trims. Sofa is very comfortable

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

SHIMNA Delaware Sofa in Red Maharam Wool Upholstery
SHIMNA Delaware Sofa in Red Maharam Wool Upholstery

SHIMNA Delaware Sofa in Red Maharam Wool Upholstery

By SHIMNA

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oversized sofa with single removable cushion. This sofa is a one-off, bench made prototype that was

Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak

19th Century English Ratchet-Arm Sofa covered in White Linen Fabric
19th Century English Ratchet-Arm Sofa covered in White Linen Fabric

19th Century English Ratchet-Arm Sofa covered in White Linen Fabric

Located in Nashville, TN

English ratchet arm sofa covered in white linen fabric with a single cushion. The sofa has wood

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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$15,439 / item

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By Munna Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

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Located in Brooklyn, NY

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By George Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

$4,950 / item

H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in

The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair

Located in Jesteburg, DE

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Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion

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Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

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By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling

Pair of 1940's Style Classic Club or Lounge Chairs in Amber Color Shearling

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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$229,865Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

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By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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$4,957 / item

H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

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The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

$8,628 / item

H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in

The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

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$10,019 / item

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By Diego Mardegan

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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$4,200

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Located in Bronx, NY

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Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Isa Bergamo, 50s

By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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Philippe Hurel 3-Seater Sofa

Philippe Hurel 3-Seater Sofa

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By Philippe Hurel

Located in Basildon, London

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Single Cushion Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the single cushion sofa you’re looking for. Each single cushion sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and animal skin. There are 105 variations of the antique or vintage single cushion sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 164 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect single cushion sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A single cushion sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one single cushion sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Lawson-Fenning, Driade and De Sede produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Single Cushion Sofa?

Prices for a single cushion sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $129 and can go as high as $50,379, while the average can fetch as much as $6,298.

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.