Contemporary Fabric Upholstered Single Cushion Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well tailored contemporary sofa with serpentine back, scrolled arms and curved seat with a single seat cushion.
Fabric, Wood
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 upholstered in a fine Oyster Velvet with the pillows in a Mohair style fabric in a...
Fabric, Wood
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.
Upholstery, Birch, Maple
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.
Mohair, Leather
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.
Velvet
Elegant and Modern Sofa with Faux Shagreen Stingray and Single Cushion
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Elegant and modern sofa with faux shagreen stingray and single cushion.
40's Upholstered Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Tight back, single seat cushion, tufted curved arm sofa.
Custom Tuxedo Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
The upholstery is all original and wraps over the frame and holds the single cushion in place. The sofa walks the perfect line between style and comfort, and is timeless in it's des...
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-Century Suede Chesterfield Sofa by Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
mid-century modern Dunbar Chesterfield sofa with brown suede button tufted upholstery and bullion fringe, single seat cushion, early 1960s the sofas, originally low to the floor, w...
Suede, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
Of heirloom quality featuring new cotton Linen upholstery and single overstuffed goose down cushion, the sofa boasts versatility in its mid size dimensions.
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
Hexagonal Sofa In "Dr. Pepper" Velvet from American Hustle
By Bernhardt
Located in Hanover, MA
Single hexagonal shaped loos seat cushion and a loose single three chamber back cushion.
Italian Sofa in Bamboo Post Modern in Grey Fabric
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Its seat is made from a single gray cotton cushion. The sofa and two maximum three seats.
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Nomade Express Red Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset
By Didier Gomez, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Comprising of a steel frame and a single cushion, the sofa bed is upholstered in a red cotton viscose mix fabric.
Fabric
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H 27 in W 93 in D 33 in
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 inlay by the iconic James Mont, c. 1945.
Silk, Wood
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H 37.41 in W 79.93 in
Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed by Didier Gomez for Linge Roset
By Didier Gomez, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Comprising of a steel frame and a single cushion, the sofa bed is upholstered in a red cotton viscose mix fabric.
Fabric
Antique White Cream Sofa Settee with Black Leather
Located in North York, ON
Finished in a simple and clean cream white and then upholstered with new springs & foam in a deep black Italian leather, this sofa is a modern twist on a traditional frame. Featurin...
Leather
Gustavian Style Love Seat
Located in Norwalk, CT
Featuring a tufted back and fine quality all down single cushion, this small sofa combines great lines with comfort.
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H 40 in W 80 in D 24 in
French Louis XV Style Walnut Upholstered Canapé with Wraparound Back, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular seat comprises a single custom-made cushion. The sofa is raised on short cabriole legs, accented with acanthus leaves on their knees and scrolled feet, and connected ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made and very comfortable single cushion Camel Back Sofa in traditional style.
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
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H 37.41 in W 79.93 in D 29.93 in
Linge Roset by Didier Gomez Modern Nomade Express Red Three-Seat Sofa Bed
By Didier Gomez, Ligne Roset
Located in Rochester, England
Comprising of a steel frame and a single cushion, the sofa bed is upholstered in a red cotton viscose mix fabric.
Fabric
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H 27 in W 35 in D 85 in
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 textile.
Textile
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 produced by James Mont in the late 1940s.
Contemporary Sapphire Blue Velvet Single Cushion Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant late 20th century sofa in a sapphire blue sculpted velvet fabric accented with brass nail heads, single down-filled cushion and square tapering legs.
Velvet
Classic Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom made carmel button tuffted leather single cushion sofa
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.
Louis XV Style sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A chic blend of a traditional eloquently carved walnut frame with luxurious contempory raw tussah silk upholstery.The styling combines an uphostered tight back wit a down and feather...
Wood
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 an ebonized and gilt accented carved leg base made by Norman Fox MacGregor for Sam B...
Velvet, Down
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H 35 in W 74 in D 29 in
Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa with a Single Seat Cushion, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Chippendale style came lback sofa with a single cushion, 20th century. Made by Southwood Furniture maker in Hickory, North Carolina.
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Cube Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Professionally reupholstered in a gray fabric with single piping trims. Has three back pillows and three seat cushions with single piping trims.
Fabric, Wood
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 displayed at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in NYC.
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
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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