$3,200
H 33.75 in W 78.5 in D 36 in
Slope Arm Sofa, Upholstered in Beige Patterned Silk, Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Comfortable, sloped arm sofa with a single cushion and block-style legs made by Baker Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Sloped Arm Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hanover, MA
Harvey Probber mid-century modern sofa with distinctive sloped arms and square tapered walnut legs
Brass
Vintage Regency Cast Aluminum Sloped Arm Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capturing the timeless elegance of English garden furniture, this handsome sofa is a stunning
Aluminum
Modern Slope Arm Sofa with Loose Cushions
Located in Greenwich, CT
New three cushion sofa with loose back and seat cushions. Frame made with real wood, and with glue
Velvet, Foam, Maple, Down
Slope Arm Sofa with Bolsters and Lumbar Pillows
Located in Ballard, CA
Refined sofa has combined the shelter feel with traditional elements, tight back with three lombar
Polyester, Maple, Down
Pair of Slope Arm Sofas Fortuny Style Apricot Fabric
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The hardwood frames have gracefully curved or sloped arms with small wings or ears on top. The sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Flax with Down Cushions - Hemp
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural Flax 100% Hemp, with stone-washed for a relaxed, lived
Foam, Wood, Down, Hemp
$4,990 / item
H 35.5 in W 98 in D 41 in
Slip Covered Slope Arm Sofa in Stone Washed Greige Linen with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our slip-covered sofa in natural greige linen, with stone-washed linen for a relaxed
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Mid-Century Sofa in the style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Bantam, CT
Elegant sloped arm sofa, comfortable proportions. Sofa was reupholstered in a Maharam wool tweed
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Vintage Boho Slope Arm Rattan Sofa After Ficks Reed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of tropical modern design with this exceptional vintage slope-arm
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
$11,400 / item
H 36 in W 84 in D 39 in
Slope Arm Transitional Loose Cushion Sofa in Red-Orange Crushed Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Customizable and made-to-order. The frame and exposed wood detail are solid hard maple. The upholstery is built with eight-way hand-tied springs and the cushions are high-density foa...
Velvet, Maple
$18,080 / item
H 30 in W 120 in D 36 in
Curved Sofa with Oxblood Cowhide and Fantastical Printed Velvet, Slope Arm
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Curved, symmetrical sofa with slop arms upholstered with oxblood color hair on hide on back and
Cowhide, Velvet
Saint Michel Skirted Sofa
By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Belgian slope arm bench seat sofa is celebrated for its unparalleled comfort and timeless
Linen, Upholstery
Saint Michel Large Skirted Sofa
By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
The Belgian slope arm bench seat sofa is celebrated for its unparalleled comfort and timeless
Upholstery
$9,900 / item
H 32.5 in W 96 in D 38 in
Bunny Williams Home Grant Sofa 96", Solid Performance Linen/Sand
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A handsome, modern skirted sofa with sloped arm. Sleek tailoring complemented by a single seat
Cotton, Synthetic
$9,900 / item
H 32.5 in W 96 in D 38 in
Bunny Williams Home Grant Sofa 96", Solid Performance Linen/Sky
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A handsome, modern skirted sofa with sloped arm. Sleek tailoring complemented by a single seat
Cotton, Synthetic
$9,300 / item
H 32.5 in W 81 in D 38 in
Bunny Williams Home Grant Sofa 81", Solid Performance Linen/Sky
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A handsome, modern skirted sofa with sloped arm. Sleek tailoring complemented by a single seat
Cotton, Synthetic
$9,900 / item
H 32.5 in W 96 in D 38 in
Bunny Williams Home Grant Sofa 96", Solid Performance Velvet/Moss
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A handsome, modern skirted sofa with sloped arm. Sleek tailoring complemented by a single seat
Cotton, Synthetic
$9,300 / item
H 32.5 in W 81 in D 38 in
Bunny Williams Home Grant Sofa 81", Solid Performance Woven/Sea Foam
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A handsome, modern skirted sofa with sloped arm. Sleek tailoring complemented by a single seat
Synthetic
Custom Tufted Shell Slope Arm Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presents a custom tufted shell slope arm sofa. Tufted and channeled upholstery line the low
Fabric, Wood
Varick Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Sloped arm sofa featuring a bench seat cushion and loose back cushions. The Varick sofa frame is
Wood
Renwick Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Sloped, low arm sofa featuring blind, recessed tufting on both back and bench seat cushion. The
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 99.5 in D 37.5 in
Mid-20th Century MCM Green Velvet Sloped Arm Sofa with Oval Arm Bolster Pillows
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) green velvet sloped arm sofa with oval arm bolster
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Ralph Lauren Tremont Slope Arm Velvet Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Graceful and elegant Tremont slope arm sofa designed by Ralph Lauren. The sofa has a low slung chic
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 8,636 in W 40 in D 86 in
Vintage Hancock & Moore English Style Red Leather Slope Arm 3 Seater Sofa Couch
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
A regal Hancock & Moore Sofa, circa last quarter 20th century. Features a slope arm and scrolled
Leather
Rapturous Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slope Arm Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Jens Risom sofa, by Jens Risom Design Inc., USA, walnut frame with carved detail to legs, original
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 36 in W 81 in D 36 in
Black & Taupe Stripe Tuxedo Sloped Arm Sofa by Bernhardt Interiors w/ Nail Heads
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Bernhardt Interiors tuxedo style sofa with sloped arms in a fabulous black and taupe
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Danish Modern Leather Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern danish style burgundy leather sofa. Featuring sloped arm rests and rich wood
Leather
Belgian Linen Slipcover Sofa Settee
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous hardwood slope arm Belgian slip cover sofa or settee by Restoration Hardware. The Belgian
Linen, Hardwood
Jens Risom Sloped Arm Sofa
By Jens Risom
Located in Geneva, IL
Jens Risom Mid-Century Classic sloped arm sofa. The sofa is newly upholstered in a pale grey velvet
Wood
$9,028 / set
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Henning Kjaernulf Razor Midcentury Danish Oak Dining Chairs '6'
Located in London, GB
Oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf. Six available. Denmark, c1960s. 'Razor back' or 'Razor blade' model. Original patina and finish. The upholstery is original so ...
Oak
Pair of Curvaceous Italian Fret Back Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous Italian fret back chairs, Italy, circa 1950s. The seats are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric at no additional charge. The price no...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,550 / item
H 30 in W 36 in D 36 in
IDE ROUND TABLE - 36" Travertine Beige Stone Bistro - Dine Table by HaandCraft
Located in St Petersburg, US
Elegant IDE Round Travertine Stone Table – 36 inc Diameter, 30 inc Height A masterpiece of natural elegance and sophisticated design. Measuring 36 inches in diameter and standing 30...
Stone, Travertine, Iron
$2,404 / item
H 29.53 in Dm 29.53 in
Simplicissimus Chandelier, 6 Arms Amber Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Simplicissimus 360 chandelier, 6 lights, Amber artistic glass by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research whic...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Murano Glass and Brass Palm Tree Floor Lamp
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of floor lamps in amber and green Murano blown glass, brass structure, four bulbs. The floor lamp is also a sculpture that reproduces the trunk and leaves of a palm tree with pi...
Brass
$704
H 1.19 in W 17.72 in D 10.63 in
Mid-Century Willy Rizzo Serving Tray in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Italy 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful mid-century rectangular serving tray fully made in a gorgeous and vibrant tortoiseshell effect lucite. This charming piece was produced in Italy during the 1970s and is att...
Metal, Brass
$1,821
H 73.63 in W 57.88 in D 74.81 in
Bed frame. Carved and turned wood. 20th century, following ancient models.
Located in Madrid, ES
Bed frame. Carved and turned wood. 20th century, following ancient models. Bed frame composed of a headboard and footboard made of carved and turned wood called mogno, creating arc...
Other
Antique 19th Century French Set of Four Copper Pans
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian French set of four copper pans of circular form having a tempered copper base, iron handles with copper rivets and hanging holes. They are heavier than the average...
Copper
Murano Glass Ivory Eight Arm Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of ivory colored Murano glass with eight branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standard...
Murano Glass
Louis XVI Style Black Leather Settee Sofa
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style black leather settee sofa. Luxuriously carved frame, made in Italy, in iconic Louis XVI style design. Finished in a rich medium walnut color accenting the carved flor...
Metal
Sold|$11,000
H 76.78 in W 109.45 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern Large Italian Bookcase in Cherry and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wall unit, cherry, brass, Italy, 1960s Hailing from a skilled artisan of Italy, this exceptional library unit excels in form, material use, composition, and craftsmanship. The bookc...
Brass
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 76 in W 59.5 in D 19 in
Mid Century Paul McCobb Calvin Irwin Collection Shelf Bookshelf Room Divider
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mid Century sideboard, shelf unit, room divider, designed by Paul McCobb as part of the sought after Irwin Collection series for Calvin, circa 1950’s. This example features ble...
Brass
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$8,490
H 63.78 in W 49.61 in D 17.52 in
Rare Scandinavian modern tall cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare tall cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s. In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture to be put in his own summer house. The series later started to be produced b...
Pine
Sold|$2,200
H 44.49 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in
Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Oak
$2,909
H 28.75 in W 85.83 in D 35.44 in
Antique leather 3-seater chesterfield sofa with excellent character and patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning antique 3-seater leather chesterfield sofa is the embodiment of ultimate luxury. Its backrest and armrests feature the original leather, while the seat has been reuphol...
Cowhide
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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