Small Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century English George III Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Textile
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Damask, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 1890s Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass




Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal




21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stained Glass, Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Mohair
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Other Sofas
Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Mahogany, Leather, Linen
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Sofas
Antique 1820s English Regency Sofas
Mahogany
Small Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for a sofa, 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. 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.
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 antique, new and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.