There is a range of small sofas for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct small sofas — often made from
fabric,
wood and
animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 694 antique and vintage small sofas for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 400 modern editions to choose from as well. Small sofas have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
modern,
mid-century modern and
Scandinavian Modern small sofas are consistently popular styles.
Muller Van Severen,
De Sede and
Michel Ducaroy each produced beautiful small sofas that are worth considering.
Small sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,172, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $99,000.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.