$4,034
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
Birch
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 67 in D 24 in
Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful painted and parcel gilt Empire sofa with medallions heads on the back, uprights modeled as swan heads in the arms, ( the swan heads are carved wood).
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
$4,495Sale Price|39% Off
H 57 in W 75 in D 31 in
English Victorian Hunt Sofa, Carved Oak with Gargoyle Arms, 1860
Located in Pueblo, CO
The most rare highly carved English Victorian Hunt Sofa, barley twist oak construction throughout with gargoyle arm ends, thick carved scrolled leaf and floral back topped with hunti...
Textile, Oak
$20,447
H 49.02 in W 94.49 in D 31.7 in
RESTORED FLAMED HARDWOOD LION CARVED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV SOFA CUPBOARD LOCK ARMS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1830 Flamed Mahogany William IV sofa with ornately hand carved arm panels depicting L...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany
$9,180Sale Price|30% Off
H 34.5 in W 73 in D 32 in
Hepplewhite Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with Molded Arms; In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
Quidenham Park, the seat of the Earl of Albemarle, is a magnificent estate belonging to one of the great houses of England. Within the grand halls of this historic residence, you wil...
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Regency sofa in Mahogany 19th century antique sofa with Intricately carved details.
Mahogany
$13,376
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
French Louis XVI Period Style Sofa with Scroll Arms Made by La Maison london
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI Style sofa with scroll arms, hand carved by La Maison London.
Wood
$2,250
H 37.25 in W 67.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Pine Loveseat, Green Leather Sling Arms, Hand Carved Posts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loveseat combines substantial pine construction with green leather sling arms and cushions. Hand-carved round-topped posts anchor each corner, connected by thick wooden peg supports....
Iron
19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$9,652 / item
H 31.5 in W 83.5 in D 37.8 in
Luna Outdoor Modular Sofa in Iroko Wood with Sculptural Carved Arms
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Handcrafted in solid iroko wood with sun-inspired carved arms and a refined leather-strap backrest, it harmoniously blends natural textures and Mediterranean warmth.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms
Located in Southampton, NJ
A classic French Empire Style curved back settee with distinct Neoclassical design elements in the carved gold dolphin arms & carved Klismos legs. Newly upholstered in gorgeous Medi...
Silk, Walnut
$9,500
H 35 in W 64 in D 30 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Catherine, Sofa with Winged Arms, France, Mid-Century
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
Upholstery, Oak
French Empire Sofa Mahogany Carved Arms Green Original Velvet
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful French Empire two-seat sofa in its original moss green velvet upholstery with mahogany frame and carved dolphin arms.
Velvet, Mahogany
Classic French Empire Carved Walnut Sofa with Dolphin Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very elegant classic French Empire sofa, heavy and substantial, having a carved walnut frame with wonderful dolphin arms and new fresh creamy cotton duck upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 45.5 in W 87 in D 27.5 in
Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Sofa with Dramatic Carved Cornucopia Arms
Located in Round Top, TX
Notice how the dramatic, large rolled arms are formed around an exceptional, highly carved spiral cornucopia of fruit, which are accented along the carved high back as well.
Mahogany
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
Birch
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
Birch
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It f...
Birch
Sold
H 42 in W 64.25 in D 24 in
Swedish 1880s Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa with Carved Rail and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood Neoclassical style sofa from the late 19th century with original paint, carved crest and new upholstery. This Swedish painted sofa features a slightly slanted ...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 44.5 in W 95 in D 38 in
Grand Scale Foliate Carved Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Camelback Sofa
Located in Milford, NH
A fine grand scale Georgian mahogany camelback sofa with beautiful foliate carved arms, recently upholstered in a muted salmon color, supported by eight legs, the front with molded s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 53.5 in W 65.5 in D 26 in
19th century French Hall Bench Sofa Barley Twist Carved Oak Black Forest Bird
Located in Shreveport, LA
Large finials on carved blocks top the barley twist side posts. Sofa arms extend to carved hound heads, supported by barley twist posts.
Upholstery, Oak
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll arm sofa. Item features scrolling carved arms, ornate paw feet, red mohair fabric, very nice vintage item, great style a...
Mohair, Mahogany
Classic Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape with Reeded Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely vintage sofa has carved reeded legs and arms, with graceful curves continuing around the back.
Upholstery, Walnut
English Regency Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Regency period rosewood sofa, with scrolled arms and carved back and inlaid throughout with brass stringing and details, circa 1820.
Brass
Chinese Export Rosewood Caned Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese export caned rosewood sofa with sunflower carved roll arms with later elements.
Mahogany, Cane
Sold
H 35 in W 70 in D 28 in
American Mahogany Acanthus Upholstered Sofa with Brass Casters. Boston, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany sofa with serpentine shaped arms, carved acanthus knees, and terminating on floral bulbous legs with the original brass casters.
Brass
Danish Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son ca. 1960s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic three seater Danish Modern teak sofa with gracefully carved arms, designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark, ca. 1960s.
Teak, Upholstery
Elegant Grey Blue Leather Tufted Chesterfield
By Schaffer Bros.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking Chesterfield sofa with curlicue arms and carved mahogany Chippendale style base.
Leather
19th Century Flemish Carved Oak Suite of Chairs and Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Embracing brass mermaids forming a handle. Carved lion heads to the sofa and armchair arms. Carved legs, all united by turned stretchers.
18th Century Venetian Sofa or Settee
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Venetian Rococco Sofa with Carved and Painted Scrolled Arms, Cabriole Legs and Serpentine Back
Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 76 in D 30 in
Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Someone who is better at restoring fabric may be able to save this but I think this lovely sofa needs to be recovered. The measurement to the where the arms turn out is 76 inches, t...
Velvet, Wood
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Flame Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire Classical flame mahogany sofa features carved acanthus scrolled arms and back, cornucopia and hairy lion paw feet with detailed knees, floral diaper pattern ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 28.5 in W 71 in D 19 in
French 1870s Upholstered Fruitwood Settee with Carved Urns and Outscrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French fruitwood settee from the late 19th century, with carved urns, out-scrolling arms and new upholstery. Born in France at the end of Emperor Napoleon III's reign, this settee ...
Brass
Sold
H 41 in W 86 in D 33 in
Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1840
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical upholstered carved mahogany sofa features arms with full barley twist column supports above floral carved die joints and seated on acan...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 30 in W 58 in D 19.5 in
French Upholstered Bench with Arms, Carved with Swan-Head Finials and Garland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French carved wood and upholstered sofa bench. This bench from France is adorn with carved swan head finials along the gracefully curved arms, and a garland-carved trimming...
Wood
Traditional Striped Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Traditional Striped 8-Legged Sofa. Decorative wood carved legs and arms with original salmon striped fabric upholstery.
Wood, Fabric
18th Century Irish Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Late 18th century Irish sofa with finish carved detailing at arms and on legs, newly upholstered in linen
Wood, Linen
Regency Mahogany Framed Sofa
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Regency mahogany framed sofa with bulbous scroll arms carved with acanthus leaves, cabriole legs with claw feet, carved rosettes to the frame and shell carved top rail.
Mahogany
Rare George III Sofa
Located in Litchfield, CT
The form of the sofa with scrolled arms and carved blind-fret Chippendale legs are also strong attributes.
Mahogany, Beech
Mid Century Modern 4 seat sofa on metal legs.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Newly upholstered 4 seat mid century modern loose cushion sofa on metal legs with carved arms.
Metal
French Carved Giltwood Sofa with Scroll Arms and Cabriole Legs
Located in Bridport, CT
Wonderful French Carved Gilt Wood Sofa with Scroll Arm and Cabriole Legs. Back Height 39" Back Height from Seat 25" Back Width 48" Width Outside Arm to Outside Arm- 54" Width In...
Small Swedish sofa with griffin detail on arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small Swedish painted sofa with finely carved griffin detail on arms and turned legs.
Wood
English William IV Sofa Carved Mahogany Arms and Legs
Located in Southampton, NY
English William IV sofa with mahogany front out swept arms carved with acanthus leaf tapering to a bud motif.
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$61,547
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
$5,180Sale Price|54% Off
H 32.68 in W 69.69 in D 2.76 in
20th Century French Gilt Wood Hand Carved Headboard in Rococo Style
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century French gilt wood hand carved headboard in Rococo style in original condition. Very stable one with astonishing details and great proportions. France, circa 1900
Wood
$11,995
H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
Stained Glass
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
French Louis XV Upholstered Settee
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV style (19th century) white painted and gold decorated settee with carved trim and back crest.
Upholstery, Wood
$48,000
H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Eduard Stellmacher, Paul Dachsel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...
Porcelain
$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Library Ladders, Napoleon III Style
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is without holes.
Upholstery, Giltwood
$100,303
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa Designer: Unknwon Country: France Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Faux Zebra Leather Style: French...
Faux Leather, Wood
$18,438
H 96.46 in W 144.49 in D 19.3 in
Louis XV style paneled room with 18th century stone fireplace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XV style paneled room was made in the early 20th century. The Louis XV era stone fireplace was made in the 18th century. The woodwork may be likened to the work of Jansen....
Stone
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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