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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
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Antique 19th Century French Jacobean Sofas
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Antique 19th Century French Jacobean Sofas
Steel
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Leather, Wood
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Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
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Fabric, Wood
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Upholstery, Down, Wood
Antique 1760s English Georgian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
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Velvet
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Gold Leaf
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20th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany, Down
Vintage 1930s Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
20th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany, Down
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s American Chippendale Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Sofas
Muslin
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Sofas
20th Century British George II Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Sofas
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Regency Sofas
Metal
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Wood, Upholstery
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Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s Northern Irish Georgian Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Country Settees
Upholstery, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Régence Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Cotton
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Walnut
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Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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