Extraordinary Restored Walnut Probber Style Tuxedo Sofa - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Expert custom upholstery service is available. An incredible Tuxedo sofa, circa 1970.
Mahogany, Walnut
1980s Weiman Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite Weiman three pieces sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and refinement. ...
Upholstery, Wood
Holas Banquette Custom Curves Rounded shape playroom seating blue white velvet
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Holas banquette creates a sleek and modern seating arrangement with its beautifully sculpted waving shape. Upholstered in luxurious velvet and deeply padded for comfort, the it i...
Upholstery
De Sede DS-1088 Configurable Patchwork Leather Sofa with Elongated Cushions
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Details: Standard configuration: Seat element in a patchwork look, connectors can be used to combine the individual seating elements to create custom sofa landscapes. Upholstery and ...
Leather
Brunschwig & Fils Custom Piedmont Tufted Loveseat in Geometric Velour Fabric
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Morristown, NJ
A beautifully constructed two-seat "Piedmont" loveseat by Brunschwig & Fils, the esteemed American house known for its impeccable craftsmanship and refined textiles. This custom-upho...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Extraordinary Harvey Probber Style Tuxedo Sofa in Black Walnut - Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
There are a match pair of sofas available. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
Walnut
Breathtaking McGuire Cane Sofa in the Style of Michael Taylor- Pair Available
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
The price listed is for one (1) sofa. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
Cane, Hardwood
Sublime Rush Cane and Mahogany Sofa by John Hutton for Donghia- Pair Available
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Expert custom upholstery service is available. A stunning sofa from the limited production Merbau Collection designed by John Hutton (1947-2006) for Donghia, circa 1995.
Cane, Mahogany
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Vintage Bernhardt 4 Piece Sectional, for Custom Reupholstery
By Bernhardt
Located in Denver, CO
1980s sectional by Bernhardt. Custom reupholstery labor of sectional included in the price (labor and materials, except for fabric). COM or MENO can advise and order fabrics. Fabric...
Fabric, Upholstery
Custom Upholstery 2-Seater Sofa by Garcia Cumini for LaCividina
By García Cumini
Located in New York, NY
The armrests are designed to create a sense of openness by being interrupted, enhancing the sofa's unique design. Garcia Cumini's small sculpture emphasizes slender volumes and sharp...
Velvet, Foam, Hardwood, Upholstery
Restored 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chair Mink Mohair, Matching Sofa Available
Located in Detroit, MI
Note: We have additional matching lounge chair and sofa sets undergoing restoration and can offer chairs and sofas in multiples and with custom upholstery options.
Brass
Extraordinary Restored Complete Seating Set by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
The sizes listed are per the sofa. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
Extraordinary Restored Art Deco Seating Set by Heywood-Wakefield, circa 1935
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The sizes listed are per the sofa. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
Cane, Rush, Oak
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Custom Whalebone Sofa with Removable Ottoman, USA, 2017
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
This monumental edition of the Whalebone series curves into a symmetrical semicircle of more than 180 degrees. The sofa's legs, which provide the piece's strong skeleton and, placed ...
Bronze
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Custom Whalebone Sofa with Removable Ottoman, USA, 2017
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
This monumental edition of the Whalebone series curves into a symmetrical semicircle of more than 180 degrees. The sofa's legs, which provide the piece's strong skeleton and, placed ...
Bronze
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Custom Whalebone Sofa With Removable Ottoman, USA, 2018
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
This monumental edition of the Whalebone series curves into a symmetrical semicircle of more than 180 degrees. The sofa's legs, which provide the piece's strong skeleton and, placed ...
Upholstery, Oak
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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