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Mid Century Modern Floral Patterned 3 Seater Sofa on Wheels
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern three seater sofa features vintage floral upholstery, removable seat
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Low Tuxedo Two Seater Sofa on Wheels Mid Century Modern Settee 1960s Multicolour
Located in London, GB
Simple minimalist 1960s Mid Century Modern two-seater armless sofa. It would benefit new
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1966
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Mid-Century Modern two-seater sofa by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1966 Two-seat sofa on wheels
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

German Chesterfield Style Mid-Century Green Leather Tufted Sofa on Front Wheels
By Artifort
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Artifort style green tufted leather sofa. A Mid-Century Chesterfield! Green leather frame
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Industrial Iron & Wood Coffee Table on Wheels
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage industrial palette that can be used as a coffee or side table.
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Sofa Tables

Materials

Iron

My Taos Sectional Sofa in Grey Seventy Upholstery with Wheels by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
My Taos is the sofa design that best communicates Saba’s identity. Its recent redesign is based on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern 3 Seater Sofa on Brass Castors
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern three seater sofa features original upholstery, removable cushions, slip
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

British Industrial Leather Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Industrial wheels. The sofa upholstered with vintage-style high-grade aniline brown leather. Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Industrial Sofas

Materials

Leather

British Industrial Leather Sofa
British Industrial Leather Sofa
H 28 in W 102 in D 40 in
Vintage modular sofa, 1980´s, West Europe
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This modular sofa was made in the 80s in Central Europe, probably in Germany. It can be divided
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Cord, Foam, Wood, Plywood

Vintage modular sofa, 1980´s, West Europe
Vintage modular sofa, 1980´s, West Europe
H 36.62 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
B&B Italia Sofa or Loveseat
By B&B Italia
Located in North Miami, FL
This newly upholstered Italian B&B sofa and or loveseat is from the 1980s. It is in an off-white
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

B&B Italia Sofa or Loveseat
B&B Italia Sofa or Loveseat
H 31.5 in W 68.5 in D 38.5 in
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with
Category

Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Vintage Scandinavian style three seater sofa, 1980´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This lounge three seater sofa was made in the 1980. It is upholstered with fabric. The structure is
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Scandinavian style three seater sofa, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This lounge three seater sofa was made in the 1970. It is upholstered with fabric. The structure is
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Sleek Four-Seat Danish Sofa in Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, metal, Denmark, 1960s. This four-seat sofa is simplistic, yet stylish in its
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Antique Chesterfield Sofa Full of Allure, 2.5 Seater
Located in Harderwijk, NL
sofa in stunning condition due to its patina. This Chesterfield sofa features a beautiful tufted seat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Artifort Cubic Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
upholstery complements the strong design of the sofa. The sofa rests on four wheels that allow flexibility
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Artifort Cubic Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
Artifort Cubic Three-Seat Sofa in Brown Leather
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Derk Jan De Vries Domus Sofas
By Domus Italia
Located in Dronten, NL
with trademark rounded edges and loose cushions upholstered in fabric. The sofas have wheels at the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Pair of Derk Jan De Vries Domus Sofas
Pair of Derk Jan De Vries Domus Sofas
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Dazzling old Chesterfield sofa full of allure, 3 seater
Located in Harderwijk, NL
wonderfully seated and warmth-radiating friend. This sofa has a padded back and armrests, is on wheels and is
Category

Late 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Eileen Gray 'Lota' Sofa in Black Lacquer and Orange Fabric 1980s
By Eileen Gray
Located in Tilburg, NL
Eileen Gray 'Lota' sofa in black lacquer and red fabric for Classicon Munich, 1980s. This famous
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

1980s Black Leather Eileen Gray LOTA Sofa by ALIVAR Made In Italy
By Eileen Gray, Alivar
Located in Monrovia, CA
The LOTA Sofa Is The Iconic Eileen Gray 1924 Design For The Small Apartment In Rue De Lota, Paris
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian modern rounded sofa in electric blue fabric by Maison Gilardino, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
backrest. The sofa has wheels on the four corners. Produced by Maison Gilardino in 1990ca. Excellent
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Raffles Sofa by Vico Magistretti for Depadova, 1988
By ICF De Padova, Vico Magistretti
Located in MIlano, IT
sofa, with original blue cotton upholstery and wooden structure with front legs on wheels. Drawing by
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1970s Scandinavian Brutalist Two-Seater Low-Back Sofa in Camel Colored Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful Brutalist two-seater sofa in camel colored leather. This Scandinavian sofa makes the
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather

Incredible MCM Sofa with Original Fabric - Milo Baughman Jack Lenor Larsen style
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Carmel, NY
designs from the Mid Century Modern era, this couch is truly a showstopper. Also, on wheels so easy to
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1970s Scandinavian Brutalist Three-Seater Low-Back Sofa in Camel Colored Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
chromed legs and at the back are chromed wheels. Please note that we have a similar, two-seater, sofa in
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Modern Brown Leather Sofa Twice by Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s
By Pierluigi Cerri, Poltrona Frau
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Brown leather sofa Twice by Cerri for Poltrona Frau, 1980s Two seater sofa mod
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

20th Century Gold Wood and Fabric French Louis XV Style Sofa, 1920
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
century, in good condition. Sofa supported by four front legs equipped with wheels (see photo) and two
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Art Deco 1940s Red Two Seater Distressed Sofa Restoration Project As Seen Poirot
Located in London, GB
look great. Currently on castor wheels, obviously it can change depending on your project. This sofa
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Gradual Sofa with Brown Base by Cini Boeri for Knoll
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Amazing pair of Gradual sofas/ loveseats in black leather by Cini Boeri for Knoll, Italy 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

Italian modern modular sofas in electric blue fabric by Maison Gilardino, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
the seat. The two modules approach following a wavy line. The couch has wheels on all corners
Category

1990s Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Russian Table
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
veneers and brass mounts. One drawer. Urn pedestal resting on base with hairy paw gilded feet on wheels
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Russian Table
Neoclassical Russian Table
H 30 in W 45 in D 28 in
Dieter Rams Lounge Chair + Ottoman Swivel Base by Vitsœ Leather 1962 Minimal
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Munster, NRW
directions, the value is a completely different than the models with 4 small wheels! This offer includes 1x
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Space Age Orange Bar Cart Table by Horn Collection attributed to Peter Ghyczy
By Sergio Mazza, Peter Ghyczy, Artemide
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Rare bar table on wheels with 2 glas tops, 3 bottle holders and a magazine rack. Good and heavy
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sofa Tables

Materials

Polystyrene

Contemporary Resin Side Table Bedside Table, Sabine Marcelis Candy Cube, Peach
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
polyester resin, anti-slip feet. Can be fitted with discreet wheels if needed. Color: Peach (pictured
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Pink Side Table or Bedside Table, Sabine Marcelis Candy Cube Large
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
polyester resin, anti-slip feet. Can be fitted with discreet wheels if needed. Shown color: Bubble gum
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Grey Side Table or Bedside Table, Sabine Marcelis Candy Cube, Low
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
polyester resin, anti-slip feet. Can be fitted with discreet wheels if needed. Colour shown: Grey (custom
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Pink Side Table or Bedside Table, Sabine Marcelis Candy Cube
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
polyester resin, anti-slip feet. Can be fitted with discreet wheels if needed. Shown colour: Bubblegum
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Resin

Contemporary Mint Green Side Table Bedside Table, Sabine Marcelis Candy Cube Low
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
polyester resin, anti-slip feet. Can be fitted with discreet wheels if needed. Color: Mint (pictured
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Resin

Leather modular armchair set of 2 Italy 70s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
smooth-running wheels. The seats are extremely spacious, so that the armchairs can be used as a spacious
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather

Leather modular armchair set of 2 Italy 70s
Leather modular armchair set of 2 Italy 70s
H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 38.98 in
Oak and Glass Side Table on Lucite Wheels
By Mar Silver
Located in Westport, CT
your sofa or armchairs. The added flexibility of wheels allows you to shift the table as appropriate to
Category

2010s American Modern End Tables

Materials

Smoked Glass, Lucite, Leather, Glass, Rosewood, Oak, Walnut

Restored Rattan and Mahogany Bar Cart with Wheels
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored single-strand rattan bar cart or tea cart with a top handle and front wheels. The bar cart
Category

Vintage 1950s American Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Rattan, Mahogany

Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s
By Seng
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Settee; Couch; Daybed; Green Upholstery; Fabric; Seng Company; Germany; German Design; Mid
Category

Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Historicism Salon Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs circa 1870, Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Historicism salon sofa, 2 armchairs, 4 chairs circa 1870, walnut Walnut with relief carving
Category

Antique 19th Century German Living Room Sets

Materials

Walnut

1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
desks, small not too heavy couches. Rest of Holland €133, for European destinations starting at € 95
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Unique old set of 2 club armchairs and a sofa in cognac-colored leather
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered: this unique old set of 2 club armchairs and a sofa in cognac-colored leather, featuring
Category

20th Century Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Wine Sofa Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
ship's wheels as a common decorative motif. Typically, the furniture is carved out of chestnut or oak
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage living room set, Europe, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
. The furniture is very comfortable. It consists of one sofa and two armchairs on wheels. The set has
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage living room set, Europe, 1970´s
Vintage living room set, Europe, 1970´s
H 32.68 in W 88.59 in D 35.04 in
Polished Stainless Steel Glass Top Travertine Bottom Rectangle Console Table
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Polished stainless steel glass top Travertine bottom rectangle console sofa table bar cart on
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

20th Century Cream Velvet "Tulip" Seating Suite By Km Wilkins For G Plan, 1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
KM Wilkins, retailed by G Plan. This set, comprising a pair of chairs and a sofa, draws inspiration
Category

Vintage 1970s British Other Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elementare Wheeled Coffee Table by Ferdinando Meccani
By Meccani Design
Located in Milan, IT
practical design, incorporating wheels instead of legs to allow to share TV snacks with a gentle touch, no
Category

2010s Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

20th Century Italian Modern Brass Side, Serving Table - Vintage Tea Glass Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian side, sofa table made of hand crafted brass, in good condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Eastern bloc Vintage living room set, Czechoslovakia, 1970´s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Czechoslovakia. The furniture is very comfortable. It consists of one sofa and two armchairs on wheels. The set
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian modern white bedside tables Aiace by Benatti, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
shelf. It has four black plastic wheels. Produced by Benatti in 1970s and designed in 1966. Vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Night Stands

Materials

Metal

Revolving Mobiletto T128 by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare round cabinet on hidden wheels designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno is made out of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
leather. The brass-bound wheels have a secondary outer wheel, and a pair of smaller brass wheels which
Category

Antique 1850s English Chairs

Materials

Brass

Rustic Distressed Wood Ceramic Top Bookshelf Console Table or Rolling Bar
Located in Topeka, KS
with clear polyurethane wheels & black metal brackets. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dry Bars

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Decursu De Pas D'Urbino Lomazzi Carrera Chairs Italy 1969
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. These comfortable chairs were part of a set with a lounge sofa and they look fantastic together as well
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shiro Kuramata Steelpipe Drink Trolley in Metal for Cappellini
By Shiro Kuramata, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
curves of the sofa with arms. By Virtue of the decades-long collaboration with Shiro Kuramata – after his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Art Deco 1940s Pair Red Distressed Armchairs Restoration Project As Seen Poirot
Located in London, GB
they will look great. Currently on castor wheels, obviously it can change depending on your project
Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Sofa On Wheels For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of sofa on wheels for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique sofa on wheels was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. Find 49 antique and vintage sofa on wheels at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Sofa on wheels have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco sofa on wheels are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made sofa on wheels over the years, but those made by Saba Italia, Sergio Bicego and B&B Italia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Sofa On Wheels?

Prices for sofa on wheels can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, sofa on wheels begin at $477 and can go as high as $22,120, while the average can fetch as much as $4,363.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A casino wheel is a round spinning object used for various games of chance. They get their name from the fact that you usually find them in casinos. The most common type of casino wheel is the roulette wheel. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of casino wheels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ship’s wheels are usually made from wood, and often feature eight or six spokes with curved handles to allow for comfortable adjustment of the wheel. The center hub of the wheel may feature a metal, usually brass, plate for enhanced durability. Take a look on 1stDibs for an array of antique ship’s wheels.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A table with wheels is often called a tea trolley, tea cart or bar cart. Bar carts as we know them were originally tea trolleys, a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary carts and bar carts from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can generally put wheels on a bookcase. However, the wheels that you choose must be strong enough to support both the weight of the bookcase and the total weight of all the books you intend to store on it. As a result, industrial-strength metal casters are usually the best option for the job. You'll find a large collection of bookcases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A high-wheel bicycle is called a pennyfarthing, but can also be called a high wheel, high wheeler or ordinary bicycle. The pennyfarthing was actually the first design to be called a “bicycle”. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of pennyfarthing-inspired art, from paintings and sculptures to jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Traditional spinning wheels are often referred to as Saxony Spinning Wheels, but there are some other models that have developed and are used today. These other spinning wheel configurations are the Great Wheel, Castle Wheel, Norwegian Wheel, Modern Wheel and Charkha Wheel. Shop a collection of antique and modern spinning wheels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The price of an old spinning wheel depends on the condition the wheel is in today. A fully cleaned, polished, and restored spinning wheel can fetch $300 and more. Old spinning wheels made by famous furniture designers or craftspeople as well as those used by famous people can cost a lot more. Find many varieties of authentic antique spinning wheels at 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A chaise, also known as a chaise longue (or, as it is sometimes spelled in the United States, a “chaise lounge”), is a long, upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that can be used to prop one's legs upon. The name "chaise" refers to any long, reclining chair in modern French interior design, and the English translation is "long chair."
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    A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
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    A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Also known as living room suites or a three-piece suite, sofa suites are usually sofas with two matching chairs. On 1stDibs you will find a variety of options for antique, new and vintage sofa suites.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.