Art Deco Mahogany Bergere Style Sofa with Cane Details and Ball Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa originates from 1950s production, combining traditional bergere construction with Mid-Century materials and craftsmanship.
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
A 19th CENTURY EBONISED AND CANE REGENCY SOFA
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1820 A fine early nineteenth century Regency two-seater ebonised sofa with caned sides and back, the top rail and frieze decorated with gilt-painted Greek Key borders...
Cane
Vintage French Neoclassical Cane Daybed Sofa with Bolster Cushions
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This French Provincial style sofa presents a refined silhouette, blending the organic texture of woven cane with a structured, dark-stained wood frame.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Italian Sofa Bed with Cane Sides and Bronze Details, 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
The armrests feature a combination of wood and caned panels, adding mid-century style. The sofa stands on slightly tapered wooden legs, contributing to its elegant and lightweight ap...
Bronze
Classic Danish Teak & cane Modular Sofa/ Daybed with table by Hans Olsen
By Design Bramin, Hans Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing original condition, very minor breaks to original caning,, retains its original fabric upholstery,, interior cushions re-done recently.
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Petite Danish modern sofa with horseshoe curved teak and woven light cane seat
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in DK
The sofa was designed in 1956. It was executed by cabinetmaker Louis G.
Cane, Teak
Contemporary Flora Sofa in Cane Leather with White Oak Base
By Michael Felix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The flora is just as comfortable as it looks. Completely wrapped in down and feather from the arms to the cushions and backs helps to create the marshmallow look. Shown in the cane l...
Leather
Sofa or Couch with wickerwork backrest by Hartmut Lohmeyer, German Design, 1950s
By Wilkhahn, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in München, Bavaria
The contrast between solid wood, natural cane, and soft upholstery gives the sofa remarkable depth and timeless presence.
Upholstery, Wicker, Teak, Cane
Antique Carved Wing Chair with Cane Sides , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of age and use - Sturdy and Stable - reupholstered some time ago - Pillows filled with real feathers - carved linden wood frame - heigh o...
Fabric, Wood
Vivai del Sud Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made of bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This incredibly elegant and unique sofa was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in It...
Brass
Vivai del Sud Italian Sofa in Curved Bamboo and Leather with White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous Mid-Century organic sofa, fully made of bamboo, knotted leather, and chestnut wood. This incredibly elegant and unique sofa was designed by Vivai del Sud and produced in It...
Brass
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Three seat sofa, very rare
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen three seat sofa with back of cane. New upholstered with Coda fabric from Kvadrat.
Fabric, Cane, Oak, Teak
Danish Midcentury Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather by Rud Thygesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Botium
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame, French caning and seat cushion in patinated leather.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Late Regency Original Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A small scale early 19th Century sofa, with its original pained cane seated sofa.
Beech, Paint
Early 19th C. Italian Carved-Wood 4 Chair-Back Bench w/Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood, four-chair back sofa bench with cane seat, from the early 19th century.
Wood, Cane
Gondola Sofa by Karl-Erik Ekselius for J.O. Carlsson
By J.O. Carlsson, Karl-Erik Ekselius, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long Mid-Century Modern sofa designed by Karl-Erik Ekselius. Sculpted walnut frame in the style of Adrian Pearsall's Gondala sofa, with three wide cushions and cane arms.
Walnut
19th Century French Double Caned Settee in Walnut & Cane, Circa 1870
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This is an amazing double caned sofa with the spring box and mattress. Very deep, ideal to lay and rest.
Cane, Walnut
Vintage Organic Modern Rattan & Cane Side Tables With Glass Tops – Pair
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Versatile in scale and style, these tables work equally well as side tables, nightstands, or flanking a sofa. Details: • Vintage rattan construction with cane lower shelves • Origin...
Rattan, Glass, Wood
Danish Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Minerva Corner Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A design that was made for their “Minerva” sofa set. Solid teak with cane insert. Table will be restored upon purchase.
Cane, Teak
$18,800Sale Price / set|23% Off
Vladimir Kagan for Grosfeld House Set of Nesting Tables, Very Rare 1950s, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Grosfeld House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table set was acquired along with several other Grosfeld House pieces also designed by Kagan, including a caned desk (now sold to a very famous celebrity client), leather swivel...
Brass
Two Pairs of Hardwood Sofas with Caned Seats, Anglo Ceylonese
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of hardwood sofas with caned seats, Anglo Ceylonese, circa 1930.
Arne Norell Sofa with Cane
By Arne Norell
Located in Mørkøv, 85
Vintage sofa in light wood, caning and upholstered with the original cool fabric from the 1980s.
Fabric, Cane, Beech
French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice French L.S. Sofa, with caned back and an orange velvet fabrique.
Wood, Cane, Velvet
Nest Sofa with High Back and Cane details
Located in Fiscal Amares, PT
Crafted with a harmonious fusion of traditional materials and techniques, including exquisite cane and lacquered details, Nest Sofa epitomizes innovation.
Cane
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 71.07 in D 29.14 in
Grande Scale Early 19th Century English Regency Caned Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Grande scale early 19th century English Regency caned sofa with original paint and gilding, circa 1820.
Cane
Sofa by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two-seater sofa in rosewood and cane with cushions in cream colored textile.
Rosewood, Textile
Vintage Hollywood Regency Neoclassic Sofa with Caned Sides
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Hollywood Regency/neoclassic sofa with caned arms and turned legs. This sofa is circa 1960 and in wonderful vintage condition.
Fabric, Wood
Antique Carved Sofa with Cane Sides , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of age and use - Sturdy and Stable - reupholstered some time ago - Pillows filled with real feather - Carved linden wood frame - heigh of...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Velvet Tufted Sofa with Cane Medallion Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A center medallion in the original antique cane still remains in the center of the piece. This sofa is quite large and extremely comfortable as well as beautiful.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 80 in D 29 in
Sofa with Cane Details by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart, France & Daverkosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The sofa was manufactured in Denmark by France and Daverkosen.
Brass
Beautiful caned and upholstered sculptural sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really sculptural sofa with caned ends. It is probably American. The upholstery has been completely re-done and the oak has been touched up as well.
Oak, Fabric
Arne Norell Leather and Cane Sofa
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Houston, TX
Great Arne Norell Leather sofa with cane sides and back. Very comfortable.
Brazilian Rosewood & Cane Sofa With Black Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined modern sofa with a Brazilian rosewood frame, caned sides, and geometric patterned black silk blend damask upholstery.
Rosewood, Cane, Silk, Damask, Upholstery
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
Modernist Wood And Cane Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modernist sofa with wood frame and woven cane end panels.
Wood, Cane, Fabric
Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Culver City, CA
Caned back large size sofa with rolled arm lion claw feet
Wood, Fabric
Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Culver City, CA
Caned back large size sofa with rolled arm lion claw feet.
Wood, Fabric
Caned Back Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Culver City, CA
Caned back large size sofa with rolled arm lion claw feet.
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 39 in W 80 in D 36 in
Vintage Rococo Cane Sofa Upholstered in European Hemp Linen Fabric with Down
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Size: 80”w x 36”d x 39”h Seat H:21” Seat D 24” Arm H:25” Down seat cushion and down back cushions make this sofa so comfortable and cozy to sit in. Cane is in excellent condition w...
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
19th Century Regency Caned Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
An elegant Regency period painted and caned sofa with turned front legs on casters, circa 1820 England.
Wood
19th Century West Indies Cane Sofa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Sophisticated West Indies caned mahogany sofa with elegant fluid lines and perfect proportions.
Large L-Shaped Cane And Wood Sectional Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A large three-piece mid century modern L-shaped sectional sofa. A wooden frame with caned end panels and button-tufted upholstery.
Wood, Cane, Fabric
Sold
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 37.41 in
Italian Sofa Vivai del Sud Cane Bamboo and Black Fabric with Flowers
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian sofa Vivai Del Sud Cane Bamboo and black fabric with flowers.
Fabric, Bamboo
Sold
H 27.56 in W 46.46 in D 28.75 in
Midcentury Danish Sofa by Rud Thygesen in Mahogany, French Cane and Leather
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Black Painted Telephone End Table with Caned Shelves
Located in Southampton, NY
Black painted telephone end table with caned shelves Bamboo style legs, caned shelves. Minor scratches to top finish. Measures: 18" wide x 11.25" deep x 17.25" high.
Cane, Wood
1930's Caned Settee with 19th century monogram cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Caned Settee with 19th linen with original monogram.
Wood, Cane
Black Bamboo Sofa with Brunschwig Fils Les Touches Upholstery
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Stamford, CT
Black bamboo sofa with double-caned panels. Recently refinished in glossy black lacquer.
Cane, Fabric, Wood
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sectional Sofa with Corner Table
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Jose, CA
This piece features beautifully sculpted teak armrests with caning. Includes corner table that displays a woven cane top and solid teak craftsmanship.
Cane, Teak
1920's French Cane Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming giltwood 1920's French cane sofa/settee with upholstered cushion. The wood carved decoration above the cane and along the apron has been painted and is worn with age.
Wood, Gesso, Cane, Muslin
Mid-Century Peter Hvidt Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Scandinavian Modern Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Neilson designed Teak framed Couch for France & Sons with newly caned back sides and Navy upholstery.
Teak, Cane, Fabric
Danish Modern Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Three seat sofa, very rare
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen three seat sofa with back of cane. New upholstered with Coda fabric from Kvadrat.
Oak, Teak, Fabric, Cane
Sold
H 27.56 in W 46.46 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern Sofa in Mahogany and Patinated Leather by Rud Thygesen, 1980s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Elegant sofa with mahogany frame and French caning in seat and back.
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Anglo-Indian Mahogany Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
Anglo-Indian mahogany sofa with double wall caned sides and caned back, down wrapped cushion
Antique French Carved Walnut Bergere Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning original French antique carved walnut sofa, with a caned seat and back. I would date this from around the 1860-1880’s period.
Walnut
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of oak Cane in the back, original patinated black leather seat cushions.
Leather, Oak
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of oak Cane in the back, original patinated black leather seat cushions.
Leather, Oak
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of elm. Cane in the back, original patinated black leather seat cushions.
Leather, Elm
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of mahogany. Cane in the back, original patinated tan leather seat cushions.
Leather, Mahogany
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa
By Botium
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen two seat sofa with frame of mahogany. Cane in the back, original black leather seat cushions.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.5 in W 95 in D 95 in
Peter Hvidt Model FD 451 Sectional sofas Daybed in Teak and Salt & Pepper Bouclé
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Seattle, WA
This set consists of 2 sofa's model FD451 with braided cane panel sides that can easily be folded down after which the sofas can be used as a daybed, and a matching corner table.
Bouclé, Teak
Caned Sofa with Two Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Contemporary Cantonese sofa and two chairs with tightly woven cane seats and open woven cane backs, with rounded arms in lacquered elmwood.
Cane
Modern Oak Caned Chair & Sofa Set
Located in San Antonio, TX
Modern sofa is a three-seater sofa with oak frame and cane paneled with minor scratches on frame (featured in photos below).
Cane, Oak
Lyre-Shaped Caned Sofa of Teak
Located in Austin, TX
A lyre-shaped sofa of teak with double-caned back and seat featuring carved arms and legs.
Sold
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Cane Panels FD451 Sofa, Daybed Seating Group by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Between the two sofas is a matching corner table, model 519, also made of solid teak and braided cane.
Brass
Italian gilt wood with parcel paint sofa and double Cain frame
Located in Houston, TX
High back settee with a carved giltwood frame with a laurel leaf design and concave ends. The crest rail rises to. Curved ends of concave painted molding with vertical painted supp...
Cane, Giltwood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 80 in D 36 in
English Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Settee Sofa With Cream and Grey Silk Blend
Located in Sheridan, CO
The settee features hand stitched cane with double cane wall on both the back and side walls.
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer, Cane, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Caning
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The caning on the sides is original. This sofa sits like a contemporary sofa with ample padding for comfortable lounging.
Cane, Upholstery
Danish Mid Century Sofa with Caned Sides
Located in New York, NY
Very unique sofa on a floating base with caned arms.
Upholstery, Cane
Antique French Green Velvet Wood Sofa with Cane Detail
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful green velvet sofa with square back and side pillows. Sides and back feature beautiful cane.
Velvet, Wood, Hardwood, Cane
Sold
H 40 in W 75 in D 25.5 in
Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood Sofa with Caning and Scrolled Arms, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco 1930s Brazilian Jacaranda rosewood sofa with scrolled arms and beautiful caning, just shipped recently by our team from Rio De Janeiro where this was sourced.
Cane, Rosewood
Midcentury Walnut and Cane Sofa or Daybed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage midcentury walnut frame sofa with cane sides and tapered legs. Nicely proportioned, with the long tapered legs creating an elegant airy quality, typical of midcentury design.
Walnut
Anglo-Indian Colonial Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
19th century Anglo-Indian mahogany sofa with caned back and sides upholstered in a cotton twill with down wrapped back cushions.
Cane, Mahogany, Down
Mid Century Sofa with Chrome Frame and Cane
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous mid-century sofa on a chrome base with cane sides. Sofa has a nice minimalist look.
Chrome
Antique Black Hand Painted Cane Daybed Sofa with Blue Ticking Upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Black Painted cane daybed with hand painted details. Cane is in good condition with an upholstered decking.
Chenille, Cane, Wood, Down
Large Anglo Indian Cane and Wood Sofa
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Large Anglo Indian cane and wood sofa with removable cushion on caned seat and caned back, rolled arms and curved back with shell detail.
Cane
Mahogany Cane-Back Sofa with Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Cheshire, GB
This elegant sofa features a beautifully crafted solid mahogany frame, enriched with a warm, polished finish that highlights its classic lines.
Wood
$9,536 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Large Carlo Nason for Mazzega Smoked Glass Table Lamp, 1970s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega
Located in Mortsel, BE
Murano Glass Table Lamp by Carlo Nason for Mazzega, Scavo Style, Chrome Base Sculptural table lamp, by Carlo Nason for A.V. Mazzega, is an example of Italian Space Age design from th...
Metal, Chrome
$3,900 / set
H 15 in Dm 10 in
Pair of 'Bloc' Parchment Lamps with Parchment Paper Shades by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Bloc' parchment clad table lamps with matching parchment paper shades by Design Frères.
Hide, Wood, Parchment Paper
$7,535 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$4,759Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 87.41 in D 37.41 in
1960s, Danish design, reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa, vintage velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Refurbished-reupholstered 3 seater "Banana" sofa in quality vintage bottle green velor, two extra pillows. Ash wood legs. Brass springs in the seat and back is ...
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
$1,924
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
Velvet, Oak
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chairs c1940s
Located in London, England
Danish Cabinetmaker - Pair of Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, c1940s A cabinetmaker produced pair of lounge chairs dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and thick, rou...
Sheepskin, Oak
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
By Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...
Metal
Otto Schulz Cabinet Produced by Boet in Sweden
By Otto Schulz
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Brass
Case #1 Customizable Modern Sofa
Located in Studio City, CA
Sleek and stylized the case #1 sofa is streamlined and comfortable. Upholstered in a high-end durable pewter colored velvet. The sofa can be customized to your liking with plenty ...
Chrome
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in P...
Velvet
San Rafael Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The San Rafael Sofa is a generously proportioned sofa that excels in comfort. The plush wide-channel tufted cushions are tailored beautifully to interlock with the expertly crafted ...
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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