$3,410Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 1910 Edwardian Brown Leather Club Sofa with Feather Filled Seat Cushions
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 Edwardian English Oak and cognac brown Leather club sofa which is part of a suite The sofa is very stylish and comfortabl...
Leather, Oak
COMFORTABLE BROWN LEATHER TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA WiTH FEATHER BACK CUSHIONS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Comfortable Feather Filled Back Cushions Leather Sofa. A very good quality sofa, we believe it to be Collins & Ha...
Leather
$9,743Sale Price|30% Off
Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Antique Victorian 3-4 Seat Sofa Feather Seats
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning three to four seat antique hand dyed Victorian brown leather sofa with feather filled cushions This is a...
Leather
$8,281Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The sofa has feather filled cushions which has been restuffed.
Leather, Hardwood
1 OF 2 LARGE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON's BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
By George Smith, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This sofa is the absolutely finest quality available today, it has a beech and oak frame that has fibre padding to the back, these come in three depths and this is on the larger size...
Leather, Beech, Oak
$7,933Sale Price / set|40% Off
Pair of Ralph Lauren Jamaica Salon Sofas Feather Filled Cushions
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Ralph Lauren Jamaica RRP £23,000 grey velvet sofas with feather filled cushions A very good looking and well made pair, ea...
Upholstery
$13,148Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
$5,010Sale Price|40% Off
Ralph Lauren Graham Cream Leather Sofa Fully Restored Feather Cushions
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare custom-made to order fully labelled Ralph Lauren Graham cream leather sofa in fully restored condition with feather filled cushions ...
Leather, Hardwood
$14,168 / item
GRANT Sofa with Decorative Cushions
Located in Frazão, Porto
GRANT is a distinguished sofa, with an enveloping backrest and an extremely refined design, complemented by feather-composed cushions for a superior comfort feeling.
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Foam, Wood, Feathers
Harrods Divine Duresta Garrick Three Seater Sofa Brown Leather Feather Filled
By DURESTA, Harrods
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning divine Duresta Garrick 3 seater dark brown leather sofa. Giving you absolute comfort with feather-filled back cushions and two scatter cush...
Leather
$11,162 / item
DEAN Modern Sofa covered with two fabrics
Located in Frazão, Porto
The curved DEAN sofa was designed to provide a superior comfort feeling.
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Foam, Wood, Feathers
Sectionnal sofa Poltrona Frau with matching coffee table , model Socrates
By Pierluigi Cerri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Socrates modular sofa by Poltrona Frau in leather from the 1980s, feather filling for the cushions .
Leather, Feathers
Reign Curved Linen Sofa with Pleated Skirt by Frances Jean (Fawn)
Located in London, GB
The seat cushions are crafted from feather-wrapped foam and paired with a feather lumbar cushion for a soft but structured sit.
Linen, Upholstery, Foam, Feathers
$2,678Sale Price|30% Off
ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco style reddish brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather ...
Leather
Reign Curved Linen Sofa with Pleated Skirt by Frances Jean (Olive)
Located in London, GB
The seat cushions are crafted from feather-wrapped foam and paired with a feather lumbar cushion for a soft but structured sit.
Linen, Upholstery, Foam, Feathers
Reign Curved Linen Sofa with Pleated Skirt by Frances Jean (Ecru)
Located in London, GB
The seat cushions are crafted from feather-wrapped foam and paired with a feather lumbar cushion for a soft but structured sit.
Linen, Upholstery, Foam, Feathers
$3,652Sale Price|30% Off
Hand Dyed Brown Leather Art Deco Odeon Style Three Seat Sofa Feather Filled Seat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco Odeon style brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather filled cushions A good looking well ma...
Leather
Børge Mogensen High Sofa 2432 with Brown Leather by Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
The cushions are filled inside with granules and natural feathers which gives the sofa a very good seating comfort.
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Oak
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2208 with Black Leather by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
The cushions are filled inside with granules and natural feathers which gives the sofa a very good seating comfort.
Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers
Nube Italia Avenue Sofa in Brown Fabric with Black Trimmings by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
"Internal metals base with braided elastic belts. Multi-layered armrests. Seat cushions padding in shape retaining polyurethane foam with a differentiated density. Soft feather back ...
Metal
Nube Italia Avenue Sofa in White Fabric with Black Trimmings by Marco Corti
By Marco Corti, Nube Italia
Located in New York, NY
Internal metals base with braided elastic belts. Multi-layered armrests. Seat cushions padding in shape retaining polyurethane foam with a differentiated density. Soft feather back c...
Metal
French 1930's Faux Bamboo Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
A French 1930s black lacquered faux bamboo sofa with two feather pads, upholstered in Soane fabric.
Beech
$8,264 / set
Pair of 20th Century English Camel Back Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Exceptional quality pair of 20th Century George III style camel back sofas. Traditionally re-upholstered with feather filled cushions.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Superb Quality Late 19th-Century Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa A stunning late 19th-century Victorian three-seater brown leather Chesterfield sofa with three loose feat...
Leather
ENGLiSH RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA
Located in Pulborough, GB
A fine English hand-dyed leather sofa, restored using traditional craftsmanship, with feather-filled cushions offering comfort, heritage, and quiet old-world grandeur.
Brass
Early 20th Century Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Superb Quality Early 20th-Century Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa A stunning early 20th-century three-seater brown leather Chesterfield sofa with three loose feather fill...
Leather
MASSIVE HOWARD & SON's WIMBOURNE THREE SEAT CUSHION ARM SOFA 257X122CM
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Stunning, super comfortable Howard & Son's Wimbourne three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions Please note the delivery fee listed is just ...
Upholstery
$24,349Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1910-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibr...
Upholstery
$3,283Sale Price|20% Off
COLLECTABLE TIMOTHY OULTON DESIGNER HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER BALMORAL SOFA
By Timothy Oulton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable, Timothy Oulton Balmoral, over sized Heritage brown leather sofa with two feather fil...
Leather
$5,843Sale Price|30% Off
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original antique circa 1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions a...
Leather, Walnut
$14,609Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Antique, fully restored, hand dyed Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and sol...
Leather
$19,479Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and fibre filled, you sink when seated in a similar manner to a very plump feather f...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$4,869Sale Price|30% Off
Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Graham 3-4 Seater Leather Sofa Hardwood
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare RRP £15,000 custom made to order fully labelled Ralph Lauren Graham cream leather sofa in fully restored condition with feather fill...
Leather, Hardwood
$11,687Sale Price|30% Off
Exquisite Original Victorian Kilim Upholstered Sofa Hardwood Turned Front Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Victorian mahogany framed sofa with removable Kilim covers and feather filled cushions This is an exquisite sofa, I have...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$9,962Sale Price|20% Off
1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whiskey brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition w...
Leather
$2,873Sale Price / item|30% Off
Lovely Large Solid Brown Contemporary Howard & Sons Style Sofa Brass Castors
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, contemporary, solid brown colour Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with brass castors and feather filled cushions A good looking...
Brass
STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH MADE FOR LIBERTY'S LONDON KILIM THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cush...
Upholstery, Beech
Mahogany Wood & Hogan Hepplewhite Style Sofa w/ Show-Wood Frame, In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
Very elegant and graceful Wood & Hogan English 18th century George III style Mahogany 'Hepplewhite' sofa with a down feather filled buttoned cushion.
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
$8,348Sale Price|40% Off
1960s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1960’s Cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions This is a...
Leather
$8,351Sale Price|40% Off
1950s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1950s cigar brown leather chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions This is a ...
Leather
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The comfort of the sofa is enhanced with feather and down for the seat cushions.
Wood, Giltwood
Modern L Sectional with Inside Curve, Button Pillows and Bright Red Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern L sectional with inside curve and button pillows. Recessed platform base. Tight seat and rounded inside back rail (with curve) that's soft enough for sitting but coming also w...
Velvet, Maple, Down, Feathers
$8,348Sale Price|40% Off
1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown 3 Seat Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled cushions ...
Leather, Hardwood
$500Sale Price / set|20% Off
SUITE OF FIVE GEORGE SMITH FEATHER FILLED SCATTER CUSHIONS PART OF A SUiTE
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this set of five George Smith striped sofa or armchair scatter cushions with feather filled internals A lo...
Fabric
$500Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of Four Velvet Upholstered George Smith Scatter Sofa Armchair Cushions 4
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this set of four George Smith velvet sofa or armchair scatter cushions with feather filled internals A love...
Velvet
Stunning Vintage Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Howards & Son Style Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstuffed feather filled cushions I have ...
Leather
BIZZARTO MANHATTAN modular sofa with feather fillings
By BIZZARTO
Located in SWARZĘDZ, PL
The same goes for the backrest cushions — filled with either natural feathers or silky silicone down. Or a custom mix of both.
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Feathers
Saramony Sofa with Feather Seat and Back Cushions
Located in North Vancouver, CA
Maintenance: Keep in mind that the Saramony Sofa is not a super upright foamy sofa. The feather cushions will shrug and slouch and show sign of life--that's the whole idea.
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 59.06 in
A sculptural Vintage woven leather strap sofa with feather cushions in boucle
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
The leather straps which are interwoven are connected to a metal welded frame which produces this highly unusual sofa. The sofa has had new bespoke feather cushions made for it whi...
Steel
Unavailable
H 30 in W 34.2 in D 104.7 in
Bespoke Sofa with rounded base edge, Inlaid with brass strip by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Discover our bespoke sofa, artfully designed to pair seamlessly with a bespoke dining table.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame, By P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Feathers All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Sofa with Brass and Bleached Hardwood Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
FEATHERS All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 88.59 in
Bespoke Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT70-TE-NO three seater sofa (Indoor) Dimensions: 225 x 87 x 70 cm; seat height 38.5cm.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 88.59 in
Bespoke Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool (Outdoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT70-BS3-TE-DO three seater sofa Dimensions: 225 x 87 x 70 cm; seat height 38.5cm.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 122.83 in D 122.83 in
Bespoke Corner Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
FEATHERS All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 108 in D 108 in
Custom-size Corner Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT66-BS1-TE-DO sectional sofa (Indoor) Dimensions: 108 x 108 x 27.56 inch; seat height 15.16 inch.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Three-Seat Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Feathers All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 88.59 in
Bespoke 3 Seater Sofa with Solid Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Made for a client who is an interior designer from Texas, and wanted 4-pieces of our sofa for her client. Model: PT70-BS3-TE-DO three-seat sofa Dimensions: 225 x 87 x 70 cm, seat...
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Three-Seat Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
FEATHERS All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Three-Seat Sofa with Brass and Bleached Hardwood Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
FEATHERS All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Two-Seat Sofa with Brass and Bleached Hardwood Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
FEATHERS All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Three-Seat Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
FEATHERS All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Three-Seat Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
FEATHERS All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 160.01 in D 36.03 in
Set of 2 Bespoke Sofas with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Feathers All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Large 18th Century French Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A beautifully carved large 18th century French sofa with original paint. Feathered seat pad upholstered in a vintage French cotton linen mix fabric.
Wood
Alexander Walnut Base Sofa
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
M n Originals solid walnut base three-seat sofa with natural feather and down loose cushions.
Hardwood, Upholstery, Walnut
A 1950's Italian Bamboo Three Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
The sofa has been newly upholstered with feather-filled antique linen cushions, combining comfort with understated mid-century style.
Bamboo, Rattan
"Baring" Sofa by Howard and Sons of London circa 1900
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
These are very comfortable sofas with the usual down feather cushions over sprung horsehair.
Fabric, Birch, Walnut
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Two-Seat Sofa with Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood, P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
FEATHERS All our pillows and cushions are filled to the brim with down and feathers or latex-flakes should you be allergic.
Brass
Pair of Edwardian walnut small salon sofas
Located in Salisbury, GB
The Edwardian era was known as the age of elegance, and these are fine examples of this. Each sofa with a separate feather filled cushion. The walnut frames flow organically with de...
Walnut
Sold
H 33.47 in W 68.51 in D 42.33 in
Lovely George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Two Seat Sofa with Feather Back Cushion
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely George Smith Signature Scroll Arm two seat sofa with feather filled back cushions A good looking and well made sofa from the geniuse...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Large Art Deco Sofa with Feather Cushions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large continental art deco style sofa, likely from Italy. Nice half-wheel shape arms and streamline body form.
Wool, Wood, Feathers, Foam
Sold
H 31.3 in W 75.99 in L 31.3 in
Victorian Howard & Sons Sofa with Feather Filled Cushions and Removable Covers
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Victorian mahogany framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street stamped sofa with the original feather filled cus...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 38.19 in
Collins & Hayes Buttery Soft Leather Three Seater Sofa with Feather Filled Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The arms are removable, so it can manoeuvre better to get inside your home and the back cushions are feather filled. This sofa has been deep cleaned, waxed and hand polished.
Leather
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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