$2,850
H 34.5 in W 67.5 in D 28.25 in
A restored sofa with floating wood arms and metal mounts circa 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A restored sofa with floating wood arms and metal mounts circa 1960.
Upholstery, Wood
$9,180Sale Price|30% Off
H 34.5 in W 73 in D 32 in
Hepplewhite Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with Molded Arms; In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
The frame construction of this remarkable sofa is built to endure generations of use. Crafted from kiln-dried Maple, a sturdy and durable wood, the frame provides a solid foundation ...
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 84 in D 39 in
Arden sofa with velvet fabric and opening in arms with inside wood panels
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully crafted Arden sofa shown in velvet fabric with back cushions. Upholstered arms with inside wood panel made in and finished in dark walnut.
Velvet, Walnut
$9,900 / item
H 30 in W 80 in D 38 in
Custom Sofa with Wood Surround at Arms with Loose Back and Side Cushions
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our version of the timeless St. Thomas sofa - we call the Carnot - with square notched arms, feather and down back and side cushions and a hand rolled mattress edge seat with self bu...
Mahogany
$9,800 / item
H 35 in W 96 in D 40 in
Curved Sofa with Scroll Arms and Loose Seat Cushion with Wrap around Wood Legs
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Verona sofa, part of the signature collection of LF Upholstery, is a new take on a Classic style - inverted scroll arms with a shaped back and a loose seat cushion made of soft f...
Mahogany
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 68 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Bovenkamp Style Sofa in Ruby Red Velvet with Organic Dark Wood Arms
By Bovenkamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, three-seater sofa with organic carved dark wood arm rests and legs in a characteristic of the post-war style esthetic, reminiscent of the output of Dutch furniture...
Velvet, Wood
$24,745
H 42 in W 79.5 in D 24.75 in
Pair of 19th C. Italian Gilt Wood and Paint Decorated Sofas with Scroll Arms
Located in Kent, CT
A magnificent pair of 19th Century Italian gilt shaped-frame wood benches with decorative paint, rose and gold silk. The frames are in excellent antique condition for their age; ther...
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$2,396Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 26.38 in W 82.68 in D 33.86 in
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue With Two Arms in Linen and Wood Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Fabric, Hardwood
$2,450
H 29 in W 59.5 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Swedish Cream Loveseat Sofa with Tapered Legs and Curved Arms
By Folke Jansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An inviting example of Mid-Century Swedish design, this cream loveseat sofa offers comfort and elegant proportions. It features gracefully tapered wooden legs, each accented with a d...
Upholstery, Wood
$13,180
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
French Louis XVI Period Style Sofa with Scroll Arms Made by La Maison london
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI Style sofa with scroll arms, hand carved by La Maison London. This piece has been finished in house, in an ecru white with hand gilded highlights. The seating, bols...
Wood
Arianna with arms
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
The design of the Arianna sofa with arms and embodies soft, graceful curves, aiming to bring blend of relaxed yet sophisticated comfort into homes, reflecting a more lifestyle.
Steel, Stainless Steel
$5,443 / item
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 35.83 in
Mood Armchair with arms Forest by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
Upholstery, Wood
Mood Armchair with arms Red by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
Upholstery, Wood
Mood Armchair with arms Latte by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
Upholstery, Wood
$5,443 / item
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 35.83 in
Mood Armchair with arms Laser Eco Base and Vienna Seat by Mambo Unlimited Ideas
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Open since 1997 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, a country with a long crafts tradition, Mambo Unlimited Ideas' design team researches for innovation and creativity developments around...
Upholstery, Wood
George Smith Upholstered Sofa From Signature Collection
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic bench made George Smith Sofa with rolled English arms, turned wood legs with brass casters.
Brass
$9,932
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms . Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
Wood
$7,946Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Large Modern Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa attr. to Osvaldo Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Mid-Century Italian Canapè or Sofa with wood legs and arms . Acid green new upholstery in perfect condition.
Wood
$9,558 / item
H 31.5 in W 83.5 in D 37.8 in
Luna Outdoor Modular Sofa in Iroko Wood with Sculptural Carved Arms
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Handcrafted in solid iroko wood with sun-inspired carved arms and a refined leather-strap backrest, it harmoniously blends natural textures and Mediterranean warmth.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$3,200
H 25.75 in W 24.5 in D 35.5 in
2020s Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini Sofa with Arms Lounge Chair in Green Leather
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sofa with Arms Lounge Chair, originally designed by Shiro Kuramata for Cappellini in 1982. This particular example was produced in Italy in the 2020s. The design features a...
Metal
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 67 in D 41 in
Art Deco Loveseat Sofa with Sculptural Arms in Patinaed Leather, USA, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Architecturally stunning and ultra-comfortable this exceptionally stylish three seater sofa has much to offer designers and collectors alike. With art-deco inspired sculpted arms and...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 44 in W 75 in D 27 in
Early 20th Century French "Os de Mouton" Sofa with Bleached Wood Stretcher
Located in Charlotte, NC
Handsome vintage Os de Mouton French sofa with wing back. Wood arms and legs have a bleached finish.
Burlap
MId-century Mohair Sofa with Flared Arms
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
1940's three-seat sofa with dramatic flared arms in original green mohair wool velvet.
Wood
Black Lacquer & Cream Linen Sofa With Sculptural Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural custom built long sofa in cream heavy weave linen upholstery with a black lacquered wood six leg base.
Wood
19th Century Country House Sofa with Removable Arms
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good 19th Century country house sofa in hessian and calico with removable arms. On turned legs with castors.
Wood
Red Wool Modified Tuxedo Sofa With Return Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish twist on the traditional tuxedo style, the arms on this sofa drop slightly from the back, and then return slightly to form a niche for the side cushions. Reupholstered at s...
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Gorgeous Scandinavian Danish Style Sofa with Teak Arms
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Scandinavian/ Danish style sofa made in Norway ready for updated upholstery. This sofa has teak arm inserts and teak legs.
Wood
Black Lacquer & Cream Linen Sculptural Sofa With Batwing Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural custom built long sofa in cream heavy weave linen upholstery with a black lacquered wood six leg base.
Wood
Heritage Red Wool Modified Tuxedo Sofa With Return Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish twist on the traditional tuxedo style, the arms on this sofa drop slightly from the back, and then return slightly to form a niche for the side cushions. Reupholstered at s...
Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 88 in D 40 in
Custom Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa with Tufted Roll Arms Luxe Chenille Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Custom tufted sofa with rolled arms and pleated skirt which is upholstered in a plush leaf print textured chenille fabric and button tufting on back and seat. The color is an exclusi...
Textile, Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Sofa With Oblique & Even Arms In Jack Lenor Larsen Style Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Angled and even arm sofa with loose, tethered cushions by Drexel. Upholstered in the original vivid abstract floral patterned black, orange, tan and gray, in the manner of Jack Lenor...
Wood
Sold
H 42 in W 64.25 in D 24 in
Swedish 1880s Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa with Carved Rail and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood Neoclassical style sofa from the late 19th century with original paint, carved crest and new upholstery. This Swedish painted sofa features a slightly slanted ...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 37 in
Pair of Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofas with Rolled Arms and Nailhead Trim
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Beautifully detailed this identical pair of Classic Chesterfield sofas resting on pointed bun feet evoke notions of the English country manor and the unusual light color will complim...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 74 in D 36 in
Red Smaller Size Lawson Sofa with Rolled Arms Down Bench Seat and Tight Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible cranberry red sofa in a smaller size Lawson style with rolled arms, a down wrapped bench style seat, and a tight back with button detail. This is a vintage sofa that has b...
Fabric, Wood
1970’s Brown Faux Fur Sofa with Oak Trim
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Mid Century Brown Velour Faux Fur Sofa with wood trim at arms and brass rivet detailing by International Furniture c.1970’s.
Brass
Mid Century Mohair Sofa
Located in Wilton, CT
Classic mid century sofa with narrow track arms, tapered wood legs and buttoned back.
Wood, Mohair
Midcentury Danish Modern Fritz Hansen Style Sofa on Tapered Legs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a vintage midcentury Danish modern style sofa with curved arms, wood tapered legs, and two large seat cushions.
Upholstery, Wood
English Primitive Leather Chesterfield
Located in Culver City, CA
Extraordinary tan distressed leather sofa with roll arms, wood feet.
Leather, Wood
1940s Chinese Deck Sofa Chair with Arms and Woven String Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Chinese deck sofa chair with arms and woven string seat.
Rope, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 57 in D 31 in
Blue and White Chinoiserie Floral Camel Back Sofa Loveseat with Adjustable Arms
By Knoll
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful and very unique loveseat with adjustable sofa arms. This wonderful piece seats two and is covered in a blue and white floral fabric. Each arm folds down to create a diffe...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 79.25 in D 29.75 in
Mid Century Modern Three Seat Sofa With Curved Arms, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Handsome mid-century modern brown leather three-seat sofa with impressive, curved arms. The years of use are revealed in the aged patina of the leather, including impressions, scuffs...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 80 in D 32.5 in
Vintage Tailored Mohair Velvet Sofa with Flared Arms and Button Tufting
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970's three-seat sofa with dramatic flared arms with wood trim in original brown mohair wool velvet.
Velvet, Mohair
Sold
H 33.5 in W 87 in D 38 in
Vintage High Quality Colonial Style Ralph Lauren Leather Sofa with Rolled Arms
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sink into this beautifully soft vintage leather sofa and put your feet up, because you should be as comfortable as you are stylish. We love the sturdy craftsmanship that went into ma...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 76 in D 30 in
Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Someone who is better at restoring fabric may be able to save this but I think this lovely sofa needs to be recovered. The measurement to the where the arms turn out is 76 inches, t...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 77 in D 30 in
1950s Russel Wright for Conant Ball Sofa Mid-Century Modern with Wooden Arms
By Russel Wright
Located in Monrovia, CA
Beautiful Rare Mid-Century Modern sofa by Well Known Designer Russel Wright For Conant Ball. Mid-Century Modern 1950s Russel Wright Sofa for Conant Ball Is In Excellent Vintage Co...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Wieland Sofa by O. B. Solie with Curved Back and Arms
By O.B. Solie
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Super cool long and low midcentury sofa designed by award winning furniture designer, O.B. Solie, and made by Wieland Furniture Company of Michigan. Wieland was an innovator in utili...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 58 in D 19.5 in
French Upholstered Bench with Arms, Carved with Swan-Head Finials and Garland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French carved wood and upholstered sofa bench. This bench from France is adorn with carved swan head finials along the gracefully curved arms, and a garland-carved trimming...
Wood
Austrian Cubist Sofa
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Austrian Art Deco small sofa / settee with sculptural wood arms and original cut-out mohair velvet fabric.
Wool
Small English Club Sofa in Belgian Linen
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s two seat English club sofa with rolled arms, solid wood frame and coil spring support.
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 66.15 in D 31.11 in
1950s Danish White Boucle with Cherrywood Sculptural Arms & Brass Sofa Couch
Located in London, England
1950s vintage Danish sofa recently reupholstered in white boucle fabric with sculptured Cherrywood arms. The sofa features two individual cushions supported by beautiful sculpted and...
Brass
Sold
H 37.5 in W 96 in D 40 in
Henredon Sleigh Daybed or Sofa with Spindle Back and Rolled Arms, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible high quality wood daybed in sleigh form by Henredon. This designer piece features a spindle rail back with 17 turned wood spindles, turned wood bun legs / feet, and str...
Wood
A Beautifully Sculpted Daybed in the Style of Peter Hvidt
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a beautifully made daybed/sofa with wood arms and brass extensions. It has 2 back cushions and one long seat cushion.
Metal
Convertible Sofa Bed with Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstered convertible sofa bed with arms
Wood
Curved Dunbar sofa with tufted back and arms
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Curved sofa with tufted back and arms. Upholstered in rich textured fabric.
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Sofa, with Ming influence and Scrolled Arms
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Superb mid century sofa, with wrap around wood base, with carved greek key motif and ming legs.
Wood
Sold
H 33 in W 98 in D 43 in
Large Ralph Lauren Brown Leather Modern Chesterfield Sofa with Rolled Arms
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Oaks, PA
Large Ralph Lauren brown leather modern Chesterfield sofa, with rolled arms sleek unstuffed sofa with two large seat cushions raised on four ebonized bun legs. A solid choice for th...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 36.5 in W 79 in D 20.25 in
Stained Pine Kitchen Sofa with Curved Back and Elegant Rolled Arms, Early 1900s
Located in Memphis, TN
Stained pine kitchen sofa with curved back and elegant rolled arms, early 1900s. The kitchen sofa is a hallmark piece of most Swedish homes for hundreds of years. They can be found i...
Wood, Pine
1920s Authentic Vintage Solid Oak Wood Frame 3 Seater Sofa
By Drexel
Located in Armonk, NY
1920s authentic vintage solid oak wood frame 3 seater sofa in cotton corduroy cushions by Drexel Furniture Company This stylish circa 1920s tan velvet sofa flanked with oak wood ...
Cotton, Oak
Italian Sofa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An upholstered sofa with arms in ebonized wood, Italy c.1950
Wood, Upholstery
19th C French Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant French sofa with rolled arms and turned wood front legs c.1880 Dealer #030-69
Spanish Revival Sofa w/ Wooden Frame
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unique wood-framed sofa with graceful arms and decorative carving, recently re-upholstered in a perfect "Spanish red" mohair; matches chair # 3058
Swedish Art Moderne Sofa in Golden Elm
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art moderne era sofa with golden elm wood arms and back detail. Restored and reupholstered in gray herring bone velvet.
Swedish Art Moderne Sofa In Golden Elm, Ca, 1940
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish art moderne era sofa with golden elm wood arms and back detail. Restored and reupholstered in gray herring bone velvet.
Small Swedish sofa with griffin detail on arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small Swedish painted sofa with finely carved griffin detail on arms and turned legs.
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 78 in D 38 in
Vintage French Ivory Velvet Canapé Sofa with Adjustable Arms and Brass Finials
Located in Houston, TX
This is a 1970s era canapé sofa made in France, covered in creamy pale yellow velvet with adjustable arms, allowing conversion into a daybed. The piece has brass finial details at th...
Brass
Extravagant Hollywood Regency Sofa with Scrolled Arms
Located in Pasadena, CA
This extravagant sofa features a highly designed shape with scrolled arms, a curved back, and splayed wooden feet. The seat and back cushions have a subtle Victorian filigree pattern...
Upholstery, Wood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
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 Belgium....
Linen
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
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 Belgium....
Linen
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$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
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 91 in D 40 in
Taylor King French Damask Silk Down Filled 3 Seat Rolled High Arm Sofa Couch 91"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Taylor King three seat sofa or couch featuring a down filled silk Damask fabric with skirted base and high rolled arms and back. Includes lumbar pillows with tulip tassels. ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
The Montauk, 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
$25,950
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Fabric, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
A classic clean lined sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. We have updated with Great Plains Mohair by Holly Hunt.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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