$15,725
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Louisa Curved Sofa in Belgian Linen, Handcrafted in Belgium, Custom Sizes
Located in Amsterdam, NL
With its fixed seat and gently curved back and armrests, the Louisa sofa embodies effortless
Linen, Hemp, Wood
Frits Henningsen Sofa in Walnut and Pink Upholstery
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
theatrical curves of the armrests. The sofa shows great attention for proportions, as well as the outstanding
Fabric, Walnut
$1,156
H 29.53 in W 61.82 in D 31.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Two Seater Banana Sofa with Floral Fabric, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Modern banana shaped sofa with curved armrests, made by Danish cabinetmaker in the early 1950s. Four
Fabric
Customizable Zanotta Noah by Damian Williamson
By Damian Williamson
Located in New York, NY
Monobloc, straight and curved modular sofas with armrest or tray, pouf. Steel feet, with glossy
Leather, Fabric, Textile
$11,500 / set
H 27 in W 119 in D 38 in
Gamma Arredamenti Dandy Collection Pumpkin Orange Cloud Leather Sectional
By Gamma Arredamenti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
armrests, the Oxer corner sectional sofa with peninsula is an ideal choice for modern areas. Manufactured
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 121.26 in D 44.1 in
Contemporary Curved White Sofa Upholstered in Velvet & Corduroy Plush Armrests
Located in Porto, PT
Contemporary Curved White Sofa Upholstered in Velvet & Corduroy Plush Armrests The Rose Sofa
Fabric, Velvet
Three-Seat Sofa from DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in cham, CH
This 1950s three-seat sofa with curved armrests features a teak frame and a slatted back and has
Wool, Teak
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 74.81 in D 27.56 in
Restored Original Biedermeier Sofa Made of Walnut, Red Velvet
Located in Senden, NRW
. Features a simple but elegant design with a straight backrest and curved feet and armrests. This sofa has
Walnut
Unavailable
H 27.8 in W 29.5 in D 37.8 in
Eave Modular Sofa, Middle, Kvadrat's "Savanna" 0202 'Light Grey'
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
that overhang a wall. The sofa’s distinctive detail is its internal “eaves”, curved upholstered
Cut Steel
Eave Modular Sofa, Corner, Kvadrat's "Savanna" 0202 'Cream'
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
roof that overhang a wall. The sofa’s distinctive detail is its internal “eaves” – curved upholstered
Cut Steel
Unavailable
H 15.9 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Eave Modular Sofa, Pouf, Kvadrat's "Savanna" 0202 'Cream' Pouf Only
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
roof that overhang a wall. The sofa’s distinctive detail is its internal “eaves” – curved upholstered
Cut Steel
Scandinavian 1940s Curved Sofa with Open Armrests and Maple Accents
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stunning classic Danish curved sofa from the 1940's. In the the style of Fritz Hansen and Alfred
Wool, Maple
19th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in London, GB
A 19th century stained pine sofa, the curved armrests flanking a bevelled and elegantly wavy back
Velvet, Pine
1960s Danish Teak Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
elements, such as tapered legs and elegantly curved armrests, lend the sofa a timeless sophistication. Each
Upholstery, Teak
Aquamarine Velvet and Dark Wood Sofa, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Aquamarine velvet and dark wood sofa, 1950s Aquamarine velvet and dark wood sofa with curved
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 72.64 in D 27.56 in
Danish Modern, 3-Seater Sofa in Red Velvet, Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
proportions, gently curved armrests, and refined upholstery. The sofa is fully upholstered in a deep red
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 59.06 in D 26.38 in
Biedermeier Sofa with antique white Linen Cover, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Bench made of solid pine with a widened backrest and curved armrests. The sofa is newly upholstered
Fabric, Pine
Sold
H 38.98 in W 73.23 in D 25.2 in
Polished Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Black Base fabric, Central Germany circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Large Biedermeier sofa with thick armrests and curved sides. The sofa is veneered in walnut and has
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 29.93 in W 83.47 in D 30.71 in
Arne Norell Attributed, Three-Seat Sofa in Black Leather and Rosewood, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
rosewood. The armrests are curve shaped. Gorgeous sofa that can be a center piece. We offer competitive
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Italian Bean Shape Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Curved sofa with flared armrests standing on six conical woo feet. Covered with a new blue on grey
Sweet Bamboo Loveseat by Rohe Noordwolde
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adorable little two-seat bamboo sofa with curved armrests, great Craftsmanship, Franco Albini
Bamboo
French 19th Century Walnut Louis Philippe Canapé
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
the canapé with brass nail heads. From its camel-back to its curved armrests, this little Louis
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.17 in D 24.81 in
Early Anthroposophical Seating Group from the Property of Dirk Jan Metz
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The ensemble includes two armchairs and a slightly curved sofa, also with armrests. The
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 85.44 in D 25.2 in
19th Century Biedermeier Style Birch Sofa with Curved Legs and Armrests
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant birch sofa/daybed from the Biedermeier period, circa 1830. Wood-cut decoration, curved feet
Birch
Frits Henningsen Sofa in Mahogany and Aqua Green Fabric
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
almost theatrical curves of the armrests. The sofa shows great attention for proportions, as well as the
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Curved Sofa With Teak Armrests
Located in San Marcos, CA
restored and comfortable couch, recently imported from Europe to California, features organic curves lines
Teak
Dutch Midcentury Curved 3-Seat Sofa with Teak Legs and Armrests
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
This midcentury curved sofa has beautiful organic shapes. The sofa is newly upholstered with a high
Wool, Teak
1960s Couch with Folding Function, Teak
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
curved armrests. The sofa has been professionally reupholstered and newly covered with a high-quality
Teak
Eave Modular Sofa, Corner, Grey Fabric
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
that overhang a wall. The sofa’s distinctive detail is its internal “eaves”, curved upholstered
Cut Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Luscious Mohair
Located in Raleigh, NC
amazing tufting along the front and the top back of the sofa, with a broad back and broad armrests. The
Mohair, Wood
Eave Modular Sofa, Middle, Kvadrat's "Savanna" 0202 'Light Grey'
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
” – curved upholstered armrests that lend the sofa its expressive character. A perfect blend of style and
Cut Steel
Eave Modular, Corner, Kvadrat's "Steelcut 2" #160 Fabric, Grey
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
roof that overhang a wall. The sofa’s distinctive detail is its internal “eaves” – curved upholstered
Cut Steel
Sold
H 27.8 in W 29.5 in D 37.8 in
Eave Modular, Open Section, Kvadrat's "Steelcut 2" #160 Fabric 'Grey'
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
that overhang a wall. The sofa’s distinctive detail is its internal “eaves”, curved upholstered
Cut Steel
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
French Metal Canopy Bed, King
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Metal Canopy Bed, King Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded upholstered headboard in a neutral linen fabric. The frame with finials, square posts, and r...
Metal
$6,736 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
Picasso Marble Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning Picasso marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piec...
Marble
$4,758
H 49.02 in W 20.48 in D 94.49 in
Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi Sideboard Cabinet with Pink Mirrors, 1960s
By Salvati & Tresoldi
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This sideboard cabinet, crafted in the 1960s by Alberto Salvati and Ambrogio Tresoldi, is a prime example of how neoclassical design principles were incorporated into midcentury Furn...
Glass, Cherry, Teak
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$1,778 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
Custom Classic Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
We offer an extensive collection and a fully customizable Chesterfield sofa program, made in America and produced within 8 weeks. Every element is customizable, from the leather or f...
Leather
$5,390 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$1,956
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
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
$5,840
H 72.84 in W 58.67 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: about 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...
Fir
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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