Sofa Wood Back And Arms
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Feathers, Fabric, Foam
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chenille, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Hardwood, Fabric, Foam, Down
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Antique 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Sofas
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Sofas
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Brass, Other
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Sofas
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Silk, Wood
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Steel
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Sofas
Brass
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s English Sofas
Leather, Wood
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Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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