Sprung Sofa
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Birch
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 1860s Swedish Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas
Mahogany
2010s British Sofas
Beech, Feathers
2010s Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
2010s Central American Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
2010s Danish Sofas
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Birch
2010s Danish Sofas
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech, Fabric
Early 20th Century Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Austrian Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Wool
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Cane, Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century English Kilim Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Walnut
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
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Sprung Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Sprung Sofa?
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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