Stickley Mission Oak Settle / Sofa Signed Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 1900's Stickley Brothers & Quaint Furniture tiger oak settle. Reversible leather seat
Oak
$3,970
H 32 in W 82.5 in D 37 in
Stickley Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Sofa with Burgundy Leather Upholstery
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stickley, the sofa features a robust solid oak frame with classic slatted side panels, broad sculpted arms
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Late 20th
Upholstery, Oak
$4,995
H 36 in W 75.25 in D 29.25 in
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period open arm settle sofa In the manner of Stickley
Leather, Oak
$4,995
H 32.5 in W 72 in D 27.63 in
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench By Charles Stickley USA, Early
Oak
$3,495
H 37.75 in W 59.77 in D 24.25 in
Gustav Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa or loveseat By L. & J.G. Stickley
Upholstery, Oak
$4,500
H 34 in W 72.38 in D 32.75 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Stickley Brothers USA, Early
Upholstery, Oak
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th
Leather, Oak
$5,500
H 35.13 in W 72 in D 25.75 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa
Leather, Oak
$6,500
H 39.75 in W 79 in D 32 in
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settee, Fully Restored
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Stickley Brothers USA
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, 21st
Upholstery, Oak
$5,950Sale Price|30% Off
H 22 in W 80 in D 31 in
ANTIQUE EARLY GUSTAV STICKLEY Lounge day bed c1902-04 - W7327 SALE
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is an extremely nice Gustav Stickley Lounge Model #216, made c 1902-04. The Lounge is in
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Early 1900's Arts & Crafts Mission Sofa
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Craftsman couch for sale. Over 100 years ago, and in excellent condition. Has a solid
Oak
$2,940Sale Price|40% Off
H 26 in W 68 in D 26 in
Antique Period Paine Furniture "Lifetime" A&C Settle Stickley era, W8048 SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
furniture. Pain furniture sold mostly furniture by STICKLEY AND by "LIFETIME" or also called GRAND RAPID
Oak
$4,800
H 36.75 in W 73.63 in D 27 in
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa or Bench
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench By Charles Stickley
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sleeper Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Prairie style full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa or loveseat By L. & J.G Stickley
Upholstery, Oak
$2,271
H 31 in W 50 in D 21 in
Blonde Wood Sofa with Clothespin Shaped Accents In The Style of Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage blonde wood Mission style sofa with clothespin shaped accents along the armrests and back
Oak
Massive Mission Oak c. 1920's Sofa Large Bench Sette Loveseat Couch
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Massive tall back and sides Arts & Crafts mission oak bench settee signed Stickley. Even arm early
Oak
$1,800
H 38 in W 59.5 in D 25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style 14 Slatted Bench Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style Slatted Bench Settee Sofa. (14) Slats to the back and (4
Oak
$1,800
H 38 in W 59.5 in D 25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style 14 Slatted Bench Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Style Slatted Bench Settee Sofa. (14) Slats to the back
Oak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 68.5 in D 28.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Brothers School Sofa, c1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission sofa in the manner of Stickley Brothers offers quarter sawn oak
Oak
Sold
H 37.75 in W 71.75 in D 26.25 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission Arts & Crafts settle sofa or bench By Gustav Stickley (original
Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts settle sofa By Gustav Stickley (signed with
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa or loveseat By L. & J.G Stickley
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 29.5 in W 55.75 in D 22.5 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Hall Settee Sofa Bench # 205 c. 1905-12
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
decal of the Stickley shop used during the years of 1905-12. Condition: Oak veneer cracking and loss
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Early
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Spindle Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Down-Filled Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts style sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley, USA, Circa 1990s Solid quarter
Upholstery, Oak, Down
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 84.65 in D 37.01 in
Gustav Stickley Three Seat Sofa Even Arm Brown Leather Mission Oak Arts & Crafts
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Gustav Stickley three seat sofa, even arm brown leather Mission oak Arts & Crafts. New upholstered
Leather, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Early
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofas, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofas By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 35 in W 71.63 in D 22.5 in
Antique Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa or Bench
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission oak Arts & Crafts settle sofa or bench In the manner of Stickley USA
Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sleeper Sofa or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 30.25 in W 76.75 in L 30.25 in
Stickley Harvey Ellis Collection Arts & Crafts Inlaid Solid Oak Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc., Harvey Ellis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style sofa By Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 82.5 in D 37 in
L. & J. G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Sleeper Sofa or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
. G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery
Leather, Oak
Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sofa from the 20th century. This piece exemplifies the classic Mission
Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 56 in D 33.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Library Table, circa 1910
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique early Arts and Crafts Gustav Stickley mission oak library table features two drawers, lower
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Stickley Prairie School Oak Even Arm Settle, 20th C
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An Arts & Crafts settle in the manner of Stickley offers paneled oak construction in Prairie even
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Sold
H 34.63 in W 76.5 in D 32 in
Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Inlaid Solid Oak Sofa, Harvey Ellis Collection
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very finely crafted and beautifully inlaid solid oak sofa by Stickley from their Harvey Ellis
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Early
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 33.5 in W 75.8 in D 30.9 in
Large and Rare Mission Oak Sofa Bench by Gustav Stickley, circa 1910, USA
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Girona, Spain
Large and rare mission oak sofa bench by Gustav Stickley Rare and absolutely stunning form circa
Oak, Leather
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Sleeper Sofa or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission, Arts & Crafts, or Prairie style full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley
Upholstery, Oak
L&JG Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Long Sofa Console Hall Table
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
L&JG Stickley Arts & Crafts mission oak 54" long sofa console hall table. Item features solid wood
Oak
Stickley Arts & Crafts Oak Upholstered Spindle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stickley oak sofa with even arms, upholstered in geometric fabric, having spindle construction
Fabric, Oak
Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sofa
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Arts & Crafts mission oak sofa daybed by Stickley.
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Large Mission Style Oak and Upholstered Sofa
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Based on an iconic 1910 L. & J. G. Stickley design, the Prairie Mission style sofa is deeply
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Sofa
By Stickley Brothers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stickley Brothers sofa An early three-seat settee by the Stickley Brothers for the Onondaga Shops
Oak
Stickley School Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Sofa with Slat Sides 20thC
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Arts and Crafts Mission Oak Slat Side Sofa with Upholstered Seat in the Manner of Stickley 20thC
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 39.25 in W 76.5 in D 31 in
Antique American Gustav Stickley #173 Even Arm Mission Oak Settle Sofa 1902
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Early Gustav Stickley #173 even arm mission oak bungalow settle 1902. The settle is
Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Early
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Stickley Prairie School Oak Spindle Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Prairie School Oak Spindle Sofa Signed 20thC Measures - 29 1/2" x 84 5/8" x 37 1/2" A vintage Stickley
Oak
Stickley Oak Mission Orchard Street Oxblood Leather Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic solid oak frame with slatted sloping arms. With deep oxblood leather cushions and two toss
Leather, Oak
Mission Arts & Crafts Settle Attributed to Gustav Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Very fine Arts & Crafts, Mission period even arm sofa, settee, attributed to Gustav Stickley. This
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sleeper Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts full size sleeper sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Spindle Sofa or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style sofa or loveseat By Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settee Bench
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Newfoundland, PA
High quality construction on this Stickley Brothers Mission oak settee couch. Solid oak #32 Finnish
Oak
Stickley Oak Mission Oxblood Leather Orchard Street Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Stickley style with a solid oak frame with sloping slatted sides. Deep oxblood leather
Leather, Oak
Original Stickley Oak Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
Authentic Leopold and John George Stickley "mission" style arts and crafts oak settee, signed with
Oak
Stickley Bros. Arts and Crafts Settle
Located in Hudson, NY
Oak, even arm settle with vertical arrow back slats, and rare canted sides, and upholstered seat
Oak
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
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
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
H 39 in W 31 in D 39.5 in
Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED! - SALE W8029
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED 20 % SALE NOW JUST THE LEATHER AND THE UPHOLSTRY AND THE COTTON FILLING IS $800. We see on line all over sellers offer...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$2,240Sale Price|30% Off
H 36.5 in W 81 in D 28.5 in
Antique " HARDEN" Arts & Crafts Even Arm Settle, Stickley Era - W5538 20% SALE
By Harding and Sons
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking antique oak Arts & Crafts Settle. It features a SUPERB selection of quarter-sawn oak. It is the original finish with a well made original spring seat. (Th...
Oak
$5,500 / set
H 30.38 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bow Arm Reclining Morris Lounge Chair
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm reclining Morris lounge chair with ottoman Designed by Gustav Stickley Produced by Warren Hile Studio USA, Circa Late 20th Century ...
Leather, Oak
$1,560Sale Price|60% Off
H 41.5 in W 33 in D 30 in
Antique A&C Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - SALE 50 % W7454
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - W7454 We will ship to your home with Freight to your home but we can ship by freight for less, please emai...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$6,900
H 38 in W 31 in D 41 in
Antique Signed Gustav Stickley BOW ARM Morris Chair - W7884 SALE NOW 20% OFF
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique SIGNED Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair ( recliner)- W7884 This is a great looking antique Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair. The chair is signed with Red decal as p...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
$6,590 / set
H 29 in W 42.5 in D 37.5 in
Pair of Stickley Mission Oak Armchairs, 1995, Wide & Sculptural Design
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered is a pair of wide armchairs by Stickley, crafted in solid quartersawn oak in the Mission / Arts and Crafts style, dated June 12, 1995 and marked with serial numbers (#89-417,...
Leather, Oak
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 48 in D 22 in
Arts and Crafts Settee Bench signed Gustav Stickley c 1905 -1912
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional, rare signed Mission, Arts and Crafts, Gustav Stickley settee, bench in original condition. The bench features a slatted back, and drop in, inner spring cushion ( needs r...
Upholstery, Oak
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 73 in D 31.75 in
SUPERB ANTIQUE C Limbert Settle WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER UP Stickley Era - W7060
By Charles Limbert
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a rare antique Model 569 settle by Charles Limbert in pristine condition. The piece has a great section of oak, with original spring seat, and the original brown leather. Th...
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
Find antique Arts and Crafts chairs, tables, cabinets and other authentic period furniture on 1stDibs.
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.