Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: W. 120 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / seat height 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modul...
Foam, Bouclé
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé 1
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Measures: W. 120 cm / D. 47 cm / H. 47 cm / Seat Height 47 cm Modular sofa: assemble different modul...
Bouclé, Foam
Contemporary Bench 'Studio' by Norr11, Leather Spectrum Mineral
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Whether for a small living setting or spacious public site. Studio is defined by its bold fluted upholstery characteristics inspired by late 70s sofa styles, refined in a contemporar...
Foam, Leather
David N. Ebner Pomele and Sapele Wood Hall or Sofa Table
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
A console table or sofa table by studio craft artist David N. Ebner.
Apollo Loveseat, Sofa, Daybed, Modern, Sculptural Chrome Frame and Cream boucle
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
The Apollo loveseat comprises of a series of playfully fine, elongated metal loops, which embrace the upholstered cushion rolls together to form its long, wavy floating seat. The two...
Metal, Steel
FRAMED Nude on a Sofa original sepia ink watercolor by PAULA CRAIOVEANU
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Part of my "Nude in Interior" series. Sepia Ink, Pencil and Graphite on Paper. Original sepia ink drawing on watercolor paper. Size is 48x33cm /19x13in. Size in mat and framed 70x5...
Ink, Watercolor
Living Room set by Alberto Smania for Studio Smania From The “Marango” Series
By Smania
Located in Roma, RM
Living Room Set By Alberto Smania For Studio Smania: Sofa + 2 Armchairs + Coffee Table.
Brass
Contemporary Side table 'Flux', by LINTELOO, Dark Brown Oak
By Roderick VOS, Claire Vos, Linteloo
Located in Paris, IDF
Willow Sofas Designed by Studio Roderick Vos for Linteloo Model shown on main picture: - Dark Brown Oak --- Flux Side Table draws inspiration from Brutalism, but softens the expre...
Wood
Sunday, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
Words that describe this painting: sunlight, reading, cozy, sofa, studio, woman, interior, figure, figurative, people, modern , oil painting, yellowSundayJesse AldanaOil painting on ...
Oil
Contemporary Armchair 'Femme Deep' with White Linen by Friends&Founders
By Friends & Founders
Located in Paris, IDF
This sofa seamlessly blends sophistication with comfort, reflecting the studio's dedication to clean lines and functional beauty.
Wool, Linen, Foam, Wood
George, Raku Fired Modern White Ceramic Bust of Male Head by Pavel Amromin
Located in Chicago, IL
Amromin Exhibitions 2017 SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 2009 Pavel Amromin: Adventure Bound, The Clay Studio, Philadelp...
Ceramic
George, Portrait of an Older Male, Raku Fired Ceramic
By Pavel Amromin
Located in Chicago, IL
Amromin EXHIBITIONS 2017 SOFA: Sculpture, Objects, Functional Art, Gallery Victor Armendariz, Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 2009 Pavel Amromin: Adventure Bound, The Clay Studio, Philadelp...
Ceramic
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues created the "Mole'' concept between 1956 and 1957 at the photographer Otto Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cus...
Leather, Rosewood
Dream of flying dandelions
By Evgeniy Monahov
Located in Zofingen, AG
The posing session was difficult, Polina was tired and lay down to rest on the sofa in the studio, falling asleep and having a couple of dreams while Evgeniy Monahov was making this ...
Paper, Tempera, Permanent Marker
18th century, Italian Rococo Lacquered and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in IT
Its size and the large seat make it comfortable and therefore suitable for use in living rooms and studios, between sofas or in front of a fireplace.
Wood
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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