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Pair of Suede Sofa Pillows with Rope
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of elegant suede sofa rectangular 20” pillows with double decorative rope trim.
Category

1990s American Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Suede

Pair of Suede Sofa Pillows with Rope
Pair of Suede Sofa Pillows with Rope
$175 / set
H 20 in W 20 in D 6 in
Saul Suede Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa Saul Suede with solid wooden structure upholstered and covered with blue suede leather
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Steel

Saul Suede Sofa
Saul Suede Sofa
$20,161 / item
H 36.23 in W 96.46 in D 38.59 in
Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Suede Two-Seater Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler. This two-seater sofa, designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Suede Sofa "Ussaro", 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Luciano Frigerio. It is made of wood with brass friezes, the upholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Giorgio Italian Art Deco 3 Seat Suede Sofa Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
[ Floor Sample ] Sofa 3 seats in curly sycamore veneer in high gloss polyester, finish in dark moka
Category

2010s European Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Suede, Polyester, Sycamore

Two-seater dark blue suede sofa in the style of Jacques Charpentier, France 1970
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Renens, CH
seat are upholstered in original midnight blue suede for great seating comfort. The sofa rests on a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Edward Wormley Style Chesterfield Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pasadena, TX
Dunbar Style Chesterfield tufted sofa in Suede Sofa in Grey suede on a plinth base. Traditional
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Vintage Edward Wormley Style Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Edward Wormley Style Chesterfield Sofa
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 90 in D 35 in
Stunning Italian Arketipo Roche Bobois Two-Piece Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Arketipo
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning asymmetrical two-piece Roche Bobois ultra-suede sofa. The sofa back is adjustable by
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Granite

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede with Leather Piping
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Sofas

Materials

Suede, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede
Pierre Jeanneret Fireside Sofa, Suede
$96,850
H 28.5 in W 64 in D 28.5 in
VERVE SOFA - Faux Black Suede by SHO MODERN
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
- Width 96"  Depth 42"  Height 30" - Faux Black Suede Warning: The Verve Sofa is a serious threat
Category

2010s Indian Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

VERVE SOFA - Faux Black Suede by SHO MODERN
VERVE SOFA - Faux Black Suede by SHO MODERN
$5,665 / item
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
B&B Italia “George” Sofa 2.5-Seat Sofa in Brown Alcantara Suede
By B&B Italia
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare, superb “George GS197” 2.5-Seat Sofa from the world renown Italian furniture house
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Suede

Raphael Raffel Designed Cognac Leather Croissant Sofa in Suede
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a 1970's, made-to-order, suede upholstered, Croissant Sofa for Honore Paris. Design is
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Ligne Roset Cream Suede Two Seater Pallas Sofa by Claude Brisson
By Ligne Roset, Claude Brisson
Located in Basildon, London
: The sofa is in very good condition, with no rips or tears in the suede. There are a few light marks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Ligne Roset Cream Suede Three Seater Pallas Sofa by Claude Brisson
By Claude Brisson, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
The Ligne Roset Pallas Three Seater Sofa by Claude Brisson is a masterclass in modern luxury
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Airborne, sectional sofa, model 'Patate', light brown suede, France, 1970s This well-designed
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Suede

Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
Airborne Sectional Sofa 'Patate' in Brown Suede
$11,700
H 27.17 in W 104.34 in D 104.34 in
Post-Modern Modular Sofa in Natural Green Suede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular sofa, suede, wood, Europe, 1970s This large modular sofa from the 1970s offers a practical
Category

Vintage 1970s European Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Suede, Wood

Post-Modern Modular Sofa in Natural Green Suede
Post-Modern Modular Sofa in Natural Green Suede
$16,400
H 31.5 in W 147.64 in D 88.59 in
Suede and Steel Sofa by Jacques Charpentier (attr.), France 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The contrast between the brushed steel and suede is stark, which creates tension. Still, the sofa is
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Grey Suede Tufted L-Shaped Corner Sofas, Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 2 contemporary grey suede biscuit-tufted L-shaped corner sofas with custom matching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Suede

Vintage Pair Of Suede De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Modular Sofas, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Suede De Sede DS-600 Nonstop Modular Sofas, Circa 1970. Rare XL model containing
Category

Vintage 1970s European Sofas

Materials

Suede

Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 Brazilian Rosewood Beige Suede Satin Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Paradiso Sofa 3 seaters Brazilian rosewood in Beige suede and satin finish
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Satin, Rosewood, Suede

Giorgio Italian Paradiso Sofa Brazilian Rosewood Satin Finish Wood Beige Suede
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Italian Giorgio Collection Paradiso loveseat - Sofa 2 seaters Brazilian rosewood satin finish with
Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Suede, Satin, Rosewood

1980s Amorphous Post-Modern Curved Asymmetrical Sofa in Brown Suede & Plaid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in the 1980s, this sofa was designed after popular works by design post-modern designers
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Upholstery

De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Warm Sage Colored Suede
By De Sede, Ubald Klug
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘Snake’ DS-600, suede, felt, Switzerland, 1970s A design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Felt

Mohair Velvet and Suede Capitonné Sofa
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by a stunning tufted back upholstered of precious suede and internally covered with a
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Textile

Mohair Velvet and Suede Capitonné Sofa
Mohair Velvet and Suede Capitonné Sofa
$35,374 / item
H 31.11 in W 100.4 in D 39.77 in
Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
further form. The sofa retains its original cognac-colored suede upholstery. Lafer label intact on frame.
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Incredible fully original sofa design by Jacques Charpentier, France 1970. Elegant stainless
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
Extremely rare mid century sofa by Jacques Charpentier France, suede textile
$18,085 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in W 90.56 in D 37.41 in
Vintage German Minimalist Tubular Steel Beige Suede Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was produced during the 1960s. The geometric frame is made of chrome-plated
Category

Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage German Minimalist Tubular Steel Beige Suede Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1960s
Vintage German Minimalist Tubular Steel Beige Suede Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1960s
$1,970 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in
Luciano Frigerio 'Norman' 3 Seat Sofa in Walnut and Suede, Italy, 1968
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Luciano Frigerio's Norman 3 Seat Sofa in walnut and suede exemplifies mid-century Italian elegance
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Walnut

1980s Marcel Breuer for Tecta Gray Suede F40 Settee / Sofa Made in Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional and very rare F40 settee / sofa, designed by Marcel Breuer and
Category

Vintage 1980s German Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Foam

Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Brown Suede, 1971
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” sofa for B&B Italia, dark brown suede, Italy, 1971. This is a timeless
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Suede

Bastiano Sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in Gray Suede and Black Wood, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This Bastiano sofa, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina in the 1960s, exemplifies a refined balance
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Wood

Spanish Designer, Sectional Sofa & Ottoman, Oak, Suede, Spain, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak, brown suede and cord modular sofa or 5 slipper chairs with ottoman, designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Suede, Cord, String, Oak

Red Suede Weiman Preview Chaise Lounge Cloud Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Weiman preview chaise lounge sofa in red ultra-suede.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede

LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Saint Louis, US
makes the sofa heavy and nearly immutable. The distressed tope suede gives the sofa an earthy tone. With
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather
LC2 Style Inspired Sofa in Distressed Suede Leather
$16,000 Sale Price
45% Off
H 29 in W 87 in D 29 in
Michel Cadestin ‘Orchidée’ 3-Seater Sectional Sofa in Grey Suede by Airborne
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Dronten, NL
International. The sofa is made in grey suede covered fiberglass with tufted cushions and is very light. Casters
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Suede, Fiberglass

La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. All of our sofas are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guarantee for life. With
Category

2010s British Minimalist Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers

La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
$14,546 / item
H 31.5 in W 103.94 in D 37.41 in
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno 'D70' Sofa in Gray Suede Leather
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in North Miami, FL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Sofa, Model 'D70' in gray suede leather, Italy, 1954. A sofa that
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Steel

Customizable Double-Back Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Ultra Suede Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Customizable Double-Back Sofa with Curved Silhouette In Ultra Suede Fabric
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features
Category

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Arflex L Shape Black Lacquered Sofa with Light Suede Orange Cushions
By Arflex
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Arflex black lacquered L shape design sofa with newly professionally reupholstered suede cushions
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Stunning Thams Kvalitet Brown Leather & Suede Three Seater Sofa Bentwood Frame
By Thams Kvalitet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Thams Kvalitet. This is a beautiful and stylish sofa, made with soft brown leather and suede on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Stunning Thams Kvalitet Brown Leather & Suede Three Seater Sofa Bentwood Frame
Stunning Thams Kvalitet Brown Leather & Suede Three Seater Sofa Bentwood Frame
$1,931 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.14 in W 81.5 in D 28.94 in
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Ultra Suede by Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular sofa was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Brazil in the 1950’s
Category

20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Hardwood

Modernist Luigi Tiengo Sofa in Walnut /Ultra Suede for Cimon Montréal, 1963
By Cimon, Raf Simons, Luigi Tiengo
Located in Buffalo, NY
This rare Classic Mid-Century Modern sofa was designed by Luigi Tiengo and produced by the Canadian
Category

Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Natuzzi Plaza Large Sectional Sofa
By Natuzzi
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Plaza Large Sectional Sofa by Natuzzi, a stunning addition to any living space
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Natuzzi Plaza Large Sectional Sofa
Natuzzi Plaza Large Sectional Sofa
$8,075
H 37.01 in W 175.6 in D 111.42 in
Willy Rizzo Super C Sofa Set with Wood Base and Ultra-suede Upholstery, 1969
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Cheyenne, WY
This modular sofa set designed by Willy Rizzo features one three-seater module and two single-seat
Category

Antique 1660s Italian Sofas

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

Interprofil Sydney Sofa Bed by Stefan Heiliger
By Interprofil, Stefan Heiliger
Located in Basildon, London
and elegance. Condition Notes: The sofa bed has some stains around the suede due to use but there
Category

1990s Greek Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Interprofil Sydney Sofa Bed by Stefan Heiliger
Interprofil Sydney Sofa Bed by Stefan Heiliger
$4,484
H 28.35 in W 83.86 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Sofa: 218 × 75 × 69 × 42 cm (85.8" × 29.5" × 27.2" × 16.5") Width × Depth × Height
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Fiberglass, Suede

Mid-Century Lounge Sofa or Couch by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: Sofa: 218 × 75 × 69 × 42 cm (85.8" × 29.5" × 27.2" × 16.5") Armchair: 86 × 80 × 93 × 42
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Walnut, Camel Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
Located in New York, NY
sofa enhances any contemporary space with its inviting softness and sleek silhouette. Supported by a
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Camel Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
Walnut, Camel Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
$7,870 / item
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Walnut, Grey Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
Located in New York, NY
sofa enhances any contemporary space with its inviting softness and sleek silhouette. Supported by a
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Grey Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
Walnut, Grey Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
$7,870 / item
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
Located in New York, NY
sofa enhances any contemporary space with its inviting softness and sleek silhouette. Supported by a
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
Walnut, Green Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
$7,870 / item
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The Empire Sofa, part of the Empire collection, is designed with a minimalist approach that brings
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Empire Sofa
$5,270 / item
H 29.93 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Sofa effortlessly combines the rich warmth of walnut wood with the soft, opulent feel of
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Sofa
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Sofa
$6,200 / item
H 26.78 in W 59.45 in D 26.38 in
Trave Sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Located in Brooklyn, US
Travé Sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci. Dedar or customisable upholstery fabric, I-beam, brass
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather, Suede, Bouclé

Trave Sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
Trave Sofa by Umberto Bellardi Ricci
$15,000 / item
H 16 in W 96 in D 25 in
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in London, GB
This iconic Space Age sofa was designed by Olivier Mourgue and made popular by Stanley Kubrick's
Category

Late 20th Century French Space Age Sofas

Materials

Suede

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn Sofa, 1965
$8,968
H 25.99 in W 48.82 in D 27.56 in
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the epitome of iconic design with this stunning vintage Mid Century "Zoe" Sofa, an homage
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede

Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
Vladimir Kagan for American Leather Curved 'Zoe' Sofa
$6,000 Sale Price
40% Off
H 31.25 in W 92 in D 48 in
Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The primal sofa is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South
Category

2010s South African Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs
Cast Brass & Leather Brutalist Primal Sofa by Egg Designs
$13,300 / item
H 27.17 in W 82.68 in D 35.04 in
1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa] Introducing a stunning vintage cloud
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman
1970s Mid Century Chrome Cloud Sofa by Weiman
$5,500
H 30.75 in W 92 in D 40.5 in
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Suede Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic suede couch available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, suede and wood, every suede couch was constructed with great care. There are 152 variations of the antique or vintage suede couch you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer suede couch, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A suede couch, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made suede couch over the years, but those crafted by Vladimir Kagan, Ligne Roset and De Sede are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Suede Couch?

A suede couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,078, while the lowest priced sells for $113 and the highest can go for as much as $42,600.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.