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Swedish sofa, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming richly carved Swedish sofa, 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gustavian Swedish Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Swedish sofa with original paint, 1810.
Seat height: 20" (51cm)
Dimensions:
84 inches (213 cms) wide
24 inches (61 cms) deep
48 inches (122 cms) high.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Oak
18th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in Petworth, GB
Vagabond Antiques presents an 18th century Swedish sofa
Sweden, Circa 1790
” An exceptional Gustavian Swedish sofa of grand scale, dating to the late 18th century, dry scraped ...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Wood, Calico
19th c. Swedish Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Swedish sofa with hand carved details and sunburst motif in pediment back. Hand scraped to original finish with patina showing both paint and wood grain. Reupholst...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th C Swedish Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 19th c antique Swedish sofa/bench covered in Pierre Frey Fabric La Pannonie- Embroidery on raw silk. Originally purchased in $20,300 in Dallas, Texas.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Other Settees
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Damask Upholstered Swedish Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A 19th century two-seat upholstered Swedish sofa circa 1880 with original off white paint finish and upholstered in a peppermint and grey damask.
Category
Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Swedish Sofa Bench in Original Patina, 18th c. Gustavian Period
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period dry scraped to it's original patina. The sofa frame is adorned with a lovely leaf motif and rests upon tapered and fluted leg...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint, Linen
18th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in Petworth, GB
We presents an 18th century Swedish sofa
Sweden, Stockholm, Circa 1780
Measures: Height: 100cm Width: 181cm Depth: 62cm Seat Height: 42cm Seat Depth: 60cm
” Fantastic form t...
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Settees
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Sofa Bench with Nicely Arched Back on Bracket Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique Swedish wood sofa bench features a nicely arched back with decorative cut-out at each far corner, high arms, and clean ...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 40.50 in. W 68.25 in. D 24 in.
Swedish Sofa from the Mid-1900s, Designed by Otto Schultz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish sofa from the mid-1900s. Designed by Otto Schultz, Boet and manufactured by Jio Möbler in Jönköping. Padded seat, curved back with thick padding and two loose cushions. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Sofa with Wood Sledge Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric and wood, Sweden, 1960s.
Three-seat sofa in green to brown fabric. The two wooden sledges provide a floating appearance to this comfortable sofa. The armrests are mo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Otto Schulz Curved Swedish Sofa, circa 1940
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
Sweeping curved sofa by Swedish master Otto Schulz designed and produced in the early 1940s. The legs are stained elm wood and the sofa has been reupholstered in soft wool fabric fro...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Wooden Swedish Sofa Designed by Carl Westman
By Carl Westman
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained wood sofa designed in 1899 by Carl Westman. Model "Arbetarmöbeln", which means "Workers' furniture". Striped fabric upholstery and pillows with age-related wear and minor sta...
Category
Antique 1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Swedish Sofa with Asoke Textile Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mid-century Swedish pine sofa reimagined with vintage Asoke textiles.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Mid-Century Swedish Sofa in Leather by Eric Merthen
By Eric Merthen
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century four-seat sofa in rosewood and black leather is designed by Eric Merthen. This vintage sofa is aesthetically pleasing as well as sturdy with wood framing, and some patina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Biedermeier Swedish Sofa Couch Settee Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 1800s Empire
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique roundel decorative motifs in the highest qua...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 35.04 in. W 76.38 in. D 24.41 in.
Biedermeier Antique Swedish Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Golden Birch
Located in LONDON, GB
Wonderful antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after light honey rich deep French polish finish. 208cm long.
It has swooping le...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 37.41 in. W 81.89 in. D 27.56 in.
Mid Century Folke Ohlsson for Dux Swedish Sofa in Slate Gray Bouclé
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Raleigh, NC
Modern with clean lines describes this mid century sofa designed by Folk Ohlsson for Dux. We reupholstered the sofa in a slate gray bouclé to update it for the modern home. It seats ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Late Gustavian Barrel-Back Upholstered Swedish Sofa from the Early 19th Century
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
An early 1900 Century Swedish Gustavian barrel-back upholstered and wood sofa in original paint, featuring elegant floral and scroll carving. This antique sofa from Sweden has an ele...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 38 in. W 79.93 in. D 28.35 in.
Midcentury Swedish Sofas, Benchs "Primo" Yngve Ekström Skandiform, 1970s
By Skandiform, Bruno Mathsson, Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3-seat
- confortable
- marked by imprinted label
- sofa or bench
- in style of Bruno Mathsson or Gustav Axel Berg.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 32.68 in. W 64.97 in. D 27.56 in.
20th Century Swedish Green Velour Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-century Swedish sofa. Upholstered in an interesting green gray velour with scalloped back, piping detail on the outer edges, and 6 wooden feet.
A pair of matching lounge ch...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Folke Jansson "Tellus" Sofa, 1950s
By Folke Jansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fantastic Swedish sofa by Folke Jansson, 1950s.
Original fabric, beech legs and brass feet.
Produced by S.M Wincrantz in Skovde, Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Rococo Inspired Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A white/grey painted Swedish sofa with Rococo inspiration from the cabriole legs, carved flowers and foliage to the scrolling frame and the curved shape of the sofa. The sofa has bee...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Circa 1890s Swedish Painted Sofa Gustavian Style Upholstered in a French Linen
Located in London, GB
A good size and comfortable Swedish sofa in the Gustavian style. Circa 1890.
The paint has been hand scraped and refreshed.
It has a frieze of applied plaster leaf detailing and ro...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood, Linen
H 38.19 in. W 59.06 in. D 30.71 in.
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Krestin Horlin-Holmquist, OPE-mobler
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish Sofa by Krestin Horlin-Holmquist for OPE-mobler, "Skindan" Sofa.
A Stunning Mid Century Modern Sofa or Large Loveseat having ladder back splats and a double woven seat rest...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 31 in. W 75 in. D 33.500 in.
Mid Century Swedish Curved Back Lounge Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid century Swedish sofa which I have opted to upholster in a gorgeous quality textured white material. The sofa is a good size sitting upto 3 adults. It has a...
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Swedish Gustavian Period 1820s Painted Stickback Sofa with Lower Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period wooden stickback sofa from the early 19th century, with large reeded drawer and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the first quarter of the 19th century,...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35 in. W 70.25 in. D 20.75 in.
1960's Swedish Vintage Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed and extremely well made vintage Swedish sofa in teak. This was designed by Bertil Fridhagen, it was made in Sweden by Broderna Andersson in the 1960’s.
The ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Swedish Neoclassic Sofa Bench W/Open Hourglass Back-Splat Design, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style carved-wood sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Sweden features a straight back rail atop a beautiful succession of open bac...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 36 in. W 64 in. D 25 in.
Edward Wormley Pair of 'New York' Sofas in Original Blue and Khaki Wool
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, wool, stained beech, brass, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley fo...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in. W 90.56 in. D 29.93 in.
Swedish Neoclassical Style Upholstered Bench with Egyptian Revival Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style bench from the 19th century with upholstered seat. This antique bench from Sweden features a neoclassical design with Egyptian Revival carved arm posts, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 35.75 in. W 76.25 in. D 30 in.
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 Swedish sofa in traditional style with carved a gilded details. New upholstery in sage colored short-nap commercial velvet. Very good vintage condition. Coordinating set o...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Late Gustavian Style Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning Swedish sofa in the Gustavian style in original paint with a comfortable barrel-style back, newly upholstered in linen, circa 1900. The frame features carved bell flowers ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
H 35.44 in. W 50.13 in. D 23.63 in.
Edward Wormley 'New York' Sofa in Orange Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dux of Sweden
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture / DUX of Sweden, sofa model 5316, fabric, beech, metal, United States, design 1952
This three-seat sofa was designed by Edward Wormley for Dunb...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rare 19th Century Hardwood and Satinwood Sofa Howard & Sons Floral Upholstery
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning rosewood and satinwood 19th century Swedish sofa with Howard & Son’s style upholstery
A very good looking and well made...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 38.19 in. W 75.99 in. D 27.56 in.
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Sofa Bench with Scraped Paint and Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period sofa bench from the late 18th century with scraped paint and carved guilloche-inspired motifs. Created in Sweden during the Gustavian era, this wooden sofa...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 24.75 in. W 70.25 in. D 24 in.
Midcentury Curved Sofa and Chair OPE Sweden, 1950s
By OPE
Located in Langserud, SE
This sofa and chair were made at Olof Persson Fåtöljiundustri in Sweden during the early 1950. The curves on this furniture is amazing. The sofa and chair are both reupholstered with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Swedish Modern Leather Sofas by Dux, c. 1970's
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your living space with this rare pair of two-seat sofas by Dux of Sweden, featuring a curved silhouette with slightly flared arms over black painted cylindrical wood legs. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Swedish Modern Leather Sofas by Dux, c. 1970's
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Norwalk, CT
Transform your living space with this rare pair of two-seat sofas by Dux of Sweden, featuring a curved silhouette with slightly flared arms over cylindrical stained beechwood wood le...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Leather
Swedish Dux Leather Sofa by Folke Ohlsson
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Pasadena, TX
8ft four-seat dux leather sofa by Folke Ohlsson
Sweden,
1960s
Danish modern sofa upholstered in tan and black grass cloth
Black leather detachable cushions
Tapered wood legs
...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Swedish Rosewood Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Burbank, CA
Wonderful Swedish rosewood sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in Sweden, circa 1960s. This sofa has a minimalist design where the smooth lines that make up its structure stand ou...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Swedish 4 Seater Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Countryside, IL
Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mid Century Swedish 4 Seater Sofa
This sofa measures: 96 wide x 33 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height of 19 inches
All pieces of f...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Midcentury Sofa "Skrindan" by Kerstin Horlin-Holmqvist, Sweden, 1967
By OPE, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Langserud, SE
Rare two seat sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homqvist during the 1967 in Sweden and produced at OPE (Olof Persson Fåtöljindustri) high quality furniture’s. Green original lacquer co...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 34.26 in. W 75.99 in. D 31.5 in.
Swedish Mid-Century Sofa by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern three seat sofa by Folke Ohlsson for Dux. Wonderful sleek silhouette. Upholstered by the previous owners in a cream microsuede.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Rare Folke Ohlsson Walnut Sofa by DUX, Sweden, 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning walnut sofa by Swedish designer Folke Ohlsson. Produced by DUX, Sweden, 1960s.
Rare model, very high quality and lovely grain. Model name unknown.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
By the middle of the 20th century, design and handicrafts from Sweden had caught the eye of the outside world. Since the 1910s, the modern form movement had worked for a modern and f...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modular Leather and Canvas Sofa by Overman
By Overman
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare sofa, model 008 by Overman, Tranås, Sweden 1970s.
This sofa consists of six pieces, made of molded fiberglass, and upholstered in canvas and cognac-colored leather. The fi...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Fiberglass
20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Sofa, Side Table, Diplomat by Josef Frank
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa table "Diplomat" made of hand carved polished Beechwood, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in good condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
H 19 in. W 41.5 in. D 41.5 in.
20th Century Brown Swedish Svenskt Tenn Sofa Table, Diplomat by Josef Frank
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa table "Diplomat" made of hand carved polished beechwood, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in good condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 19 in. W 41.5 in. D 41.5 in.
Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Mod. 5316 DUX Sweden Mid-Century Modern 1956
By Dux of Sweden, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Very rare Edward Wormley "New York" Sofa Mod. 5316 DUX Sweden Mid-Century Modern 1956 - a beautiful Mid-Century Modern piece from the 1950s in fantastic condition, reupholstered in D...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.93 in. W 90.95 in. D 31.89 in.
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 3 Seat Mustard Sofa Couch by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern 3 seat low Scandinavian sofa couch by DUX in mustard yellow with teak base. All Original woven Upholstery in beautiful condition. Has 2 extra small pillows and arm...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian low 4 Seat brown Sofa Couch by DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-century Scandinavian Modern low 4 seat low sofa couch by DUX in original Dark Brown woven wool upholstery with solid teak legs. All Original 1960's Upholstery in beautiful condit...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Swedish Modern Oversized Sofa, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, oversized Swedish Modern sofa, in a U-formed design, slightly shorter on one end. Mahogany veneer encircles the sides and inside. Upholstered in beautiful oyster shell color...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
DUX Mid Century Walnut 4 Seater Sofa
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Countryside, IL
DUX mid century walnut 4 seater sofa
This sofa measures: 89 wide x 30 deep x 25 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 22 inches
All pieces of furniture can ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Original Painted Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very pretty 19th C Swedish original painted sofa. Good carved decoration and funky cushion. In need of re-upholstery. 1860.
Measure: Seat height is 18".
Dimensions
76 inches (...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Gorgeous Swedish 18th Century Gustavian sofa.
This sofa is very much in the style of Ephraim Stahl of Stockholm (1768 -1820). Stahl was celebrated for his seating adorned with lion ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Svensk design, “Swedish design”, is unquestionably a conventional and popular branding device, with many companies explicitly promoting their products as examples of god design, “goo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Gustavian style sofa. Upholstered in ultra-suede, has a whitewash finish, wooden frame, and a loose down cushioned seat. Pillows not included.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Swedish Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Swedish furniture design: Very comfortable and well built three-seat sofa with channelled back, legs of birch. Upholstered with flowered grey wool. Manufactured in 1940s–1950s. Measu...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Birch
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Swedish Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Swedish couch you’re looking for. A Swedish couch — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Swedish couch, we have 1377 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Swedish couch — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Swedish couch, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish couch that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Norell, Carl Malmsten and Dux of Sweden produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Swedish Couch?
The average selling price for a Swedish couch at 1stDibs is $5,477, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $42,926 for the highest priced.
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.
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 antique, new and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.
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