Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual late 1800s Gustavian settle with sunrise marquetry motif, curved arms and a fully sprung box seat with huge under seat storage and later paint. The sunrise motif is beautifu...
Pine
19th C. Gustavian Bench or Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful Swedish small sofa that should be used as a bench at the end of a bed. Beautiful intricate carving along 3 sides of the piece. Piece has been dry scraped in Europe.
Acrylic, Pine
Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Griffin Details, Newly Upholstered
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered, circa 1900. Exquisite carved detail. The seat f...
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted drop-leaf table, sofa table is a marvel of ingenuity! Handcrafted by talented rural artisans, it features two huge leaves that drop down out of the way w...
Pine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Day Bed in Painted Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian-style day bed/ Sofa bench in painted pinewood, in good condition.
Pine
Elegant Antique Mahogany Sideboard with Vintage Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pull-out sofa made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.
Pine
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning elegant and rare early 19th century Swedish Gustavian style loveseat, sofa or settee with exquisite carving and original paint.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.