Ted Couch

Find many varieties of an authentic ted couch available at 1stDibs. A ted couch — often made from animal skin, leather and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a ted couch, we have 1 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ted couch, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ted couch is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made ted couch has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Philippe Starck, Cassina and Flos are consistently popular.

Prices for a ted couch start at $1,000 and top out at $39,704 with the average selling for $23,569.

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.