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Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus
Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus

Curved Velvet Sofa in the Style of Andre Arbus

By André Arbus

Located in Chicago, IL

Sourced in Paris, this 1940s sofa features a handsome curved silhouette and beechwood feet with

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Wood

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa
Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

Italian Four Seater Curved Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Four-seat curved Italian sofa from the 1950's. The sofa features a continuous curved backrest, four

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Organic Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi
Large Organic Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

Large Organic Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Curved Sofa in the style of Ico Parisi. Italy, 21st C. A large curved sofa with beautifully

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1940's curved sofa in the style of James Mont
1940's curved sofa in the style of James Mont

1940's curved sofa in the style of James Mont

Located in St. Louis, MO

Curved front sofa, chinoiserie fabric in excellent condition, ebony base, c.1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Curved Shape Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1970s
Curved Shape Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1970s

Curved Shape Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1970s

By Ico Parisi

Located in amstelveen, NL

A large Italian curved asymmetrical sofa in the style Ico Parisi or Federico Munari, on steel feet

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair

Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

of chairs were made to match the curved sofas that were all the rage in the 1930s and early 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wool, Beech

Dunbar Style Mohair Curved Sofa
Dunbar Style Mohair Curved Sofa

Dunbar Style Mohair Curved Sofa

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Curved sofa in the style of Dunbar. This sofa features a beautiful dark gray mohair upholstery on

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Mohair, Cotton, Upholstery

1940s Maurizio Tempestini Curved Sofa
1940s Maurizio Tempestini Curved Sofa

1940s Maurizio Tempestini Curved Sofa

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in The Hague, NL

A striking variation on the conversation sofa, this curved Maurizio Tempestini design consists of

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Curved Sofa in the Style of Vladamir Kagan, 1980s, 2 Available
Curved Sofa in the Style of Vladamir Kagan, 1980s, 2 Available

Curved Sofa in the Style of Vladamir Kagan, 1980s, 2 Available

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1980s curved sofa in the style of Vladamir Kagan. This sofa has a kidney shaped seat with a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile

Luxe Curved and Grey Velvet Sofa
Luxe Curved and Grey Velvet Sofa

Luxe Curved and Grey Velvet Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning curved sofa from the 1930-1940s. Elongated bean shaped sofa is beautiful and fully

Category

Vintage 1930s Modern Sofas

Italian Blue Velvet Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1960s
Italian Blue Velvet Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1960s

Italian Blue Velvet Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1960s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian curved sofa from the 1960s in the style of Ico Parisi upholstered in cobalt blue velvet

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Italian Curved Sofa in Purple Bouclè, 1960s
Italian Curved Sofa in Purple Bouclè, 1960s

Italian Curved Sofa in Purple Bouclè, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant and modern Italian sofa from the 1960s. The semi-curved sofa has a curved shape. Its soft

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Striking, Large Italian 40's Curved Sofa
Striking, Large Italian 40's Curved Sofa

Striking, Large Italian 40's Curved Sofa

Located in New York, NY

Excellent Italian late 40's early 50's curved sofa. The large size as well as the striking design

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Spectacular Curved Illum Wikkelsø Style Danish Sofa
Spectacular Curved Illum Wikkelsø Style Danish Sofa

Spectacular Curved Illum Wikkelsø Style Danish Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

Sofa speaks for itself. A slight curve sets the sofa off with splayed teak legs underneath. Needs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas

Materials

Teak, Wool

Louis XVI Style French Curve Back Sofa
Louis XVI Style French Curve Back Sofa

Louis XVI Style French Curve Back Sofa

Located in Pomona, CA

French Louis XVI-style curved back sofa. The wooden frame has a neutral finish and is supported by

Category

Vintage 1930s French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Curved Sofa with Rolled and Tufted Back
Curved Sofa with Rolled and Tufted Back

Curved Sofa with Rolled and Tufted Back

Located in Chicago, IL

This contemporary petit sofa is inspired by Hungarian and French Art Deco designs from the 1930's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Federico Munari Curved Lounge Sofa, Italy, 1960
Federico Munari Curved Lounge Sofa, Italy, 1960

Federico Munari Curved Lounge Sofa, Italy, 1960

By Federico Munari

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Elegantly curved lounge sofa designed by Federico Munari, Italy 1960. The sofa has a very nice

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Art Deco French Curved Sofa in Walnut
Art Deco French Curved Sofa in Walnut

Art Deco French Curved Sofa in Walnut

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Deco sofa Great Art Deco sofa has “kidney” shape body. The back is slightly curved

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1950s Guillerme et Chambron Curved Oak Sofa
1950s Guillerme et Chambron Curved Oak Sofa

1950s Guillerme et Chambron Curved Oak Sofa

Located in High Point, NC

The graceful curve of this oak sofa by French designers Guillerme et Chambron makes an effortlessly

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Italian Midcentury Curved Sofa with Brass Legs
Italian Midcentury Curved Sofa with Brass Legs

Italian Midcentury Curved Sofa with Brass Legs

By Federico Munari

Located in Pasadena, CA

Slinky, sexy, and oh-so-of-the-moment, Italian midcentury curved sofa on six brass legs in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Elegant Newly Upholstered Curved Harvey Probber Sofa
Elegant Newly Upholstered Curved Harvey Probber Sofa

Elegant Newly Upholstered Curved Harvey Probber Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning freshly upholstery Harvey Probber sofa. The upholstery is a modern and sensible cotton

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Segmented Curved Sofa in the Style of De Sede in Ivory Boucle, Italy
Segmented Curved Sofa in the Style of De Sede in Ivory Boucle, Italy

Segmented Curved Sofa in the Style of De Sede in Ivory Boucle, Italy

Located in New York, NY

This curved sofa in Pierre Frey ivory boucle was newly handcrafted by master craftsmen in Florence

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Pair of Long Curved Sofas from the John Lautner Elrod House, Rare Opportunity
Pair of Long Curved Sofas from the John Lautner Elrod House, Rare Opportunity

Pair of Long Curved Sofas from the John Lautner Elrod House, Rare Opportunity

Located in Kansas City, MO

One sofa with back and one without. Both redone in a gray/beige mohair fabric. These are from the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Acrylic

Dramatic Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s, Fully Restored
Dramatic Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s, Fully Restored

Dramatic Curved Sofa in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950s, Fully Restored

By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

Elegant early midcentury Italian curved sofa in the style of Ico Parisi. This has been fully

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Curved Italian Sofa in a Champagne Velvet in the Manner of Federico Munari
Curved Italian Sofa in a Champagne Velvet in the Manner of Federico Munari

Curved Italian Sofa in a Champagne Velvet in the Manner of Federico Munari

By Federico Munari

Located in Chicago, IL

An elegant mid century Italian sofa sourced in Northern Italy. Upon arrival to us in Chicago, our

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery, Wood

Roche Bobois Bubble Curved Sofa by Sacha Lakic
Roche Bobois Bubble Curved Sofa by Sacha Lakic

Roche Bobois Bubble Curved Sofa by Sacha Lakic

By Sacha Lakic

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the stunning Bubble Curved Sofa by Roche Bobois, a luxurious addition to any living

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Fabric, Wood

Roche Bobois Bubble Curved Sofa by Sacha Lakic
Roche Bobois Bubble Curved Sofa by Sacha Lakic

Roche Bobois Bubble Curved Sofa by Sacha Lakic

By Sacha Lakic, Roche Bobois

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the stunning Bubble Curved Sofa by Roche Bobois, a luxurious addition to any living

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Large 1970s Curved Italian Sofa in Cream Boucle
Large 1970s Curved Italian Sofa in Cream Boucle

Large 1970s Curved Italian Sofa in Cream Boucle

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A truly magnificent 1970s curved Italian sofa reupholstered in cream boucle fabric. The sofa comes

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Cotton

Roche Bobois Bubble Curved Sofa by Sacha Lakic
Roche Bobois Bubble Curved Sofa by Sacha Lakic

Roche Bobois Bubble Curved Sofa by Sacha Lakic

By Sacha Lakic

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the stunning Bubble Curved Sofa by Roche Bobois, a luxurious addition to any living

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Original Midcentury, 1950s Italian Curved Sofa in Velvet
Original Midcentury, 1950s Italian Curved Sofa in Velvet

Original Midcentury, 1950s Italian Curved Sofa in Velvet

By Federico Munari

Located in London, London

Original curved sofa In the style of Federico Munari Turned conical legs New two tone blue

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Curved Tufted Sofa, Newly Reupholstered
Mid-Century Modern Curved Tufted Sofa, Newly Reupholstered

Mid-Century Modern Curved Tufted Sofa, Newly Reupholstered

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern curved tufted sofa. The sofa has been newly expertly reupholstered in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen

By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa reupholstered in new lambswool made in Denmark in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen
Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen

Danish 1940s Curved Banana Shape Sofa in Lambswool in the Style of Viggo Boesen

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved sofa reupholstered in new lambswool made by Slagelse

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1930s Art Deco Channel Curved White Linen Sofa
1930s Art Deco Channel Curved White Linen Sofa

1930s Art Deco Channel Curved White Linen Sofa

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

frame magnify its unique curved shape. The sofa showcases a beautiful white linen fabric adorned with

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Danish 1940s Art Deco Banana Form Curved Sofa in the Style of Fritz Hansen
Danish 1940s Art Deco Banana Form Curved Sofa in the Style of Fritz Hansen

Danish 1940s Art Deco Banana Form Curved Sofa in the Style of Fritz Hansen

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Danish curved sofa or Banana sofa as the Danes call them. This sofa is a bit unusual

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Mid Century Curved Arm Sofas by Century Furniture the Style of Baughman
Pair of Mid Century Curved Arm Sofas by Century Furniture the Style of Baughman

Pair of Mid Century Curved Arm Sofas by Century Furniture the Style of Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Century Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Really nice pair of unusually shaped sofas. The curved arms give you the feeling of being in a cozy

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

c.1900 Curved back English country house sofa
c.1900 Curved back English country house sofa

c.1900 Curved back English country house sofa

Located in Malton, GB

used everyday. This is a very elegant c.1900 English country house sofa. The curved back and the scroll

Category

Antique 19th Century Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Banana Form or Curved Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the Manner of Viggo Boesen
Banana Form or Curved Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the Manner of Viggo Boesen

Banana Form or Curved Sofa by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the Manner of Viggo Boesen

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful 1940s curved two and a half-seat in light green mohair wool fabric. The cushions are firm

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Curved Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s, Restored in Teal Velvet
Curved Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s, Restored in Teal Velvet

Curved Sofa in the Style of Gio Ponti, Italy, 1940s, Restored in Teal Velvet

By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico Parisi

Located in New York, NY

Elegant early midcentury Italian curved sofa in the style of Gio Ponti's work for Casa e Giardino

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Mahogany

Vintage Italian Curved Black Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1960s
Vintage Italian Curved Black Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1960s

Vintage Italian Curved Black Three Seater Leather Sofa, 1960s

Located in Rochester, England

Beautifully curved, this 1960s vintage sofa is upholstered in black leather and sits on chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Postmodern Drexel Heritage Kidney Curved Vintage Sofa Loveseat
1980s Postmodern Drexel Heritage Kidney Curved Vintage Sofa Loveseat

1980s Postmodern Drexel Heritage Kidney Curved Vintage Sofa Loveseat

By Drexel

Located in Chicago, IL

Oh the perfectly curved sofa. Use in your living room or kitchen banquette. The original floral

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa
1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa

1970s Mid Century Modern Curved Velvet and Chrome Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

elegantly on a chrome base, creating an alluring contrast. The sofa's curved backrest adds to its style

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

1960s Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Italian Curved Sofa
1960s Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Italian Curved Sofa

1960s Mid-Century Modern Blue Velvet Italian Curved Sofa

By Gigi Radice

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A Mid-Century Modern Italian rare curved sofa. The black iron and brass feet are height adjustable

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass, Iron

1930s Danish Curved Scalloped Sofa Reupholstered in a Lamb Fabric
1930s Danish Curved Scalloped Sofa Reupholstered in a Lamb Fabric

1930s Danish Curved Scalloped Sofa Reupholstered in a Lamb Fabric

Located in London, England

1930s Danish large curved sofa which is typical of the period with elegant and generous curves. The

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Wood

Extra Long Curved Single Arm Sofa Style of Harvey Probber
Extra Long Curved Single Arm Sofa Style of Harvey Probber

Extra Long Curved Single Arm Sofa Style of Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous extra-long slightly curved single armed sofa on casters in the style of Harvey Probber

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

1970s Italian Curved Leather Sectional Sofa, Cognac, Modular L-Shape
1970s Italian Curved Leather Sectional Sofa, Cognac, Modular L-Shape

1970s Italian Curved Leather Sectional Sofa, Cognac, Modular L-Shape

Located in Los Angeles, CA

connect to form an L-shaped configuration. Beautifully designed with a gentle curve, the sofa features low

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s Artifort Curved Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, Black Ball Feet
1970s Artifort Curved Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, Black Ball Feet

1970s Artifort Curved Sectional Sofa, Cream Upholstery, Black Ball Feet

By Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

manufacturer's commitment to both form and function, with its gracefully curved corner section creating an

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian 1940s Curved Sofa with Open Armrests and Maple Accents
Scandinavian 1940s Curved Sofa with Open Armrests and Maple Accents

Scandinavian 1940s Curved Sofa with Open Armrests and Maple Accents

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Stunning classic Danish curved sofa from the 1940's. In the the style of Fritz Hansen and Alfred

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Maple

1940s Harvey Probber Sleek Hollywood Regency Sleek Sculptural Curved Sofa
1940s Harvey Probber Sleek Hollywood Regency Sleek Sculptural Curved Sofa

1940s Harvey Probber Sleek Hollywood Regency Sleek Sculptural Curved Sofa

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hudson, NY

Amazing sleek curvy design on this Harvey Probber sofa from the 1940s. Very low profile 'invisible

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970's Mid - Century Modern Milo Baughman Curved Channel Back Sofa
1970's Mid - Century Modern Milo Baughman Curved Channel Back Sofa

1970's Mid - Century Modern Milo Baughman Curved Channel Back Sofa

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Stunning 1970's Milo Baughman Curved Sofa. The sofa has been Beautifully reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Custom Curved Omnibus Sofa with Lucite Bases 1990s 'Signed'
Vladimir Kagan Custom Curved Omnibus Sofa with Lucite Bases 1990s 'Signed'

Vladimir Kagan Custom Curved Omnibus Sofa with Lucite Bases 1990s 'Signed'

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Custom designed curved sofa, Omnibus series with Lucite bases, by Vladimir Kagan, American, 1990s

Category

1990s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Lucite

Danish 1940s Pair of Viggo Boesen Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs
Danish 1940s Pair of Viggo Boesen Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs

Danish 1940s Pair of Viggo Boesen Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs

By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Viggo Boesen and Flemming Lassen and the chairs were made to match the curved "banana" sofas that were

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Organic Curved Modern Serpentine Sofa for Weiman / Preview manner of Kagan
Organic Curved Modern Serpentine Sofa for Weiman / Preview manner of Kagan

Organic Curved Modern Serpentine Sofa for Weiman / Preview manner of Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture

Located in Hudson, NY

A sculptural curved Serpentine sofa also referred to as the corkscrew sofa in manner of Vladimir

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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The Curved Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the curved sofa you’re looking for. Each the curved sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and wool. If you’re shopping for a the curved sofa, we have 44 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the the curved sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A the curved sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made the curved sofa over the years, but those crafted by A. Rudin, Directional and Jhon Ortiz are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a The Curved Sofa?

Prices for a the curved sofa start at $2,800 and top out at $45,850 with the average selling for $8,500.

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.

Questions About The Curved Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A curved sofa can be called many different things. Common names include arc sofa, arch sofa, crescent sofa and conversation sofa. You can shop a large selection of antique and vintage sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To measure a curved couch, first measure the depth from the front to the back and the height from the floor to the top. For length, place the tape measure in one back corner and then extend all the way across to the other back corner. You may also wish to measure the width of the opening, working from the front left inner corner to the right inner corner. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of curved couches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A curved dresser can be called by a number of different names, depending on its design. One that features only curved ends is a waterfall dresser, while pieces with convex curves on every side are bombe dressers. Furniture with curvy wave-like drawer fronts are serpentine dressers. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique dressers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A curved door can be called by a number of names. They include arched door, curved-top door, arch-top door and round-top door. You can shop a variety of vintage and antique doors from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    What curved earrings are called depends on their style. Curved styles that extend down from the ear and have an open middle are hoops, and the smallest versions of hoops are huggies. A curved, solid precious metal orb mounted on a stud is a ball earring. Earrings that feature curved round gemstones mounted on posts are studs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    A curved wedding ring is called a contoured or contour wedding ring. The appeal of its design is that it can complement the curves of engagement ring shapes like the brilliant round, the pear and the oval. Contour rings often feature diamond gemstones and come in a variety of metals, including yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and platinum. Find a collection of contour wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What you put behind a curved couch is largely a matter of personal preference. Place a table lamp behind one to provide task lighting or position a large sculpture or tall potted plant behind it to add interest to your space. Shop a collection of antique and vintage curved couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Why it is called a sofa is due to the history of the term. Sofa originated from the Arabic word soffa, which describes a low seat covered with plush pillows. French makers began producing their own versions of these furnishings in the 17th century, and by the 18th century, they had spread to other areas in Europe and were being referred to as sofas. Find a wide variety of sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    A Dune sofa is not a particular type of sofa. Instead, it is a style name that several furniture makers have given to pieces they have produced. Among these makers are Nor11, Maiden Home and Ralph Pucci. You may also see the word “dune” used to indicate the color of a sofa. In this context, the term likely refers to a sandy beige shade.

    Mid-century modern furniture and Space Age design enthusiasts know French designer Pierre Paulin for his low-slung Dune seating collection, which is a favorite of musician Frank Ocean. Paulin’s Dune series features four different interchangeable modules for a custom arrangement.

    On 1stDibs, find a large selection of sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Also known as living room suites or a three-piece suite, sofa suites are usually sofas with two matching chairs. On 1stDibs you will find a variety of options for antique, new and vintage sofa suites.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.