Upholstered Leg Sofa
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
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Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Sofas
Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Sofas
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Ecuadorean Modern Sofas
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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Brass
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Upholstery
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Linen, Teak
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Upholstery
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Travertine
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Bronze
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Upholstery, Synthetic
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Upholstery, Synthetic
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Upholstery, Velvet
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Upholstery, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Cotton, Upholstery
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Bouclé, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Cotton, Upholstery
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Upholstery, Satin
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Loveseats
Brass
2010s European Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Italian Other Sofas
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Antique 1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sofas
Vermeil, Silver
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Wood
Antique 1890s European Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
American Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Settees
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1980s Modern Loveseats
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Sofas
Wood, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Naugahyde
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Early 2000s American Modern Settees
Tapestry, Mohair, Cotton, Wood, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
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Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Resin
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Oak
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Birch
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2010s German Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
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Upholstered Leg Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Upholstered Leg Sofa?
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.
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