Upholstered Sofa Bench
Early 20th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1850s French Elizabethan Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
2010s Ukrainian Sofas
Textile, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Sofas
Textile, Ash
Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Oak, Leather
2010s Ukrainian Benches
Textile, Ash
20th Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Ukrainian Armchairs
Textile, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Ash
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Minimalist Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bentwood
Antique 1810s Swedish Benches
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Steel
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Antique 1830s Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Upholstery, Birch
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches
Upholstery, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Benches
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Colonial Benches
Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine
20th Century English Modern Benches
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Vintage 1970s French Bohemian Sofas
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Upholstery, Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Benches
Pine
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Linen, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Settees
20th Century French Benches
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Linen, Birch
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Velvet, Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Sheepskin, Wood, Beech
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Sofas
Pine, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1940s Sofas
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Sofas
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Sofas
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Sofas
Antique 19th Century American Country Sofas
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Settees
Antique 19th Century Sofas
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Enamel, Brass
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Enamel
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Reclaimed Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Bronze
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Brass, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Plaster
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Early 20th Century French Bottles
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Persian Rugs
Wool
Upholstered Sofa Bench For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Upholstered Sofa Bench?
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.
- What is a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
- What is a bench sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024A bench sofa is sometimes called a settee. However, you can also simply refer to it as a bench sofa. Both terms refer to an upholstered furnishing with a long seat and either an open back or a low backrest. Shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary settees and other sofas on 1stDibs.
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