$7,500
H 43.75 in W 71 in D 28.5 in
Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and comfortable early 20th century salon sofa with West Indies (Cuban) mahogany frame and upholstery.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$18,000
H 36 in W 93 in D 28 in
Jamaican Cuban Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Acanthus & Lion Paw Feet. C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Jamaican Cuban mahogany sofa with flanking scrolled arms, reeded skirt, centered rosette, and terminating on acanthus carved lions paw feet. Sofa has been covered in white muslin wit...
Muslin, Mahogany
Very Nice Upholstered Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good cream plush upholstered two seater couch with a mahogany frame, with curved arms and standing on small cabriole legs.
Mahogany
Chippendale Camelback Loveseat or Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale style camelback upholstered loveseat or sofa with carved mahogany legs and stretchers By Ethan Allen, "Traditional Classics" Collection USA, Late 20th Centur...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
English Regency upholstered box sofa with Lord Nelson reeded mahogany saber legs termnating in brass sabots with casters.
Mahogany
Sofa by Parzinger Originals at Palumbo
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered Sofa with Splayed Legs of Mahogany.
Louis XVI Style Velvet Upholstered Mahogany Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Red Velvet Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, with pinecone carvings. 31" H x 45" W x 21" D.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 79 in D 25 in
Antique Sheraton Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Down Cushion 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Sheraton sofa offers carved mahogany frame with domed back and open arms having reeded supports and raised on four turned and tapered front legs, four flared back legs, ne...
Upholstery, Down, Mahogany
19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Framed Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Very beautiful North American Empire style mahogany wood framed upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and mahogany frame scrolled arms and lions paw feet.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 70 in D 28 in
American Mahogany Acanthus Upholstered Sofa with Brass Casters. Boston, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany sofa with serpentine shaped arms, carved acanthus knees, and terminating on floral bulbous legs with the original brass casters. Boston, Mass. Late 18th Century
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 91 in D 25.25 in
Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Scroll Form Arms...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 96 in D 33 in
Grecian Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa with Brass Trim Newly Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Grecian Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa with Brass Mounted Decorative Trim and Paw-Foot Guards Newly Upholstered in Plush Black Italian Velvet Classic carved mahogany Grecian sof...
Brass
Vintage Chippendale Chintz Upholstered Camelback Sofa
Located in Raymondville, TX
A late 20th century Chippendale style custom upholstered camelback sofa. Mahogany wood frame with lattice detail edging and Marlborough legs; upholstered in brightly patterned chintz...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27.37 in W 77.96 in D 36.62 in
Antique Chesterfield Sofa, English, Textile, Mahogany, Couch, Seats 2 to 3
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Chesterfield sofa. An English, textile and mahogany upholstered couch with seating for 2-3 people and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880.
Textile, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.37 in W 77.96 in D 36.62 in
Antique Chesterfield Sofa, English, Textile, Mahogany, Couch, Seats 2 to 3
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Chesterfield sofa. An English, textile and mahogany upholstered couch with seating for 2-3 people and dating to the late 19th century, circa 1880.
Textile, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Greco Flame Mahogany Sofa c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Classical Greco sofa offers upholstered mahogany construction with scroll form arms having cornucopia carved facing and raised on exaggerated paw feet with...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 27.56 in W 84.26 in D 33.47 in
Victorian Button Back Chesterfield with Mahogony Legs, Upholstered in Green Silk
Located in London, GB
Victorian button back Chesterfield with mahogony legs, upholstered in green silk Set upon mahogony legs with brass castors, this classic Victoria chesterfield sofa design has been...
Mahogany
Frits Henningsen Two-Seat Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Frits Henningsen two-seat sofa in mahogany. Upholstered with red wool.
Wool, Mahogany
Midcentury Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style upholstered sofa with a channeled backrest, ebonized mahogany finish arms and supports with polished stainless steel accent.
Fabric
Sold
H 39 in W 69 in D 24 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Figural Eagle
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire sofa or settee features mahogany construction with highly detailed carved figural eagle legs and crest, triple shield shaped back, overall damask upholstered,...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Swedish Art Nouveau Mahogany Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil style mohair upholstered mahogany sofa, with buttoned back and seat with scrolling arms, the fronts with down-turned mahogany supports with horizontal ...
Mahogany
Edward Wormley for Dunbar loveseat
Located in St. Louis, MO
Upholstered sofa with thick mahogany legs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique classical American Empire upholstered sofa features flame mahogany frame with scroll form arms having carved acanthus decoration and raised on four carved paw feet flankin...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Empire or Biedermeier Sofa in Mahogany, Northern Europe, circa 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Empire or Biedermeier upholstered sofa with a French-polished mahogany frame, Northern Europe (from either North Germany or Denmark), circa 1825.
Mahogany, Upholstery, Muslin
English George III-Style Small Sofa
Located in New York, NY
English George III style upholstered sofa with six square and tapered mahogany legs joined by stretcher.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sofa Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
An upholstered sofa with mahogany legs and brass caps attributed to Paolo Buffa, Italian circa 1940's
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold
H 31 in W 77 in D 26 in
Knoll Midcentury Club Chairs Upholstered in Velvet with Exposed Mahogany Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Knoll midcentury club chairs upholstered in velvet with exposed mahogany base.
Dunbar sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A handsome sofa upholstered in gold chenille with mahogany legs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Mahogany, Upholstery
$56,023
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Safari lounge chair, leather, stained beech, metal, Europe, 1970s Stunning safari lounge chair covered in original upholstery made of natural cognac brown leather. The chair shows v...
Metal
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.5 in W 62.25 in D 82.5 in
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut & Burl Bed Frame Unsigned C1880 Measures - 70 3/8" x 62 1/4" x 82 1/2" A fine example of Victorian Renaissance Revival design, t...
Walnut
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$2,450
H 58 in W 63 in D 80 in
A French Hollywood Regency style painted and gilt carved full size bed, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful French bed will add more than a touch of luxurious comfort to any bedroom. With new button tufted upholstery, the giltwood frame provides an opulent border and timeles...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...
Brass
$4,814Sale Price|25% Off
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
Bronze
$9,900Sale Price|47% Off
H 69 in W 45.5 in D 16 in
Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite custom antique 19th century Qing Dynasty heavily carved Chinese rosewood and elm wooden cabinet with double-doors carved set with gilt and deep relief carved wood panels...
Brass
$2,500 / set
H 30 in W 54 in D 31 in
French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Upholstered Loveseat Sofa Settee Set- a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, shapely carved cabriole legs with gold accents, slightly...
Fabric, Walnut
$25,950
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Fabric, Walnut
$14,750
H 29.75 in W 59 in D 18.5 in
English Regency Rosewood Chaise, 19th Century, Rust Upholstery, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19th Century) rosewood chaise with swirl and finial design with rust color upholstery. Loss to some finials, wear on frame, former repair on leg.
Rosewood, Upholstery
Early 19th century painted Swedish Gustavian sofa
Located in London, GB
A nice painted Swedish Gustavian sofa with a typical high back from the early 1800s. classic decorative border detail with turned wood finials either end. Repainted over time in a ...
Oak
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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