$10,707
H 48.43 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 19th century Venetian sofa, Valentino Besarel attributed, restored, wax-polished, in hand
Fabric, Walnut
$10,226
H 38.59 in W 68.9 in D 23.63 in
Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Precious mid-19th century Venetian sofa attributable to Valentino Panciera Besarel in hand-carved
Fabric, Walnut
$1,082
H 49.61 in W 55.12 in D 24.41 in
Divanetto in canna d’India e bambù di Valentino Più, Italia anni’70.
Located in Firenze, FI
Divanetto in canna d’India e bambù di Valentino Più, Italia anni’70. Divanetto in canna d’India e
Bamboo
$55,148
H 41.93 in W 56.3 in D 32.68 in
Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
walnut throne settee or bench, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner
Leather, Walnut
$4,439
H 35.04 in W 82.68 in D 42.52 in
20th Century Italian Valentino Piu Set of Canape and Two Armchairs
Located in Sofia, BG
VALENTINO PIU, Made in Italy. Sofa and pair of large armchairs in colourful striped fabric, very
Cotton
Pair of Valentino French Victorian Style Green Damask Velvet Sofas
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian style sofas with high backs and arms that flare gently outward
Velvet
Sold
H 41.93 in W 56.3 in D 32.68 in
Very Rare Valentino Panclera Besarel Carved Bench Settee Sofa Andrea Brustolon
By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style figural walnut throne settee or bench, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902
Leather, Walnut
Machalke Valentino Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seat Couch
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Machalke Valentino leather sofa brown three-seat couch. Product
Leather
Machalke Valentino Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seat Couch
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Machalke Valentino leather sofa brown three-seat couch. Product
Leather
Machalke Valentino Brown Leather Sofa Three-Seat Couch
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
Brown colored original Machalke designer leather sofa in a minimalistic and modern design, made for
Leather
Machalke Valentino Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seater
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Machalke Valentino leather sofa brown three-seater. Product measurements in
Leather
Machalke Valentino Leather Sofa Brown Three-Seater
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Machalke Valentino leather sofa brown three-seater. Product measurements
Leather
Machalke Valentino Leather Sofa Brown Two-Seater
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Machalke Valentino leather sofa brown two-seater. Product measurements in
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 104.34 in D 39.38 in
Machalke Valentino Designer Leather Sofa Footstool Set Brown Three-Seat Couch
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you an Machalke Valentino designer leather sofa footstool set brown three-seat couch.
Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 75.99 in D 44.49 in
Machalke Valentino Designer Leather Sofa Gray Real Leather Two-Seat Couch
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Machalke Valentino designer leather sofa gray real leather two-seat couch
Leather
Sold
H 68 in W 214 in D 90 in
Machalke Valentino Designer Leather Sofa Brown Rust Brown Two-Seat Couch
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Machalke Valentino designer leather sofa brown rust brown two-seat couch
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Machalke Valentino Corner Sofa Mocca Brown Anilin Leather Modern Designer
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
Machalke Valentino corner sofa mocca brown anilin leather modern designer.
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 98.43 in D 39.38 in
Machalke Valentino Corner Sofa Mocca Brown Anilin Leather Modern Designer
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
Machalke Valentino corner sofa mocca brown anilin leather modern designer.
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 87.41 in D 38.98 in
Machalke Valentino Leather Sofa Set Brown 1x Three-Seater 1x Two-Seater Set
By Machalke Furniture
Located in Cologne, DE
We present to you a Machalke Valentino leather sofa set brown 1x three-seater 1x two-seater set
Small Sofa in "Valentino Red" Velvet
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
Cute small italian sofa from the 50s that has been compeletey reupholstered. It's a 2 seater.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 31.11 in
Mid Century Sofa & Armchair Valentino Mandarin Tim Bates Pieff Vintage Retro MCM
By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates
Located in Cambridge, GB
century generous 2 seater fabric sofa and armchair by Pieff. Part of their 'Valentino' range and
Chrome
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
Wood
$7,098
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
Wood
$130,977 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Chireno, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...
Wood, Giltwood
Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French Mahogany Empire Desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...
Mahogany, Pearwood
Carved Giltwood Corona or Baldachin
Located in Nashville, TN
An antique carved and gilded wood canopy of crown (corona) form . Nice old gold or gilt patina ,reflecting years of age probably in oil or coal heated boudoirs. Original purpose was...
Giltwood
Antique 1880s Persian Sultanabad Rug, Tree of Life, Wool, 14' x 17'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian Sultanabad carpet circa 1880 was created using handspun wool and organic vegetable dyes. It is an exceptional Sultanabad by uniqueness of coloration and design, created ...
Wool
$27,800 / set
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in
Rare Set of Twelve 19th Century Empire Chairs in Mahogany, Brass and Velvet
Located in Meer, VAN
Rare Set of Twelve Early 19th Century Empire Dining Chairs in Mahogany, Inlaid Brass and Velvet This is a very large and rare set of twelve elegant dining chairs from the (late) ‘em...
Brass
$796Sale Price|20% Off
H 54.5 in W 36.5 in D 3 in
French Louis XV Style Trumeau Mirror with Oil Painting of Pasture Scene
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style trumeau mirror combines the elegance of neoclassical design with the warmth of pastoral art. The mirror features a rectangular frame with refined...
Mirror, Wood
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 44 in W 42 in D 22 in
19th Century Antique Italian Carved Walnut Bench by Valentino Besarel Ca 1870
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Encinitas, CA
Magnificent walnut hand-carved bench attributed to master artist Valentino Besarel (b. July 29 1829, d. Dec 11 1902) of Venice, Italy. Renaissance Revival. High quality; soft, fi...
Walnut
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
Tall Tiffany Studios Geometric 20” Vine Border Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York "Vine Border" Shade and Library Base Table Lamp In perfect original condition which is extremely rare for a 115 yr old lamp. The glass is diachronic and lig...
Bronze
$4,500
H 38 in W 60 in D 31 in
Rare and Unusual 19th Century Louis XVI Style Dog/ Doll Bed or Baby Crib
Located in Buchanan, MI
Rare and unusual 19th century Louis XVI style dog/ doll bed or baby crib. The ultimate in luxury for your little furry friend.
Walnut
Ciro Ferri Drawing Offering Scene Italie 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Italian lead pencil drawing, entourage of Ciro Ferri, depicting an offering scene in front of a temple, in the manner of the antiquity. Measurements: 7.8/5.9 inches ...
Paper
$5,118
H 49 in W 46 in D 42.5 in
Italian Mid-19th Century Painted & Giltwood Bed Corona / Bed Crown, Large-Size
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian mid-19th century painted and giltwood bed corona (bed crown). This Italian bed corona has a nicely carved pattern wrapping around its front, reminiscent of a regal crown, ...
Rope, Wood
Pair of French Empire Style Porcelain Urns
Located in Montreal, QC
Now fitted as lamps, these two handled Paris urns are painted with floral bouquets on one side and a courtship scene on the other. The gilding is rubbed but the painting is well exec...
Porcelain
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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