American Mission Davenport Table, Wicker & Oak, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission natural wicker davenport table with rounded woven side panels and braided apron with stretcher and oval oak top. (attributed to HEYWOOD WAKEFIELD)
Wicker, Oak
1960’s Greaves & Thomas Sofabed /1960’s Sofa
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in London, Lambeth
Gorgeous model 0202 Put-U-Up Davenport four seat sofa / sofa bed by Greaves & Thomas c.1965.
Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 86.62 in D 24.02 in
Greaves & Thomas Davenport Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Greaves and Thomas
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Greaves and Thomas Davenport Sofa Three Seater Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM A very rare, stylish and incredibly comfortable Greaves and Thomas Davenport three sea...
Wool, Foam, Hardwood
Billy Baldwin Davenport
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand tied springs, down wrapped, upholstered in black cashmere
Wood, Fabric, Down
Walnut Davenport by George Nakashima
Located in Sea Cliff, NY
A sofa, daybed, bench, this piece has been called all three.
It is one of a very few forms by Nakashima that can be called a sofa. It has a spring and foam inner cushion that ...
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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