At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage tufted sofa for your home. Each vintage tufted sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
animal skin,
leather and
wood. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage tufted sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage tufted sofa, designed in the
Mid-Century Modern,
Hollywood Regency or
Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage tufted sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Chesterfield,
Hancock & Moore and
Florence Knoll are consistently popular.
Prices for a vintage tufted sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $800 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,995.
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.