Wavy Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wavy sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi. Materials: Velvet or boucle upholstery, natural wood, painted
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Wavy Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Wavy sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi. Materials: Velvet or boucle upholstery, natural wood, painted
Upholstery, Wood
Organic Shaped Wavy Sofa in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Organic shaped sofa, pine, fabric, Europe, 1970s This sculptural sofa, crafted in Europe during
Fabric, Pine
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back 3 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair
Fabric, Wood
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Pure Mohair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back 2 person sofa upholstered in a premium, soft, green grey pure mohair
Fabric, Wood
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also
Fabric, Wood
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also
Fabric, Wood
1970s modular wavy patterned sofa, ENGLENDER
Located in Leicester, GB
Retro 70s velvet sofa by Englender. Amazing pattern in shades of brown, black, caramel and beige
Velvet
Object 083 Sofa by NG Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Object 083 Sofa by NG Design Dimensions: W 210 x D 100 x H 69 cm Materials: Bouclé Fabric Also
Bouclé
$2,710Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 40.56 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
handcrafted in solid wood. The shaped wooden backrest is splendid and highly decorative; the decorative wavy
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
and beautiful original upholstery with green buttons and piping. Wavy scalloped top detail
Fabric, Wood
Wavy Sofa by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in London, GB
Melis Tatlicibasi from Turkey is an Interior Designer. Graduated from the Yasar University of Izmir in 2017 and also hold a degree of Master of Interior Design from Florence Design A...
Wood, Bouclé, Velvet
Sofa Contemporary Wavy Shape Muticolor Felt
By Clemence Seilles, Stromboli Associates
Located in Mexico City, MX
"Buena Onda" by Clemence Seilles This contemporary sofa, like a soft wave flowing on a monolith
Wool
Postmodern Style Black and White Sofa with Wavy Backrest
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
renouncing comfort. The sofa sculpture has a wavy backrest that is a perfect abstraction of feminine beauty
Brass
1980 curvy white sectional with wavy pattern fabric
Located in Staten Island, NY
Beautiful curvy white sectional custom made in 1980. It is made of 2 pieces and made of the wavy
Fabric
18th Century Walnut Louis XV Venetian Sofa
Located in Sanremo, IT
Sweet and wavy Venetian winged walnut sofa, ad "orecchioni " from the first half of the 18th
Wood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in
17th Century Louis XV 15 Walnut Italian Sofa Curvy Wings Long Leg Brown White
Located in Sanremo, IM
Sweet and wavy Italian winged sofa in walnut from the first half of the 18th century. with delicate
Walnut
Mid Century Modern Style Brass Base Wavy Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful and very chic mid century modern style 2000s era sofa with brass elements. The
Brass
Sofa/Couch from the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
. The legs and armrests are rolled outwards. Furthermore, the sofa backrest has wavy profile. There is
Upholstery, Mahogany
Phenomenal Danish Leather Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Phenomenal wavy leather sofa from Denmark, circa early 1970s. This unusual example has French
Leather
Walnut Os de Mouton Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Deeply seated sofa with wavy top rail and box wing sides on Os de Mouton frame.
Wood
Finn Juhl Leather & Teak Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
frame with soft supple chocolate brown leather upholstery. The wavy backs of these sofas contrast nicely
Leather
Antique Sofa from circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique, mahogany sofa was made at the end of the 19th century. The frame of the sofa has a wavy
Cotton, Mahogany
Late Biedermeier Sofa, Germany, 1840-1850
Located in Greding, DE
Unusual late Biedermeier sofa with a wavy backrest and S-shaped armrests with rocaille decor. The
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Sofa in the Empire Type
Located in Opole, PL
style. Presented sofa has a wavily shaped backrest and rails that are rolled outwards, with the motif of
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Karan Style Serpentine Biomorphic Sofa in Powder Blue
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in View Park, CA
COOL BLUE: Kagan style serpentine sofa in powder blue microsuede with chrome base. Wavy seat with
Chrome
Sofa Walnut Padded Italy End of 19th Early 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Small sofa supported by wavy feet in walnut, like the lower band, that consists of two side swivel
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Sofa in the Empire Type with Light Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
2nd half of the 19th century. Its form refers to the Empire style. Presented sofa has a wavily shaped
Upholstery, Wood
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H 33.47 in W 85.83 in D 38.59 in
Italian modern rounded sofa in electric blue fabric by Maison Gilardino, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
irregular rounded sofa, entirely upholstered and covered in electric blue fabric. The wavy line backrest has
Metal
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H 34.26 in W 100.01 in D 39.38 in
Italian modern modular sofas in electric blue fabric by Maison Gilardino, 1990s
Located in MIlano, IT
the seat. The two modules approach following a wavy line. The couch has wheels on all corners
Metal
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H 29.5 in W 83 in D 25 in
1930s Dutch Colonial Teak Sofa with Wavy Back, Paw Feet and Rattan Upholstery
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial carved teak sofa with rattan upholstery from the 1930s. Made in the Java during
Rattan, Teak
Finn Juhl Leather & Teak Loveseat
Located in Phoenix, AZ
frame with soft supple chocolate brown leather upholstery. The wavy backs of these sofas contrast nicely
Leather, Teak
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Fast
Fabric, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modular Sofàs Wavy Shape Cesare Lacca Design
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair Italian Mid-Century modular sofàs wavy shape Cesare Lacca design. Just restored with a gray
Fabric
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H 29.75 in W 56 in D 14 in
Post Modern Richard Judd Glass and Wood Wavy Contemporary Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
Fantastic quality and design, this console table features steamed bent wood, steel, and glass. Richard Judd, born 1953 in Marshfield, WI. Attended the University of Wisconsin, Mad...
Steel
Wavy Backed Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Sofa has beige linen slipcover and 2 pillows. Inspired by an Avignon design.
Massive Milo Baughman Curved Sectional Sofa in Wavy Fabric
Located in Palm Springs, CA
WOW! A great Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin curved 8 piece sectional sofa. Incredible
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Renaissance Style Antique Walnut Trumeau Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A tall and boldly carved, columned walnut trumeau fireplace in the Renaissance style. The upper frieze, with a central cartouche flanked by floral scrolls, is set above the main frie...
Walnut
Robo Rail Designer Wallpaper in Tin 'Grey and White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This adorable children's pattern by Aimée was inspired by trains from around the world, and incorporate her beloved robot characters! Samples are available for $18 including US shi...
Paint, Paper
Etro Yotei Wool Throw Blanket, Gray Jacquard, Modern Design, Italy
By Etro, Etro Home Interiors
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Delicate framed jacquard pattern, 100% wool through, gorgeous gray, dual side; Fringed edges, Dimensions: 55"L x 71" Made in Italy. MSRP 890 USD.
Wool
A Pair of Fortuny Cushions in the Richelieu Pattern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Fortuny cushions in the Richelieu pattern, bias striped silk edging and silk blend backing, the double lion motif pattern inspired by the 17th century style of the French c...
Cotton, Linen, Silk
Guillerme & Chambron Cabinet or Cupboard in Solid Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, cabinet or cupboard, solid oak, France, 1960s This cabinet is a strong example of thoughtful woodworking, where structure and surface are tre...
Oak
$18,000 / set
H 43.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Troy, NY
A Harlequin Set of 12 French Louis XIII 17th Century Walnut and upholstered Side Chairs of beautiful quality, generous Proportions and solid pegged construction. The twelve chairs ha...
Walnut
$75,000 / set
H 38.5 in W 67.5 in D 29 in
Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780
By Louis-Charles Carpentier
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French carved wood and painted sofas with floral silk upholstery, carved floral skirt, and terminating on cabriole legs. Signed by Carpentier. Makers Stamp is located on s...
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
$11,000
H 83.08 in W 41.34 in D 23.63 in
André Sornay Cabinet or Wardrobe with Sliding Doors in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Andre Sornay for Sornay Meubles, cabinet or wardrobe, mahogany, lacquered wood, lacquered metal, France, 1960s This tall cabinet, designed by André Sornay in the 1960s, is exemplary...
Wood, Mahogany
Luxury Bambu Trumpet Hanging Lamp
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is a unique one. It originally belonged to an art collector who had it made in the 1960s. The lampshade is the real showstopper! It's a beautiful basket made in cameroon ar...
Bamboo, Rattan
Cubical Cabinet in Oregon Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, Oregon pine, Europe, 1970s Concise in design, this cabinet is a versatile piece for various settings or interiors. It could serve as a practical storage solution for an off...
Pine
Rare French Dining Chair in Pine with Metal Feet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, pine, metal, France, 1940s This French dining chair showcases a striking design with its strong, clean lines that structure the piece in a visually compelling way. The...
Metal
Amsterdamse School Table Lamp in Copper and Silk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Amsterdamse School table lamp, copper, silk, The Netherlands, 1920s This exquisite table lamp is a striking example of Amsterdamse School design, known for its bold, sculptural form...
Copper
$6,352 / item
H 75.99 in W 31.5 in D 8.67 in
Contemporary Organic Form Natural Beige Fiberglass and Glass Mirror by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead mirror by kar Materials: Fiberglass. Dimensions: W 80 x D 22 x H 193 cm. Knead mirror preserves the handmade traces of clay-kneading, and the hand-polished texture captures th...
Fiberglass
Highly Important Rock Crystal Chandelier in Louis XV Manner
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly unusual silver bronze chandelier constructed with eight scroll leaf arms supporting candle nozzles and drip pans suspended on two spiralled vines from the top crown the cent...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
A Fine George III Giltwood Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Fine George III Giltwood Mirror 18th Century the rectangular mirror plates surrounded by a carved motif frame with a central eagle flanked with flowering garlands and on either s...
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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