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White bean sofa in bouclé, 1960
White bean sofa in bouclé, 1960

White bean sofa in bouclé, 1960

Located in Milano, Lombardia

“Fagiolone” model sofa with white bouclé fabric upholstery, probably made in Italy around the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile, Cotton

Pierre Guariche, Rare Sofa Bed, France, 1960
Pierre Guariche, Rare Sofa Bed, France, 1960

Pierre Guariche, Rare Sofa Bed, France, 1960

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pierre Guariche (1926–1995) Rare sofa bed Manufactured by Airbone France, 1960s Steel

Category

Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Steel

20th century white and green abstract ceramic sofa table by Jean Austruy 1960
20th century white and green abstract ceramic sofa table by Jean Austruy 1960

20th century white and green abstract ceramic sofa table by Jean Austruy 1960

By Jean Austruy 1

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Jean Austruy Realised circa 1960 Unique ceramic piece 20th century design low cofee or sofa

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Ceramic

Fully Tufted White Three Seat Sofa
Fully Tufted White Three Seat Sofa

Fully Tufted White Three Seat Sofa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage-modern sofa featuring chrome legs and tufted white vinyl upholstery with removable cushions

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide, Chandigarh Rare

Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

1960s Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen of SOM Three Seat Sofa in White Fabric
1960s Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen of SOM Three Seat Sofa in White Fabric

1960s Gordon Bunshaft and Davis Allen of SOM Three Seat Sofa in White Fabric

By Gordon Bunshaft, Davis Allen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

white fabric upholstery. The sofa measures 37.25 inches deep, 84.25 inches wide, and 29 inches high

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Italian brutalist sofa solid walnut and white chenille velvet 1960s
Italian brutalist sofa solid walnut and white chenille velvet 1960s

Italian brutalist sofa solid walnut and white chenille velvet 1960s

Located in Paris, IDF

sofa has been fully restored, seating foam replaced, and reupholstered with a soft white chenille

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

William Plunkett White “Kingston” Sofa, 1967
William Plunkett White “Kingston” Sofa, 1967

William Plunkett White “Kingston” Sofa, 1967

By C.J. Plunkett & Co

Located in Chicago, IL

William Plunkett "Kingston" Sofa, 1967. Restored and reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White
De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White

De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White

By De Sede

Located in Munich, Bavaria

De Sede leather sofa DS 105. Aniline leather in ecru white Great comfort with an extendable seat

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury White Wool Soriana Sofa and 2 Armchairs By Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Midcentury White Wool Soriana Sofa and 2 Armchairs By Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

Midcentury White Wool Soriana Sofa and 2 Armchairs By Tobia Scarpa for Cassina

By Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Madrid, ES

upholstered in white wool, Italian design from the 1960s. This iconic set of Soriana sofa and armchairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White
De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White

De Sede Leather Sofa DS 105 Ecru White

By De Sede

Located in Munich, Bavaria

De Sede leather sofa DS 105. Aniline leather in ecru white Great comfort with an extendable seat

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa White Bouclé Wool Soriana Italian Sofa, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa White Bouclé Wool Soriana Italian Sofa, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Tobia Scarpa White Bouclé Wool Soriana Italian Sofa, 1960s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Madrid, ES

Sofa model "Soriana" two-seat design by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Made of chromed steel

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Plastic, Wood

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa, black-white fabric, beech wood.
1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa, black-white fabric, beech wood.

1960s, Danish 2-seater "Banan" sofa, black-white fabric, beech wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish 2-seater curved sofa. Quality furniture fabric, beech wood legs, springs in the seat

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara
Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

Knoll Antimott Sofa in Off-White Alcantara

By Knoll Antimott

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Knoll Antimott, sofa, alcantara, chrome, Germany, 1960s Somewhere between 1925-1929 Wilhelm Knoll

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

4-Seat White Faux Leather "Montenapo" Sofa by Zanotta, Italy, 1965
4-Seat White Faux Leather "Montenapo" Sofa by Zanotta, Italy, 1965

4-Seat White Faux Leather "Montenapo" Sofa by Zanotta, Italy, 1965

By Zanotta

Located in Geneva, CH

Rare 4-seat white capitoned faux leather "Montenapo" sofa by Mario Scheinchenbauer, produced by

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

sofa was designed by John Home, it was made in England and dates from the 1960’s. This is of

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

White Lacquered Faux Bamboo Sofa Attributed to Robsjohn Gibbings
White Lacquered Faux Bamboo Sofa Attributed to Robsjohn Gibbings

White Lacquered Faux Bamboo Sofa Attributed to Robsjohn Gibbings

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Glamorous 1960’s white lacquered faux bamboo sofa attributed to Robsjohn Gibbings The frame is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

MASSIMO VIGNELLI Mod. Saratoga White and Red Sofa, 1964
MASSIMO VIGNELLI Mod. Saratoga White and Red Sofa, 1964

MASSIMO VIGNELLI Mod. Saratoga White and Red Sofa, 1964

By Massimo Vignelli

Located in Roma, Lazio

Historic sofa mod. Saratoga in white lacquered wood with cushions in beautiful red-purple fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored
Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored

Jens Risom Tufted Back Sofa in Off White. Expertly Restored

By Jens Risom

Located in Kansas City, MO

This Jens Risom high back tufted back sofa has ben expertly restored and reupholstered in an off

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Curved Bamboo, Maple and Leather Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1960s
Midcentury Curved Bamboo, Maple and Leather Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1960s

Midcentury Curved Bamboo, Maple and Leather Italian Sofa, White Fabric, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

cotton white ecrù fabric, with a firm yet springy foam padding inside. The sinuous lines of this sofa

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood, Chestnut, Maple, Fabric

Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Three-Seat Sofa in White Leather Steel
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Three-Seat Sofa in White Leather Steel

Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-P' Three-Seat Sofa in White Leather Steel

By Robert Haussmann, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Haussmann for De Sede, 'DS-P' sofa, leather, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1960s The DS

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Boucle and Wood, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Boucle and Wood, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Boucle and Wood, 1960s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa, White Boucle and Wood, 1960s -

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three-Seater Sofa in White Naugahyde #2

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1
1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1

1964 Eames for Herman Miller 3473 Three Seat Sofa in White Naugahyde #1

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 3473 sofa, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1964. It's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Klaus Uredat for COR, Corbi Sectional Sofa, Off-White Corduroy, Germany, 1969
Klaus Uredat for COR, Corbi Sectional Sofa, Off-White Corduroy, Germany, 1969

Klaus Uredat for COR, Corbi Sectional Sofa, Off-White Corduroy, Germany, 1969

By Klaus Uredat

Located in Krefeld, DE

Corbi modular sectional sofa by Klaus Uredat for COR, Germany, circa 1969. Developed during a

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

1960s Italian sofa in white bouclé, possibly Carlo and Campo Graffi
1960s Italian sofa in white bouclé, possibly Carlo and Campo Graffi

1960s Italian sofa in white bouclé, possibly Carlo and Campo Graffi

By Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi

Located in Milano, IT

A refined two-seater sofa from the 1960s, similar to pieces designed by the iconic Franco Campo and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Three Seater Sofa for Gavina, 1966
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Three Seater Sofa for Gavina, 1966

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Three Seater Sofa for Gavina, 1966

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Designed in 1966 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, the Bastiano sofa is a masterpiece of modern

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Two Seater Sofa for Gavina, 1966
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Two Seater Sofa for Gavina, 1966

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Two Seater Sofa for Gavina, 1966

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Mid-Century Modern two-seater Bastiano sofa designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Rare Solid Walnut Arden Riddle White Four-Seat Sofa, USA, 1967
Rare Solid Walnut Arden Riddle White Four-Seat Sofa, USA, 1967

Rare Solid Walnut Arden Riddle White Four-Seat Sofa, USA, 1967

By Arden Riddle

Located in Berlin, DE

Hard to find four-seat by Arden Riddle made in 1967 with new high quality Mark Alexander fabric in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Four-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen, White/ Ivory Leather with Rosewood Legs. Restored.
Four-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen, White/ Ivory Leather with Rosewood Legs. Restored.

Four-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen, White/ Ivory Leather with Rosewood Legs. Restored.

By Hans Olsen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Early Hans Olsen long four-seat sofa with Brazilian rosewood legs. This has undergone a complete

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sofa Style Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso for Stilwood, 1960s
Sofa Style Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso for Stilwood, 1960s

Sofa Style Roberto Pamio, Noti Massari and Renato Toso for Stilwood, 1960s

By Stilwood, Roberto Pamio & Renato Toso

Located in bruxelles, BE

Sofa composed of 3 elements in white curly fabric. Measures: Seat height 37cm. Wear due to time

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 White Tulip Stools 4x Available
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 White Tulip Stools 4x Available

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 White Tulip Stools 4x Available

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are 152 Tulip Stools, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The stools are comprised of vinyl ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Living Room Set for Gavina, 1966
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Living Room Set for Gavina, 1966

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Off-White Boucle Bastiano Living Room Set for Gavina, 1966

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Gavina

Located in Vicenza, IT

Designed in 1961 by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, this rare original Bastiano sofa set embodies

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Set of wooden sofa and armchairs with white cushions, 1960 brown white
Set of wooden sofa and armchairs with white cushions, 1960 brown white

Set of wooden sofa and armchairs with white cushions, 1960 brown white

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Set divanetto e due poltrone in legno e cuscini in tessuto di cotone, 1960, Condizioni: Buone

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Cotton, Wood

1960, Hans Roebers, Original Snake Couch, redone in Brown and White Fabric in 90
1960, Hans Roebers, Original Snake Couch, redone in Brown and White Fabric in 90

1960, Hans Roebers, Original Snake Couch, redone in Brown and White Fabric in 90

By Zwaan, Hanshan Roebers 1

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and was situated in his private house. Ask Casey for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Be...

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Loveseat Sofa Ammanati Vitelli Rossi di Albizzate White Lacquered Wood Red
Loveseat Sofa Ammanati Vitelli Rossi di Albizzate White Lacquered Wood Red

Loveseat Sofa Ammanati Vitelli Rossi di Albizzate White Lacquered Wood Red

By Giampiero Vitelli, Titina Ammanati, Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Sacile, PN

"Sporting" loveseat sofa designed by Titina Ammanati and Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rare Madison Furniture Three Seat Chromed Steel & White Leather Bench or Sofa
Rare Madison Furniture Three Seat Chromed Steel & White Leather Bench or Sofa

Rare Madison Furniture Three Seat Chromed Steel & White Leather Bench or Sofa

By Madison Furniture, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Probably designed by Arthur Umanoff, this bench was made in the 1960s by relatively unknown company Madison Furniture. Despite the prestige of the company, they were very well known ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vivai del Sud Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, Italy 1960s
Vivai del Sud Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, Italy 1960s

Vivai del Sud Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, Italy 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

smoky bronzed tone. The sofa is completed with brand-new upholstery in elegant off-white pure cotton

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut

White Knoll Sofa
White Knoll Sofa

White Knoll Sofa

Unavailable|$3,800

White Knoll Sofa

By Florence Knoll

Located in Atlanta, GA

Florence Knoll loveseat with metal base upholstered in cream Maharam wool.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Metal

1960s White Four-Seater Sofa by Dux
1960s White Four-Seater Sofa by Dux

1960s White Four-Seater Sofa by Dux

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Beautiful four-seater mid-century sofa by Dux. Cushions are removable and upholstered on both sides

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Couch / Sofa Table White by Ray & Charles Eames from Herman Miller, 1960s
Couch / Sofa Table White by Ray & Charles Eames from Herman Miller, 1960s

Couch / Sofa Table White by Ray & Charles Eames from Herman Miller, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria

Couch / sofa table white by Ray & Charles Eames from Herman Miller, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Ettore Sottsass White Lacquered 'Califfo' Sofa for Poltronova, 1962
Ettore Sottsass White Lacquered 'Califfo' Sofa for Poltronova, 1962

Ettore Sottsass White Lacquered 'Califfo' Sofa for Poltronova, 1962

By Poltronova, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Firenze, IT

Very rare and iconic first model of white painted wood Califfo sofa designed by Ettore Sottsass for

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

1960s White Fabric on Walnut Legs Sofa by Adrian Pearsall
1960s White Fabric on Walnut Legs Sofa by Adrian Pearsall

1960s White Fabric on Walnut Legs Sofa by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

New upholstery in off white fabric, walnut base, Sofa by Adrian Pearsall, USA, 1965. Very unique

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Newly Upholstered Marco Zanuso "Regent" Sofa and Lounge Chair, Arflex, 1960s
Newly Upholstered Marco Zanuso "Regent" Sofa and Lounge Chair, Arflex, 1960s

Newly Upholstered Marco Zanuso "Regent" Sofa and Lounge Chair, Arflex, 1960s

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Jersey City, NJ

Very rare Marco Zanuso set made of one sofa and one lounge chair model 'Regent' manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

The Damned Standing on Couch Vintage Original Photograph
The Damned Standing on Couch Vintage Original Photograph

The Damned Standing on Couch Vintage Original Photograph

By Erica Elmenberg

Located in Las Vegas, NV

, standing on a couch and looking down to the camera. Some wear and tear are associated with vintage

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Beautiful Guillerme et Chambron Reupholstered sofa, circa 1960
Beautiful Guillerme et Chambron Reupholstered sofa, circa 1960

Beautiful Guillerme et Chambron Reupholstered sofa, circa 1960

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Megeve, FR

Beautiful Guillerme et Chambron reupholstered sofa, circa 1960. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

The Beatles on Couch Fine Art Print
The Beatles on Couch Fine Art Print

The Beatles on Couch Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This black and white portrait features The Beatles seated on a couch, smiling for a candid image

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

The Beatles Candid on Couch Fine Art Print
The Beatles Candid on Couch Fine Art Print

The Beatles Candid on Couch Fine Art Print

By Bruce McBroom

Located in Las Vegas, NV

couch. The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. With members John Lennon

Category

1960s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

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White 1960 Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the white 1960 couch you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every white 1960 couch was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer white 1960 couch, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right white 1960 couch, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates and Poltronova each produced at least one beautiful white 1960 couch that is worth considering.

How Much is a White 1960 Couch?

A white 1960 couch can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,950, while the lowest priced sells for $277 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.