$14,840 / item
H 32.29 in W 104.34 in D 42.52 in
Customizable Double-Back Sofa In Ultra Suede Fabric By José Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This striking and sophisticated sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and modern design. It features
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 486 Mid Century Bracket Back Sofa This sofa measures: 86 wide x 29
Upholstery, Wood
English George III Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1770-1790 for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early Camel Back Sofa having rolled arms with brass tack decoration over a rectangular shaped seat
Fabric, Wood
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 91.5 in D 31.5 in
Tall Channel Back and Skirted Art Deco Sofa In Camel Velvet.
Located in Chicago, IL
Restored and rich camel velvet upholstered, tall back Art Deco sofa. The tall and deep channel back
Velvet, Wood
$6,740
H 40 in W 74 in D 25 in
18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian Venetian sofa with removable back. This antique sofa from Italy, just over
Wood, Linen
$2,246Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 87 in D 33 in
Late 20th Camelback Sofa w/Multicolored Patchwork Fabric & Tight Back by Rowe
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage camelback sofa with multicolored patchwork fabric and tight back by Rowe Furniture
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$10,919 / item
H 21.66 in W 66.93 in D 29.14 in
Contemporary Sofa, Two-Seats, Handmade, Curved Walnut Back and Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
back. We can also manufacture this sofa in customised options: Legs: Lacquered thick steel with gold
Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
$12,936 / item
H 21.66 in W 80.32 in D 29.14 in
Contemporary Sofa, Three-Seats, Handmade, Curved Walnut Back and Stainless Steel
By EMOTIONAL OBJECTS, João Faria
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
back. We can also manufacture this sofa in customised options: Legs: Lacquered thick steel with gold
Steel, Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
$6,535
H 31.5 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A lovely shaped orignal Italian 1950s two seater sofa with curved back on brass and wood feet
Brass
$32,757 / item
H 43.31 in W 87.8 in D 33.86 in
Beautiful Sofa with Decorative Silk Velvet Fabric Flowers on the Back
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Wood, Leather, Fabric
$61,005 / item
H 34.26 in W 125.99 in D 63 in
Beautiful Sofa with decorative Silk Velvet or Mosaic Butterflies on back
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Wood, Fabric
$12,500
H 32.5 in W 77.19 in D 29.13 in
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Sofa Bench with Splayed Legs
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful 19th c. Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen fabric
Linen, Wood, Paint
$6,800Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
1960s–1970s Inspired Channel-Back Sofa, Textured Velvet With Brass Tapered Legs
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural sofa defined by rhythm, curvature, and architectural channeling. The enveloping
Brass
$3,500 / set
H 33 in W 83 in D 37.5 in
Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved Sofa, Lounge Chair And Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco Carved Ornate Channel Back Curved 3 Seat Sofa and Lounge Chair with Ottoman - 3 Piece
Wood
$9,900Sale Price|29% Off
H 27.5 in W 90.5 in D 31 in
'Bracket-Back' Model #133 Mahogany and Leather Sofa by Dunbar, c 1955
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather and Mahogany 'bracket back' legs, perfect for floating the sofa in the room. Fine details such as
Leather, Wood
$5,778
H 38.98 in W 50.4 in D 23.63 in
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire
Located in London, Park Royal
A finely hand carved French two-seater canapé à dossier droit (straight-back sofa) from the Second
Upholstery, Wood
$8,800
H 34 in W 73 in D 33 in
Mid Century Italian Sofa with Winged Back Details Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and graceful Italian black and white upholstered sofa with winged back details
Wood
$6,720
H 38.25 in W 63 in D 26 in
Swedish Period Rococo 3-Chair Back Painted Sofa Bench, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style three-chair back sofa from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
Upholstery, Wood
$1,871Sale Price|25% Off
H 39.5 in W 86.5 in D 37 in
Late 20th Century Modified Tuxedo Slipcover Style Pillow Back Large Scale Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming late 20th century modified tuxedo slipcover style pillow back large scale sofa. Beautiful
Fabric, Wood
$6,800 / item
H 32 in W 64 in D 35 in
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
What a find! A rare pair of French Napoleon III sofas featuring continuous upholstered backs that
Upholstery, Wood
Visionaire Italian Ladder Rustic Down Wood Chrome Sectional Sofa
By Visionaire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 21st Century with this exquisite hand
Upholstery, Wood, Down
$13,750 / item
H 30 in W 95 in D 37 in
Alcove Linear Sofa With Curved Back & Fringe Detailing In Navy Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a soft, concave inner
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$4,496Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in W 81 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Modified Lawson Style Sofa Black Frieze Fabric & Channel Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage mid-century modern modified Lawson style sofa with a channeled back, black frieze
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$2,021Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.5 in W 79 in D 37.5 in
Late 20t Century Bridgewater Style Sofa Tight Back Taupe Gray Vinyl Faux Leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage taupe gray faux leather upholstered Bridgewater style sofa with tight back, two
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Two-Piece Cane Back Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful Mid-Century two-piece sectional sofa, French style carved frame with square tapered legs
Cane, Wood
$25,000
H 29.5 in W 94.5 in D 33.5 in
Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Rare Curved Channel Back Sofa in Navy Velvet
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Giulia Veronesi for ISA Bergamo rare and sophisticated channel back curved sofa with gilt
Aluminum, Brass
$32,401 / item
H 38.59 in W 104.34 in D 39.38 in
Beautiful Sofa Unique Design Silk Velvet Flowers on the Back Frame Solid Timber
Located in London, GB
Sicis is delighted to welcome you at ‘Home’. The classically inspired extent in contemporary plays an eclectic style, elegant and refined. Interiors express personality. A constant...
Wood, Leather, Fabric
$9,750
H 37.41 in W 76.78 in D 37.41 in
High Back Sofa By Gio Ponti For ISA Bergamo in Bouclé Fabric Upholstery 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Almelo, NL
Elegant three seat high back sofa reupholstered in new bouclé fabric was designed by Gio Ponti and
Brass
$1,680
H 31.11 in W 70.87 in D 32.68 in
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa, green furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Green furniture velour, brass springs in the seat and back, ash wood
Velvet, Ash
$13,850
H 40 in W 67 in D 21 in
Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th
Linen, Wood
$5,600
H 36.5 in W 72.34 in D 25.25 in
Early 19th C. Italian Carved-Wood 4 Chair-Back Bench w/Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood, four-chair back sofa bench with cane seat, from the early 19th century
Wood, Cane
Swaim Classics Curved Danish Style Gold Beige Chenille Sofa
By Swaim
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sofa
Chenille, Wood
1980s Cassina Maralunga Style Black and Butter Beige Leather Sofa
By Cassina
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned beige
Leather, Wood
1990s Salotti Post Modern Top Grain Two Toned Beige Leather Sofa
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned beige
Leather, Wood
1980s Weiman Curved Serpentine Sofa and Swivel Chairs, 3 Pieces
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Original rare set of 3, 1980s Iconic serpentine cloud sofa and swivel chairs are packed with
Upholstery, Wood
$6,250Sale Price|50% Off
H 32 in W 89 in D 49 in
1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Upholstery, Wood
$11,950
H 36 in W 82 in D 30 in
Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis Style Sofa, dating back to the late 19th
Upholstery, Wood
$12,950
H 28 in W 90 in D 32 in
1950s XL Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Salmon Straw Linen Lotus Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1950s with this exquisite and timeless sofa
Upholstery, Wood, Down
$4,625Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 30 in W 60 in D 50 in
1980s Modular Green Sculptural Curved Sofa Chaise Lounge, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite modular two piece
Upholstery, Wood
$9,850 / set
H 32 in W 80 in D 34 in
1990s Rare Poltromec Italia Leather Sculptural Space Age Sofa Loveseat, Set of 2
By Poltromec
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite deep purple, navy
Steel
$8,950 / set
H 30 in W 72 in D 40 in
1960s John Widdicomb Kidney Immaculate Green Beige Sofa Loveseats, Set of 2
By John Widdicomb
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite loveseat set. The
Upholstery, Wood
$6,495
H 32 in W 89 in D 46 in
1990s Carol Hicks x EJ Victor Country Shabby Boho Full Down Colorful Floral Sofa
By Victor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 1990s with this exquisite sofa
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
$5,890 / item
H 35.25 in W 86.75 in D 27 in
Vintage French Provincial Rococo Revival Settee, Circa 1950s, Tufted Back
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
An elegant vintage sofa, re-upholstered in a vibrant striped fabric with tufted back detail and a
Fabric, Wood
$9,850
H 36 in W 30 in D 30 in
1970s Baker Knole Modular Walnut Legs Beige Skirted Seven Pieces Sectional Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite knole modular
Upholstery, Wood
Eden Sectional Loose Seat and Back Cushions, Pull Tufting
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Eden sectional features ultra-modern flair, high-level comfort, and clean modern lines with comfy loose cushions. Its sculptural profile is defined by its graphic grid-tufted pul...
Upholstery, Wood
$25,185 / item
H 32.5 in W 126 in D 77 in
Station Sectional Button Tufting Loose Seat Back Cushions Base Lacquer Self Welt
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Shrewdly tufted and uniformly solid, the immensity of the station sectional sofa is unexpected
Fabric, Wood
$8,950
H 34 in W 100 in D 100 in
1990s Salotti Post Modern Two Toned Black Graphite Leather 3 Pieces Sectional
By Nicoletti Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite two toned blavk
Leather, Wood
1980s Weiman Customized Curved Serpentine Sectional
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite Weiman three
Upholstery, Wood
$2,750
H 30 in W 90 in D 34 in
1980s Italian Salotti Natuzzi Post Modern Beige Modular 3Pieces Sectional
By Natuzzi Salotti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1990s with this exquisite beige leather
Leather, Wood
$11,500 / set
H 27 in W 119 in D 38 in
Gamma Arredamenti Dandy Collection Pumpkin Orange Cloud Leather Sectional
By Gamma Arredamenti
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
armrests, the Oxer corner sectional sofa with peninsula is an ideal choice for modern areas. Manufactured
Leather, Wood
$28,500
H 34 in W 180 in D 34 in
1950s Immaculate Yellow Boucle Style Quilted Serpentine Curved Modular Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1950s with this exquisite modular, luxurious
Upholstery, Wood
$6,500 / set
H 30 in W 32 in D 33 in
1980s Thayer Coggin Chenille Modular Curved Sectional Slipper Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
your eyes are immediately drawn to the bright and vibrant chenille upholstery design. The back cushions
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Beige American Leather Curved Sectional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
attached to the back. Iconic tapered wood feet. Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty
Leather, Wood
Ramatuelle Outdoor Sofa in Iroko Wood with Cord Back
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
The Ramatuelle Sofa, created in partnership with Mediterrazza, redefines outdoor luxury with its
Fabric, Cord, Wood
$3,554 / item
H 29.14 in W 50.01 in D 14.18 in
French Provincial Handcrafted 2-Door Cabinet or " Sofa back" in solid wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This back of sofa belongs to our Tradition collection and symbolizes a French and robust
Brass
$5,600
H 38.5 in W 68 in D 21.75 in
Late 18th Century Italian 4-Chair Back Sofa Bench w/Pierced Back Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian four-chair back style, carved wood sofa bench, with upholstered seat from the turn of
Wood
$10,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.83 in W 59 in D 27.19 in
Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Griffin Details, Newly Upholstered
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the
Linen, Wood, Paint
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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