English Victorian Style Camel Back Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style (20th Century) three-seat camel back design sofa with black button tufted faux-leather upholstery and brass nail head detail with a wooden stretcher and legs,...
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Curved Sofa Chaise with Layered Back and Plinth Base
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural sofa chaise is defined by a sweeping organic silhouette and a soft, enveloping upholstered form. A continuous curved back wraps around the generously proportioned sea...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Spanish Handmade Wooden Sofa Chair w/ Tall Back
Located in Marbella, ES
Rustic 19th century Spanish handmade wooden sofa chair with tall back rest.
Wood
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
By Creart
Located in New York, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
Leather, Jute, Wood, Linen
Paul McCobb Curvaceous Wing Back Settee or Sofa Refinished Reupholstered
By Paul McCobb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Wing back settee or sofa, designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, American, circa 1950s. This sofa is currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed in...
Upholstery, Wood
Italian 19th C. Lyre Splat Back Sofa Bench w/Upholstered Seat Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique settee from Italy features a straight back rail atop a beautiful and three widely spaced back splats of pierce-carved lyres adorning the backside.
Wood, Upholstery, Rush
Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman – Linear Form & Curved Back in Green Velvet
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
1970s African Carved Wood Masks Bamboo Large Bench Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, sculptural African and bamboo back large bench you could hope to find. In its original condition. Outstanding design i...
Bamboo, Wood
1790s Louis XVI Period French Painted Sofa with Oval Back and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period sofa from circa 1790 with antique beige painted finish, oval back, carved foliage and fluted legs. Indulge in the romance of bygone eras with this exquisite...
Upholstery, Wood
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Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoon back settee. An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Striking form and a treat of carved cra...
Upholstery, Wood
Old Hickory Rustic Western Bergere Cowhide Chairs Alligator Leather Sofa
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sofa and chairs living suite. Western furniture produced by Old Hickory Tannery is known to be ...
Cowhide, Leather, Wood, Alligator
Maison Dolt, Pierre Dariel, High Backed Upholstered Sofa, France, Circa 1938
By Pierre Dariel, Maison Dolt
Located in New York, NY
The brilliantly designed 1930s sofa curves at its front, is braced by two generous, rolling arms, and is crowned with high back which rises to a high central point from either side, ...
Upholstery, Wood
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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