19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed / Upholstered Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century Edwardian style mahogany wood framed upholstered settee or sofa. The settee / sofa is
Upholstery, Mahogany
Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery
Located in Madrid, España
Model "416" sofa with ukola wood frame and washable ivory fabric upholstery - Designer Gregorio
Wood
Steiner Sofa Solid Wood Frame and Pierre Frey Fabric, France, 1960s
By Siege Steiner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
An extraordinary midcentury sofa from the 1960s manufactured by Sièges Steiner. With a solid wood
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury English Mod Three Piece Set with Wood Framed Sofa and Pair Armchairs
Located in Troy, MI
set from. Dark wood frames have a lacquered finish with bone white paint accents to highlight the
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the charm of the 19th Century with our magnificent Mahogany Wood Framed Empire
Upholstery, Mahogany
Unique Dama Sofa - Wood Frame and Fabric Upholstery by Megarisiotis
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique Dama Sofa - Wood Frame and Fabric Upholstery by Megarisiotis Dimensions: D 96 x W 240 x H 96
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Mahogany Wood & Hogan Hepplewhite Style Sofa w/ Show-Wood Frame, In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
' sofa with a down feather filled buttoned cushion. This beautifully moulded Mahogany show-wood frame
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
Wood Frame Low Back Sofa in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Bassam, who designed the BassamFellows Wood Frame Lounge Collection for his own home. The outcome is a
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Caleo-Natural Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Caleo-Natural Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: D 100 x
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Caleo-Ash Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Three-Seater Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Caleo-Ash Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Three-Seater Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: D 100 x W
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Caleo-Ash Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Caleo-Ash Teak Wood Frame, Rope And Ethereal Fabric Two-Seater Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: D 100 x W
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Lyora Teak Wood Frame And Ethereal Fabric Corner Modular Sofa by SNOC
Located in Geneve, CH
Lyora Teak Wood Frame And Ethereal Fabric Corner Modular Sofa by SNOC Dimensions: D 125 x W 125 x H
Fabric, Teak
$8,812Sale Price|25% Off
Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Sheepskin Sofa, Newly Upholstered, Solid Wood Frame
By Ekornes
Located in Mckinney, TX
, modern look. The new European shearling brings warmth and texture to the sleek Ekornes frame
Hide, Sheepskin, Wood
Sculptural Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa with Exotic Wood Frame, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
well, accentuating their shape and material. Exotic woods such as mahogany and rosewood were favoured
Wood, Fabric
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Saarinen Swanson Ficks Reed Wrought Iron with Wood Frame Couch
By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson, Ficks Reed
Located in Ferndale, MI
group for Ficks Reed of Michigan. Solid ash seat frames are supported by wrought iron base. Seat and
Wrought Iron
Wood Frame, Organic Dark Brown Fabric Modular Sofa by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Modular sofa by kar Dimensions: W 210 x D 105 x H 70 cm Materials: Fabric, MDF Frame Kar, is the
Fabric
Solid wood frame Walnut TAMBU Sofa with down filled upholstery
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Drawing inspiration from the juxtaposition of organic and geometric forms, the TAMBU sofa was born from a desire to create a super comfortable yet elegant seating pieces. We believe ...
Leather, Fabric, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mid-Century Brutalist Brown Leather Patchwork Sofa with Western Style Wood Frame
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Brutalist leather patchwork sofa with western style carved oak frame inspired by the
Leather, Wood
ViNTAGE CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER LIBERTY'S ART NOUVEAU CLUB SOFA CARVED WOOD FRAMe
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning vintage Chestnut brown leather sofa, made in the Liberty's Art Nouveau style with n...
Leather, Hardwood
De Sede Daybed DS 80 Patchwork Nut Brown Aniline Leather Wood Frame 1969
By De Sede
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
some leather hide and cover the mattress and cushions. It rest on a slated sturdy wooden frame with
Leather, Wood
$17,500 / item
Thin Frame Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal tuxedo sofa with solid wood frame and hand tied springs having down-filled cushions and
Upholstery
Three-Seat Sofa by Russell Wright, Black Frame and Light Grey-Silver Fabric
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
Located in Kansas City, MO
Russel Wright for Conant Ball sofa. Black lacquered wood frame and newly upholstered in a beautiful
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bent Wood Sofa After Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the iconic designs of Gilbert Rohde. Featuring a gracefully curved bent wood frame, this sofa embodies
Wood
Large Louis XVI style gilt wood sofa, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
to the show wood frame, raised on turned tapering legs, circa 1900. Batch 73 57758 BZCYN
Giltwood
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Barbara Barry for McGuire Boxback Sofa
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in Dallas, TX
scale, with a gunmetal wood frame and a gracefully curved back that ensures comfort. Simple loose back
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Three Seater Sofa by Isamu Kenmochi, Japan, 1960s
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Three seater sofa designed by Isamu Kenmochi, featuring soft blue upholstery and a refined wood
Wood, Upholstery
Early 19th Century Yew Wood Baltic Empire Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A neoclassical tufted diminutive sofa with yew wood frame and brass inlay. This sofa is attributed
Silk, Yew
Art Deco Style Small Sofa
Located in Red Lion, PA
Art Deco Style two seat sofa with hand carved wood frame Beautiful classic details Pair of
Fabric, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
; Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s with solid wood frame and fabric cushions, made in Italy in the
Fabric, Wood
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Spindle Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
21st Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original William Morris style upholstery. Measures: 84"W x
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage Ornate Gold Wood Couch
Located in Fullerton, CA
A beautiful vintage wood couch with a gilt wood frame and white linen upholstery. The gold frame of
Linen, Wood
$3,600
Carl Malmsten Sofa
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjogren. Birch wood frame with original upholstery. Made
Birch
$11,539
Valabrega sofa - Italy 1940s
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Paris, FR
Ernesto Valabrega Sofa - Italy, 1940 Dark wood frame with organic shapes and zoomorphic legs. 3
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Extra Long Taupe Leather Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary extra long sofa (11.5' wide) with taupe leather cushions and a polished dark wood
Leather, Wood
Christian Liaigre "Capetown" Sofa for Holly Hunt
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
espresso oak wood frame. This is a showstopper piece in great condition. 35x90x38in. Ships from
Cotton
$2,186Sale Price|64% Off
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Located in IT
period. Black wood frame and leather upholstery. Conservative restoration of wooden parts, leather and
Leather, Wood
1960s Miroslav Navrátil Folding Sofa Bed, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
visible spots - Stained beech wood frame - sleeping space: 192 x 163
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Rare Sofa, Boman OY, 1930/1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare sofa, manufactured by Boman OY, 1930/1940s. Wood frame, original fabric upholstery. Marked
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 3 Seat Sofa wood Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful medium reddish brown leather 3 seat sofa wood frame and legs
Leather, Wood
Peter Hvidt Danish Wooden Frame Caned Gold Patterned Upholstered Sleeper Settee
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century expandable sleeper Settee with a teak wood frame with caned sides, a solid seat
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Midcentury James Mont Style Lacquered Gondola Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The chic sofa features a gondola sled inspired wood frame with an ebonized black lacquer finish. The
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Medici Sofa in Bergamo Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
with premium trim and 23-karat gold finish on the alder wood frame.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful wool 3 Seat Sofa Birch Frame and Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern light blue wool 3 seat sofa Birch wood frame and legs. Style of Børge
Upholstery, Birch, Wool
Antique Carved Wing Chair with Cane Sides , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
time ago - Pillows filled with real feathers - carved linden wood frame - heigh of seat 56 cm
Fabric, Wood
Antique Carved Sofa with Cane Sides , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
time ago - Pillows filled with real feather - Carved linden wood frame - heigh of seat 60 cm
Fabric, Wood
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Heinz Meier Stendig Hausmann Sofa
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Heinz Meier
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern sofa made by Landes Furniture Mfg. Co. with a chrome rod and wood frame
Chrome
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery. Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D x 29.13"H. Seat
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
Century Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery. Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D x 29.13"H. Seat
Upholstery, Oak
Rolled Arm Sofa with Curved Tight Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Elegant curved sofa comes with tight back over two loose poly/down seat cushions, with exposed wood
Polyester, Maple, Down
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofas, Pair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
, 21st Century Solid cherry wood frames, with original upholstery. Each measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D x
Upholstery, Cherry
Italian Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofa Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
; Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s with solid wood frame and layers in different woods, seat and
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Ballard, CA
exposed wood frame and legs. Custom sizes and finishes available.
Polyester, Maple, Down
Sofa by Folke Ohlsson " Colorado" Made by Bodafors Teak Wood Sweden 1960 Signed
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Paris, FR
frame. Good vintage condition. Teak wood frame in good condition. With a timeless, teak-laden
Teak
1960s Percival Lafer Large Sofa Frame Jacaranda Rosewood Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Percival Lafer Large Jacaranda Rosewood Sofa Frame made in Brazil Unmarked. Attribution
Rosewood
$4,200
Mid-Century 6' Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The cushioned arms rest over the wood frame. Please confirm location NY or NJ
Fabric, Walnut
The ‘Tuxedo Sofa’ in Natural Linen, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal tuxedo sofa with solid wood frame and hand tied springs having down-filled cushions and
Upholstery
Two Seater Sofa by Wojtek D Carstens for Stouby Mobler
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mobler, with solid soap-treated beech wood frame and upholstered with tufted beige/camel colored
Suede, Beech
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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