Moooi Love Sofa in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Upholstery & White Wash Legs
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
construction, with a steel frame and wood legs that provide firm support. Moulded foam on metal frame with
Upholstery
Moooi Love Sofa in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Upholstery & White Wash Legs
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
construction, with a steel frame and wood legs that provide firm support. Moulded foam on metal frame with
Upholstery
Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
has been replaced around the core. The wooden frame was cleaned and oiled. Materials: Wool, oak
Wool, Oak
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
combinations of colors and textures between the cushions, frame and ash wood feet. Three different sizes
Leather, Fabric
$21,500 / item
Guest Bed Sofa with Storage Drawers
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
base has four drawers for storage. This product is customizable, from the frame finish to the wood
Linen, Walnut
$10,693 / item
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
combinations of colors and textures between the cushions, frame and ash wood feet. Three different sizes
Leather, Fabric
Vintage Military Canvas Guest Bed Sofa with Storage Drawers
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
base has four drawers for storage. This product is customizable, from the frame finish and wood type
Walnut, Canvas
$7,011 / item
MDF Italia Customizable Mate Sofa by Robin Rizzini
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
A system of sofas and sectionals. With a frame in solid wood and elastic belts and a filling in
Textile
Customizable Tacchini Sesann Sofa by Gianfranco Frattini
By Tacchini, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in New York, NY
, frame and ash wood feet. Three different sizes available. This one is 240cm Internal frame: cold foam
Leather, Fabric
$11,311 / item
Blue Stand by Me Sofa with Pillows by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: birch wood, fabric. Available in other colors and fabrics. With fixed back or pillows
Fabric, Birch
$12,277 / item
Natural and Orange Stand by Me Sofa by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: birch wood, fabric. Available in other colors and fabrics. With fixed back or pillows
Fabric, Birch
Natural and Orange Stand by Me Sofa with Pillows by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
where the frame's wood becomes more visible. Stand By Me consists of a few parts that can be varied to
Fabric, Birch
$12,512 / item
Blue Stand by Me Sofa by Storängen Design
Located in Geneve, CH
. Choose between a fixed back or pillows, which creates an expression where the frame's wood becomes more
Fabric, Birch
Fully Restored Bauhaus White Leather Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert
Chrome
$22,657Sale Price / set|40% Off
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Sofa & Armchairs Lounge Set, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Whitstable, GB
designs are characterized by Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames, and range from furniture to ceramics
Velvet, Hardwood
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert
Chrome
Bauhaus White Tubular Chrome Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert
Chrome
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert
Chrome
Bauhaus Red Tubular Chromed Steel Sofa by Robert Slezák, Design by Thonet, 1930s
By Robert Slezák
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Bauhaus style sofa with a lacquered wood and chrome tubular steel frame. Manufactured by Robert
Chrome
Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
has been replaced around the core. The wooden frame was cleaned and oiled. Materials: Wool, oak
Wool, Oak
Bold 3 Seaters Sofa in Fabric and Leather with Black Gold Legs by Elisa Giovanno
By Ghidini 1961, Elisa Giovannoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
perimeter. Internal structure in wood with metal supporting frame. Cushions: Back cushions in high grammage
Fabric
Modern Tight Seat Curved Sofa with Neutral Boucle and Contrast Welting
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
(hard maple) frame and craft wood joinery. Recessed platform wood base. Total depth from extreme back
Maple, Lacquer
Stunning Restored George Smith Norris Three Seat Sofa in Mulberry Flying Ducks
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
today The frame is beech wood and it has been ebonised, it will have some light patina marks here or
Linen, Beech
Lovely Large Solid Brown Contemporary Howard & Sons Style Sofa Brass Castors
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
very comfortable sofa, most likely made by George Smith or some other similar company, the frame is
Brass
George Smith Norris Three Piece Suite Sofa & Armchairs in Mulberry Flying Ducks
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the most iconic, English Country House fabric available today. The frames are beech wood and they
Linen, Beech
Carl Malmsten Oak "Visingsö" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
fabric is beautifully framed by the wood, highlighting the interesting texture of both materials. The
Bouclé, Oak
"More Bench" Four-Seat Upholstered Sectional Wood Frame Sofa by Moroso, Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
wood frame. Feets in varnished ash with chromed glides. Front feet are conical or shaped, back feet are
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Ash
Billy Baldwin Style Two Part Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Baldwin. Beautifully crafted from a wood frame embellished in a geometric pattern cane basketweave. Each
Fabric, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
"Sister Ray" Leather Covered Three-Seat Sofa by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fiber on wood frame. Feet in ash varnished screwed to structure. Cushions in goose down. Sister Ray
Stainless Steel
"Sister Ray" Three-Seat Sofa with Goose Down Cushions by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fiber on wood frame. Feet in ash varnished screwed to structure. Cushions are in goose down. Sister Ray
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$6,602 / set
French Couple of Corner Sofas with Walnut Wood Frame and Medal from 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
French couple of corner upholstered sofas with walnut wood frame and medal from 1890s.
Walnut
Vintage Custom Designed One of a Kind Wood Frame Three Seat Sofa Grey Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A unique, vintage, custom designed and hand built three seat wood frame sofa. The joinery in the
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$2,800
Midcentury Carved Wood Frame Gothic Style Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is this very rare hand carved wood Gothic style frame comfortable sofa. This three-seat
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$8,400
Upholstered Tapered Leg French Settee with Elegant Detailed Wood Frame
Located in Birmingham, AL
This rich dark wood and wonderful off white upholstery. The clearance from the floor is 23 inches
18th Century Painted Wood Frame and Custom Upholstered Baltic Neoclassical Sofa
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
When Crown Prince Gustaf returned from Versailles in 1771 to ascend the throne of Sweden, he was determined to give his country a leading place in Europe culturally and the style he ...
Giltwood, Wood
Unavailable|$24,627 / item
Contemporary 'My Big Fat' Sofa With Biomorphic Upholstered Seat and Wood Frame
By Charlotte Kingsnorth
Located in London, GB
, the upholstery spills and bulges, enveloping the wooden frame as a marriage of two mediums. The
Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
Unavailable|$5,500 / set
Set of Two Bespoke Lounge Chairs in Bleached Wood Frame & Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
38.5 cm 27.6 x 28.8 x 27.6 inch; seat height 15.2 inch Frame: Reclaimed hardwood Frame finish
Brass
Unavailable|$5,710 / item
GAN Spaces Lan Large Module with Backrest in Oak Wood Frame & Steel by Neri&Hu
By GAN Rugs, Neri&HU
Located in New York, NY
: Material: 100% wool. Oak wood in matte finish and thermo-lacquered steel frame. Foam rubber filling Color
Wool
Unavailable|$6,400
Elegant 1950s Paul Lazlo Inspired Sofa
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
A wood frame 1950s sofa restored in silver grey silk velvet. Its elegant wood frame has been
Silk, Wood
Unavailable|$6,800
Leather and chrome sofa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Iron gray leather sofa with chrome and wood frame. The leather is original.
Chrome
Unavailable|$2,000 / item
Black Leather Taylor Sofa One Seater
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
Modernity reigns in the Taylor Collection. Beginning with a sleekly profiled wood frame that
Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$8,050
Maison Jansen Louis XVI Style Carved Painted Wood and Upholstered Sofa
By Maison Jansen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Handsome and imposing Maison Jansen stamped sofa, circa 1890. The wood frame is simply carved and
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$6,293
Midcentury Italian Velvet Elliptical Sofa, 1950s
Located in London, GB
1950s Wood frame, recently upholstered Measures: 77 x 210 x 120 cm.
Velvet
Unavailable|$6,800
1930's Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Palissandre (Wenge) wood, frame, new cushions in original form, reupholstered in Marvic fabric.
Unavailable|$2,256
Cini Boeri (1924) Brown Leather Sofa Brigadier for Gavina
By Cini Boeri
Located in Grenoble, FR
cushions with lacquered wood frame.
Wood
Unavailable|$2,300
French Multi-Striped Tufted Loveseat
Located in Valley Village, CA
Vintage 1910-1950's newly upholstered in multi-striped fabric with a solid wood frame.
Linen
Unavailable|$14,000
19th Century Gustavian Painted Leather Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
Gustavian. Mottled green upholstered painted leather sofa with distressed painted wood frame and
Leather, Paint
Unavailable|$1,850
1950's Oriental Design Sofa Style of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Fulton, CA
Classic oriental design to this 1950s American made sofa. Solid wood frame construction. A good
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$7,500
DANISH THREE-SEAT SOFA, c. 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather. Mahogany wood frame, loose cushions.
Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable|$4,500
"Bonanza" Leather Sofa by Esko Pajamies for Asko
By Esko Pajamies
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning and comfortable "Bonanza" leather and beech wood frame sofa. This piece was made in
Leather, Beech
Unavailable|$16,463 / item
Blue Royal Palace Classic Sofa in Exclusive Cherry Wood and Gold Leaf Appliqué
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
the handcrafted golden decorative wood frame. A beautiful accent sofa for the noble household. Set
Gold Leaf, Gold
Unavailable|$1,550
French Louis XV Style Chaise Longue
Located in Glendale, CA
Beautiful chaise longue in the French Louis XV style. Solid wood frame with hand carvings painted
Unavailable|$7,500
Martin Borenstien sofa
By Martin Borenstein
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Nice long sofa from Martin Borenstein. Walnut wood frame and side table, Square legs. Rich red wool
Walnut, Wool, Upholstery
Unavailable|$1,875
Curved Long 1960s Modern Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
wood frame also.
Upholstery
Unavailable|$5,280
Terra Sofa by Azotea
By Esteban Caicedo Cortés, AZOTEA
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Produced from start to finish in our Mexico City Atelier, our Terra sofa is made with solid wood
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$6,650 / item
Scalloped Sofa in pleated velvet
By AZOTEA
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
, this sofa is made from start to finish in our atelier in Mexico City. Solid wood frame, high density
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$21,100 / item
Royal Neoclassical Sofa in High Quality Cherry Wood and Shiny Gold Leaf Decor
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
upholstered that is both luxurious and comfortable. Handcrafted golden decorative elements on the wood frame
Gold Leaf
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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