Sold|$4,800
Sofa with Curved Wood Frame
Located in Toronto, CA
This sofa pairs loosely-stacked chocolate-brown cushions with a curved wooden frame, a combo that
Fabric, Foam, Wood
'Sapporo' Wood Frame Two Seat Sofa by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi
By Mobil Girgi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 'Sapporo' two seat sofa designed by Mario Marenco for Mobil Girgi. A solid wood frame holds six
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Exposed Carved Wood Frame Sofa in White Bouclé Fabric
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century Swedish Exposed Carved Wood Frame Sofa in Modern White Bouclé Fabric. Soft and
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Wood Frame Sofa Couch by J.B. Van Sciver
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb style wood frame sofa couch by J.B. Van Sciver. Item features solid
Wool, Walnut
Mid Century 2 Piece Wood Framed Sectional Sofa with Green Plaid Cushions
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Mid century 2 piece wood framed sectional sofa with green plaid cushions Sofa measures: 95 wide x
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall & Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric Wood Framed Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This stunning Adrian Pearsall attributed with Jack Lenor Larsen wood framed sofa up for
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Style Three-Seat Wood Frame Sofa Couch
By Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Retro Eames era sofa with Danish modern styling. Note the remarkable subtle detailing in the wood
Beech
1970s Modern Sling Sofa Lou Hodges California Design Group Oak Wood Frame
By Lou Hodges
Located in Chula Vista, CA
. Unmarked. Sofa rests on a beautiful solid oak wood frame. Extremely comfortable with fabulous clean modern
Faux Leather, Oak
Giuseppe Rossi for Albizzate Space Age Wood Framed Sofa
By Giuseppe Rossi, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A space age Italian sofa by Giuseppe Rossi for Albizzate. Wood base, original yellow chenille
Upholstery, Wood
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
Mid-Century Modern Sofa Wood Framed Probber Knoll Attributed 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous sofa, on a wood base, in the style of Harvey Probber or
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Pair Adrian Pearsall Jack Lenor Larsen Wood Framed Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
comfortable sitting experience. The walnut wood used with the warm tones brings the whole piece together
Wood
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
Mid-Century Modern Florence Knoll Three-Seat Lounge Sofa Model 1205 Wood Frame
By Florence Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
1950s. Original Knoll blue wool blend fabric. Fabric, frame and foam is in excellent condition except
Sold|$2,944
1960's Vintage Afromosia Sofa Bed by G Plan
Located in London, GB
the 1960’s. This is of very good quality, with a solid afromosia wood frame. It is well built and
Wool, Wood
Vintage Mission Style Wood Paisley Upholstered Farmhouse Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mission Styled Solid Wood Framed Paisley Upholstered Farmhouse 3 Seat Sofa in Solid Wood
Upholstery, Wood
Leather and Jacaranda Wood Sofa by Percival Lafer
Located in San Diego, CA
Wood frame with leather straps and leather slung upholstered seat. Wood frame has been restored and the
Leather, Wood
Sold|$4,900
Modernist Wood And Cane Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modernist sofa with wood frame and woven cane end panels. Detachable seat and back
Wood, Cane, Fabric
Vintage 80s Howard Furniture Curved Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM sofa. A chic curved wood frame with a thick leather cushion. Quite a
Leather, Wood
Adam Period Sofa with Carved Giltwood Frame and Blue Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
A period Adam sofa with carved gilt wood frame upholstered in blue cut velvet with casters. Placed
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$5,600
Paul McCobb Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Exsposed wood frame Sofa, attributed to Pual McCobb. Upholstery in very good condition, can be
Magnificent Gustavian Carved Wood and Upholstered Settee Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
simple carved wood frame, pretty finials and newly upholstered cushion seat. #4721 H to seat 19”.
Upholstery, Wood
Magnificent Gustavian Carved Wood and Upholstered Settee Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
simple carved wood frame, pretty finials and newly upholstered cushion seat. #4721 H to seat 19”.
Upholstery, Wood
1960's Mid Century Brazilian Percival Lafer Leather Sofa With Rosewood Frame
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
1960's Brazilian Percival Lafer caramel / cognac leather sofa with beautiful jacaranda wood frame
Chrome
Sold|$4,200
Wool Velvet Sling Loveseat with Oak frame
Located in Toronto, CA
Handsome and strong - both the original wool velvet fabric and the warm oak wood frame are in great
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Sold|$8,998
Vintage Sheraton Style Mahogany Framed Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage Sheraton style mahogany wood framed sofa. The sofa is in excellent vintage condition, with
Mahogany
Milo Baughman Burl Wood Case Sofa Reupholstered in Paul Smith Fabric for Maharam
By Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Exceptional Milo Baughman Burled wood frame case sofa expertly reupholstered in Paul Smith designed
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Brazilian Modernist Wood and Leather Loveseat
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer
Located in Lutz, FL
Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, and Percival Lafer. Camel colored leather and Jatoba Wood frame with strap detailing
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Beech Frame Upholstered Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, 6 foot sofa produced in Yugoslavia features a beech wood frame with slat back
Fabric, Beech
Sold|$2,500
SPANISH SOFA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
UPHOLSTERED IN COWHIDE AND LEATHER WOOD FRAME IS STRIPED
Wood, Leather
Sold|$3,200
French Louis XVI Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
Painted wood frame sofa with six cushions.
Stow Davis Leather, Ebonized Wood & Aluminum Even-Arm Sofa.
By Stow Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
wood framing and aluminum inlaid detail. Loose seat and back cushions. We also have the matching club
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite 19th century solid mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style sofa with hand carvings
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$7,500
De Sede Leather Loveseat
By De Sede
Located in Culver City, CA
Model DS-44 two-seat sofa with original buffalo leather and solid wood frame.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$3,600
Petite French Settee
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderfully scaled petite French settee newly upholstered in natural linen with painted wood frame
Wood, Linen
Stow Davis Leather, Ebonized Wood & Aluminum Even-Arm Sofa.
By Stow Davis
Located in Chicago, IL
wood framing and aluminum inlaid detail. Loose seat and back cushions. Matching club chairs available
Milo Baughman Burl Wood & Chrome Cube Case Settee - Thayer Coggin Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Item features a modernist floating form burl wood frame over a streamlined
Chrome
Sold|$4,800 / set
Mid Century Moveis Corazza Brazilian Leather and Wood Sofa and Stool
Located in Asheville, NC
interior, Jatoba wood frame, leather straps. Sturdy construction in great vintage condition. Circa 1960s
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
19th Century Painted / Giltwood Framed Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Late 19th century painted / gilt wood framed Louis XVI style settee with green blended silk damask
Gold
"Circles" chairs and sofa
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of chairs and sofa. Carved wood frames form striking circle silouette. Sofa is 49.5"long.
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Style Three-Seat Walnut Frame Sofa Couch
By Grete Jalk, Kai Kristiansen, Svend Åge Madsen, Aksel Boll Jensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This stunning Danish made sofa by BOWA is one of the finest wood frame sofa’s we have seen from the
Walnut, Fabric
Sold|$5,900
Milo Baughman Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wood framed sofa supported on chrome legs with loose cushions designed by Milo Baughman.
Metal
Sold|$25,000
Pair of De Sede Ds-80 Daybed Leather Sofas
By De Sede
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of De Sede daybed sofas, Ds-80 leather black wood frame. Original leather and finish.
Wool, Leather, Wood
Sold|$2,800
Exceptional Long Ficks Reed Sofa
By Ficks Reed
Located in New York, NY
Asia Modern style wood frame, loose cushion sofa. Comfortable and sophisticated while still being
Wood
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sculpted Frame Bracket Back Sofa - Mid Century Modern
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wood frame and great modernist lines. The frame is in good vintage condition as pictured. The fabric
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$6,800
Early 19th C Louis XVI Style Setee
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Early 19th C Louis XVI Style Setee with loose seat cushion, natural wood frame. Sold As
Wood, Fabric
French Early 19th C Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Early 19th C Louis XVI Style Settee with loose seat cushion, natural wood frame. Sold As
Wood, Muslin
Pair of Hollywood Regency Vesey Style Sofas / Settee, Ebony Wood and Bronze
By John Vesey
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Vesey Style Sofas / Settee, Wood Frames with Bronze Mounts, New Pair
Wood
Signed 'Bovenkamp'1950s Danish Modern Settee.
Located in Bellport, NY
Excellent craftsmanship and design by Bovenkamp. Solid cherry wood frame,origional upholstery.
Sold|$4,250
Gorgeous Percival Lafer Loveseat
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful caramel leather loveseat by Percival Lafer with leather strap support and original wood
Leather, Wood
Sold|$4,300
Pair of French Art Deco Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Art Deco daybed. "Expresso" color lacquered wood frame. Reupholstered in beige velvet
Lacquer, Velvet, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Style Three-Seat White Sofa with Wooden Frame
Located in Madrid, ES
. Recently renewed off-white fabric upholstered seats and back cushions. Dark wood frame. Dimensions: Width
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mahogany Framed Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century Edwardian mahogany wood framed upholstery settee. Signed and dated underneath by
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$1,500
Italian Leather Loveseat
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Italian Loveseat with Original Butter Soft Leather Upholstry and Walnut Wood Frame.
Walnut, Leather
Italian Scuola Di Torino Two Seat Sofa from the 1950s
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
1950s Italian designed, Scuola Di Torino two seat sofa with wood frame and slate blue velvet
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$3,500
1970s Leather Brazilian Sofa Settee
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970s Brazilian Leather Sofa /Settee. Wood frame with button tufted dark brown leather upholstery.
Leather
Sofa by Sergio Saporiti newly covered in Chenille fabric by Pierre Frey
By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Culver City, CA
Sofa by Sergio Saporiti Newly upholstered sofa with original teak wood frame. Italy circa 1960.
Teak
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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