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 frame and tapered legs. Custom sizes and finishes available.
Polyester, Maple, Down
Midcentury Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Tufted tight back with three loose poly/down seat cushions over exposed wood frame and legs. Custom sizes and finishes available.
Polyester, Maple, Down
1960s Percival Lafer Large Sofa Frame Jacaranda Rosewood Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Arm rest h 18 Wood frame with leather straps plus two leather headrest cushions.
Rosewood
$4,200
Mid-Century 6' Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long mid-century sofa in original blue upholstery. Sculpted walnut frame with bottom runner support. The cushioned arms rest over the wood frame.
Fabric, Walnut
American Designer, Sofa, Wood, Leather, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Very dramatic patina to leather. Dramatic patina on wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.25"H x 84.0"W x 36.0"D Seat Height (inches): 18.5" Arm ...
Leather, Wood
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 pillow backs upholstered in natural linen.
Upholstery
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with a solid wood frame, upholstered in original jacquard fabric, and gold-plated brass legs.
Brass
Argentine Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brass, Argentina, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
Upholstery distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 114.0"W x 48.0"D Seat Height (inches): 20.0" ...
Brass
Two Seater Sofa by Wojtek D Carstens for Stouby Mobler
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern two seater sofa 'Maria', designed by Wojtek Depka Carstens for Stouby Mobler, with solid soap-treated beech wood frame and upholstered with tufted beige/camel...
Suede, Beech
'Jupiter' Sofa by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Danish minimalist style sofa designed by Finn Juhl and produced by France & Son, 1960s. Beautiful wood frame construction, with manufacturer's label and production mark.
Rosewood
$32,212Sale Price / set|20% Off
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto Italian Solid Wood Fabric "Artona" Sofas
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Italian midcentury modern design three-seater sofa and two-seater sofa from the “Artona” series designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto in the 1970s with solid woo...
Fabric, Wood
1950s Vintage Mel Bogart Daybed for Felmore Sofa Daybed
By Mel Bogart
Located in Monrovia, CA
Wood Frame, Original Upholstery, Pull The Sofa Bottom Frame Forward Into A Daybed, Wooden Legs, FELMORE Label.
Metal
Phillipe Starck Sofa from the Clift Hotel, San Francisco
By Philippe Starck
Located in Chicago, IL
Phillipe Starck Sofa from The Clift Hotel, San Francisco Wood frame with chrome feet caps and fluorescent detail on each leg.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Hollywood Regency Grand and Expertly Carved Sofa Chinoiserie/ Asian
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Please look at pictures closely, all of the wood frame is carved with stunning Asian motif. Very high quality vintage fabric in good condition.
Wood
Ilmari Tapiovaara, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1949
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in High Point, NC
Minor to moderate scuffing throughout wood frame. Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"H x 81.0"W x 28.0"D Seat Height (inches): 16.0" Arm Height (inches): 25.5" All upholstered fur...
Fabric, Wood
$4,168Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Brazilian Brown Leather and Hardwood Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Brown leather seat and back decorated with furniture nails and is attached to a solid wood frame with leather straps. Some patina and marks.
Leather, Wood
Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with a solid wood frame and green velvet upholstery, brass legs, and black lacquered metal.
Metal, Brass
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite mid 19th century mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style upholstered sofa.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Rare and Exceptional Mid Century Walnut Four Seat Sofa from John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A phenomenal mid century wood framed sofa originally purchased from John Stuart in New York City in 1959.
Walnut
Danish Period Rococo 18th Century Sofa with Beautiful Floral Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
This antique Danish sofa features a beautifully carved wood frame in a floral and leaf motif, carved scrolling knuckles, a gently valanced skirt, and cabriole legs.
Linen, Wood
Hollywood Regency / Neoclassical Style Sofa by TRS Furniture, Inc.
By TRS
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Neoclassical Regency style sofa by TRS Furniture, Inc. featuring a carved wood frame with open fretwork arms. Newly upholstered in a soft blue damask fabric.
Damask, Wood
$1,643Sale Price|40% Off
Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it has blanket storage underneath and folds down into a very useful daybed Measure...
Fabric, Teak
Arflex Cousy Three-Seater Sofa in Brown Leather by Vincent Van Duysen
By Arflex, Vincent Van Duysen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Additional information: Materials: Upholstered seat with Beech Wood Frame Color: Leather, Super Structure: Solid Beech-wood Frame Upholstery: Shaped Polyurethane With Differentia...
Leather
Danish Midcentury Sofa Two-Tone Wool with Teak Legs and Wood Accents 1950s
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Built on a sturdy beech wood frame and raised on solid teak legs with teak accents on the armrests.
Wool, Teak
Mid Century Scandinavian Leather Maroon sling sofa by Uu-Vee Kaluste Oy Finland
By Uu-Vee Kaluste Oy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great 3 seat sling sofa with Maroon leather and a dark wood frame. Great Scandinavian designed sofa with normal use wear.
Leather, Wood
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Triple Hump Back Parlor Fireside Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item features a triple hump back, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, cabriole legs.
Mahogany
$26,465 / item
George 3-Seat Sofa by Chiara Provasi
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Like an extra cozy chaise lounge, the George 3-seat sofa gives you the lounge look as well as space for company. Crafted on a solid wood frame, the George is characterized by its und...
Wood, Cotton
$17,128 / item
Theodore Fixed Sofa
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Designed to be the centerpiece of any living space, the sofa features a solid wood frame for lasting durability, paired with high-desnity foam cushions that ensure superior comfort a...
Leather, Textile, Wood
$42,180 / item
Heavenly Sofa
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Defined by a hand-carved wood frame and taut upholstery, Heavenly is two pieces and can be oriented right or left.
Velvet, Fabric, Lacquer
Bruno Chocolate Sofa by Marco Cattano and Chiara Salvucci
By Biosofa
Located in Milan, IT
With a solid dried beech wood frame, the cotton padding features a removable cover.
Other, Steel
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Smilow Daybed Couch
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Wood frame, loose cushion seat and back. Well-crafted and well designed, the frame is in excellent condition, the cushions show significant wear and will need to be replaced.
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Important Canadian Sofa
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This gorgeous sofa was made in Quebec, circa 1860 and done in the French Louis XVl style. The wood frame is handcrafted from tiger maple and it features iconic Canadian motifs such a...
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV transition provençal settee, patinated wood frame, recent pale yellow down upholstery in pale yellow stripes and greenery.
Upholstery, Wood
Klaus Rausch Mid-Century Brutalist Geometric Sofa, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
Moritz" Line Germany, 1960s Gorgeous hemlock wood frame, with upholstered seat cushion and leather seat back cushions.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
It is in good used condition. The wood frame has some wear due to the age and use.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Sweden 1970s
By Luxus of Sweden, Uno & Östen Kristiansson
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pine Sofa by Uno & Östen Kristiansson Luxus Sweden 1970s High-quality sofa with a solid pine wood frame, crafted in Sweden. Features distinctive turned details and a perfect balance...
Fabric, Pine
Neue Sofa by Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture - Modern Leather Design
By Baker Furniture Company, Laura Kirar
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It features a slightly rounded back with three loose cushions punctuated by decorative buttons, a long bench seat for entertaining, and sinuous, flaring sloping arms. Exposed wood f...
Leather
Large circular wooden sofa, Italian Mid-Century Style
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Argelato, BO
The circular sofa features an elegant design in the Italian mid-century style, featuring an oval base with a warm amber-toned wood frame. The slender, curved legs, joined by a centra...
Fabric, Wood
Curvaceous Regency Style Sofa or Settee in Amazing Goldenrod Yellow Velvet 72"W
Located in Atlanta, GA
The amazing goldenrod yellow velvet has some faint spots, mainly on the seat, and the wood frame has some old repairs and seam separations(see last photos), but it is sturdy and comf...
Upholstery, Wood
$4,358Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Italian Sofa in Gilded Wood and Green Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
It stands on four richly decorated feet in the front and two simpler ones in the back. The wood frames the beautiful sofa in a very elegant way, from bottom to the top where at the c...
Velvet, Giltwood
Susan Osbourne Chelsea Sofa, Hand-Crafted Beech Frame, England
Located in London, GB
Hand built in our workshops, with a screwed and dowelled beech wood frame, hand tied coil springs. The seat cushion has a foam core wrapped in luxurious feather & down to give co...
Wool, Feathers, Down, Beech, Upholstery, Linen
$20,955 / item
Bond White Sofa
By Pacini & Cappellini
Located in Milan, IT
The Bond sofa features a solid wood frame with elastic straps supporting high-density padding for lasting comfort.
Textile
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Loveseat for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sofa features rounded stained beech wood frame with armrests. The cushions have been newly reupholstered in a gray window pane wool blend fabric with a tufted back rest.
Fabric, Beech
$22,320 / item
Tess Red Dormeuse
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Milan, IT
Its harmonious, romantic profile is the result the generous padding of the cherry wood frame, the outward-curling design of the armrests framing the wavy profile of the quilted backr...
Textile
$9,955 / item
Giulia Gray Fabric Sofa
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Its ergonomically detailed cushions provide exceptional comfort, while the thin metal legs in polished gold finish create a floating effect. Featuring a beech wood frame with expande...
Metal
Mid century Danish Modern Beautiful striped wool 3 Seat Sofa by Erik Jørgensen
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderful Mid century Danish modern off white / gray striped woven wool 3 seat sofa Birch wood frame and legs. Designed by Erik Jørgensen.
Wool, Upholstery, Birch
$9,955 / item
Giulia Gray Fabric Sofa
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Its ergonomically detailed cushions provide exceptional comfort, while the thin metal legs in polished gold finish create a floating effect. Featuring a beech wood frame with expande...
Textile
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
Hickory "Charlotte" Contemporary Sofa
By HBF
Located in Pasadena, TX
Shaped with a high back, this series offers the option of a wood frame that outlines and add emphasis to its elegant profile.
Wood
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Suzenne Sofa in Yellow and Black Frame
By Chiara Andreatti, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A project with a contemporary spirit, SUZENNE SOFA reinterprets, with the soft stoke of the designer, the characteristic elements of the DNA of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna: bent wood and ...
Wood
$2,054
1970s Danish sofa
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in London, Lambeth
The whole piece is raised upon a Beech wood frame with four block Beech feet to each corner.
Leather
1940s Danish Settee by Alfred Christensen in Tan Shearling
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in New York, NY
Newly reupholstered and lacquered. Light wear to wood frame consistent with the settee's age and use.
Sheepskin, Wood
French Louis XV Style Settee with Distressed Wood and Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee with New Linen Upholstery A refined French Louis XV style settee featuring an elegantly arched backrest, gracefully scrolling arms, and six cabr...
Linen, Wood
$31,675 / item
Levante Red Sofa
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
Its large size is defined by exquisite curves creating a soft embrace enriched with enveloping armrests. The poplar wood frame is equipped with an elastic belt spring system, and cov...
Other
Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
The back rest is made out of a solid teak wood frame that sits on chromed steel poles. The back of the sofa is very pleasant to look at and can easily be used as a free standing so...
Steel, Chrome
$3,999Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 1960s Danish Three-Seat Sofa Model GE-300/3 by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish three-seat sofa Rare model GE300/3 designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA Manufacturer solid light oak solid wood frame and legs with original patina has original sp...
Upholstery, Oak
$28,285 / item
Nefelibata Unique Piece Sofa by Stormo Studio
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
It features variable-density, deformable polyurethane foam, along with a 100g Dacron® fiber layer that covers a multi-layered wood frame with elastic straps. The sofa's design is com...
Textile
New Mohair Upholstery Sofa Bed Model 470 By Hans Bellman, Wilkhahn, Germany 1964
By Hans Bellmann, Wilkhahn
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s The sofa comes in a beautiful solid Teak wood frame and has been completely restored with new foam ...
Mohair, Velvet, 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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