Sofas
Antique, New and Vintage Sofas
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Mohair
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Plywood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Twill, Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Early 2000s American Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Steel
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century American Sofas
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Wood, Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Metal
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cut Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Naugahyde, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass, Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s American Other Sofas
Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Mohair, Foam, Latex, Rubber, Birch, Plywood, Mahogany
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel, Nickel
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel, Steel, Nickel
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Canvas, Foam, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
2010s American Sofas
Foam, Bentwood, Upholstery, Down, Cane, Ash, Hardwood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak
Antique, New and Vintage Sofas
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for a sofa, 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. 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.
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 antique, new and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.