Sofas
Antique, New and Vintage Sofas
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé
1850s French Régence Antique Sofas
Giltwood
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Chrome
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Birch, Bouclé
2010s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
1920s British Chesterfield Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Leather, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut, Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Velvet, Cane, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1990s American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Mahogany
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Jute, Bentwood
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Foam
Late 20th Century Philippine Sofas
Rattan, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
1960s Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel, Nickel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Walnut
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
1980s French Vintage Sofas
Bouclé
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Leather, Foam, Rosewood, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Linen, Wood
2010s European Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Aluminum
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Fabric, Teak
1970s Italian Chesterfield Vintage Sofas
Brass
Antique, New and Vintage Sofas
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.
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