Sofas
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
2010s French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Foam
Mid-19th Century Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Sofas
Brass
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Sofas
Linen, Velvet, Foam
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Elm
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Textile, Foam, Teak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Teak
2010s American Minimalist Sofas
Wool, Wood, Textile
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Sofas
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Foam, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
1950s Vintage Sofas
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Art Deco Sofas
Suede, Rosewood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1950s Vintage Sofas
Bouclé
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Burl
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Fabric
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Sofas
Foam
1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Oak
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s American Sofas
Wood, Fabric
2010s American Sofas
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fabric
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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