Sofas
Antique, New and Vintage Sofas
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Foam
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Fur, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Suede, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
1990s Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Walnut, Velvet
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Cord, Foam
1990s French Modern Sofas
Velvet
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
1980s French Vintage Sofas
Fabric
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Smoked Glass, Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
19th Century French Antique Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Acrylic, Fiberglass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Suede
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
20th Century Sofas
Shagreen Stingray
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s American Modern Sofas
Linen, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Onyx, Marble, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
1810s American Federal Antique Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
2010s Italian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Chrome, Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
1980s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Lucite
2010s Italian Sofas
Leather
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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