Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Sofas
Suede, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Other Sofas
Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Antique Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wood, Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet
Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Sofas
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Onyx, Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Cotton, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Beech, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut, Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Metal
2010s North American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Sofas
Linen, Walnut
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Rosewood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Walnut, Wool
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Walnut
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
2010s Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs
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. 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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