Sofas
Antique, New and Vintage Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Cut Steel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Beech, Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Sofas
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wool, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut, Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Cotton, Latex, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Walnut, Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Cotton, Oak, Leather, Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Velvet, Cane, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Japanese Modern Sofas
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wood, Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Velvet
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Stainless Steel
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Gold Leaf
19th Century Empire Antique Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel, Nickel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Wool, Nylon, Polyester
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood, Fabric
2010s Canadian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak, Lambskin, Wool
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Birch
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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