Sofas
Antique, New and Vintage Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wool
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
2010s Belgian Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Wood
2010s Danish Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
2010s Italian Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Sofas
Wool
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Sofas
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Other
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Maple, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Foam
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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