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Sofas For Sale
Customizable Items Only
Lombok Big Sofa or Medium Sofa Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa lombok Big Indoor or outdoor with
structure in steel and natural rattan. With
cushion seat and back included. Colors
finish in taup, brown, or ocher.
Measures: L227 x D105 x H75cm, seat height 42cm.
Price: 9500,00€.
Lead time production if on stock 2-3 weeks,
if not on stock 25-26 weeks.
Also available in Lombok Medium Sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Sofas
Materials
Steel
$11,416 / item
Stiletto Sofa Channeling Tufted Custom, Purple, Metal Veneer Base, Tight Seat
Located in Ridgewood, NY
The Stiletto sofa is sophisticated and plush. Its sleek wenge frame and rich upholstery make this piece a perfect balance of comfort and luxury.
Category
2010s American Other Sofas
Materials
Wenge
De Sede DS-164 Right Sofa Bed in Off White Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary back-push mechanism DS-164 can be transformed from an open sofa into an elegant chaise longue in a single movement, while the backrest can be stylefull rotated infinite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Samet is a modular sofa without rules, a multifunctional and configurable product that places the person as an active subject in the composition of their own space, encouraging them ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
$16,590 / item
Pixel Sectional Sofa in Patchwork Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined, thanks to an exclusive connector created ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
21st Century Copacabana Sofa, Natural Oak Wood, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
21st Century Copacabana Sofa, in Natural Oak, by Duistt
With a bohemian look, the Copacabana sofa is the perfect blend of unique style and cozy comfort. Inspired by the sidewalks of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Hand-Tailored Curved Sectional Sofa in Deep Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Mid-Century Modern inspired sectional sofa featuring curved design with luxurious blueberry blue cotton velvet fabric. Supported by smoked eucalyptus wood base.
Standard dimensions:
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$12,540 / item
Auguste Piece 03 White Onyx Limited Edition Sofa by Tristan Montabord-Marc
Located in Geneve, CH
Auguste Piece 03 White Onyx Limited Edition Sofa by Tristan Montabord-Marc
Limited Edition Of 12 Pieces
Dimensions: D 80,5 x W 250 x H 74 cm.
Materials: Onyx.
Also available in Zer...
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Onyx
Contemporary Channeled Fleure Luxus Sofa in Green Velvet and Oak or Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure Luxus sofa is our latest adaptation of the award winning Fleure 3 – seater sofa, upholstered in this premium cotton velvet. The Fleure range combines traditional style cue...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$7,629 Sale Price / item
20% Off
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Espresso Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing. This model series’ softly upholstered shell with its extremely comfortable cushions creates an island in the living space. Whether...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Customizable Norr11 Repose Modular Sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
By Norr11
Located in New York, NY
Made to order.
Many different dimensions and upholstery materials.
Price listed for starting fabric and price advertised.
Reposé is built on a modular approach that allows users to ...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
GUFRAM Pink Lady Couch by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram's. This sensual couch, which is ideal for a tête-à-tête, has entered the collective imagination on par with Andy Warhol's works, as well as other pop art masterpieces...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$13,200 / item
De Sede DS-880/23 Comfortable Sofa in Cuoio Leather Seat and Back Upholstery
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The adrenaline surges, the heart beats faster, an unusually comforting feeling takes hold in the stomach, and suddenly it seems as if the world is frozen in place: even the ancient G...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Twins Curved Couch, Beige Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Organic Modern Twins Sofa, DEDAR Beige Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Lacquer, Velvet, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Contemporary Modern Paloma Sofa in Bouclé Mustard by Collector
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Underpinned by a minimalist and sophistication aesthetic of clean lines.
Paloma sofa designed by Bernhardt & Vella for Collector Studio.
Dimension
W 240 cm 98,4”
D 85cm 33.5”
H 7...
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Ananta Class 23 Large Sectional Sofa in Lusso Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ananta Class is an informal and versatile modular range that allows endless combinations of the independent backrests and bases available in 80, 120, 160, 200 and 240 cm lengths. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
De Sede DS-600 “Non-stop” Shaped Modular Sofa in Adjustable Elements
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Launched in 1972, DS-600 is an indestructible, variable modular system of upholstered furniture consisting of individual, addable armchair elements. These consist of an L-shaped hard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
My Taos Sectional Sofa in Grey Seventy Upholstery with Wheels by Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
My Taos is the sofa design that best communicates Saba’s identity. Its recent redesign is based on the 4 pillars of the company: memory, comfort, design and po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
GUFRAM Dark Lady Couch by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram's. This sensual couch, which is ideal for a tête-à-tête, has entered the collective imagination ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Other
$15,100 / item
Contour Armchair By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description : the softer contour armchair suggests the curving lines of rice paddy fields, combining masculinity in its overall form with a hint of sensuali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Leather, Ash
$5,681 / item
De Sede DS-167 Sofa with Movable Backrest in Perla Upholstery by Hugo de Ruiter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modular seating system with movable backrest in the further development of the modular seating system, the organic form of the sculptural body grew mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Military Canvas and Antique Copper Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Conceived in 2011, this sofa design was the first piece in The Inheritance Collection by Stephen Kenn. Beginning from a place of curiosity about how furniture was constructed, the collection is a result of reimagining typical upholstered seating.
Since first designing Inheritance Collection, Stephen Kenn has been inspired by the inherent history in vintage military-issue materials. Each piece of vintage olive green military canvas is distinctive and will have unique markings from its long history of use. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber, allowing for a soft and comfortable lounge experience. Sitting atop an antique copper plated steel frame, the piece has support belts featuring Swiss Military style cotton webbing of a deep tan with dual red striping, oxblood leather, and antique brass...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$9,000 / item
Organic Modern White Bouclé Sofa Melancolía
Located in Almería, ES
Melancholy is not sadness—it’s a depth of feeling, a space for reflection. The Melancolía Sofa embodies that quiet intensity. With its organic curves, generous proportions, and envel...
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
$7,330 / item
Art Deco Style Elie Saab Maison Bordeaux Velvet Monolith Sofa, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab maison bordeaux velvet monolith sofa, Italy
With the impressive beauty of its refined manufacturing, the Monolith sof...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Leather Sofa 'Giorgio' by Amura Lab, Legacy 8003
Located in Paris, IDF
Sofa Giorgio by Amura Lab
Designer: Emanuel Gargano
Configuration: 421P
Model shown: Leather - Legacy 8003
“Perfect synthesis of form and function, comfort” A rigid and regular sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cream Leather and Antique Nickel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a ste...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$14,000 / item
Acerbis Trench Sofa by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trench is a collection of sofas and armchairs that reinterprets the concept of upholstered seating with new proportions. Its pure, almost ancestral form exudes a sculptural presence,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$7,248 / item
Morphologica Michigan Sofa in in Bouclé Wool by Misha Kahn
By Misha Kahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Morphologica armchair and sofa manifest the need to rethink what it means to be radical. Designed by Misha Kahn in 2024 for Meritalia.
The Morphologica armchair and sofa, born f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Wool
Thick Channeled Beige Velvet Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
Overall: 108”W x 37”D x 37”H
Inside: 92”W x 23”D x 20”H
Seat Height: 17"
Price As Shown: $7,530 each
COM Price: $6,480 each
Customization may change the price.
How We Work:
Made to...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Maple
$7,530 / item
Ann Sofa Modern Curved Tight Back and Seat by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Ann Sofa 72” pairs the Ann Collection’s signature streamlined design and tight, eight-way hand-tied seat with a 6 foot length.
Standard: H 32 in. x W 72 in. x D ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Gufram Standard Colors Bocca Unlimited by Studio 65
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Bocca revolutionizes its image: 25 new colors dye Gufram’s iconic lips, which for the occasion are dressed up in an unprecedented, more mater...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Chesterfield Style Button Tufted Sofa in Yellow Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This tufted sofa in the Chesterfield style includes over 250 buttons. The sofa features a luxurious deep, low seat and upholstered in rich yellow velvet. The frame is made from real...
Category
2010s North American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$18,000 / item
Waxed Cognac Leather & Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a ste...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight.
Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland, the famous Habitat 67. 354 concrete blocks arranged in a stepped pattern adorn a part of Montreal’s multifaceted skyline, designed by architect Moshe Safdie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modular and Customizable Sofa 'Lapis' E019 'many layouts and fabrics available'
Located in Paris, IDF
'Lapis' is a collection of sofas and seats with very organic and Minimalist shapes.
Designer: Emanuel Gargano
Maker: Amura Lab
'Lapis' can be made in several dimension and combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool, Cotton
Customizable modular sofa by Studio Glustin
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb modular sofa by Studio Glustin.
Entirely customizable set.
Price as exhibited on the picture. ( 4 single modules + 1 corner module )
Single Module: 96 x 100 x H 70 cm : 2.70...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
$16,704 / item
Modular L-Shape Sofa with Cream Velvet Upholstery
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Modular Sofa offers ultimate versatility, easily adapting to any space with its extensive range of modules and configurations. Its adjustable, foldable cushions let you customiz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$23,400 / item
Tufted Leopard Print Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
Tufted Sofa in a luxurious Mokum Textiles Leopardo Print Italian Jacquard Woven Chenille on a sateen ground. Frame is a solid hard maple. Seat cushion is made with 8-way hand tied sp...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
$18,355 / item
Modern Two Seat Sofa Wooden Curved Back Ironwood Polished Brass Gold Finish
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The curved Lazy Day Two-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and sofas for three people.
This piece is entirely made in Portugal and artisanally by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Brass, Cut Steel
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-5 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Two-Piece Sectional Sofa with Channeled Velvet Upholstery
Located in Greenwich, CT
This sectional was hand built at our studio in Norwalk, Connecticut. This piece has a one piece base but separates in the middle to create a loveseat and a chaise lounge. The base is...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Poplar
Modern Sofa Hello in Wool Fabric by Noom
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
A three-seater HELLO sofa aims to create a playful, inviting atmosphere and add a stylish statement to any space. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually strik...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Velvet, Linen, Cotton, Fabric, Wool
$5,120 / item
De Sede DS-102 Sofa in Taupe Upholstery by Mathias Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A series with an eye-catching, core leather lacing. This model series’ softly upholstered shell with its extremely comfortable cushions creates a island in the living space. Whether ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Drapé Round Orange Sofa
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
The embracing silhouette of this sofa is an invitation to enjoy moments of pure relaxation in the company of a good book or glass of wine. Revealing its plush character in the choice...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$16,129 / item
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3-Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Shaker 3 Seat Sofa Showroom Model
Offered for sale is a SHAKER S9.923 generous 3-seat sofa showroom model. The Shaker sofa is a modern boxed arm sofa with medium...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down, Feathers
Gervasoni Loll 11 Modular Sofa in Munch Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modules of different shapes and particular corner elements of the LOLL sofa family allow you to create ever new configurations. A proposal that tells a s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Natural Canvas and Antique Copper Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Inheritance Sofa by Stephen Kenn is as comfortable as it is unique. The design features an exposed construction composed of three elements - a steel frame, plush upholstery, and supportive belts. The deep seating area is perfect for a relaxing lounge experience. This sofa comes with removable cushion covers to allow for easy cleaning should the need arise.
Every Stephen Kenn piece is made to order through our Los Angeles studio in partnership with a number of small businesses and fabricators in the LA area. With this highly customizable sofa you can select from a wide range of finishes and materials to complement your home and lifestyle - please message us to see our Customization Guide with all available options.
This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in natural canvas. The foam seat cushions have been wrapped in polyfiber for added softness and comfort. Sitting atop an antique copper...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$9,500 / item
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and yellow striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Velas Adjustable Flat Modular Leather Sofa by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Velas sofa by De Sede. Deep-down comfort. The Velas concept is unique. The flat sofa that can change its shape really offers you all the options for sit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Bomb Green Armchair by Simone Micheli
By Adrenalina
Located in Milan, IT
The designer entrusted bomb with a special task as while sitting on we are invited to reflect on the eternal drama of war and hope that life will always prevail. This armchair is cha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Other
$14,479 / item
Bamboo Design Green Wrought Iron Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Stylish and comfortable at the same time, this vintage-looking yet modern outdoor sofa is the perfect addition to your patio. The simple, curved de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
$9,723 / item
Customizable Wittmann Beletage Modular Sofa by Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
1x End Element 122 L /
1x End Element 152 L /
BELETAGE is typically Wittmann: harmonious proportions, discreet details, and sophisticated design. Versatility and generous dimension...
Category
2010s Austrian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Coast Modular Sofa, Linen, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Coast Modular Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Coast modular sofa was designed to bring a sense of calm and serenity, inviting you ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Customizable Montis Ringo Sofa by GERARD VAN DEN BERG
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for starting fabric.
Gerard van den Berg describes his design Ringo as ‘cosy and inviting.’
Taking a strikingly minimal shape as his starting point, he designed three ...
Category
2010s Dutch Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Square Sofa by Juliana Lima Vasconcellos with Side Tables
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The square sofa was created with simple and minimal architectural aesthetics, with wooden inserts that could reveal the upholstery, creating spaces and a formal geometry. The set con...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Customizable Wittmann Kolinas Sofa by Jaime Hayon
By Jaime Hayon, Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
With KOLINAS, Jaime Hayon playfully reinterprets the classic sofa form. As we‘ve come to expect from the Hayon-Wittmann collaboration, the result is a collection of unique and charac...
Category
2010s Austrian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$11,302 / item
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Black Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Pianoalto Modular Sofa in Black Fabric by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Contemporary Sofa 'Flock' by Noom, Baloo Boucle, 240 cm
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Sofa 'Flock' by Noom, Baloo Boucle
Designer: Kateryna Sokolova
Dimensions:
- H 72 cm x W 240 cm x D 105 cm, Seat height: 44 cm
- H 28.35" x W 94.49" x D 41.34", Seat h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$10,647 / item
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead details raised on bun feet.
With our uniquely treated hand-rubbed and wiped-off finish, we have antiqued the look of the leather to give it a warm and wonderful...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,499 / item
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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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