Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Down, Oak
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Foam
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Tôle
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
2010s European Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s European Modern Sofas
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Chenille
2010s European Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Birch
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Silk, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Textile, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Suede
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Antique Sofas
Linen, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
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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