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Sofas For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1940s
Leather Couch
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather couch with nice trim and tack work. Great condition and patina.
Category
1940s French Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Gilt Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large French 19th century sofa, circa 1880.
This sofa has an elegant rectilinear form in the neoclassical style. The straight back and seat are softened by downswept armrests and u...
Category
19th Century French Country Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A lovely small Gustavian sofa from Ersnäs Luleå, Northern Sweden .
The sofa has untouched blue original paint.
Nice model, very easy to place.
Good storage under the lid.
The sea...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
Chinese Carved / Lacquered Sofa circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative late 19th century Chinese sofa with hand carved decoration to the back rest, a slated foot rest and drawers beneath the seat. Having a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Viggo Boesen, "Attribution" Settee, Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, E.V.A. Nissen & Co. 1
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of lounge chairs. Design attributed to Viggo Boesen. Presumably produced by E. V. A. Nissen & Co., Denmark. c. 1940s-1950s.
In moulded bamboo with rattan / cane details.
Sea...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Fabric
Gustavian Paint Decorated Storage Bench, New Wool Shearling, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian paint decorated storage bench, new wool shearling, Sweden 19th Century
Wonderful gustavian bench or daybed having a brand new white wool shearling/sheepskin upholstery ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Very Fine Quality 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Sofas
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very fine quality pair of 19th Century mahogany sofas. May splt.
Solid and strong, with no loose joints or woodworm. Full of age, character and charm. New professional uph...
Category
19th Century English Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Italian Vintage Luxury Sofa in Wood and Green Silk Satin
Located in Milano, IT
Luxurious vintage corner sofa in wood and silk satin designed in the 1940s of fine Italian manufacture.
The sofa is angular and is supported by a wonderfully elegant and durable dark wood frame. In fact, we see 2 wider feet supporting the back, while there are 3 other slender spike feet also made of dark wood.
The seat is simple, angular and is upholstered in green silk satin with a dark and light green striped pattern, giving it an eccentric yet refined effect.
Under the seat is a band decorated with fringes, also in a very light green shade.
The highlight of the piece is its backrest: it is reminiscent of a regal sofa...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
Glamorous French Louis XVI Style Gold Giltwood Sofa with Damask Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous French Louis XVI style sofa having a carved wooden gold gilt frame with lovely patina, upholstered in a raised damask fabric, all in great shape.
Arm height 25.5
#5293
Category
1940s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knoll Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 fully restored oxblood leather Knoll sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions.
This sofa was fully re...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather
Swedish Neoclassical Style Carved Gilt-Wood & Upholstered Sofa Bench, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassic style gilt-wood and upholstered sofa bench from the 19th century. This antique sofa from Sweden, approximately 5.75 feet in...
Category
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Rococo Gray Painted Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This beautiful rococo sofa is a special find, reflecting graceful country living in Sweden during the early 1800's. Note the soft, dove gray paint gently distressed over generations ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Sofas
Materials
Paint, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Patinated Reddish Brown Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Jacob Kjaer, Sofa, leather, mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
This sofa is attributed to the Danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. The design truly intensifies the experience of sitting by means of the impressive construction featuring delicate lines and curved shapes. The backrest develops gracefully into the armrests in a curvaceous movement, which contributes to the sofa’s solid and stabile appearance. Kjaer decided to stay modest with decoration by implementing tufted buttons on the seat, which add a grandiose touch to the sofa. The patinated leather radiates a vibrant reddish brown...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Tripple Rush Seat Solid Linen Upholstery Cushion Bench Sattee Sofa Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative antique tripple rush seat solid linen upholstery cushion bench sattee sofa mint!
Category
19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas
Materials
Rush, Chestnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Folk Art Country Sofa or Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian country sofa or bench from the early 19th century. The sofa is a country house furniture in folk art with an unusual straight shape. The sofa has profiled or fluted...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric
I actually have ...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This very rare and elegant Biedermeier cherry sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Cherry, Upholstery
19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition.
(B-139).
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Carved / Lacquered Sofa circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative late 19th century Chinese sofa with hand carved decoration to the back rest, a slated foot rest and drawers beneath the seat. Having a ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Swedish
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with curved arm detailing and carved applique decorative motifs in the highest quality qui...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch
Original Louis Philippe mahogany sofa circa 1830
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Louis Philippe mahogany sofa circa 1830
Category
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from Germany
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The Biedermeier sofa, dating back to around 1825, is a true classic piece of furniture. Made from beautiful walnut wood, it has been hand polished with shellac to achieve a stunning finish. Recently reupholstered with new Biedermeier fabric...
Category
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
Biedermeier Recamier
Located in Westport, CT
Newly reupholstered in Robert Kime fabric.
Category
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian luxury Louis Philippe style 1930s living room set includes:
1 sofa
1 armchair
2 footrest
Refined living room set in carv...
Category
1840s Italian Louis Philippe Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, ...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Day-Bed
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 19th century daybed with carved decorative detailing throughout. This elegant daybed has the refined neoclassical style that defined the Gustavian era. The carved wood frame ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with feather filled cushions
This sofa is as rare as t...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Club Suite Damask Upholstery Turned Bun Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in England, Mahogany framed with Damask upholstery three piece suite
A very good looking and well made suite, the frame has hand turned mahogany bun feet, the fabric is French Damask...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
Chrome Bauhaus Robert Slezák 3-Seat Sofa, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of chrome, fabric
- Original upholstery
- Dimensions of mattress: W 185cm x D 83cm
- Good, original condition.
Category
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Elegant 4-Piece Modular Sofa in Mohair with Mahogany Legs 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Curved 4 piece modular sofa with mahogany legs, custom design, American 1940's. This sofa allows you to configure it in multiple ways with the slipper ...
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
Bruce Talbert, for Gillows an Aesthetic Movement Ebonized & Parcel-Gilt Settee
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, for Gillows of Lancaster and London.
A very good quality English Aesthetic Movement ebonized and parcel-gilt upholstered settee with a rollover back and arms with in...
Category
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sofas
Materials
Gold
Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Napoleonic Blue Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in France, Walnut framed with Napoleonic Blue upholstery three piece suite.
A very good looking and well made...
Category
19th Century French Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish.
The sofa is approx 200cm long.
...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch
Fine Antique Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Oak Lions Hairy Paw Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this circa 1860-1880 fully restored original Swedish aged brown leather Chesterfield fully sprung sofa with hand carved ...
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1820-25.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Pearwood
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish.
Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th century salon suite comprising a canapé / sofa and four fauteuils / open armchairs, each with a rope-twist carved frame, oval padded bac...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Italian 19th Century White Painted Sofa with Slanted Sides and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian painted wood sofa from the 19th century, with two slanted sides, tapered carved legs and distressed patina. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this painted sofa fea...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Empire Charles X Inlaid Walnut & Brass Sofa, 1910s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Important sofa in transition style between empire and Charles X. Walnut wood veneer, brass inlays and small parts.
Category
1880s Italian Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
Swedish 18th Century Day Bed
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 18th Century day bed. This superb day bed has its original paintwork and carvings. It has decorative 'egg' detailing along the edges and h...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Danish Sofa in Soft Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, wood, upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
This Danish sofa catches the eye due to the exquisitely shaped armrests. From the high backrest the armrests float downwards in three curves. ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This fine and elegant Viennese Biedermeier walnut sofa was made circa 1825-30.
Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desi...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian curved legs in mahogany embellished with inlays of festoo...
Category
1810s Dutch Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood
French Charles X Neoclassic Cubus Mahogany Meridienne Sofa, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic Cubus mahogany framed meridienne sofa with ram's horn arms. The sofa is constructed of solid mahogany with no secondary woods or veneers. Th...
Category
1820s French Charles X Antique Sofas
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Austria, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This elegant, early Austrian Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship. Austrian Biederme...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Gio Ponti Sofa Unique Piece Designed for Casa Lucano, Early 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Turin, Turin
The two-seater upholstered sofa was designed by Gio Ponti for Casa Lucano, in Sanremo (Italy). The design recalls a very similar sofa that was part of the Cellina furniture published...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sofa back. The scrolled arms, lion’s paw legs...
Category
1830s American Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Louis XV Solid Conversation Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Louis XV conversation sofa, thick structure, solid in original patina.
Category
1890s Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Austria, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello,
This elegant Austrian Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1830.
Austrian Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design, excelle...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Venetian Fantasy Carved and Painted Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Exotic Venetian sofa. Lavishly carved and painted Venetian sofa. 19th century. Dramatic design. Please, contact us for shipping options.
Presented Joseph Dasta...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Original Painted Swedish Gustavian sofa was found at an Estate Auction in Stockholm Sweden. its 100% Original except for the restored seat...
Category
1810s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian Midcentury Sofa from 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Scandinavian design teak sofa from the 1960s.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Italian Modern Wooden Sofa with White Fabric, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wooden sofa with white fabric, 1940s
A sofa with wooden structure. The sofa has a rectangular seat and a rectangular backrest with rounded upper corners, both padded a...
Category
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique empire settee three-seater sofa hand carved mahogany
Feather down cushions with green velvet.
Comfortable elegance, quality and craftsmanship outstanding
m...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s Danish Modern Sofa by Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Frits Henningsen sofa is newly reupholstered in an ivory-white bouclé from Schumacher. The mahogany frame is refinished in a warm red-brown tone that complements the leath...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, 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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