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Sofas For Sale
French Napoleon III Walnut Sofa Banquette French Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III walnut banquette or sofa.
France circa 1890,
The upholstery and the fabric has been recently changed.
Very good antique condition. A little stain on the fabri...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,284 Sale Price
28% Off
Elegant Newly Upholstered 19th Century Rare Carved Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular newly upholstered early 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee, having its original wood color (never painted; very rare!) and in amazing condition. Ca 1810 Swed...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
S.C.A.L. Double Daybed by Jean Prouvé, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery, repainted.
I...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Kazuhide Takahama, 4 Seat or Large 3 seat Suzanne Sofa. Gavina Edition, 1965.
Located in Paris, FR
Rare and elegant large three-seat sofa model "Suzanne" designed by Kazuhide Takahama and manufactured in Italy by Gavina in the 1960s.
This important sofa shows an impressive curved...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Slope Arm Sofa, Upholstered in Beige Patterned Silk, Baker Furniture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Comfortable, sloped arm sofa with a single cushion and block-style legs made by Baker Furniture. The plush cushioning offers exceptional support, making...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Velvet Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, the upholstery was redone in velvet in the 1960s, normal wear but in very good condition, France, 1870s.
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,941 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Fabric Folding Sofa by Halabala for UP. Zavody, 1953, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
1953 rare wooden folding couch made by Halabala for UP Zavody, in fomer Czechoslovakia.
Made of fabric and wood.
Repolished, cleaned, shows signs of use and age (mainly the fabric an...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Salvador Dali, Contemporary, Red Dali Lips Sofa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dalilips designed by Salvador Dali for BD design.
Two-seat sofa made of polyethylene with rotational moulding process. Color red.
Measures: 100 x 170 x 73 H cm.
Is the famous sofa in the shape of a mouth which the artist created together with Oscar Tusquets in 1972 for the Mae West room at the Dalí Museum...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
$4,184 / 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
De Sede DS-2011 Vintage Two-Seat Sofa, 1980s
By De Sede
Located in Hilversum, NL
Introducing the De Sede DS-2011, a vintage two-seat sofa from the 1980s that epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship of this renowned Swiss brand. This exceptional model is a true...
Category
1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$2,496 Sale Price
24% Off
Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Baker Knole style sofa with classic (fixed) drop-arm form, featuring a rectangular back and high arms flanking a loose cushion seat over a tassel skir...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the ti...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Green Linen and Walnut Forster Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Forster sofa is a midcentury inspired sofa with a loose tufted seat, loose back cushions, and piped details. The sofa rests atop a simple, rounded wood base.
The Lawson-Fenning...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2016. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Paying homage to the work of Vico Magistretti, this innovative system of upholstered seating is...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$19,123 / item
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$43,419 / item
'Le Bambole' Two-seater Sofa in New Upholstered Leather by Mario Bellini for B&B
Located in Hellouw, NL
The Bambole collection, crafted by the iconic Italian designer Mario Bellini, is a hallmark of mid-century design and was honored with the prestigious Compasso d'Oro award in 1979. T...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pink D120 Sofa by Borsani and Bonetti in bouclé
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the sophisticated and timeless elegance of the "D120" sofa, designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno. This iconic piece, born from the creativity of the 197...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$6,002 / set
George Nelson Marshmallow Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson Marshmallow sofa, model 5670
Manufactured by Herman Miller
A great example of an iconic form.
Category
1950s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Banana Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen "Banana" sofa model 220. Manufactured by Slagelse Furnitureworks in Circa 1960. Original red wool fabric with Pirelli rubb...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Curved Cabinetmaker Sofa in Into the Woods Fabric
Located in Mckinney, TX
Elegant Danish Mid-Century curved cabinetmaker sofa, circa 1940s. Sculptural form with refined lines, tight upholstery, and solid wood legs. A rare, timeless piece that balances comf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
'Down' Sofa in black leather by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Carlo Bartoli Down (Blob) sofa set, 1970s, Italy.
“Down” sofa set by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1970s Italy. Part of the Down series this set consist a 2-piece modular sofa, 4 cabinets and a coffee table. Satin black lacquered wood and upholstered in the original black leather with amazing patina. As the coffee table is as wide as the frame of the sofa it can also be placed on the corner to make an L-shaped configuration. Bold 70s Italian design thats striking to look at and has a comfortable seat. The 2 corner seats are more used so a little less high.
Measurements 4-seater sofa
– Height: 75 cm
– Width: 290 cm
– Depth: 82 cm
Measurements 2-seater:
– Height: 75 cm
– Width: 145 cm
– Depth: 82 cm
Measurements coffee table:
– Height: 24 cm
– Width: 73 cm
– Depth: 73 cm
Measurements cabinets:
– Height: 24 cm
– Width: 2x73 cm and 2x68cm
– Depth: 37,5 cm
Note: The Carlo Nason Lotus...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Leather
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Le Corbusier 3 Fauteuil Gran Confort, Grand Modèle, Trois Places For Cassina.
In the various models of Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, the concept of modernity is expressed t...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Vintage 5 pc leather DS46 modular sofa by De Sede, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century thick Buffalo neck leather sofas by Desede consisting of 5 elements.
Desede stands for pure quality of leather.
This modular sofa has a very thick leather upholstery w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Decorative Maison Jansen Style French 1940s Caned Sofas
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of large 1940s Maison Jansen style sofas.
Crafted from hand carved wood with caned seats - they are both in fantastic condition. Please take a look at all our photog...
Category
1940s French Belle Époque Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Anfibio Sofa + Bed Alessandro Becchi 1971 by Giovannetti Vintage Cognac Leather
Located in Munster, NRW
The foldable bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years.
We are offering you the extremely rare opportunity to purchase an original vintage Anfibio sofa...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Modern Upholstered Sofa 'Gropius CS1' by NOOM, Wool, Calico 29
By NOOM
Located in Paris, IDF
Modern sofa Gropius CS1 by NOOM
Fully Upholstered
Dimensions:
Height: 71 cm
Width: 150 cm
Depth: 70 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Model shown in picture :
- Fabric : Wool - Co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
Mah Jong Modular Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois. Missoni & Kenzo Fabric
Located in Kansas City, MO
Eleven piece modular Mah Jong Sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, France, 1970s. This example was manufactured in 2017. Fabrics are mostly Missoni with a few by Kenzo. ...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Sofa and Coffee Table in Curved Bamboo and Leather, White Fabric, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Italian Mid-Century organic sofa and matching coffee table, fully made in bamboo, leather, and maple wood. The coffee table is completed by its original smokey bronzed glas...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut
Levante Green Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Its generous size and enveloping shape make this elegant sofa the perfect solution for lending wide living rooms a welcoming tone. Fashioned of poplar, the frame features a spring sy...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$23,431 / item
Moreno Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Moreno sofa sits low and deep with Italian inspired curved arms. The sofa features loose seat and back cushions and two side cushions that mimic the curvature of the arms. The le...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,285 / item
Poltronova SAFARI Sofa by Archizoom Associati
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Safari sofa is a multiple seat with the profile of the backrest shaped like a series of waves, one gathers in the central void, accessed through an opening, as in a sort of tribal ritual. The piece of furniture consists of four pieces of two different types [two armchair modules and two sofa modules]. The Safari sofa was put into production for the first time by Poltronova in 1968. The experimental fibreglass technique was used for the structure. For the seat and backrest upholstery, Archizoom chose a printed animal pattern fabric with a Leopard print. The same pattern is used for the polyurethane foam rug placed between the seats. The choice of the leopard pattern was a cultured reference to the work “Bedroom ensemble” [1963] by Claes Oldenburg, master of English Pop Art, and his subsequent “Leopard chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
$53,350 / item
Sculptural Sofa in Nutwood & Burl, Art Deco, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful cubist Art Deco sofa made in fantastic burl wood veneer, reupholstered in a luxurious vintage fabric from the 1980s. . Made in the 1940s by a Swedish cabinetmaker. A rare o...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Arflex Marenco Two Seater Large Sofa by Mario Marenco
By Arflex, Mario Marenco
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Marenco Two Seater Large Sofa by Arflex, a stunning addition to any modern living space. This luxurious sofa features a sleek design with clean lines and a spacious t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
'SHI' Modular Bench / Sofa Made of Concrete
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'SHI' is a modular sofa made of concrete.
by Bentu Design
Indoor or outdoor use
Straight block: H60cm (seat H35cm) x 65cm x 65cm
Corner block: H60cm (seat H35cm) x 65cm x 65c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Sofas
Materials
Concrete
$5,960 / item
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Sofa in Charcoal Black Fabric, U.S.A. 1970's.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan, showcasing the designer’s signature curvilinear form and sculptural presence. Upholstered in a luxurious charcoal black fabric and brass ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italy Mid 20th Century Louis Philippe Sleigh Sofa in Hand-carved Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy Mid 20th century Louis Philippe sleigh sofa, by Bassano's Ebanistery in hand-carved walnut, wax polished. Spring padding and upholstery in good condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis Philippe Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Two-seater sofa in green woven rattan, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Two-seater sofa in green woven rattan, 1970s
Product Details
A matching pair of armchairs is also available and listed on our storefront.
Sofa Dimensions: 155 W x 98 H x 60 D cm
Category
1970s Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Oversized Curvy Arms
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa has an impactful silhouette. The oversized softly curved arms and back work in either formal and more casual settings, it has relaxed comfort in mind. It’s grand, curvy and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
$17,285 / item
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, qu...
Category
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat height: 16.25"
All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mario Bellini C&B 1st Edition Camaleonda Four-Piece Sofa, 1970
Located in Corby, GB
A beautiful Camaleonda set in original brown velvet. Two small armchairs, one large armchair and one pouffe make up this stunning 1st Edition set - produced in 1970 by C&B Italia bef...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Set Of 2 Bamboo And Rattan Sofas Attributed To Vivai Del Sud, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 bamboo and rattan sofas attributed to Vivai del Sud, 1960s
Made entirely by hand, fabric cushions.
Good condition, small signs of aging.
One is 63 cm tall and the other 71 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Large High Back Ploum Sofa by Ligne Roset
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Great Ploum Sofa by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec for Ligne Roset. This ultra coveted sofa is the epitome of comfort. Form and function.
Sofa is pre-owned and in fair condition. The...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
RARE Alberto Rosselli Sofa Two Seater for Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy, 1970s
Located in Basel, BS
Alberto Rosselli Set For Saporiti 'Confidential', Italy Design, 1972
Two seater sofa by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti-- 2 available, sold individually. Matching Ottoman (comes with ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
$5,118 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in cognac leather with short tapered wood legs. In original condition with some visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use. Another '...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Swedish Sofa "Kontiki" by Arne Norell
Located in Karlstad, SE
This two-seater sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The "Kontiki" model reflects Norell's mastery of Scandinavian design, combining both comfort and craftsmanship. It feat...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather 3 seat sofa. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square dark brown wood legs. Great vintage condition ready for use...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
The Pillow Sofa Double Seat - Modular Upholstered Sofa with Aluminum Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasking ourselves to design a robust sofa that could stand
up against two small children yet look simple and elegant in
a family home, we developed the Pillow Sofa. It’s laser cut, p...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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
Vintage "Ingeborg" sofa by Flemming Lassen, Denmark, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful “Ingeborg” sofa by Flemming Lassen, with curvesome forms. Designed in 1940 and named after his mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Upholstered with caramel colored sheepsk...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Lambskin, Birch
PILLOW SOFA BY Muller Van Severen, Corduroy, Grey, Central Module
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Pillow Sofa is designed by Muller Van Severen and presented by BD. This sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system. The independent pillows are crisp and richly...
Category
2010s Spanish Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Freeform Sofa and Ottoman by Isamu Noguchi
Located in Dronten, NL
The sculptural quality of Noguchi's design vocabulary finds expression in the Freeform Sofa: it is entirely different from other designs of the same period, appearing in combination ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
$10,450 / set
1950s Italian Mid Century Corner Sofa
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Italy
Designer: Unknown
Manufacturer: Unknown
Era: 1950s
Materials: Wool, Beech
Measurements: 78.75″ wide x 25.5″ deep x 31.5″ tall
Condition: In good original condition wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Milo Baughman Style Directional Mid Century Sofa
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Directional Mid Century Sofa
This sofa measures: 91.5 wide x 34 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15.5 and arm height of 26 inches
All pieces of furn...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Spectacular Dorothy Draper style Curved Tufted Sofa Hollywood Regency
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Add vintage charm to your living room with this sophisticated Dorothy Draper style Hollywood Regency tufted curved sofa. Upholstered in a vintage textured blue fabric, the sofa boast...
Category
1960s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Grete Jalke Sofas With Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Four Available: 1960s Grete Jalke Freestanding Sofas With Stained Oak Legs and Blue Wool Upholstery and made by Johannes Hansen. Require reupholstery. Wool with stains, wear and defe...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bright Yellow Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian Leather 3 seat Low Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bright Yellow Nicoletti Salotti Post Modern Italian 3 seat Leather Sofa. Very fun Beautiful pop art bright yellow long leather sofa. Very good vintage condition will transform any sp...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$2,888 Sale Price
35% Off
Fine Quality Custom Upholstered Three Seat Sofa In The Style Of Milo Baughman #2
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine quality custom parson's or tuxedo style upholstered sofa in the manner of Milo Baughman. The sofa with covered square legs and two tapering center support legs. The sofa with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare freestanding sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by the cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark. This exact sofa was presented at The Copenhagen C...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
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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