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Sofas For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Sheraton English Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa circa 1820
Located in Savannah, GA
This very rare English mahogany Sheraton sofa features a slight curve to the back with graceful scrolled arms terminating in fluted upper legs and typical Sheraton turned feet. Circa...
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1820s English Sheraton Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the charm of the 19th Century with our magnificent Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style North American Sofa. This embodiment of timeless elegance boasts an Empire st...
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1820s American American Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Carved Lion Bench Oak and Pine Sweden
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Stunning bench from the beginning of the 20th century in carved wood whose sides represent a lion. Made in Sweden, handmade in solid oak and pine with an incredible patina. Very nice...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sofas

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 40.5" H x 67" W x 27" D x 19" Seat height x 33" Arm height.
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19th Century Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900. This sofa has a nicely shaped back and new upholstery with two bolster pillows.
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Marquetry Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique French marquetry sofa, the frame decorated with brass mounts and ornate marquetry inlay, standing on elegan...
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19th Century French Antique Sofas

Materials

Kingwood

Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame
Located in London, GB
This a very well-made French three-seater sofa with 3 seat cushions, circa 1900, newly upholstered with a suede-like linen colour fabric, very resistant and easy to clean. The frame...
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large French Tufted Napoleon III Sofa with Extended Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique and stately large scale French 19th century Napoleon III sofa features gracefully extended arms that contrast the low back and give this sofa a distinctly elegant appeal....
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Swedish Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather sofa. We have recently imported this from Sweden, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period. The ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

C. 1840's Antique American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Sofa, American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Circa 1840's, 19th Century!! Experience the charm of a classic American mahogany sofa from the mid-19th century with this antique piece. Upholstered in striking multicolor tapestry fabric, this sofa features scrolled feet and carved stiles that add to its elegant appearance. The seating area is perfect for conversation and can accommodate up to four people, making it ideal for your entryway, foyer, living room, or guest room. This circa 1840's antique sofa is a beautiful settee that brings a touch of Victorian style to any space. The upholstery fabric is complemented by the mahogany frame in brown, and the sofa comes as a unit that requires no assembly or additional parts. The model is perfect for creating a seating area where you and your guests can relax and enjoy each other's company. American Classical Mahogany Sofa...
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th century square back country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant three seater English country house sofa. Dating to the early 20th century with a great quality frame. The size is ideal for a huge number of rooms and the desi...
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Early 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Beech

Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
Located in Madrid, ES
Cloakroom Art Deco sofa. In mahogany, with mirror in the center and sofa in metal applications. Signs of use. Dim:: (larger) 205 x 197 x 60 cm. Good conditions.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Wood

Antique Regency Mahogany framed sofa with Dodo head detail
Located in Malton, GB
This is a truly exceptional Regency period English country house sofa. The design and and size is fabulous but what really sets this apart is the unique Dodo head details on the legs...
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Early 19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

1800's Antique Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige Sofa Beautiful with New Upholstery, Antique Sofa, Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige, 19th Century, 1800's! This antique sofa from the Empire Period features a stunning medallion back design and has been newly upholstered in a beautiful red and beige fabric. With its dark wood tones and traditional style, this sofa is sure to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any living room, lounge, or guestroom. Measuring 26" in length and 84" in width, this sofa comfortably seats up to three people. No additional parts are required for assembly, and the sofa is ready to use right away. The brand is Empire, and the country/region of manufacture is unknown. Overall, this antique sofa is a one-of-a-kind piece that is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of history and charm to their home. Period empire medallion...
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19th Century Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Howard & Sons Sofa, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard & Sons Sofa England circa 1880 Low seated turned walnut legs, upholstered in hand-dyed dark green grain sacks. 75”L x 32”d x 31”h x 9”seat
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19th Century English Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa Chaise Longue Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique Victorian chaise longue which dates from Circa 1860. This sofa was made from hand carved solid walnut with...
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1860s Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

English Art Deco Cloud Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein Upholstered in Green Leather
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with burr walnut show wood banding that runs throughout. Re-upholstered in olive green leather. Design...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian buttoned back chesterfield sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant English buttoned back chesterfield sofa. This is of smaller than average proportions making it a very versatile sofa to be used in various rooms around your ho...
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

Antique Thonet No. 2 Bentwood Sofa , late 19th century
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
The Thonet No. 2 Bentwood Sofa, crafted in the late 19th century, is a beautiful vintage piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. This sofa is constructed entirely of bentwood ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Sofas

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

Rare Charles Dodouyt sofa
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The large armchairs of the rare model designed by Charles Dudouyt are a true rarity that fuses sculptural art with functionality. Dudouyt, renowned for his distinctive approach to fu...
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Early 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

English Art Deco Small Two Seat Sofa C.1930
Located in London, GB
English Art Deco Small Two Seat Sofa C.1930 Of neat proportions, having been recently upholstered in a duck egg blue cotton velvet. England, C.193...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a very large and comfortable 19th-century sofa, newly upholstered with a hardwearing washable suede-like light grey fabric. This style of furniture was popular during the rei...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs ad ebonized turned feet circa 1860.
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Upholstered 19th Century Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Solid and comfortable, English, 19th Century sofa. Freshly upholstered in hard wearing weave fabric. All springs have either been tightened or replaced and new webbing introduced. O...
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19th Century British Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Swedish Carved Painted and Giltwood Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
Swedish Painted and Parcel-Gilt Sofa. Features padded scrolled back, sides and seat within a berry-leaf carved frame. The arms are decorated with unique black griffin supports, the a...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome vintage tufted Chesterfield sofa. Upholstered in a whiskey brown antique French leather. Tufted rolled arms and backrest wi...
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1880s Chesterfield Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th century linen upholstered, English Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Mahogany scrolled arm sofa. 6 legs with origonal brass castors. Newly upholstered in quality linen fabric, bespoke large feather squab cushion. This piece is so comfortable and a gre...
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19th Century British Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen

Chesterfield button seat sofa full of allure, 3 seater
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this wonderfully seated patinated antique cowhide 3-seater Chesterfield sofa with an amazing appearance due to its patina. This Chesterfiel...
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Early 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
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Early 20th Century European Sofas

Materials

Linen, Beech

Unique Sofa from the personal estate of Marilyn Monroe
Located in Budapest, HU
This item was obtained during the auction "The Personal Property of Marilyn Monroe" held on October 27 and 28, 1999, at Christie's in New York. It can be traced back to page 302, lot 435 of the auction catalog. Step into a piece of Hollywood history with the MARILYN MONROE Sofa...
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Early 20th Century European Rococo Revival Sofas

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Frame Sofa, England, Circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
This smart classical Regency sofa has a sturdy mahogany frame. Its clean lines make it perfect for use in an eclectic or period environment. It provides comfortable seating for 3 and...
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1810s English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Antique English Sheraton Style Mahogany Inlay Sofa W/ Down Cushion Circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 Antique English Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Sofa With Classical Sheraton Inlay Detailing and Oversized Down Cushion. Solid Walnut Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetailed Joinery. Eight way hand tied...
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Early 20th Century American Sheraton Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Wool, Fabric, Hardwood

Period Antique American Massachusetts Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique American Massachusetts Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa. Curved and scrolled crest rail, with the arm rests terminating in carved pineapples and bulbs, set on fluted legs with brass casters, vertical stripe upholstery. Circa 1800. Solid Hardwood Construction and Hand Doweled Joinery. Eight way...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Mahogany

Antique Period American Federal Highly Carved Mahogany Sofa Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1800 American Federal highly carved mahogany sofa with scrolled carved headrest, curvelinear arms and outswept hairy paw feet upholstered in a vintage old striated velvet fabric
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Mahogany

English C 1900 Camel Back Upholstered Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Large, Camel Back Sofa, upholstered in a soft-touch, plain Cotswold Wool in a grey/beige neutral which is fire retardant. Deep filled feather seat cushions. Resprung and webbed. Orig...
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Early 1900s British Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Period Antique American Classical Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa Circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique American Empire Bench Sofa With Classical Empire Scrolled Arms and Feet. Flame Mahogany Wood Trim Over Solid Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetailed Joinery. Eight way hand tied...
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Mid-19th Century British American Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Hardwood

Antique Pair of Charles II Style Carved Walnut Sofas w/ Mohair Fabric Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of High Quality Circa 1900 Charles II Carved Walnut Sofas with Tan Mohair Upholstery all in very good condition. With eight-way hand-tied coil foundation springs, heavily carved...
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Early 20th Century American Charles II Sofas

Materials

Down, Mohair, Walnut

Period Antique American Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Sofa Circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique American Victorian Rococo Revival Bench Sofa With Classical Victorian Hand Carved Scrolled Arms and Feet and Pierced Carved Crest Rail. Solid Walnut Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetailed Joinery. Eight way hand tied seat foundation. A very solid, quality hand made piece of history - all in very good condition (excluding the fabric upholstery which is badly worn). Provenance: Purchased From the Estate of Larry Flynt...
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Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Period Antique American LateVictorian Carved Walnut Balloon Back Sofa Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique American Late Victorian Balloon Back Bench Sofa With Classical Victorian Hand Carved Walnut Detailing. Solid Walnut Hardwood Construction and Hand Dovetailed Joinery. Eight way hand tied seat foundation. A very solid, quality hand made piece of history - all in very good condition - including the silk upholstery fabric. Provenance: Purchased From the Estate of Larry Flynt...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Silk, Walnut

Collinson & Lock. An Anglo-Japanese Mahogany Settee with carved & scrolled arms
Located in London, GB
Collinson and lock, possibly designed by E. W. Godwin. A fine Anglo-Japanese mahogany settee, with subtle Japonesque detailing to the back uprights,...
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Style Mahogany Tufted Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Empire Style Carved Mahogany Tufted Back Parlor Sofa on Casters Newly Upholstered in Full Grain Espresso Italian Leather This antique Empire styl...
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19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Two-seater Louis Philippe sofa in walnut and fabric, 19th century era
Located in Catania, IT
Louis Philippe two-seater sofa, period 1870 - 1880. Made of walnut and fabric. In good condition.
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Knole Settee, Early 20th century, English Baroque in Belgium Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, upholstered 17th century couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sa...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted and Parcel Gilt Sofa or Canape
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An important French Neoclassical painted & parcel gilt canapé first quarter 19th century Lombardy, Italy. The backrest with paneled top rail decorated with wreaths, the wooden armres...
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Italian Fruitwood Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Great design, full of grace and presence. This large sofa, made in Italy, 1st half of the 19th century, is a rare find indeed. The beautiful carving on the fronts of the arms and ho...
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19th Century Italian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Antique American Victorian Carved Walnut Sofa Blue Mohair Late 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very cool late Victorian Circa 1880 American made carved walnut sofa upholstered in a lustrous vintage blue mohair fabric having a carved floral crest above the three loose cushions,...
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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Down, Mohair, Walnut

Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa by Josef Hoffman for J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria, 1900s
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Original "Samsas rund" Sofa by Carl Malmsten
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa "Samsas rund" by Carl Malmsten in beech and upholstery for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s. This sofa was first designed in 1923 by Carl Malmsten for the Stockholm concert hall and...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Louis XIV style giltwood sofa. With elegant sweeping armrests terminating in scroll front supports. Upholstered in hessian. Please note this piece features wear c...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa. An early 19th century Regency mahogany sofa is an elegant piece of furniture typical of the Regency period in the United Kingdom (a...
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1810s English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau Sofa in White Leather, 1980s
Located in Berlin, DE
"Ouverture" 3 seat sofa in white leather designed by Pierluigi Cerri for Poltrona Frau, early 1980's.
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1880s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Recamiere or Chaise Longue, Germany circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
Large recamiere with light gray cover and walnut veneered frame. The straight frame is accentuated with horizontal profile strips and rests on baluster feet. The recamiere has an ele...
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1830s German Charles X Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, we would date it to around the 1920’s. It is of outstanding quality, this is extremely well ...
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1920s British Victorian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sculptural Ernst Kühn Two Seater Sofa, 1930's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ernst Kühn, 1890-1948 Architectural and sculptural sofa designed by Ernst Kühn, presumably made for the Wivex restaurant in Copenhagen in the early 1930s and most likely produced by ...
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Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Early 19thC William IV Chesterfield Sofa in Beautiful Green Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a Lapada dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. This particular piece is an originalWilliam IV earl...
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1830s British Chesterfield Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Lady Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 1950's Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in the 1950s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored from the frame and special brass legs to...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Pair of Armchair Gio Ponti Casa e Giardino, 1930s Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Collectible Vintage Italian armchair designed by Gio Ponti for the Casa e Giardino manufacturing company in the late 1930s. This iconic design piece has been completely restored fro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

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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