Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Feathers
1890s British Victorian Antique Sofas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Beech
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Hemp
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
1890s British Victorian Antique Sofas
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
1860s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Aluminum
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather
1880s Belgian High Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather
20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas
Gold Leaf
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Wrought Iron
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Brass
1880s English Victorian Antique Sofas
Other
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas
Wrought Iron
1920s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1880s British Victorian Antique Sofas
Brass
1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Textile, Giltwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Mahogany
1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sofas
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Hardwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas
Rattan
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Wood
1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather
1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Satinwood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
1860s Victorian Antique Sofas
Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique 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.