Sofas
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Rococo Antique Sofas
Mohair, Wood, Linen
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Tapestry, Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Beech, Fabric
1930s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Poplar
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Giltwood
1890s Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Giltwood
1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Tapestry, Wood
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Wood
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Other
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Poplar
Early 2000s Belgian Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Rococo Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century German Rococo Sofas
Antler, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Wood
1950s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Wood
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Velvet, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
1880s Italian Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Wood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Fabric
20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Walnut, Leather
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Sofas
Beech
18th Century European Rococo Antique Sofas
Linen, Wood
19th Century Canadian Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Sofas
Walnut
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas
Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Fabric, Fruitwood
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
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.