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Sofas For Sale
Cini Boeri for Arflex 'Strips' Two-Seater Element in Beige Fabric
By Arflex, Cini Boeri
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Arflex, 'Strips' sofa or lounge chair, chrome, fabric, Italy, 1970s
The iconic Strips seating element, designed by Italian designer Cini Boeri for Arflex, offers both...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio Custom-Made ‘Patchwork’ Sofa
By Paul Evans
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, welded and enameled pewter, copper, and bronze, reupholstered leather, United States, 1971
Designed by Paul Evans for Paul Evans Studio, this sofa ...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Pewter
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All cushions come off. 85w 34d 24h 15.5seat
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Livingston Large Sofa in Red Velvet Upholstery with Chrome by Giuseppe Viganò
By Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Livingston creates a surprising effect through an unexpected use of the headrest which, by a simple rotation, becomes a comfortable backrest. It has a “smart” backrest to which a smaller cushion is attached with a zip. The soft, informal seating rests on a light steel base that creates a dynamic contrast with the generous cushions. The original, adjustable backrest and its characteristic full-length seat cushions give Livingston a unique silhouette ideally suited to creating an endless variety of arrangements.
The designer Giuseppe Viganò is dedicated to the industrial design of furniture products and to the artistic direction of companies in the sector. He also provides graphic consulting for the production of catalogues, getting directly involved in the photography, page layout, communication and advertising pages. He designs trade fair layouts and permanent furniture shops or temporary areas for specific events and personally intervenes by indicating the choice of products and scenery design. In 2007 he started working with Saba Italia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Folding Sofa or Daybed, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of fabric, metal, leatherette
Suitable for upholstery
Measures: Daybed: Height:35cm
:Depth :130cm
Fabric and leatherette is torn in places
Original...
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$654 Sale Price
20% Off
Marta Blomstedt Lambswool & Walnut Sofa, Finland circa 1940s
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptionally rare and elegant sofa was designed by the celebrated Finnish architect and designer, Marta Blomstedt. This piece is a sublime example of early Finnish modernism, s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
1950s Italian Curved Sofa
Located in London, London
Italian Curved Sofa, 1950s
A refined expression of mid-century Italian design, this sculptural two-seat sofa dates to the 1950s and offers a striking silhouette—low, elegant, and ge...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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
Black Leathe/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Black Leather/Rosewood “920 Sofa”, Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1960
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-Seater Sofa in Teak and Yellow Striped Fabric for Skagerak
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Outdoor 'Virkelyst' 2-seater sofa in teak and yellow striped fabric for Skagerak
Skagerak was founded in 1976 by Jesper and Vibeke Panduro, who took inspiration from their love of Scandinavian design and its rich tradition. The brand emphasizes sustainability by using responsibly sourced materials and production methods that minimize waste and reduce environmental impact. Each piece of handcrafted furniture is designed to age with grace and last for generations.
Virkelyst is a series of modern outdoor furniture with the seating comfort of indoor furniture. The simple wooden 100% FSC Certified Teak frame strikes a contrast with the thick, soft cushions. Able to withstand wind and weather, the upholstery fabrics are Oeko-Tex certified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
De Sede DS-600 'Snake' Sectional Sofa in Light Grey Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, Sectional sofa model ‘Snake’ DS-600, leather, Switzerland, 1972.
An amazing design by Ueli Berger, Elenora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich and Klaus Vogt for De Sede, Switzerla...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Post Modern 1990s Preview Sectional Sofa in Plush Ivory White Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large Post Modern Sectional Sofa by Preview professionally reupholstered in highly durable super soft ivory white bouclé. If there was a ever a d...
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Alvar Aalto Paimio Sofa for Finmar Finland ca 1932
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Danville, CA
Rare original Alvar Aalto Paimio sofa design circuit 1932 by Finmar, Finland. Spectacular bent plywood frame, recent neutral green micro chenille upholste...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bentwood
Harvey Probber Serpentine Crescent Sofa, 1960s
Located in Southampton, NJ
1960s Harvey Probber serpentine curved sofa featuring striking custom channel back design with walnut legs reupholstered in the late 1990s. Timelessly chic, this beauty is suitable f...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Florence Knoll Sofa in Patterned Dedar Jacquard Velvet, De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
A rare three-seat sofa designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International and produced by De Coene in the late 1950s. From 1954 onwards, the renowned Belgian manufacturer De Coene pr...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Organic Modern Twins Sofa, DEDAR Beige Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Lacquer, Velvet, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Set of Two Space Age Sofas by Gerd Lange for Bernhard Burger, Germany 1970s
By Gerd Lange
Located in Haderslev, DK
Super rare space age leather sofas designed by renowned designer Gerd Lange for Bernhard Burger / Burger Karlsruhe Germany 1970s.
Two identically...
Category
1970s German Space Age Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Three Piece Set of Art Deco Split Reed Wicker Seating Sofa Two Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Incredible set of Art Deco period split reed wicker furniture, by the Niagara Reedcraft Company, circa late 1920's- 1930's. The set includes a sofa, and two large lounge chairs ( tab...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Reed
1980s Glamours Curved or Comma Shaped Sofas - Chaises for Weiman in White Bouclé
Located in St. Louis, MO
Two 1980s petite sofas or chaise lounge, both right and left arm versions by Weiman / Preview. comma or nautlius form, in the original off white bouclé fabric.
They have been prof...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Armchair for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Armchair for Gavina, ivory linen, Italy, 1973
The “Cornaro” armchair, designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1973 for Gavina, distills the essence of architectural think...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic late 19th century country French provincial three seat sofa crafted from rich walnut. The sofa has a turned wood spindle frame with long stretchers. The frame has been recentl...
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sofa 2 persons model 2212.
It's upholstered with the original dark mocha colored leather, almost black.
The legs are made of solid teak with oil treatm...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak
19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Beata Heuman Florentine Flowers
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
After acquiring this beautiful Biedermeier sofa, we knew we wanted something special for the fabric restoration. So, we turned to our fave designer's line, Beata Heuman...
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$13,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Velvet Sofa with Oversized Curvy Arms
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 Italian Tapestry Upholstered Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful early 19th Century Italian tapestry upholstered sofa.
Of elegant hand-carved walnut construction, retaining its original tapestry upholstery and intricate pomegranate des...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Modern Italian Stitched Leather “Alfred” Sofa by Gamma Arredamenti
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GAMMA "ALFRED" MODEL D3M STITCHED GRAY-LEATHER THREE-SEATER SOFA
Made by Gamma Arredamenti International, ca. 21st century
Item # 311UAG30M-2
An exceedingly beautiful and remarkably...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Pine, Velvet, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and green velvet sofa or bench designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1900.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 43.625"H x 71.0"W x 23.625"D
Seat Height (inches): 18.375"
Arm Height ...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Pine
Mid-Century Floral Orange Long Sofa
Located in Baltimore, MD
A very attractive long, Floral four-seater upholstered sofa. Features original floral upholstery, four removable seat cushions and back cushions. The back and clean modern lines give this sofa a sleek silhouette. Resting over distinctive walnut tapered and fluted legs (five tapered, one back center leg is rounded) the wood frame is sturdy and supportive. Incredibly well built with a solid frame and distinctive early mid-century modern design shows Danish influence, with its original floral upholstery. This rare vintage sofa...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,721 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Chairs in Smooth Beige Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A lovely pair of Ingeborg arm chairs by danish architect Flemming Lassen in smooth beige natural sheepskin.
The curvy armrests and a slightly round buttoned back give the chairs a ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction. Original blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,371 Sale Price
20% Off
Marigold Marco Zanuso Sofa, Italy 1950's
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Regent Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex shown here in its original marigold teddy upholstery. It could be cleaned with some inner refurbishment and used as is or reupholstered in COM....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Banana Sofa, Beige Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern, Curved Sofa, Settee or Loveseat, Beige Shearling, Beech, Denmark, 1950s
This mid-20th century Danish "Banana" sofa features brand new beige Australian she...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent walnut canapé or sofa made in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The sofa features an elaborately carved case with scrolling acanthus and floral sprays. The fra...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Modular Designer Sofa 'OAK' by WOO – Customizable Contemporary Sectional Seating
Located in Kyiv, UA
The design of “OAK” sofa is inspired by the image of summer landscape, it`s side view reminds the tree, that grows alone in the field. This “tree”, seems like growing out of the seat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Vintage Boho McGuire Bent Rattan Sofa
By McGuire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning example of high-style vintage design, this McGuire-inspired sofa or settee brings a touch of organic elegance to any interior. Masterfully crafted from bent rattan and fin...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer
Cassina Soriana Two Seater Sofa and Ottoman by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Soriana Two Seater Sofa and Ottoman by Cassina, a luxurious addition to any living space. Crafted with high quality materials, this sofa boasts a unique, playful desi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Black Leather Togo Sofa and pouf, Set of 2
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
Classic French Togo set by Michel Ducaroy for luxury brand Ligne Roset. Originally designed in the 1970s the iconic Togo sofa is now a design classic.
Timeless comfort and style make...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Josef Hillerbrand Three-Seater Sofa for Deutsche Werkstätten, Germany 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Josef Hillerbrand was a prominent German architect and designer in the mid-20th century era. He is best known for his work in the Deutsche Werkstätten, Munich. The Deutsche Werkstätt...
Category
1930s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Frits Henningsen Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Sofa. Nice Classic Design. Mahogany Frame. Unmarked
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$995 Sale Price
77% Off
Fine Custom Upholstered High-Back Sofa with Triple X-form Stretcher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Custom upholstered settee with sloping and flared arms, the back and arms raised above the seat (see photo 9). With a fabric covered apron, button tufted shallow seat cushion, uphols...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Wood
"Cloud" Sofa in Velvet & Walnut, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, 1970's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic "Cloud" sofa designed by the influential Adrian Pearsall. Audacious in it's scope, shape and materials used this sofa is a true American masterpiece. Wi...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Danish Rosewood Case Sofa
This sofa measures: 81.5 wide x 32.5 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 15 and arm height of 26 inches
All piece...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Dieter Rams 620 Lounge Chair Swivel Base by Vitsœ black Leather 1962 Mid Century
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in Munster, NRW
Lounge Chair from the chair program 620, designed by Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, Germany in 1962.
The pictured lounge chair was purchased around 2000 and has since been in the second ho...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Gae Aulenti Three-seater sofa for Knoll International 1970 s USA
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Debrecen, HU
The Aulenti Gae three-seater sofa is a must-have for any modern living space. Designed by the renowned Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, the sofa features an elegant burgundy, epo...
Category
1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$2,656 Sale Price
20% Off
Mythos Left Sofa with Marble Side Table by Marioni
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Pure shape and lines, an independent sofa with the possibility of being composed and decomposed according to the functional and aesthetic needs related to the new trends of living. T...
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$18,636 / item
Large Scalloped Sofa in Pink Velvet, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scalloped sofa with striking form. Sits deep with ample single seats that can be customized. Shown in performance pink velvet and hemp brush fringe, stan...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$16,915 / item
Modular DS-600 Sofa by Berger, Peduzzi, Vogt & Ulrich for De Sede, 1970s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Modular Sofa by De Sede in leather and fabric composed of 11 elements, Model: DS-600, Modular sofa. Seat height 40 cm
Wear due to time and age of the sofa.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US F...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Gervasoni Samet Modular Sofa by Federica Biasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Samet is a modular sofa without rules, a multifunctional and configurable product that places the person as an active subject in the composition of their own space, encouraging them ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
$16,590 / item
Zanotta Scott Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Scott Modular Sofa in Beige Upholstery by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba
The range of modular or monobloc sofas allows many corner or straight compositions.
Additional Inform...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century modern oak settee by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1950.
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple with iconic finger back.
Retains a beautiful warm patina.
Newly upholstered
Available to view in situ in our Miami gallery...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Kartell Bubble Club 2-Seat Sofa in Ochre by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A veritable icon made by Kartell, the mass-tinted polypropylene Bubble club sofa was a Pioneer of a new concept in furniture accessories: the Industrial sofa made entirely of plastic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Plastic
$1,381 Sale Price / item
20% Off
DS-76 Convertible Leather Modern Sofa or Daybed by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa with transitional bed function DS-76/102 by De Sede. We launched the DS-76 back in 1972. At that time, the element set was regarded as revolution...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds-47 Neck Leather Two-Seat Sofa from Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS-47 neck leather sofa from Switzerland 1970s
Introducing the De Sede DS-47 Neck Leather two-seat Sofa, crafted in the 1970s in Switzerland with great attention to detail...
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
Green and Teak Sofa
Located in London, GB
This striking mid-century sofa makes a bold statement through its vibrant green and mustard woven upholstery, offering a textural depth that instantly draws the eye. The upholstery f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$4,598
Custom Made Modular Sofa – Exceptional Comfort with Exaggerated Proportions
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics.
Shown with taupe cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Upholstery
Fabricius & Kastholm Small Lounge Sofa FK 6720 Steel Leather Kill International
Located in Vienna, AT
Lounge sofa model FK6720, designed by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill International in 1968
A beautiful mod. 6720 mid-century small sofa or loveseat in pristine...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Circular Sectional Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous two piece circular sectional sofa by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
The original cream colored fabric seems to be an ultra suede. There are no flaws to the fabric. It is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Newly Upholstered Gigi Radice Sofa in Green and Grey for Minotti, Italy, 1950s
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Berlin, DE
Gigi Radice sofa for Minotti Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a velvet Dedar fabric.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sheepskin Leather 2-Seater Sofa in English Style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here is this characterful and beautifully aged vintage sheepskin leather 2-seater sofa in classic English style.
Most people would agree — sheepskin leather furniture develo...
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Sofas
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s.
A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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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