Sofas
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel
1990s Post-Modern Sofas
Chenille
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Rubber
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Cotton, Birdseye Maple
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Rattan, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather, Macassar
1920s Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Macassar
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Mahogany
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Brocade, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet
1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Hardwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1970s Belgian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Textile, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather
1970s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Wood, Walnut
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Chrome
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.