Sofas
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Wool, Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Wood, Leather
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Mohair, Ash
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Oak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1970s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Velvet
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Textile
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Giltwood
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Mahogany, Velvet
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
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.