Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Other
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Other
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Other
20th Century Modern Sofas
Ebony, Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Other, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s American Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Birch
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Canvas
1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Walnut, Down, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Oak, Velvet
1970s Modern Vintage Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Other
2010s American Modern Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Foam, Maple
2010s American Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Maple, Oak
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Lacquer
1970s German Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Beech
Early 2000s Modern Sofas
Leather, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1970s French Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Plastic
1970s Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
1990s Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam, Feathers
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1990s Danish Modern Sofas
Metal
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sofas
Oak, Pine
Early 2000s Danish Modern Sofas
Oak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Stainless Steel
1960s French Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s Modern Sofas
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Aluminum
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
1970s French Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas
Upholstery
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.