Sofas
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Damask, Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Stainless Steel, Brass
20th Century British Art Deco Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Sofas
Cotton
19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofas
Satinwood
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Macassar
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Lacquer, Mohair
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Brass
2010s Belgian Art Deco Sofas
Metal, Brass
2010s Belgian Art Deco Sofas
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
2010s Belgian Art Deco Sofas
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Raffia, Rope, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Steel
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1930s Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Bronze, Steel
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Wood, Fabric
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Hardwood, Leather
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Brass
2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Suede, Satin, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Brass
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Metal
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.