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Sofas For Sale
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” Two Seater Sofa for Ligne Roset, Burgundy Leather, 1973
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Michel Ducaroy “Togo” two-seater sofa for Ligne Roset, burgundy leather and foam, France, 1973.
Togo, by Ligne Roset, is a historic concept, designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, with...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam
Arne Vodder 2-Seater Sofa, Model Fd 161, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a Danish modern 2-seater sofa in solid beech, reupholstered cushions in white bouclé. Designed by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen in 1950s, Denmark.
A classic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Burgundy Red Velvet Asymmetrical Cloud Sofa Set by Weiman
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair of curved serpentine cloud sofas in rich burgundy velvet timeless Kagan design with walnut base feet
Category
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sculptural Sofa by Wiener Werstätte, Austria, 1980's
Located in amstelveen, NL
Stunning and rare large sculptural sectional sofa by Wiener Werstätte, 1970. Very distinctive design and extraordinary shapes.
New upholstered in a High quality terracotta color Pl...
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Chenille
$24,894 Sale Price
20% Off
Agnes S Modular Couch Without Arms
Located in Lisbon, PT
Agnes may be our most customizable piece by being completely modular. Choose from different sizes, with the option of two arms, one arm or none and a great range of materials to choo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,384 / item
Mario Bellini C&B 1st Edition Camaleonda Four-Piece Sofa, 1970
Located in Corby, GB
A beautiful Camaleonda set in original brown velvet. Two small armchairs, one large armchair and one pouffe make up this stunning 1st Edition set - produced in 1970 by C&B Italia...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$18,815 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Victorian sofa offers walnut frame in serpentine form having carved floral crest over button back upholstery, scroll form arms, rais...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Handsome Milo Baughman Style Plinth Base Velvet Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Milo Baughman style low profile velvet sofa on a plinth base. The turquoise crushed velvet is original and still has some life left in it! If yo...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Adrian Pearsall 'Platform Gondola' Sofa in Walnut and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, ‘Platform Gondola’ sofa, fabric, walnut, wood, United States, 1960s
A wonderful sofa that features the combination of two great sofa models by ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
BALANCE Modern Sofa – Modern, Customizable Comfort
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Balance Modular Sofa is a stunning and unique piece of furniture that is perfect for those who want to add a touch of elegance and style to their living room or sitting area.
I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
$7,665 / item
Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Danville, CA
Bilbao sofa by Vladimir Kagan. These sofas were some of Kagan's most Avant Garde creations and are quite dramatic. There is wear to the upholstery and it ...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$12,000 / set
21st Century Eduarda Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Eduarda Sofa, 100% Cotton Velvet, by Duistt
EDUARDA SOFA, crafted with great attention to detail, is a beautiful slightly curved sofa with very elegant lines. It is simply chic and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Coronum 3 Seat Gold Sheepskin Sofa by Artefatto Design Studio
Located in Kolkata, IN
Coronum 3 Seat Gold Sheepskin Sofa by Artefatto Design Studio is a luxurious seat with soft white sheepskin upholstery held in gold metal.
Artefatto Design Studio have indulgently w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Post Modern Comma Sofa with Ottoman Adrian Pearsal by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Wichita, KS
Petite sofa and matching ottoman by Weiman. A small space that makes a big statement. Gorgeous, simple lines. Good condition. Fabric is reupholstered in off-white sherpa.
Dimens...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
French Louis XVI Period Sofa
Located in Pembroke, MA
An elegant neoclassical Louis XVI period sofa or canapé, with down-stuffed separate seat cushion, two small tasseled pillows, painted frame, and tapered f...
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
$11,250
The Cavendish, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Made from a solid beech frame, oak feet, solid steel springs and other high quality components. Made to last.
Has been used by many influential interior designers throughout the US.
Available in any bespoke size.
Can be made with the very neat slipcover in our beautiful House Linen, or in any linen by Libeco, C& C Milano, Pierre Frey or De Le Cuona...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
$10,173 / item
Paul Evans Biscuit Tufted Cityscape Sofas, Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional pair of Paul Evans biscuit tufted Cityscape sofas, signed and in near mint condition. Finding one is hard, but a pair in this pristine st...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$160,000 / set
Bunny Williams Home Grant Sofa 96", Solid Performance Linen/Sand
Located in New York, NY
A handsome, modern skirted sofa with sloped arm. Sleek tailoring complemented by a single seat cushion and four loose pillows 21" x 21". Great depth, wonderful for lounging. Made to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Synthetic
Extraordinary Restored Complete Seating Set by Vivai del Sud, Italy, circa 1976
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
An incredible, beyond stylish complete four (4) piece seating set by Giusto Purini and Maurizio Mariani...
Category
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage leather sofa set, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Beautiful mid century leather sofa set consisting of a three seater and two armchairs.
Gorgeouis colour with the right patina. Cool reeded seats.
Very good contion
1960s Germany
...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$3,515 / set
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Philippe Starck Privé Sofa For Cassina
A family of elegant, comfortable seating options, ideally suited to any decor style, formal or informal, and any siz...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
$20,412 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Danish Three-Seater Sofa with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
20th century Denmark was a mid-century design hotspot. Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic principles of Danish design. From furniture, to architecture, fas...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Postmodern Conde 2 Seat Sofa by Mavo Atelier
By Mavo Atelier
Located in Trofa, PT
Evoking a bold and charismatic presence, the Conde Sofa showcases a robust, geometric profile, softened by gentle curves that add architectural lightness to the sofa’s visual weight....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Saporiti Italia Wave Sofa Giovanni Offredi 1970 Dreisitzer Design
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Dreisitzer von Saporiti Italia aus den 1970er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf für dieses stabilen und äußerst komfortablen Sofas stammt von Giovanni...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate Sofa, Model P11, Azucena, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Luigi Caccia Dominioni Fasce Cromate (or Chromate) Sofa, model P11, manufactured by Azucena in Italy, in the 1960s. Chrome-plated steel, ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Italian Modern Walnut Divan Sofa Bed Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural sofa/divan bed/sofa bed attributed to Paolo Buffa (Italy, ca. late 1940s/early 1950s).
Composed of a straight rail back connecting elegantly curved arms above x-form slats...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Italian Postmodern Sculptural Asymmetrical Sofa in Black Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic asymmetrical sofa design made in Italy in the 1980s. This high quality made piece was just recovered in new jet black upholstery.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Patinated Leather Baseball Stich Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Las Vegas, NV
When the patina and small details makes the piece. This incredible patinated leather chair and ottoman are ready for their next life. I love the look and feel of the butter soft pati...
Category
20th Century Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Leather
B&B Italia Michel Effe Sofa by Antonio Citterio
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the elegant and luxurious Michel Effe Sofa by B&B Italia, now available at Rehaus. This beautiful piece features a sleek and modern design, with a comfortable and spa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Piero Lissoni 8 Modular Sofa For Cassina
Refined minimalist shapes characterize the timeless elegance of this modular sofa that combines masterful construction and fine tailoring in...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
$27,269 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Hepplewhite Style Sofa with Pea and Foliate Carving
Located in North Salem, NY
A Wood & Hogan sofa with a disciplined elegance for the special home. From a branch of the family of the Queen Mother of England came the original of this magnificent Hepplewhite sofa which stood in the ancestral home of the Bowes-Daley family in Athenny, County Galway, Ireland. This is the finest sofa offered in the Wood & Hogan collection
The sophisticated serpentine shaped Mahogany frame is carved with tiny "pea" carving and delicate foliage. Down feather buttoned cushion. Resting on carved Mahogany front square tapered legs with spade foot...
Category
18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Maple
$10,732 Sale Price
25% Off
Lani, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow-painted wood and green fabric sofa or settee produced by Lani, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Loss of yellow paint present to wood
Vintage fabric in fair condition
Wear consistent wit...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid Century V11 Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø in Brown Leather & Rosewood, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century "V11" sofa in brown patinated leather and rosewood legs by Illum Wikkelsø produced by Holger Christiansen Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition with beau...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antonio Citterio Esosoft Outdoor Sofa For Cassina
A two- or three-seater sofa designed by Antonio Citterio and inspired by textural contrast.
The exoskeleton of the base supports a...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan
$19,038 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Citrine Marrakech Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions lena 3 seater sofa in citrine marrakech jacquard upholstery
It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests. It is a real inv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Ann Sofa Modern Curved Tight Back and Seat by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Ann Sofa 72” pairs the Ann Collection’s signature streamlined design and tight, eight-way hand-tied seat with a 6 foot length.
Standard: H 32 in. x W 72 in. x D ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern tuxedo sofa
By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
USA, Circa 1970s
White laminate case, with upholstered seat and back cushions.
Measures: 90.25"W x 3...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Charlotte Perriand Refolo Low Table, Bench or Sofa for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. Low table that can also be used as a sofa or bench designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC5 Black Leather Sofa by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1934. Relaunched by Cassina in 2014. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Contemporary and comfortable lines for ...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$13,688 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion.
Measures: 61.7...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kandidaten Three Seat Sofa in Knoll Bouclé by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Olof Person
Located in Deland, FL
This Kandidaten three-seater sofa was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured in Sweden by Olof Person in 1962. Constructed from solid teak this iconic design features cylindric...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Teak
$6,396 Sale Price
38% Off
Modern Three Seat Sofa Wooden Curved Back Ironwood Polished Brass Gold Finish
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
The curved Lazy Day Three-Seat Sofa is part of a seating collection that includes armchairs and sofas for two people.
This piece is entirely made in Portugal and artisanally by the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Brass, Cut Steel
Mid Century Upholstered Bench with Wavy Backrest in the style of Paolo Buffa 50s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Roma, IT
Give yourself a comfortable and very stylish place to sit.
This vintage Bench is functional and comfortable in an entryway, in an office or bar waiting room, or dotting the end of y...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Upholstered Sofa with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass
$9,995 / item
Rodolfo Dordoni ''Sail Out' Outdoor Sofa, by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
Inspired by the spirit of 1950s seaside resorts, Sail Out is an outdoor modular...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
$19,402 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Paul McCobb for Directional Off-White Velvet Sofa, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern model 1307 light cream velvet sofa by Paul McCobb for Directional. The couch has been recovered in a gorgeous neutra...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
$5,390 Sale Price
44% Off
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s
Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26"...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$4,800 Sale Price
26% Off
Wiener Werkstätten Castell Hans Hopfer Sectional Sofa Group, Austria, 1972
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare 'Castell' leather sofa group by Hans Hopfer, Wiener Werkstätte, Austria, circa 1972
Well preserved sofa all in original vintage, super preserved condition. Normally these are destined to have been rather worn out throughout the last 50 years, whereas this ensemble hasn't. The light brown leather is still in wonderful, smooth condition with no major blemishes, a beautiful patina and minimal partial staining.
It can be combined in various positions and constellations, be it as large single sofa with large chair and ottoman or as an ensemble. It's wrapped in leather all around. The long 'sofa' with the back cushions however should be placed against the wall as the middle part has got 3 loose cushions.
It's marked at the reverse of the upholstery (Wiener Werkstätten...
Category
1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Sofa 'Unio Curved' in Tiger Mountain
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Unio Curved sofa by Poiat
Designers: Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouhunkoski
Collection UNIO 2023
Dimensions: H. 72 x W. 220 D. 110 cm SH. 40 (3 seaters)
Model shown: Tiger Mount...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Plywood
$12,088 / item
Ligne Roset by Michel Ducaroy Togo Pink Modular Sofa and Footstool, Set of Five
Located in Basildon, London
The iconic Togo sofa, originally designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in 1973 has become a design Classic.
This five-piece modular set is incredibly versatile and can be config...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Muller Van Severen, Pillow Sofa, Cotton, Pink, Three-Seaters
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Pillow Sofa is designed by Muller Van Severen and presented by BD. This sofa has been improved into a new playful and modular system. The independent pillows are crisp and richly...
Category
2010s Spanish Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Military Canvas Guest Bed Sofa with Storage Drawers
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This deep and loungey sofa is comprised of two pieces that can easily be converted to two single beds, or a split king bed. When in the guest bed configuration, each bed is the size of a twin mattress and fits twin sheets. When pushed together it forms a king sized bed and can fit king sheet...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Canvas
Rare "Capriccio" sofa in scrunched leather by Eurosalotto, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This leather sofa was designed in the 1970s by George Bighinello for the Italian brand Eurosalotto. It is part of the 'Capriccio' seating series and stands out for its soft, rounded ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Big Sur Wooden Couch, by Peter Shire for Memphis Milano Collection
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The Big Sur couch is made out of 100% wool, and the structure is in lacquered wood. The couch was originally designed in 1986 by Peter Shire for Memphis M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Wood
'Móveis Cimo' Sofa 1960s, Brazil Mid-Century Modern
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
Beautifully crafted by Móveis Cimo in Brazil during the 1960s, this elegant sofa exemplifies the timeless appeal of Brazilian modern design. The piece features a solid hardwood frame...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda Sofa and Ottoman - Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Vintage authentic Mario Bellini for B&B Italia Camaleonda sofa; a designer classic.
Modular design includes three seating pieces and one ottoman.
The ottoman was reconstructed to match the existing original seating modules.
Includes three spherical pillows.
Total reupholstery required.
3 Seat Sections, dimensions per piece:
D: 37.75"
H: 26"
W: 37.75"
Arm height: 21"
Seat height: 15.75
Overall width of three seat sections together: 113"
1 Ottoman Section...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Two Seater No. 3 - Fluentum Series by Raka Studio in Ash Wood and Velvet
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
The Two Seater No. 3, a chassis designed by Raka Studio using an ancient Japanese technique of bending wood. The design is inspired by the organic flows of nature and the natural sha...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Bentwood, Ash
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Fireside Sofa, Teak, White Cowhide, Chandigarh
Rare and important Fireside sofa by Pierre Jeanneret c. 1960s, Model PJ-SI-36-A. This exa...
Category
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
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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Ib Kofod Larsen Penguin Chair
Franco Albini Rattan Lounge Chair
Jack Lenor Larson Sofa
Jack Lenore
James Pearsall Sofa
Jean Michel Frank Sofa 3 Seat
Jean Royere Sofa
Jensen Z Sofa