Sofas
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Post-Modern Sofas
Stone
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Post-Modern Sofas
Stone
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Post-Modern Sofas
Stone
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
20th Century British Art Deco Sofas
Leather
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet
Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas
Metal, Steel
2010s Post-Modern Sofas
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Jacquard, Velvet, Cotton, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Oak, Fabric, Foam
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Giltwood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s German Post-Modern Sofas
Metal, Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Plastic, Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
2010s Post-Modern Sofas
Stone
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
2010s Post-Modern Sofas
Stone
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Steel, Chrome
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Stone
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
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.