Sofas
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
2010s European Modern Sofas
Velvet
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton
1970s Modern Vintage Sofas
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Bohemian Sofas
Fabric
1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Sofas
Foam, Mahogany, Fabric
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Sofas
Fabric
Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1990s North American Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton
1990s German Modern Sofas
Velvet
1980s Uzbek Vintage Sofas
Wool
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Foam
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wood
1970s British Vintage Sofas
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Fabric
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Walnut
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Other
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Beech
1970s Vintage Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Foam
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Rosewood, Leather
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Rosewood, Velvet
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Faux Leather
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Teak
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Beech
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Brass
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Faux Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1970s Finnish Vintage Sofas
Leather, Pine
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
Mid-18th Century French Antique Sofas
Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Rattan, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
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.
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