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Sofas For Sale
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Period: 1930s
Industrial Modernist Anodized Aluminum Warren McArthur Park Ave Sofa
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and rare McArthur sofa created in the early thirties, an icon of the Hollywood era. His signature grid with aluminum curved tubing, tootsie roll armrests and black puck feet are all present on this sofa. Notched tubes and milled washers another feature well represented. This sofa carries his Park Ave...
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1930s American Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Slat Back Three-Seat Sofa Warren McArthur 1930's
Located in Camden, ME
A slat back three-seat sofa, an early design by Warren McArthur manufactured in Rome, New York in 1933-1934. The slat back seating of Warren McArthur is his first seating design int...
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Leather Sofa
Located in Napa, CA
Leather Art Deco sofa. Tan leather with brown piping and wooden legs. Leather rip on top of sofa.
Category

1930s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique English Wing Back Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifull and elegant 1930 English sofa, the patina is much nicer in person, please tell us one day in advance if you like to see the couch, it is in my storage ALL SALES ARE F...
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1930s English Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Leather

A Rare Portuguese diminuitive Settee, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Rare Portuguese Settee Mid 18th Century Height 30 in. Width 43 in. Depth 19 in. Identical chair in the National Museum of Antiques Art, in Lisbon Reference: “World Furniture”, ...
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18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XV Antique Sofas

18th Century French George Jacob Manner Hand Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Firenze, IT
This magnificent French late 18th - early 19th Century (1796 - 1825) sofa hand carved in the manner of Jacob-Desmalter - an influential chairmaker and cabinetmaker who worked for King Louis XVI of...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Kaare Klint three-seat sofa in original leather on a Cuban mahogany frame and produced by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen.
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1930s Danish Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Venetian Late 18th Century Painted and Gilt Sofa with Floral and Lyre Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian 18th century painted and gilt wood sofa with new upholstery. This rare Italian sofa features a pierced back, surmounted by a sinuous rail, adorned with delicate painted fl...
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18th Century Italian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822) This important Louis XVI sofa was made by Pierre Nicolas Pillot (1748 - 1822) in the second half of the 18th century in France. The oval shaped seat has a carved wooden band with geometric decoration, gilded and lacquered in shades of blue. The ten legs, shaped like an inverted cone trunk, tapered and grooved, are also lacquered and gilded and originate from a quadrangular golden element with flower in the center. Very nice the back of the sofa, asymmetrical and sinuous line and move. The two external front legs give rise to the curvilinear armrests that end in a curl. From this element unfolds the backrest that completely wraps the seat. The sofa is stamped "Pillot", signed by Pierre Nicolas Pillot, "Maître" in Nîmes. He died in Nîmes on 13 September 1822. Fourth son of Marianne Veron and Jacques Pillot, "maître d'école". At thirteen, Pierre Pillot was apprenticed to Mathieu Bauve for a period of six years. He works with this Parisian master probably for nine years as a companion. In 1776 he moved to Nîmes, and after his marriage to Marianne Saulet in 1779, he became a Master in 1780. His workshop was located in the Prat district on College Island. His stamped production specializes in seats, between chairs, armchairs and sofas. His ornamental repertoire is predominantly neoclassical. Many of his furniture is kept in French museums, including the Musée du Vieux Nîmes and the Musée Fabre à Montpellier. Overall, the sofa has a line that resembles a dormeuse, but with a hospitable and comfortable support for the seat of two people. This particularity makes it unusual and rare. Completely lined with ivory fabric and floral decorations, it is in good condition. The Veilleuse are sofas for rest or "day beds" characterized by armrests of different heights and asymmetric backrest, in their function similar to the dormeuse or chaise-longue. They can therefore be used as a seat or even as a reading sofa...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

A 1930'3 Art Deco Tank Sofa by Heal's of London
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Tank Sofa by Heal's of London. Burr and solid walnut banding with reeded lower section. Re-upholstered in cream leather and contrasting faux suede. Dimensions: Sofa H 8...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Incredible Blue Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Incredible Blue Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
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1790s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Three Seater Sofa by Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Frits Henningsen three seater sofa on a mahogany frame with eight legs and covered with green wool. The sides have exposed wood panels on either side. It was designed and made circ...
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1930s Danish Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1930-50s Danish Art Deco Design, 3 Seater Sofa in Original Green Velour
Located in Tarm, 82
1930-50s Danish art deco design. 3 seater sofa in original green velour. Hand carved in oak wood. Brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition, no smells and no stains.
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of George III Sofas Attributed to John Linnell
Located in London, GB
A FINE AND RARE PAIR OF GEORGE III GREEN AND WHITE PAINTED SOFAS ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN LINNELL, CIRCA 1775. Dry-scraped back to their original paint. ...
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18th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sofa by Maison Franck
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco sofa by Maison Franck. Frame in original upholstery standing on fluted giltwood feet. Originally ordered in 1938 by Romi Goldmuntz ,owner of a important diamond company in A...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Danish Art Deco Curved Sofa Couch 1930s for Reupholstery
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish curved Art Deco couch or sofa from the 1930s. The legs are made of dark stained wood and the sofa is upholstered with dusty green and lig...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Biedermeier Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Biedermeier sofa with curved arms and two claw feet, with cream and pink floral upholstery on the back, seat, and two cylindrical pillows. Seat height:...
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Late 18th Century Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Design 3-Seater Sofa, 1930's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, fabric, wood - good, original condition.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Sofa or Bed H-363 Designed by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Model H-363 - Original good condition - Folding(bed) - Maker: UP zavody, published in catalogues.
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A.J. Iversen Three-Seat Lambskin Sofa, Denmark, 1939
Located in Berlin, DE
Sofa by master cabinetmaker Andreas Jeppe Iversen (1888-1979) Denmark Stained beech legs, front legs on brass castors Designed and manufactured, 1939 New authentic Lambskin uphols...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Art Deco Sofa, Walnut Veneer and Green Velvet, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant, large Art Deco sofa / couch from France, circa 1930. Lovely walnut veneer and partly ebonized. French polished surface with fine sh...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Otto Schulz Big Curved Sofa Produced by Boet in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and big curved sofa designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.
Category

1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

18th Century Caned Sofa with Original Frame Finish
Located in Houston, TX
18th century caned sofa newly upholstered in an Ikat from MM Textiles and finished with a double welt cord in the same fabric. Sofa has original frame finish.
Category

18th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Bleached Fruitwood Sofa Bench with Urn Motif Back Splat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian carved wood sofa bench. This antique Italian four-seat settee features a exquisitely carved pierced splat backs with a fluid top rail that rises and falls, giving definition to each seat. The sofa has a plain skirt, carved scrolled knuckles, and is raised nicely on squarely tapered legs and plain feet. The carcass is a bleached fruitwood...
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18th Century Italian Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Fruitwood

Kaare Klint Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint settee designed in 1935 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Leather, Mahogany

Art Deco Streamline Bench
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Streamline bench or sofa bed. the cover will be made according to customer requirements. The last picture shows a sample. delivery time 4-5 weeks
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1930s Czech Streamlined Moderne Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Kaare Klint Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint sofa designed in 1935 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category

1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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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