Sofas
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather
1940s French Vintage Sofas
Metal
1940s Italian Rustic Vintage Sofas
Beech
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s German Antique Sofas
Softwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather
Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé
Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Beech
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Vintage Sofas
Sheepskin, Beech
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sofas
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Fruitwood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s European Chippendale Antique Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Silk, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1940s English Chesterfield Vintage Sofas
Leather
1940s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s British Antique Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Cane, Walnut, Upholstery
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Birch
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Elm
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Gold Leaf
1940s Danish Vintage Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Fabric
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Walnut
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Sofas
Mohair, Oak
Early 20th Century English George III Sofas
Mahogany
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
1910s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Synthetic
1940s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack Sofas
Wicker
1920s British Chesterfield Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Oak
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
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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