Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
1990s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Beech
1970s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
20th Century Swiss Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Oak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Sheepskin, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Cane, Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Beech
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Beech, Suede
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Mohair, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Bouclé, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool
1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brocade, Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Cherry
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, 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.