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Sofas For Sale
Style: Post-Modern
Style: Louis XVI
Mr Olsen 3 Seater Oak Mosaic Royal Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr Olsen 3 seater Oak Mosaic Royal Blue by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D201 x W79 x H 78/46 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Solid oiled oak legs, Solid smoked oak...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Oak

Lounge Sofa by Timothy Defiebre
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Sleek lines on this post modern 1990's / 2000's design featuring a chrome base and slipper seat. The chrome base is designed as one continuous natural line that follows body contour...
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Le Bambole Leather Sofa Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
cognac leather Le Bambole-seater Sofa designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in 1978. Price per sofa, second matching sofa available. The Bambole series today is a true icon amo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Cini Boeri, Sofa, Plastic, Leather, Gavina Knoll, Italy 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A three-seater black ABS plastic and white / light grey leather sofa, designed by Cini Boeri, and produced by Gavina, Knoll, 1970s. Backside features a built in shelf. 13.5” seat he...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plastic

ISU Sofa in Blue Leather by Shigeru Uchida, 1995
Located in Dronten, NL
Architectural sofa designed by renown Japanese architect Shigeru Uchida. This spectacular minimalist but very comfortable sofa with black anodized cast aluminum legs was in productio...
Category

1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Dominique Prevost & Claude Favriau Sofa Bench in Yellow Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dominique Prevost & Claude Favriau for Édition France Design, sofa or bench, fiberglass, rubber, France, 1970 Made in 1970, this bench or sofa is de...
Category

1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass, Rubber

Lamb Sofa by NUMO
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamb Sofa by NUMO Dimensions: D 284 x W 164 x H 84 cm Materials: Faux Lamb Fur, Wood Customizable Size. Please contact us. Vladimir Naumov is a professiona...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Post Modern Red Leather Sofa by Flep S.P.a. Bitonto, Made in Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful red leather sofa in pristine condition. Height 31” Width 77” Depth 30”.
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

1980s Weiman Pucci Style Curved Tufted Channel Biomorphic Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Just look at the gorgeous curves on this beauty! Bright and vibrant Pucci ...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vico Magistretti for Cassina ‘Fiandra’ Sectional Sofa with Ottoman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, ‘Fiandra’ sectional sofa, leather, plastic, Italy, 1970s This subtle and modest sofa is designed by the Italian designer Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) ...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

RARE Pair of Curved Omnibus Sofas by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These curved Omnibus Sofas by Vladimir Kagan are RARELY seen and we just happen to have a pair. A gorgeous duet, each with 3 lucite support legs and gorgeous Joseph Noble Mohair. T...
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Lucite

Le Bambole Leather pouf foot rest Design Mario Bellini 1978 for B&B Italia
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Le Bambole leather pouf or foot rest, designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia. Price for the foot rest only ! The Le Bambole Sofas are available i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Foam

Midcentury Post Modern 2 Seat Mauve Pink Leather Puffy Sofa 1980s Selig
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Clean midcentury post modern 2 seat Pink leather puffy sofa circa 1980 by Selig. This sofa is a time capsule from the 1980s/1990s with puffy side arms and back cushions and 2 lower cushions. The sofa is all original in very nice condition. Very comfortable and stylish cozy sofa...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pedro Franco Antropófago Sofa, Altropófago Collection, Brazil, 2010
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Anthropophagus sofa created by designer Pedro Franco is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. With a fiberglass structure covered in foam and fabric, it is cover...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Moss 2400 Sofa by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss 2400 Sofa by Artu Pavel Vetrov Dimensions: W 240 x D 82 x H 76 cm Materials: Wood, Upholstery Other colors and materials available. Please contact us. Soft, flowing, tact...
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Poltromet Set of Leather 1 Sofa 1 Pouf 1smoll Sofa
By Poltromec
Located in Lucca, IT
Set of three pîeces in leather Italian manifacture Poltromet 1 Big Sofa cm 230-cm 105-height cm 85 1 Pouf cm 90-cm 65 1 Small or miniature Sofa cm 7...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Hush High Wingback Sofa Naughtone for Herman Miller Yellow & Black
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Contemporary NaughtOne for Herman Miller Hush high wing back sofa or settee with yellow & black fabric and polyester powder coated yellow metal wire sled base, 3 available selling separately. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. They have been professionally cleaned. No outstanding flaws have been detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Early 21st Century. Do you know where a Bee sits??? On it’s BEE-HIND!!! LOL! Ok, just a little fun about the beautiful black & yellow fabric that we think is the bees-knees!!! It’s striking! We have three (selling separately) NaughtOne for Herman Miller Hush high wing back sofas or settees comprised of molded plywood inner frames with distinctive profiles and a metal wire sled base finished in a hard-wearing polyester bright yellow powder coat to match the fabulous horizontal channeled, high quality foam seat & back cushions. The wing style sides, and inner frame is covered in a wonderful black & white tweed, some call it the “bumblebee look.” Aren’t they AWESOME??? We certainly think they are something to BUZZ about!!!! Ha ha! NaughtOne is owned and sold by Herman Miller and the Hush high wing back sofa is available with two or three seat capacity, ours are the two-seater sofas. The Hush sofa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Tenere Sofa by Van Rossum
Located in Geneve, CH
Tenere Sofa by Van Rossum Dimensions: D 290 x W 80 x H 68 cm Materials: Oak, Upholstery, Leather A generous three-seat sofa with a wooden frame and pillowy, organically shaped uphol...
Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa Designer: Unknwon Country: France Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Faux Zebra Leather Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920’s $4,500 Dimensions: 42”H x 55”W x 26” Seat Height 20
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Sculptural Post-Modern Steel Sofa, France 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very unique and unusual sofa. Inspired by the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer era. Sourced in the south of France. Postmodernism. The bench is made of multiple materials, creating a beautiful composition. The base of the sofa is made of steel and has a beautifully patinated leather seat. The back of the sofa is made of resin. Due to the green strokes, it is multi-dimensional. Even if it's a functional sofa, it merely looks like a piece of art. It can both be used as a stand-alone sofa or bench and could be the perfect addition to any residential project, but would also look great in any gallery or high-end retail shop. The minimalist design of this French sofa is perfect for any clientele that wants to create a unique kind of atmosphere. It has a very industrial, apocalyptic, and postmodern feel to it. It is for sure an eye-catcher! Please note that it is a heavy object. Check out Daddy Deco...
Category

1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Sofa Designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare sofa designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate. Produced in the 1980s postmodern era. This extremely comfor...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

N2 Bench by Aaron Scott
Located in Geneve, CH
N2 Bench by Aaron Scott Dimensions: D 41 x W 142.5 x H 46 cm Materials: bleached cherry. Also available in other woods: lacquered cherry, bleached walnut, walnut. Brooklyn-ba...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Cherry

Marshmallow Sofa by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Marshmallow sofa by Rejo Studio Dimensions: D 200 x W 85 x H 40 cm Materials: Chenille upholstery, wood structure. REJO is a design studio based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Ist...
Category

2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Lupin Sofa Terracotta Velvet
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Soft, round and bold. Lupin Sofa was designed for comfort, the perfect sofa to relax after a long day. Seat and cushions are made with memory foam. Lupin is made to order and handma...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Leather and Stainless Steel Sofa or Settee by Brueton 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, PA
A love seat designed by Stanley Jay Friedman for Brueton. This leather sofa would look great in any interior, Modern, Contemporary or Traditional. According to the Brueton catalog "t...
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

1990s Nicoletti Salotti Post-Modern & Sleek Fine Tan Leather Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This Stylish leather sofa is packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. A superb and classy sofa designed and manufactured by Nicoletti of Italy. This sofa ...
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Nest Round Sofa with Backrest by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Nest round sofa with backrest by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W140, D140, H80, Seat42 Materials: Iron structure and MDF board Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame retardant) for all our cushion filling systems Painted or chromed legs Stainless steel planter Copper(gloss-matt) finishings Also available: Round Sofa Planter...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper, Steel

Dwell 2 Seater Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Dwell 2 seater sheepskin moonlight by Warm Nordic. Dimensions: D137 x W66 x H 73 cm. Material: sheepskin upholstery, solid smoked or white oiled oak legs, wooden frame, foam, sprin...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Oak

Toadstool Collection, Sofa by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Toadstool Collection, sofa by Pepe Albargues Dimensions and materials: Dimensions: 88 x 160 x 75 cm Materials: Beech, pine, and particles board wooden frame. Fiber-coated polyurethane 3542 seats. Fiberglass coated, HR22 polyurethane backrest. Two marble legs with a golden-plated iron base. One upholstered wood and marble leg with a golden-plated iron base. Toadstool Collection sofa by Masquespacio This collection of puffs, table, and sofa bench designed by Masquespacio is inspired by the visual culture and graphic design always present one way or another in the creative consultancy projects. The fusion of materials also seeks to highlight that visual culture, enhancing Missana’s outstanding upholstery work. Upholstery that, in this particular case, merges perfectly with the noble materials used...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Lupin Sofa Forest Velvet
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Soft, round and bold. Lupin Sofa was designed for comfort, the perfect sofa to relax after a long day. Seat and cushions are made with memory foam. Lupin is made to order and handma...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Lupin Sofa Misty Beige Velvet
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Soft, round and bold. Lupin Sofa was designed for comfort, the perfect sofa to relax after a long day. Seat and cushions are made with memory foam. Lupin is made to order and handma...
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood

Sketch Chair by John Vieweg
Located in Geneve, CH
The Sketch chair by John Vieweg Dimensions: D 102 x W 61 x H 92 cm. Materials: acrylic, metal screws. Thehighkey is a design studio that creates ra...
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Italian Modular Sofa in Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sectional sofa, fabric, Italy, 1970s This exceptional sofa stands as a prime example of postmodern design, characterized by its unconventional form and bold, angular shapes culminat...
Category

1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Fried Egg Sofa Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg sofa sheepskin moonlight by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 186 x W 68 x H 68 cm Material: Sheepskin upholstery, Solid oiled teak Weight: 42 kg Also available in different co...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Mr Olsen 3 Seater Oak Rusty Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Mr Olsen 3 seater oak rusty rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D201 x W79 x H 78/46 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Solid oiled oak legs, Solid smoked oak legs ...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Oak

Vintage Louis XVI Style Sofa in Black Lacquer
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Louis XVI Sofa in Black Lacquer. Featuring a beautiful, curved frame with carved details from head to toe in a rich black lacquered fini...
Category

1940s American Louis XVI Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Galore 3 Seater Vintage Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore 3 seater Vintage rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D222 x W83 x H 76 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system. Weigh...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Lace Cream Sofa with Cushion by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace cream sofa with cushion by Mowee. Dimensions: D66 x W135 x H75.5 cm Material: Polyethylene, Stainless Steel Weight: 21 kg Also Available in different colours and finishes. ...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Moss 1300 Sofa by Artu
Located in Geneve, CH
Moss 1300 Sofa by Artu Pavel Vetrov Dimensions: W 130 x D 82 x H 76 cm Materials: Wood, Upholstery Other colors and materials available. Please contact us. Soft, flowing, tact...
Category

2010s Polish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hug Brown Sofa by Rejo Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hug Brown Sofa by Rejo Studio Dimensions: D 315 x W 95 x H 76 cm Materials: Wooden structure, with Velvet Also Available in different colours. Long co...
Category

2010s Saudi Arabian Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Lace Black Sofa with Cushion by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace black sofs with cushion by MOWEE Dimensions: D66 x W135 x H75.5 cm Material: polyethylene, stainless steel Weight: 21 kg Also Available in different colours and finishes. ...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Louis XVI Style Sofa in Indigo Navy Blue Fabric
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI style sofa in Indigo Navy blue fabric. Beautiful Louis XVI inspired frame with floral carvings and details. Finished in a distressed off-white cream with dark glaze to accentuate the detailing. Completed with thick cushion upholstery work in a dark navy indigo fabric...
Category

2010s American Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Fried Egg Sofa Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg sofa petrol by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 186 x W 68 x H 68 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Solid oiled teak Weight: 42 kg Also available in different colours and finis...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Blue Eclipse Sofa by Atra Design
By ATRA
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Eclipse sofa by Atra Design. Dimensions: D 220 x W 108.8 x H 79 cm. Materials: fabric, walnut wood. Available in other colors. Atra Design We are Atra, a furniture brand ...
Category

2010s Mexican Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Lace Burgundy Sofa with Cushion by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace Burgundy sofa with cushion by Mowee Dimensions: D 66 x W 135 x H 75.5 cm Material: Polyethylene, stainless steel Weight: 21 kg Also available in different colours and finish...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Lace Chocolate Sofa with Cushion by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Lace chocolate sofa with cushion by Mowee Dimensions: D 66 x W 135 x H 75.5 cm Material: Polyethylene, stainless steel Weight: 21 kg Also available in different colours and finis...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

Galore Seater Module Center Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore seater Module center dark Ochre by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D76 x W80 x H 76 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring syste...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Arflex Sofa Ribalta by Ballardini and Fulvio Forbicini Day Bed, Italy, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Arflex sofa or daybed by Fabricio Ballardini and Fulvio Forbicini for Arflex, Italy, 1980 Fun two-seat sofa in very well preserved original condition w...
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Galore Seater Module Center Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Seater Module Center Amber by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D76 x W80 x H 76 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system. W...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Cover Salmon Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Cover Salmon Sofa by MOWEE. Dimensions: D 83 x W 160 x H 81 cm (seat height 42 cm). Material: Aluminum and upholstery. Weight: 32 kg. Also available i...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Fried Egg Sofa Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg sofa dark ochre by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 186 x W 68 x H 68 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Solid oiled teak Weight: 42 kg Also available in different colours and f...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Galore 3 Seater Amber by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore 3 Seater Amber by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D222 x W83 x H 76 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring system. Weight: 62 k...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Xaloc Cream Sofa by Mowee
Located in Geneve, CH
Xaloc cream sofa by MOWEE Dimensions: D100 x W200 x H81 cm (Seat Height 42 cm) Material: aluminium, textile Weight: 46 kg Also available in different co...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Nest Round Sofa Planter by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Nest round sofa planter by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: W140, D140, H44 Materials: Iron structure and MDF board Foam CMHR (high resilience and flame ret...
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Copper, Steel

Haven 3 Seater Cream by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Haven 3 seater cream by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D220 x W84 x H 110/40 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Foam, Spring system, Wood Weight: 84 kg Also available in different colours and finishes. Haven is a contemporary sofa with a simple, soft idiom. With its high, embracing back, the sofa creates a sanctuary, where you can sit, gently shielded off from your surroundings, curled up with a book or enjoying an in-depth conversation in your living room. Haven is also ideal for a conference room or lobby, either alone or with two sofas facing each other, thereby expanding the private space. The Haven Lounge Chair and Pouf make the perfect complement. For a perfect holistic impression the Haven range is covered with the exclusive furnishing fabrics, Hero, whose soft, almost felt-like surface complements the sofas organic shape...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Galore Seater Module Right Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore Seater Module Right Forest Green by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D82 x W83 x H 76 cm Material: Textile upholstery, Powder coated black steel legs, Wooden frame, foam, spring syst...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Galore Seater Module Center Vintage Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Galore seater Module center vintage rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 76 x W 80 x H 76 cm Material: Textile upholstery, powder coated black steel legs, wooden frame, foam, spring s...
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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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