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Sofas For Sale
Antique Drawing Room Sofa, English, Large 2 Seat Settee, Show Frame, William IV
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large drawing room sofa. An English, mahogany two seat settee with show frame, dating to the William IV period, circa 1835.
Exquisite upholstery complements the striking ...
Category
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern 3-Seater Z-Sofa by Poul Jensen for Selig
By Poul Jensen, Selig
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
We present the icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design and a very rare model: the Z-sofa was designed by Danish designer Poul Jensen for the prestigious American manufacturer Selig ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Textile, Teak
Ligne Roset Yoko 2-Seater Sofa, Original Black Leather by Michel Ducaroy
Located in Toronto, CA
This rare vintage Yoko two-seater sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset combines his signature softness and slouch with a slightly more angular stance. Introduced in the mid 1980s, ...
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
19th Century Biedermeier Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Beata Heuman Florentine Flowers
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
After acquiring this beautiful Biedermeier sofa, we knew we wanted something special for the fabric restoration. So, we turned to our fave designer's line, Beata Heuman...
Category
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$13,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Curved four-seat sofa of Italian design, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s production,
Condition as shown in the photos, it is advisable to redo the upholstery.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fir
Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa Directional
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Modern woven nubby cotton linen modular sectional sofa by Directional. Amazing upholstery on this sofa great for the beach house or house upstate. Large modular 9 section...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery
$6,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Extra Deep Sectional Sofa In Custom Velvet Color
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tailor made and fully upholstered sectional sofa offered in a selection of luxurious, velvet fabrics.
Shown with taupe cotton velvet. All hardwood frame with advanced comfort spring ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Foam
$22,809 / item
Modern Harrison Sofa 120 with Curved Base Detail by Martin & Brockett 120"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Sofa 120” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (6 over 3) mix of loose back and s...
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in gray/green mohair. The sofa consists of three sections, two straight pieces, each ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Metal
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Niemeyer II Two Seat Sofa, Woollen & Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind.
The rounded lines of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$6,731 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sofa by Henredon w/Chinese Red Floral Brocade
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sofa by Henredon with Chinese red floral Brocade fabric & button tufted detail, single loose poly wrapped foam seat cushion, rolled arms, pleated skirt, and straight square slightly tapered wood legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, No outstanding flaws noticed. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Is there anything quite as MAGNIFICENT as a Henredon piece? We think NOT! Especially when it’s a piece as incredible as this vintage Henredon red floral sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Outdoor 2 Seater Braided Sofa in Silver White Wicker
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa creates a floating feeling of lightness with its rounded silhouette.
The elaborate weave and fibers highlights the beauty of its curves. This sofa encapsulates both beaut...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rope
$3,993 / item
French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century Paris with this extraordinary French Louis XV-style antique Settee /sofa. Created during the opulent Belle Époque era, circa 1890, this settee epitomizes the elegance, artistry, and craftsmanship of its time. A perfect marriage of functionality and luxury, it invites you to own a piece of history.
Encasing the upholstery is a giltwood frame of exceptional quality, its surface richly adorned with detailed carvings. The frame boasts a continuous swirl motif that flows gracefully along the molded chair...
Category
1880s French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage Dutch Green Leather Sofas – A Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 33.5" x W 82" x D 34.5"/ H 33.5" x W 70" x D 34.5"
Pair of Dutch Vintage green leather two-seat sofas with different width.
Please see our other listings for ideas an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradiset Sofa Scandinavian Midcentury
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant Swedish sofa model "Paradise" designer by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist's in the 1950's. This model is most often found with a fixed cushion while this has loose down filled ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool
English Regency 3-Seater 'Espresso' Leather & Brass Sofa, Style of George Smith
By George Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the manner of George Smith, tis sofa was manufactured by Wesley Hall in the United States. Upholstered in a very pleasant "Espresso" color leather, it features the classi...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Customizable Fringes Sofa By Munna In Pale Pink Cotton Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The handmade sofa draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Rare Signed Heywood Wakefield Living Room Set with Sofa and Two Lounge Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rare Signed Heywood Wakefield Living Room Set with Sofa and Two Lounge Chairs. The lounge chairs measure 29”w x 34”d x 33”h. In the early part of the 20th century, Heywood Wakefield ...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hickory
Modern Harrison Tufted 84" Sofa with Curved Frame Detail by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Harrison Tufted Sofa 84” consists of a streamlined frame that curves at the base to hold a deep but tidy (3 over 3) mix of loose tufted back and seat cushions.
O...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Danish Sectional Corner Sofa ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare early mid-century Danish 2-piece sectional corner sofa. This sofa was made even before sectional sofas became a thing but excellent proportions and overall form lending support ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather 3 seat sofa. Great design and shape 3 seat sofa that sits on 4 Square dark brown wood legs. Great vintage condition ready for use...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa in Light Tan Velvet, American Leather, 2000's
Located in Culver City, CA
Vladimir Kagan didn’t just design furniture—he created seductive works of furni-art. And this Zoe Sofa? It’s no exception. Designed in the early 2000s for American Leather, this beau...
Category
Early 2000s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Johannes Andersen Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Sofa in Bordeaux leather
Located in Dronten, NL
Magnificent 3-seater sofa designed by Johannes Andersen in solid rosewood with a concealed steel frame. The advanced design of this rare sofa makes it appear very light and transpar...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$4,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Friso Kramer 'Couchette' Daybed for Auping, 1965
By Friso Kramer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Friso Kramer 'Couchette' daybed for Auping, 1965. Frame is original condition, mattress and cushions newly upholstered. Frame has visible wear, consi...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Antonio Citterio Atoll Sofa for B&B Italia, Italy, 2018
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning left arm right facing sofa chaise lounge with two seat cushions and twelve back cushions for extra comfort that can be arranged in numerous combinations. Rendered in blue tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Pewter
Limited Edition Notturno A New York Sofa by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Notturno A New York sofa by Gaetano Pesce
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Limited Edition of 50 pieces
DESIGN TRIBUTE TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
The New York skyline in a sofa,...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Danish Modern Sofa in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the Mid-20th Century in the style of Frits Henningsen, this Danish Modern sofa has a cream wool upholstery and beech legs. Sleek and subtly rounded lines characterize the sof...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' Sofa in Natural Cognac Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerard van den Berg 'Corvette' sofa in cognac leather with short tapered wood legs. In original condition with some visible wear and scratching consistent with age and use. Another '...
Category
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 67.0"W x 35.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 16.75"
Arm Height (inches): 28....
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Charlotte Perriand LC35 Maison Du Brésil Daybed by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Daybed designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1959. Relaunched in 2018.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This daybed is part of a faithful reproduction of a student room in the Maison du Brésil...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Abbracci Modular Sofa
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Abbracci modular sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$42,157
Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 18”
Arm Height (inches): 25.25"
All ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Very Rare Carved Otto Wretling Sofa with Shearling
Located in Long Island City, NY
This three-seat sofa with its hand-carved frame (note the pine needles and pinecones, the stylized elephant toe feet) is rarely available. Our workshop has restored this fine example...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Fur, Pine
Jean Prouvé S.C.A.L. Double Daybed, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
S.C.A.L. double daybed designed by Jean Prouvé.
Manufactured by Ateliers Prouve, France, circa 1950.
This bed has been restored.
Metal frame, new upholstery.
In good condition, with...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Svante Skogh, Freestanding Sofa in Floral Fabric, Swedish Modern, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and expressive Swedish sofa designed by Svante Skogh for Förenade Möbler, Linköping, mid-20th century. This elegant piece features upholstered cushions paired with a staine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa with Cream Damask Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Louis XV style sofa features a hand carved walnut frame with graceful curves, floral accents, and a deep serpentine front, true to the Rococo spirit of 18th-century Fren...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Mesa Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa sofa is a fully upholstered sofa that features a walnut or oak plinth base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handmade in Los Ange...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
$8,025 / item
Mid-Century Swedish Cream Loveseat Sofa with Tapered Legs and Curved Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An inviting example of Mid-Century Swedish design, this cream loveseat sofa offers comfort and elegant proportions. It features gracefully tapered wooden legs, each accented with a d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
2 Piece Directional Sofa Designed by Paul Mccobb
Located in Bensalem, PA
Two piece directional sofa designed by Paul Mccobb smaller section is 62 inches feel free to reach out with any questions
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vico Magistretti Maralunga Three - Seater Sofa For Cassina
The encapsulation of design brilliance, business insight and made-in-Italy artisan craftsmanship, this sofa is an international bestseller steeped in timeless beauty and functionality.
Its enveloping contours accentuate the comfort of this design sofa, ensured by the chain mechanism (incorporated into the foam cushion) that controls adjustment of the backrest position.
The unpretentious innovation of the adjustable headrest and the reassuring appearance and simplicity of the soft padding sum up the singularity of this design by Vico Magistretti.
REMOVABLE UPHOLSTERY
Maralunga 40...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$16,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sofa back. The scrolled arms, lion’s paw legs...
Category
1830s American Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
$9,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Johannes Spalt 'Constanze' Convertible Daybed Sofa Wittmann, Beige Velvet, 1970
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A freestanding sofa model 'Constanze' / 'Constance' with chnromed or nickeled steel and a velvet in a warm neutral tone (beige or sand) designed by Prof. Johannes Spalt for Wittmann,...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
Suelo Modern Wood Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® modern wood sofa is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The sofa's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This...
Category
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
$5,750 / item
Moroso Gogan 2-seater Sofa in Orsetto natura by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Gogan collection takes its name from nature and in particular from Japanese stones rendered smooth by time and water, which provided the inspiration for this project. This is the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
$8,742 Sale Price / item
15% Off
Poltrona Frau White Leather Sleeper Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Poltrona Frau White Leather Sleeper Sofa, with twin size pull-out bed on four chrome feet, with "Poltrona Frau / Made in Italy" label to the interior. 34" H x 76" W x 37" D; seat: 18...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Six Piece Mid Century Boxy Modern Modular or Sectional L Shaped Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic boxy modular sofa circa 1970's. A very simple timeless design. Single chairs measures W 28 D 35, corner piece measures W 35 D 35, and the ottoman measures W 29 D 29. Fabric...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hexagonal Curved Sectional Sofa after Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern sofa in a hexagonal form circa 1970's. It features a two section design with low profile feet. Fabric is original and needs recovering...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Set of Two, italy 1980s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Black Leather Armchairs, Nicoletti Salotti for Avanti
This vintage post-modern black leather armchair, with its bold, contemporary aesthetic embodies the principles o...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
$2,378 Sale Price / item
50% Off
La Plume Sofa Handcrafted and Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before.
All of our sofas are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guaran...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood, Feathers
$10,134 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Vintage 1970s Modular Sofa Piece in Leather – Priced per Section
Located in Hilversum, NL
This modular sofa, composed of three separate elements, is a stylish revival of 1970s design. Upholstered in vintage leather, it offers exceptional comfort and embodies the relaxed e...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Italian Mid Century Wooden Pine Sofa by Mario Ceroli for Poltronova, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic Italian mid century two seater sculptural wooden sofa in Russian pine from the from the " Mobili nella Valle" series produced by Poltronova Italy, 1973. In very good ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Pine
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2000-S Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 2000-S Mid Century Walnut Gondola Sofa
This sofa measures: 112 wide x 32 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17.5 and arm height of 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Post Modern Curved L Shaped Cloud Sectional Sofa by Directional
By Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek & stunning L shaped sectional sofa with incredible design lines. This well built sofa is by Directional furniture, circa 1980s. It features the original fabric in a 3 separat...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Danish 1950's Sofa by Kurt Olsen Teak Accents
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Curved sofa by Kurt Olsen from the 1950's. Epitome of Danish 1950's style. Made by Slagelse Møbelværk around late 1950's5800. Solid and sturdy but needs to get reupholstered. Remova...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass, Europe, 1960s.
This is a very wonderful mid century folding down sofa, a so called ‘Knole’ sofa or settee.
It is named af...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Sofas in Floral Tapestry – A Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
A monumental pair of vintage French sofas, sourced in Provence. Upholstered in the original floral tapestry fabric woven in shades of ochre, russet, muted blue, sage, and soft gold, the surfaces show both richness of palette and the patina of age. Each base is finished with a bullion fringe in golden yellow, adding decorative weight and a refined edge. When placed together, the pair forms a dramatic armless...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Hardwood
Custom Upholstered or Slip Covered Sofa in Heavy Stone Washed Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Slip Covered Sofa / or Upholstered
Shown: Slip covered in a heavy stone washed Belgian linen in Semi-Bleached Oatmeal
Legs: Dark Walnut Finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Down
$5,596 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mid Century Modern 1960s Sofa by Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
This floating 1960s sofa was manufactured by Viko Baumritter , an American furniture Company that later became Ethan Allen. The sofa has a metal frame and metal splay legs with a fau...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mohair Curved Back Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back sofa is a tuxedo style sofa with curved corners and features a single down-wrapped, seat cushion with 3 down-wrapped, removable back cushions and two bolsters. The ba...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$9,750 / item
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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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