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Sofas For Sale
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
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
2-seater Togo sofa, by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France
Located in Lyon, FR
2-seaters Togo sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Rose, made in the 2000s.
In its original upholstery, a thick blue jean / lavender cotton.
A true design icon, the Togo remains as com...
Category
Early 2000s French Space Age Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Sofa
This sofa measures: 79 wide x 34 deep x 34.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height of 25 inches
We take our photos in a con...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, 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
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
Bamboo and rope sofa, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bamboo and rope sofa, Made in Italy, 1950s.
Peculiar bamboo sofa with rope seat. Its design fits any type of decor. Condition is excellent, may show slight signs of time due to age ...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, String
Stickley Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style settle sofa
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with original William Morris style upholstery...
Category
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa, salmon pink furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Salmon pink furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactu...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa — B&B Italia - Green Velvet
Located in Budapest, HU
Mario Bellini – Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia – Set of 6 Modules - renovated and restored with high quality green velvet upholstery
A striking and iconic modular sofa designed by Ma...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Plastic, Wood
Michael Taylor/Schiaparelli Sofa, 96"long, custom Greek Key Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elsa Schiaparelli was born in 1890 in the Corsini palace in Rome. With a father
who was the director of the Lincei Library and a professor of Oriental literature, an astronomer uncle and a mother descended from the Medici's, she grew up in a family of aristocrats and intellectuals. She studied philosophy, even though her dream was to become an actress.
In 1911 she published a collection of overtly sensual poems, Arethusa.
When her parents learned about it, she was sent to a convent in Switzerland,
where she left again after going on a hunger strike. 1913 marked the year of
her emancipation. She set off for London. this city proved to be the beginning of freedom. She met count Wilhelm Wendt de Kerlor, and they
married in 1914. They left London for New York in 1916.
In 1922 she moved to Paris. During the day, Elsa worked at an antique
dealers. In the evening she frequented the famous restaurant, Le Boef su le Toit, which attracted the Paris smart set. Her circle of artist friends grew.
After meeting Paul Poiret, the greatest couturier of the time, she tried on a
few designs, but could not afford such pieces. The experience of couture,
luxury, quality, design, colors, materials, embroidery and shapes lit a spark
in Elsa, that would prove to be one of the turning points of her life.
She surrounded herself with the best creative talents: Elsa Triolet, Alberto
Giacometti, Jean Schlumberger, Meret Oppenheim, Jean-Michel Frank
Jean Dunand, Jean Clement and Raymond Peyent. All influenced her
designs. In the 1950's Elsa designed the iconic Schiaparelli sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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
Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa 1950s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa, circa 1950s, is a stunning example of refined craftsmanship and elegant design. Measuring an impressive lengt...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage 1970s fabric sofa mod. Coronado design Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in None, IT
Three-seater sofa with metal frame and brown fabric upholstery. Coronado model, design Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s.
CONDITION:
In good condition, may show signs of wear giv...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Metal
$1,788 Sale Price
40% Off
Isherwood Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The isherwood sofa features a channel tufted body with loose bolster cushions. The turned legs are made of solid white oak or American walnut and are inset on the sides revealing the...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
$9,375 / item
Danish Midcentury 1940s Sofa or Settee with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
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
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
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
Mid-Century Brutalist Brown Leather Patchwork Sofa with Western Style Wood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Brutalist leather patchwork sofa with western style carved oak frame inspired by the wagon wheel. Lightly refinished frame, in other...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
$2,861 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Leather 2-Seater Sofa, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This two-seater sofa was manufactured in Denmark during the 1970s. The frame is crafted from solid wood in a honey-brown shade. It is upholstered in dark chocolate-colored genuine le...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi Original 1970s Brown Velvet
Located in Palermo, PA
Modular Sofa Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi in Original 1970s Brown Velvet fabric.
This striking modular sofa, attributed to Italian designer Adriano Piazzesi is a true statement p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Tan Leather and Walnut Ojai Sofa by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai sofa features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather cushion with leather straps. Shown here in deer tan leather and oiled walnut.
The Lawson-F...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$8,485 / item
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
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
James Mont Style Sofa
By James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Theatrical 1950's Hollywood Regency sofa in the Orientalist modern taste with sculpted greek key arms, shaped back cushions, black lacquered wood trim and Asian style upswept armrest...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$9,750
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
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
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
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Uccle, BE
Sofa model BO46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke, made in Denmark in 1946. Round beech legs. Reupholstered in sheepkin. Leather buttons. Excellent vintage condition.
Early and important Finn...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Cloud Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Original microsuede. Lucite leg on bottom in the middle. Tagged. A classic of postmodern design.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa for Directional in Heavy Ivory Boucle
Located in Culver City, CA
Let’s be real: this Vladimir Kagan sofa is an absolute dreamboat. Fully wrapped in a rich, ivory bouclé (yes, even that sexy double-disc base), it’s basically a cloud you can splay o...
Category
1990s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Dyrlund Scandinavian 3 seat Brown leather sofa with teak frame circa 1980
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dyrlund Danish Post Modern Teak and Brown Leather 3 seat Sofa, Circa 1980'S leather upholstery and cushions with teak frame and Accents. Labeled underneath. Made in Denmark. Located ...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Palma 292 Sofa by Francesco Meda for Meritalia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Palma sofaby Francesco Meda features a traditionally inspired form with a distinctive design that balances comfort and emotional appeal. It includes generously sized cushions tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
$19,422 / item
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Gustavian provincial sofa crafted in pine, showcasing its original scraped paint. This sofa, dating back to the early 19th century, around 1800 to 1810, exemplifies ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
Abbracci Modular Sofa
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Abbracci modular sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
$42,157
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Suelo Modern Platform Sofa
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Modern platform 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. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
$4,250 / item
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench s...
Category
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Sofa for Cassina, Green Velvet
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” sofa for Cassina, green velvet, Italy
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo Tobia and Afra Scarpa is firm...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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
Heywood Wakefield, Sofa, Oak, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric, rattan and oak sofa with painted bamboo details produced Heywood Wakefield, USA, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 75.0"W x 29.5"D
Seat Height (inches)...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Oak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Long Sofa Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg Teak Legs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 1955 Danish Sofa designed by Johannes Aasbjerg has original upholstery with a 4 seat design. Long 106 inch long sofa. Sits on 8 Solid teak tapered legs. Use As-Is or have i...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Fabulous Newly Reupholstered 1980's Steve Chase Sofa
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1980's Two piece sofa acquired directly from a prominent
Palm Desert CA interior designed completely by Steve Chase.
The sofa has the classic Ste...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Mario Bellini ‘Le Bambole’ Baby Blue-Gray Suede Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mario Bellini's iconic 'Le Bambole' loveseat for B&B Italia showcases the revolutionary soft form design that defined 1970s Italian modernism. The distinctive curved silhouette creat...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Set of Two De Sede DS-1025 'Terrazza' Sofas Designed by Ubald Klug, 1970s
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 2 DS-1025 'Terrazza' sofas designed by Ubald Klug for quintessential Swiss manufacturer De Sede. This iconic design with layered cushions makes the DS-1025 both visually stunn...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid Century Kidney Bean Curved Sofa Weiman Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A kidney-shaped sofa that features a nice sculptural modern design, with a curved arched back. These sofas are newly produced and have been handcrafted with a solid hardwood frame, m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$7,300 / item
Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
By Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Sofa in Pine and Bouclé Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Pine and Bouclé Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Additional Information:
Material: Pine and bouclé
Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian
Sofa
Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Pine
Ornamented Oak Sofa with Original Upholstery, Nordic Classicism, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A distinguished Swedish sofa from the 1930s, this piece features a solid oak frame with ornate carving along the backrest and arms—seamlessly marrying refined detail with structural ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Romantic Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Spanish Revival Sofa Floral Tapestry Chenille Fabric Barley Twist Turned Spindle
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Spanish Revival or Mediterranean style floral tapestry chenille sofa comprised of a dark wood frame with barley twist spindle post sides, brass decorative details, three foam filled loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam seat cushions, and three loose zippered Dacron wrapped foam back cushions, two bolster arm pillows, new dust cover, round tapered wood back legs, and front ball casters. 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, at first look I thought this sofa was reupholstered but given a second look this is its original! It is in great condition. But the foam in the seat cushions is starting to show its age and will need to be replaced soon; however, that’s easy to do with the zippered cushions. 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, 1970’s.
Someone call the 1970’s…. it seems to have forgotten its SPECTACULAR SOFA!!!! We have a wonderful Spanish Revival sofa...
Category
1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Sofas
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
2 Contemporary Overstuffed Cotton Upholstered Rolled Arm Lounge Sofa Couch 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage pair of two contemporary / modern lounge sofas featuring plush overstuffed rolled arm design with off white cotton fabric, skirted base and lumbar pillows. Attributed to Tay...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,290 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
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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