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Sofas For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in not bad condition but we would recommend they get new upho...
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1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825-30.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, We are pleased to offer you this elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa made circa 1825-30. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophistica...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Austro Hungarian Shell Shaped Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A beautiful Austro Hungarian shell shaped two seater sofa , using some original fabric with red velvet and gold braiding added. 1927.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Braid

19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite mid 19th century mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style upholstered sofa. The sofa features hand carved in the Sheraton style des...
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1850s European Hepplewhite Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Directoire walnut Sofa Banquette Carved and Inlayed, Early 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Directoire beech banquette or sofa. Carved inlay wood. The mattress and the base are not included, we can make a slats base. Good antique condition. The upholstery must be...
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swedish Stick Back Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 19th Gustavian stick back sofa with storage under the wooden seat. With carved decoration throughout and scraped to stunning original paint....
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Kazuhide Takahama sofa model 'Marcel' produced by Gavina
Located in Köln, NRW
Kazuhide Takahama 3-seater sofa produced by Gavina in 1980. Price is for the sofa. You will find the armchair in another auction.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Sofas

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Small Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish small sofa in gustavian style. The back of the sofa consist of 3 sections with the typical gustavian decor and shape. The sofa is from the late...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Pine

Elegant Italian Venetian Style Sofa, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian style carved wood & upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique settee from Italy features an elegantly arched camel back with gracefully outward t...
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19th Century Italian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Antique, fully restored, hand dyed Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and sol...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Gothic Revival Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique 3-cushion sofa features an extraordinary hand-carved solid Oak frame featuring claw feet, swirling vines, and winged cherubs. The soft bouclé upholstery and interior fill...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Vintage Sofa in Blue and White Upholstery
Located in Westport, CT
Restored and recovered in two Robert Kime fabrics
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Rationalist Loveseat in Wood and Rattan
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful loveseat from the Italian rationalist period of the 1920s. The loveseat was made from fine wood for the frame and rattan for the seat an...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Wood

19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed / Upholstered Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century Edwardian style mahogany wood framed upholstered settee or sofa. The settee / sofa is in great antique condition. Signed and date...
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1880s French Edwardian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century sofa: 205cm x 90cm x 75cm pillows: 67cm x 50cm silk armchairs: H: 76cm x 85cm x 75cm sofa-table: 58cm x 88cm x 5...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique Canape Sofa, Continental, Wing Settee, 3 Seat, Louis XV, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique canapé sofa. A Continental, ebonised wing settee in Louis XV revival taste, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Exudes qu...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after mid oak French polish finish. The sofa is approx 200cm long. ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Birch

Mid-Century White Art Deco Sofa and Armchair, Italy, 1930s
Located in Catania, CT
Great condition for this Art Deco set of a sofa and an armchairs with wood base. Reupholstered with white bouclé fabric. Italy 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Thonet Settee with Cushions
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Rare ebonised sofa by Thonet, having shaped top rail with kidney shaped back, generous seat and open scroll arms, standing on outsewpt legs, all with gil...
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Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Sofas

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Pop Art Foam Childrens Sofa
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
good condition with signs of use and patina. very comfortable seating for adults and children.
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1880s German Space Age Antique Sofas

Materials

Foam

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...
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion. Measures: 61.7...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Moustache Back Brown Leather Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exceptional, fully restored, very rare original Victorian gentleman’s club sofa with coil sprung base and rare Moustache back Th...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa. The settee features four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which are set on...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight wood and italian silk...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

French 19 C Limed Wood Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A very attractive limed wood sofa reupholstered in Sanderson clementine linen fabric. Measures: height back 98 cm, width 125, seat depth 53 cm and seat he...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Historicizing Sofa, Austria-Hungary, 1900
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Upholstered sofa in the historicizing style, walnut, floral fabric. Made at the turn of the 19th and 20th Century in Austria Hungary. In very good con...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

French Empire Sofa Giltwood Couch Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous giltwood French Empire style sofa or couch Intricately carved frame which has been finished in gilt Elegant details include rosettes and arabesques We date this to circa 193...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Sofa Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, Germany, 1908
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa Hans Günther Reinstein for Vereinigte Möbelfabriken Germania, Germany, 1908 Hans Günther REINSTEIN (1880 - 1938) Made out of cardboard.
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Early 1900s German Antique Sofas

Materials

Softwood

Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Club Suite Damask Upholstery Turned Bun Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in England, Mahogany framed with Damask upholstery three piece suite A very good looking and well made suite, the frame has hand turned mahogany bun feet, the fabric is French Damask...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery

19th Century English Painted Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very attractive and comfortable 19th Century painted-shaped settee. This piece is upholstered in linen with contrasting buttons and piping. The distre...
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19th Century English Country Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Unique Solid Oak and Rope Lounge Chair, the Netherlands, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifuly hand carved wooden lounge chair with rope seating and back. We also have a matching sofa available.
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Early 20th Century Dutch Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Rope, Oak

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Lutyen’s Viceroy, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button...
Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition
Located in Praha, CZ
Art nouveau sofa set Thonet, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, Austria, completely restored, newly ...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

19th c. Swedish Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Swedish sofa with hand carved details and sunburst motif in pediment back. Hand scraped to original finish with patina showing both paint and wood grain. Reupholstered in 1860's hand woven linen fabric and hand tied. The sofa includes two round arm...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard & Sons 'Beaumont' sofa, dating to the 19th century. This classic sofa features a deep seat and gently outscrolled armrests. It retains some of its original H&S monogrammed ticking to the back. Resting on square tapering mahogany legs terminating in spherical castors. The leg exhibits the maker's stamp for 'Howard & Sons Berners St' - the company's most famous residence. This model has the same shape as the larger Portarlington sofa...
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19th Century English Country Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century French Two-Seated Canapé Upholstered with an Antique Wool Carpet
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare and beautiful French canapé upholstered with an antique hand knotted wool carpet. The piece is standing on four curved wood legs with brass castors at the end. France, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

2 Piece Split Reed / Stick Wicker Settee and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stylish 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed sofa and armchair, deep-seated, angular with wide flat arms giving the sofa and chair that graceful elegant look. The rattan settee and arm c...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1880 fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite. A very rare find, I never come across original sets of four pieces from this era and especially not the fully buttoned sets. We have restored the suite and it is in better than retail new condition throughout. The set is actually quite rare size wise, the armchairs are much wider than normal and happy accommodate the larger of us, the sofa is a real sweet heart size and looks amazing. This is the finest set of this type you will find anywhere, its true library set...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition. (B-139).
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

French Régence Style Canapé à Oreilles with Cross Stretcher and Blotched Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Régence style wingback sofa from the early 19th century, with cabriole legs, cross stretcher and red and white blotched upholstery. Created in France during the early years of the 19th century, this "canapé à oreilles...
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Early 19th Century French Régence Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique Very Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very fine quality 19th Century mahogany scroll arm sofa. An exceptionally beautiful statement piece of the finest quality. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of ...
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Sofa with Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th Century Antique Rustic Swedish Gustavian Provincial Sofa from Råneå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden. A beautiful Swedish Gustavian sofa ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Pine

19th Century Satinwood Box Sofa
Located in New York, NY
19th century satinwood box sofa. On six tapering legs.
Category

1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood

Pair of Villa Suvera Benches with Coat of Arms of the Lucchesi Palli Family
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Extraordinary pair of benches painted in grisaille technique based on motifs from Greek Antiquity with the coat of arms of the Lucchesi Palli Family. T...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved / Lacquered Sofa circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative late 19th century Chinese sofa with hand carved decoration to the back rest, a slated foot rest and drawers beneath the seat. Having a ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Régence Style Giltwood Loveseat or Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Régence style giltwood loveseat or sofa. This stunning most unusual antique French Regence style or Napoleon III gilt wood loveseat, canape or sofa has been profe...
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1850s French Régence Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Victorian C1860 Walnut Chaise Longue or Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian C1860 walnut chaise longue or conversation sofa. A beautiful statement piece of the finest quality. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of ...
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1860s Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Oriental Sofa in Chippendale Style with Claw Feet, 1900s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chippendale style sofa adorned with oriental ornamentations, skilfully reupholstered in luxurious Pierre Frey fabric. This masterpiece harmoniously blends timeless design and contemp...
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Early 1900s European Chippendale Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Expressionist Amsterdamse School Bench, in Pine, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural Amsterdamse School Bench; The Netherlands; Pine; 1920s; This pine bench in Amsterdamse School style was created in the Netherlands in the 1920s. A rare piece that is a ...
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1920s Dutch Expressionist Vintage Sofas

Materials

Pine

Fine Antique Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Oak Lions Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this circa 1860-1880 fully restored original Swedish aged brown leather Chesterfield fully sprung sofa with hand carved ...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Napoleonic Blue Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in France, Walnut framed with Napoleonic Blue upholstery three piece suite. A very good looking and well made...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco Bauhaus Vintage Chromed Tube Metal Sofa Daybed Franz Singer 1920s
By Franz Singer
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Bauhaus vintage sofa or daybed from chromed tube steel designed by Franz Singer for Metz & Co 1920s, Austria. While the cushions are reupholstered with spring core and cove...
Category

1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Sofas

Materials

Metal

Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rare as they come...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique 1910 Edwardian Brown Leather Club Sofa with Feather Filled Seat Cushions
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 Edwardian English Oak and cognac brown Leather club sofa which is part of a suite The sofa is very stylish and comfortabl...
Category

1910s English Edwardian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Rococo Gray Painted Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This beautiful rococo sofa is a special find, reflecting graceful country living in Sweden during the early 1800's. Note the soft, dove gray paint gently distressed over generations ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Sofas

Materials

Paint, Wood

Beautiful Bench Finely Painted in Grisaille, Northern Europe, Early 19th Century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
An elegant Gondola-shaped bench with flared padfeet. Floral painting in grisaille on black lacquer. Upholstered seat with padded side wheels. With its not too large size it fits near...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Space Age Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa 'Pasha' by Durlet, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Beautiful three-seat sofa model Pasha, manufactured in the 1970s by Durlet, Belgium. The sofa was designed by Heinz Waldmann & Anita Schmidt. Schmidt has been working together with D...
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1870s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

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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