Sofas
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet
1960s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Brass
2010s American Post-Modern Sofas
Faux Fur, Wood
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Silk, Velvet
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Cotton, Foam
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Foam, Pine, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Post-Modern Sofas
Faux Fur, Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fiberglass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Mohair
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Sofas
Faux Fur, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Brass
1950s Scandinavian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Sofas
Brass
2010s Danish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Sofas
Chrome
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Beech
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Nutwood, Fabric, Birch, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Natural Fiber, Beech, Fabric, Textile, Silk
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Mohair, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
1990s Dutch Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Pine
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Beech
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Plastic
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Fiberglass, Rubber
2010s Polish Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Wrought Iron
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Beech, Oak
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
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.