Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
1950s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
1960s Norwegian Modern Vintage Sofas
Faux Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
1940s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
1980s German Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
2010s German Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Wood
2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas
Leather, Velvet, Walnut
2010s German Modern Sofas
Steel
1960s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Mohair, Wood
2010s French Modern Sofas
Oak
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum
1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
2010s Mexican Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Oak, Walnut
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
1960s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Stainless Steel
1960s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Aluminum, Iron
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Wood, Bouclé, Leather, Fabric
1940s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Copper
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s German Modern Sofas
Steel
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Polyester
2010s Swedish Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s European Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Wood
2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel, Metal
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
1960s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Iron, Aluminum
2010s European Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Plastic, Foam
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.