Sofas
2010s Sofas
Metal
2010s Turkish Modern Sofas
Foam, Hardwood, Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s Sofas
Velvet
2010s Sofas
Leather
19th Century English Antique Sofas
Brass
1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Sofas
Wood
2010s English Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Walnut
2010s Dutch Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s Latvian Sofas
Fabric, Plywood
Late 19th Century French Antique Sofas
Linen, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Sofas
Wood, Antler
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Sofas
Mahogany
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Sofas
Marble
2010s Romanian Minimalist Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak, Bentwood
1890s Danish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Leather
19th Century British Georgian Antique Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Silk, Walnut
2010s German Modern Sofas
Fiberglass
1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Sofas
Teak
2010s British George III Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Modern Sofas
Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
2010s Brazilian Other Sofas
Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Ash
2010s American Modern Sofas
Sheepskin
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Maple, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Chinese Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Moroccan Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s Italian Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Wood, Walnut, Leather
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Brass
2010s French Art Deco Sofas
Brass, Bronze
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Other
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Other
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Bronze, Other
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Wood
2010s Swiss Sofas
Leather
2010s North American Bohemian Sofas
Linen, Down
2010s Mexican Modern Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Synthetic, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
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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