Sofas
2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Satin, Rosewood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
2010s British George III Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Stainless Steel, Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Copper
1980s Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 2000s American Art Deco Sofas
Wool, Mohair
1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1980s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric
1940s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1950s Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Mohair
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet, Beech
1930s Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Sofas
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Sheepskin, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Wood, Leather
1950s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech
20th Century British Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Jacquard, Velvet, Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Sofas
Velvet
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Steel, Chrome
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Beech
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Velvet
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Alpaca, Beech
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Stainless Steel
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Rattan
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin
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.