Sofas
Early 18th Century American Regency Antique Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Sofas
Leather, Walnut
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Sofas
Cane
1810s English Regency Antique Sofas
Mahogany
1860s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Bentwood, Braid
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Iron
1980s Unknown Regency Vintage Sofas
Velvet
1960s British Regency Vintage Sofas
Fabric
20th Century English Art Nouveau Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Beech
19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Sofas
Rattan
1840s Indian Regency Antique Sofas
Cane, Rosewood
20th Century Art Nouveau Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Silk, Foam, Wood
20th Century British Regency Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Regency Sofas
Leather
Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Brass
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Wood
19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas
Brass
19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas
Mahogany
19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas
Brass
19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas
Mahogany
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas
Leather, Bentwood
Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Antique Sofas
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Sofas
Walnut
19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Metal
19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas
Mahogany
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Leather
Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Sofas
Brass, Iron
1810s English Regency Antique Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Sofas
Wood, Leather
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Sofas
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Jamaican Regency Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Bentwood
1810s Caribbean Regency Antique Sofas
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas
Mahogany
1810s Irish Regency Antique Sofas
Mahogany
1910s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas
Mahogany
19th Century European Regency Antique Sofas
Birch
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Sofas
Walnut
1830s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Birch
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.