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Sofas For Sale
Style: Baroque
Style: Federal
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with cross banding. Sloped arms lead to reeded supports in front of remarkable three-di...
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1810s Federal Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Rare Antique 19th Century American Federal Mahogany Carved Sofa Settee
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1830. Features a bowfront frame with sloped arms leading to reeded supports. The sofa is supported by turned and reede...
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1830s Federal Antique Sofas

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the ti...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Md-Century Federal / Sheraton Style Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a vintage Federal or Sheraton style carved mahogany sofa attributed to Hickory White Furniture. Note the tapered legs and arm supports. The upholstery is a cotton-linen ble...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Down

Antique Period American Federal Highly Carved Mahogany Sofa Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1800 American Federal highly carved mahogany sofa with scrolled carved headrest, curvelinear arms and outswept hairy paw feet upholstered in a vintage old striated velvet fabric
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas

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Cotton, Velvet, Mahogany

Period Antique American Massachusetts Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Period Antique American Massachusetts Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa. Curved and scrolled crest rail, with the arm rests terminating in carved pineapples and bulbs, set on fluted legs with brass casters, vertical stripe upholstery. Circa 1800. Solid Hardwood Construction and Hand Doweled Joinery. Eight way...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Mahogany

Marge Carson Italianate Sofa
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Large-scale Italianate sofa by Marge Carson, upholstered in velvet. Custom-made pillows are included, as shown, except for the front center pillow, whi...
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Early 2000s American Baroque Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Baroque sofa with outward bending arms and hand-turned ends. The arched back crowns have simple scroll detailing. Notches line the conto...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

French Baroque Style Velvet Upholstered Knole Style Settee, 2nd half 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Upholstered in green velvet with applied embroidered tape/trim with matching braid and fringe, adjustable padded wings controlled by roping. The original Knole Settee (also known as the Knole Sofa) is a couch chair that was made in the 17th century, probably around 1640.[1] It is housed at Knole in Kent, a house owned by the Sackville-West family since 1605 but now in the care of the National Trust.[2] It was originally used not as a comfortable sofa but as a formal throne on which the monarch would have sat to receive visitors. It was wide enough that a monarch and consort could be seated side by side. As of 2021, it is kept at Knole House...
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Sofas

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Velvet

Very Fine Carved Bleached Mahogany Camel Back Compact Sofa Stretcher Base 1960s
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Custom Designed Floral Pattern Carved Bleached Mahogany Camel Back Compact Sofa Stretcher Base 1960s
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20th Century American Federal Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Grand Baroque Four-Seater Sofa in Massive Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This alluring sofa is welcoming guests with its broad size and the flamboyance design. This four seater with armrest in classic baroque style. The body of the sofa with exclusive uph...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

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Gold Leaf

Noble Venetian Sofa in Massive Wood and Ivory Laquered with Gold Leaf Details
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Adding a true regality into your living room settings. This sofa is full of stunning elements that will elevate your living room entirely. The carefully selected upholstery fabrics w...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

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Gold Leaf

Royal Neoclassical Sofa in High Quality Cherry Wood and Shiny Gold Leaf Decor
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The bespoke noble blue three-seater sofa showcasing the finest work of classic artisanal craft. The curved seat welcomes its guests with two unique design features. Firstly, the stun...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

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Gold Leaf

Golden Satin Duchess Sofa in Ivory Laquered Wood and Velvety Cream Capitonné
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Luxury and sophisticated, this three-seater luxurious sofa is showcasing varying textures and a great way to enhance the visual details of your elegant ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
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1960s Italian Baroque Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Danish Modern, Sculptural Three Seater Sofa / Bench, Made by Hans Dau, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely romantic Baroque style three seater sofa with cushions covered in vintage fabric. Made in solid oak. Handcrafted by Danish cabinetmaker Hans Dau in the 1950s. The overall im...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle
Located in Saint Louis, US
This Louis XV style sofa is a testament to the opulence and creativity of the dynastic French monarchy. The fully restored sofa is covered with an equally luxurious seashell white It...
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1920s American Baroque Vintage Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas
Located in IT
Pair of sofas in carved walnut and lacquered chinoiserie, Venice, early 18th century. This rare and refined pair of sofas was made in Venice at the beginning of the 18th century, ...
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa, Circa 1740
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Venetian Baroque carved walnut sofa, Circa 1740. Expertly constructed with hand-carved walnut in the popular and romantic Italian Baro...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

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Walnut

Rare antique dresden baroque sofa / couch bronzed massive walnut veneer 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
rare antique baroque sofa from around 1880 with bronze fittings. Solid wood with walnut veneer. Beautiful curved shape with gilded bronze fittings
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19th Century German Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century sofa: 205cm x 90cm x 75cm pillows: 67cm x 50cm silk armchairs: H: 76cm x 85cm x 75cm sofa-table: 58cm x 88cm x 5...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight wood and italian silk...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Sofas

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Silk, Wood

Golden Palace Sofa in Limited Massive Wood with Gold Leaf Ornament Made in Italy
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Grand and elegant, the refined golden ornate crown down to the sofas apron and legs made by our expert artisans to match your interior's preference. This elegant sofa hardwood frame ...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Tripple Rush Seat Solid Linen Upholstery Cushion Bench Sattee Sofa Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative antique tripple rush seat solid linen upholstery cushion bench sattee sofa mint!
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19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas

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Rush, Chestnut

Historicizing Sofa, Austria-Hungary, 1900
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Upholstered sofa in the historicizing style, walnut, floral fabric. Made at the turn of the 19th and 20th Century in Austria Hungary. In very good con...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Royal Blue Sofa in Exclusive Massive Wood and Blue Velvet Capitonné Upholstery
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Graceful and luscious, this sofa posies itself with the feminine curve and the visual sensory of the sumptuous dark indigo upholstered velvet. Crafted with high-quality materials and...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

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Gold Leaf

Classic Victorian Sofa in Walnut Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Get comfortable and feel luxurious on this voluptuous silk velvet three seater sofa. The sofa is fully upholstered with the highest quality that comes with extra inner padding for th...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

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Gold Leaf

Classic French Duo Sofa in Deluxe Massive Wood and Precious Gold Leaf Appliqué
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Embracing the drama of Louis XV-era, the 18th century design specialized by Modenese Luxury Interiors. This classic style two-seater sofa is as glamorous as its three-seater sibling,...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

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Marble, Gold Leaf

Blue Royal Palace Classic Sofa in Exclusive Cherry Wood and Gold Leaf Appliqué
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This bespoke sofa is part of the royal blue living room collection. An inviting curve shape seat, benefits from the soft fabric and thick padded under the capitonné upholstered. Part...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests. Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th C...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

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Walnut, Silk

Neo-Baroque Sofa with Massive Wood, Ivory Craquelè Lacquered and Gold Leaf Art
Located in PADOVA, Italy
The exciting bold prints over the plush inner cushion, a unique accent piece that brings immediate attention to your living space. The hard wooden frames are as exciting as the soft seating part, an ivory...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
17th century Venetian painted and parcel gilt gondola sofa. This gorgeous antique venetian sofa or canape has been newly upholstered in a plush w...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

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Mohair, Wood

Two Seater Red Velvet Sofa with Baroque Heading by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
If you want to create the red passsion mood and tone, look no further than this lover seat sofa. The selection of crimson Made in Italy fabric stands perfectly against the golden woo...
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2010s Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Marble, Gold Leaf

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Valentino Panciera Besarel, Andrea Brustolon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural settee (Sofa-Loveseat), attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Early 19th Century New York Sofa, Probably by Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Charleston, SC
Great example of an early 19th century New York sofa from the federal period. Probably by Duncan Phyfe. Not marked or signed, but the quality and pattern are indicative of his shop. ...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas

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Mahogany

Swedish Period Baroque Carved Wood Three-Chair Back Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th century. This fabulous hand carved wood bench features three carved back splats for resting, flanked within wood arm rests at each far end. The top rail is adorn with four finials...
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Sofas

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Linen, Wood

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
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1750s Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
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1750s Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

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Wood

Pair of Sofas Barocchetto Naples, Italy First Half '700
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Barocchetto Neapolitan sofas, supported by eight curved and carved legs, the under-the-top shaped band is decorated with sun-shaped and rocaille carvings, represented again...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Gilded and Painted Grey Italian Sofa Pale Orange Velvet Upholstery
Located in Miami, FL
Italian sofa probably Piedmontese painted with a light grey patina (original color) on a walnut frame. Flowers and vegetal carvings all around the front part of the frame. Entirely ...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

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Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut

Sofa Bench Swedish Baroque Period 1650-1750 Brown Black, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Sofa bench Swedish Baroque Period 1650-1750 brown black, Sweden. A sofa bench made during the Baroque Period 1650-1750 in Sweden / Northern Europe. The seat has been reupholstered in...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The straight, padded back re-upholstered in a modern linen to give a contemporary aesthetic. Originally with red velvet and embellished with 18th century, braid, fringe and tasse...
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Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen

Dutch Baroque 17th Century Oak Bench
Located in Troy, NY
Rare, unusual and decorative bench, decorated with numerous carved human and lion heads and lion finials. The bulbous turned legs and backrest connected by...
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Sofas

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Oak

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
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1750s Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare finely carved Venetian Baroque style figural walnut throne settee or bench, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...
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1850s Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

18th Century Italian Baroque Salon Suite Composed of Two Armchairs and a Sofa
Located in Belmont, MA
Unique and very unusual Italian Baroque furniture suite composed of two armchairs and one sofa. Exquisitely carved poplar wood with typical Baroque motifs including scrolls, flowers and leaves. The suite will be shipped from Germany, shipping costs to Boston are included. This suite came from the private collection of the daughter of the owner of the “Heinrich Lanz AG” in Mannheim, Germany, an agricultural machinery manufacturer, founded in 1859. In 1956 Lanz merged with John Deere...
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1750s Italian Baroque Antique Sofas

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Poplar

Early 20th-C. Federal Style Sofa W/ Painted Gustavian Finish & White Upholstery
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early Federal style sofa that has been given a fresh update with a Swedish / Gustavian antique finish. The white upholstery is in very go...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint

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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