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Sofas For Sale
Style: Regency
Style: Empire
19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns, urn finials, with two hidden drawers, all newly upholstered in Schumacher abstract ...
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Burl

Fine Antique Empire / Regency Carved Ebonised Double Ended Couch
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
Step into the captivating and opulent world of the Regency/Empire period with this exquisite double end sofa, a harmonious blend of exquisite craftsm...
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Mid-19th Century British Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ebony

ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofa with hand carved Wa...
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1810s English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 40.5" H x 67" W x 27" D x 19" Seat height x 33" Arm height.
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19th Century Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

1800's Antique Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige Sofa Beautiful with New Upholstery, Antique Sofa, Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige, 19th Century, 1800's! This antique sofa from the Empire Period features a stunning medallion back design and has been newly upholstered in a beautiful red and beige fabric. With its dark wood tones and traditional style, this sofa is sure to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any living room, lounge, or guestroom. Measuring 26" in length and 84" in width, this sofa comfortably seats up to three people. No additional parts are required for assembly, and the sofa is ready to use right away. The brand is Empire, and the country/region of manufacture is unknown. Overall, this antique sofa is a one-of-a-kind piece that is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of history and charm to their home. Period empire medallion...
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19th Century Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Coastal Maitland Smith Hand Carved Cane Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency hand carved sofa. Made by the iconic Maitland Smith group. Beautiful inset large cane panels in a deep seat shape. Marked on the bottom. Two sofas availabl...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Sofas

Materials

Cane

Vintage Regency Lee Industries Roll Arm Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency sofa. Made by the iconic Lee Industries group and tagged on the cushions. Beautiful pale blue and off white pattern. Turned wood legs and brass casters. Ac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Empire Style Mahogany Tufted Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Empire Style Carved Mahogany Tufted Back Parlor Sofa on Casters Newly Upholstered in Full Grain Espresso Italian Leather This antique Empire styl...
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19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Frame Sofa, England, Circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
This smart classical Regency sofa has a sturdy mahogany frame. Its clean lines make it perfect for use in an eclectic or period environment. It provides comfortable seating for 3 and...
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1810s English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa.
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Impressive antique regency mahogany 3-seater sofa. An early 19th century Regency mahogany sofa is an elegant piece of furniture typical of the Regency period in the United Kingdom (a...
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1810s English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Unique sofa, France, circa 1860. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique sofa, France, circa 1860. Condition: before renovation and upholstery replacement. Wood: walnut dimensions: height 104 cm / seat height. 46 cm / ...
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1860s French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Mauve Velvet Sofa, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
- 26.5"h, 94"w, 32"d - Mauve striped velvet tufted back sofa circa 1980s - Condition: Excellent
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1980s Unknown Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Empire Settee, France 1815
Located in Leimen, DE
Empire Settee, France 1810 Step back in time to the opulent era of 19th-century France with the exquisite Elegant Empire Settee, crafted in 1810. This resplendent sofa is a testament...
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1810s French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Upholstered In a Green Velvet Antique Classic Empire style carved mahogany tufted Grecian sofa n...
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19th Century Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Mahogany

Caribbean Regency Mahogany Carved Foliage Leather Sofa on Brass Casters, C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, f...
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1810s Caribbean Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

Two Seater Knole Sofa in 'Arts And Crafts' Upholstery
Located in Beerse, VAN
The Knole sofa, which takes its name from a village in Kent, is said to be one of the first upholstered seating furniture in England (we are talking about the 17th century). This s...
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1960s British Regency Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Empire Mahogany Sofa Origin: France 1860s This item features classic Empire elements. This style, originating in 19th century France, was made to...
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1860s French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Bench With Cornucopia
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This unique empire mahogany bench originates from the nineteenth century. It has a tight straight hood with even arms. The curved armrests are ea...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Style Upholstered Mahogany Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive late 19th century upholstered mahogany sofa or settee made in the English Regency taste. Beautifully crafted with an older restoration featuring a tall square back mahoga...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

Romantic Canape French, 19th Century in Oilwood
Located in Madrid, ES
romantic canape French, 19th century in Oilwood. Upholstered seat and back, decorated with floral motifs. Usage signs. Dimensions: 104 x 235 x 64 cm good conditions
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Lacquered Empire Style Sofa with Leopard Fabric
Located in San Francisco, CA
Great statement piece with white lacquer wood finish and leopard printed upholstery. Loads of drama for either a simple or layered decor.
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1950s American Empire Vintage Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.
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1840s Indian Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany three seat settee, the back is surmounted by facing scrolls with strigilated flutes be...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th- C Regency Style Carved and Hand Painted Sofa / Settee Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a large scale Regency style carved and hand painted sofa. The custom upholstery is in very good condition with a Swis...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant French Empire style settee offers a truly spectacular silhouette that is sure to impress. Wonderfully detailed featuring a reeded top rail, down swept arms are intricately ha...
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1970s Empire Vintage Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Sofa, 20th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
Dimensions:  Height: 40 (seat), 70 ( six backrests ) cm Width: 80 cm Length : 175 Seat ( 210 whole ) cm.
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Early 20th Century European Empire Sofas

Materials

Wood

Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns
Located in Berlin, DE
Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire-gilt bronze fittings. Some bronze are missing.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Bellanger French Empire Mahogany Pink and Red Stripe Upholstered Settee
Located in New York, NY
French Empire-style mahogany settee with a carved frame and striped blush pink and red upholstered seat, arms and back. (BELLANGER).
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19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood

DeAngelis Silk Two-Seater Sofa
By Deangelis
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in a wheat yellow slubby silk in a modified Regency form; the highest quality construction with down and foam; custom made for Albert Hadley.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas

Materials

Silk, Foam, Wood

Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes. This sofa is decorated in front of a lyre in the center,...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Sofa 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Empire style sofa made in high quality wood and red fabric. in a very good condition. with some nice details in the middle of the bench.  
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1950s Belgian Empire Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Empire settee dates back to around 1810-15 and comes from France. The elegant settee has a cherry wood frame with hand carved details on armrests and front legs. The sett...
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1810s French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Cherry

Made to Order Large Heritage Brown Leather 2 to 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely made-to-order large Heritage brown leather 3 to 4-seater sofa. This sofa has been handmade by Mark Elliot, a manufacturer based in S...
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20th Century British Regency Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Hump Camel Back Regency Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa in HandDyed Burgundy
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Hand-dyed Burgundy Hump Or Camel Back Regency Style Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Two-seater Sofa. A very stunning fully buttoned chesterfield hump or camel sofa...
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Mid-20th Century British Regency Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Baltic Mahogany Long Bench - Antique Empire Silk Sofa, Canapé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, antique Baltic long bench with two pillows made of hand carved Mahogany, in good condition. The three seater sofa, settee is stand...
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Mid-19th Century Baltic Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Wood and Veneer Sofa from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Empire Mahogany wood and veneer sofa from the late 19th century We present you this antique Empire sofa circa 1860 of a beautiful form. It has ri...
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Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian curved legs in mahogany embellished with inlays of festoo...
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1810s Dutch Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood

19th Century Empire Style Mahogany Framed Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Very beautiful North American Empire style mahogany wood framed upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and mahogany frame scroll...
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1820s American Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Dinton Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Dinton sofa is a fine polished mahogany regency design sofa/settee with classically polished turned and tapering legs terminating in brass castors, below a polished frieze with i...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

Ditchley Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Regency design taken from Ditchley park, with carved and decorated sabre legs. The back with brass ball finals and the frame with inset paterae. The...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

Elegant classic Chaise Longue in antique Empire Style beech hand crafted
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved and set. Long rectangular seat over curly, carved volutes. Elevated left-sided head end. Fluted frame. Low foot end. Curved, slightly sloping backrests...
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20th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Beech

Tennyson Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Tennyson sofa is a fine country house Chesterfield design of generous proportions. The upholstered body of the sofa terminates upon finely turned polished mahogany bun feet with ...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Traditional Elmstead Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Made to order from our Lorfords Contemporary collection, the Traditional Elmstead is a timeless blend of elegance, comfort and tradition. We build our Traditional Elmstead Sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Marle Club Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Marle Club Sofa is a polished mahogany Regency design sofa/settee with fine classically polished tapering legs. Can be made to the client’s specific req...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa. The settee features four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which are set on...
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Directoire Empire Transition Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant, ebonised, early 19th Century French canape with fabulous Mermaid tail feet, back and front, and carved lotus flower motif to back.
Category

19th Century Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Empire Charles X Inlaid Walnut & Brass Sofa, 1910s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Important sofa in transition style between empire and Charles X. Walnut wood veneer, brass inlays and small parts.
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1880s Italian Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

Cuban Empire Carved Mahogany Hand Caned Sofa / Settee, Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Notable Cuban Empire Mahogany caned sofa, circa 1820, featuring Flame Mahogany veneers and opposing Eagle carvings. The center crest of this Caribbean Settee has a Pineapple motif flanked by Regal Bird Heads clasping drapery from their beaks rest on a Mahogany Cresting Wave framing a hand-cane back. This West Indies settee...
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Early 19th Century Cuban Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Original antique Empire Sofa / canapé circa 1860-1870 Empire Room mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room. Massive mahogany cast with Empire caryadites bronze. Top condition. Measurments: width:140cm Height: 100cm Depht: 80cm.
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

71″ Ward Bennett Regency Style Sofa for Geiger
Located in Pasadena, TX
71? Ward Bennett Sofa for Geiger Ward Bennett As a young man, Mr. Bennett undertook various studies in the Fine Arts including drawing at the Porto Romano...
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Sofas

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French antique Empire style set with Two Armchairs and sofa beech
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved, colored and gilded. Cambered frame on curly legs. Braced supports for slightly rising armrests ending in rolled-up volutes. High-rimmed, slightly curved bac...
Category

20th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Beech

Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze couch French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 107cm, width 192cm, depth 72cm This beautiful canapé style couch...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Ormolu

English Regency Egyptian Revival Style Recamier, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency Egyptian revival style mahogany, brass inlay, & gilt Recamier is finely carved with an Egyptian hawk head and finished on both...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Antique Classizim Style Empire Swan Chaise Lounge Birdseye Maple
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid beechwood, partially ebonized and gilded. Finely carved swans, feet carved with paws. Very high quality fabric.
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20th Century German Empire Sofas

Materials

Birdseye Maple

20th Century antique Empire Style Lion canapé Sofa beech bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Imperial stylish lion Kanapee in Empire style. Finely detailed carving work on solid ebonized beechwood. Gilded. Winged, protruding lions heads in bronze.
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20th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Beech

19th Century Carved English Regency Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century carved English regency sofa with green velvet upholstery and original castors.
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19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Recamier with Flanking Lion Medallions, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency mahogany upholstered recamier with fluted scrolled inward arms, flanking lion medallions, carved molded reeded skirt, and terminating on the original winged lions paw...
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1810s English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Empire Sofa
Located in New Haven, CT
Second Empire period mahogany sofa with original ormolu mounts including the paw feet. Note: The fabric is in decent condition, but should be reupholstered.
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19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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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