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Sofas For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Federal
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

19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Materials

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

Hancock and Moore, Georgian Scroll Arm Sofa, Dark Blue Distressed Leather, 2000s
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian Rolled Scroll Arm Library Blue Leather Sofa, Sette, George Smith Style Large english traditional style library sofa in a plush very deep blue leather. sitting on five legs ...
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Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Georgian Sofa in Pierre Frey Linen Blend, England circa 1830
Located in Culver City, CA
Georgian Sofa in Pierre Frey Linen Blend England circa 1830 Antique frame, newly upholstered in linen blend by Pierre Frey. 71"L x 28”d x 34.5”h x 19” seat Ref. SOFA266
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1830s English Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen

Majestic early 20th Century Sofa with Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the charm of this early 20th-century sofa with Italian floral fabric. Every detail of this sofa, from the meticulously crafted wood carvings to the vintage fabric, reflects ...
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Early 1900s Italian Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

20th Century George III Style Upholstered Humpback Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An elegant 20th century, George III style, upholstered humpback sofa. Finely upholstered with outscrolling arms raised over three moulded front legs and ...
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Late 20th Century British George III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough camelback sofa with scrolled arms, raised over six moulded marlborough legs supported by distinctive pierced stretchers which incorporate s...
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of George II Style Sofas, Early 20th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
An elegant pair of English George II style camel back sofas with eight finely carved walnut claw and ball feet. Upholstered with Scalamandré beautiful fabric in fair condition.
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Early 20th Century English George II Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Chippendale Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with 80% Down 20% Feather Cushion
Located in North Salem, NY
Wonderful Wood & Hogan Chippendale style mahogany sofa with bold scroll arms and accentuated curves on moulded legs. Bench cushion luxuriously filled with 80% goose down - 20% feathe...
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18th Century American Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Muslin, Cotton, Jute, Mahogany, Fabric

George iv Goncalo Alves Hopian Sofa
By Thomas Hope
Located in London, GB
An Indian late George IV mahogany sofa, with shaped back and arms of scrolling acanthus leaves and standing on four lively lion paw feet. Price includes upholstery ex fabric.
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Early 19th Century British George IV Antique Sofas

Materials

Calico

Fine 19th Century Carved Velvet Upholstered Sofa for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborately and powerfully carved dark mahogany sofa with curved arms and heavy cabriole legs. The leafy carved arms end in rosettes, the serpentine seat rail with scrolling acant...
Category

19th Century Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large George III Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large George III giltwood sofa in the manner of James Wyatt. This sofa has a detailed frame that includes bellflowers and carved rosettes. The whole...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

19th Century English Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large English satinwood sofa. This wonderful sofa has finely painted floral decoration throughout and was designed within the second half of the 19th Century. Featuring a beautiful caned seat and its original horsehair squab cushion. A fantastic sofa...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Satinwood

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Federal mahogany inlaid sofa with an arched camel back, with scroll arms on six legs, the beautifully upholstered cushion backrest, seat, and arms ...
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1790s North American Federal Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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

Materials

Mahogany

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!
Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas

Materials

Rush, Chestnut

Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style late Victorian Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand-carved Lion hairy pa...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

George III Style Chippendale Sofa with an Asian Motif Upholstery, circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
George III style Chippendale sofa with peach Asian motif upholstery, circa 1900. Highly carved rolled upholstered arms with highly carved ball and claw feet in the front, pad feet in...
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Early 20th Century English George III Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th Century Irish Style Georgian Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
18th century style Irish sofa. Well carved legs and in an Irish square back form. Good walnut legs carved in George II style Would benefit with a period re-upholstering approach. ...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

George III Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine shaped back and straight seat with loose cushion, out scrolled arms, raised on square section legs with stretchers. A Classic form with colorful hand done needlepoi...
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage English Georgian style red leather camelback Chesterfield sofa with outscrolled arms with brass rivet trim and a red leather seat cushio...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

George IV Carved Mahogany Sofa in the Grecian Manner with Taupe Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A superb George IV period sofa In the Grecian Manner Carved from richly colored rosewood, the rectilinear sofa designed in the Grecian manner, supported on four reeded and taperi...
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19th Century English George IV Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Sofa in the manner of William Kent
By William Kent
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A William Kent design sofa with tapering square legs, acanthus and shell carvings with elegantly drawn scrolled roll arms. This sofa will need recovering a...
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2010s English George II Sofas

Materials

Wood

George III Mahogany Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Nice proportions and arched back, out scrolled arms raised on blind fret carved square legs and H-form stretchers. Original casters.
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1760s English George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

George II Carved Walnut Love Seat
Located in London, GB
With rectangular back and outscrolled arms, supported on very unusual animalier carved cabriole legs, terminating in ball and claw feet. Now with preparatory upholstery, covered i...
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Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Panel Back Settle
Located in Woodbury, CT
Four shaped panels comprise the back of this antique settle dating to the era of George III. The upholstered cushion is now foam filled, but would have ...
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18th Century British George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Oak

English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...
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1820s English George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

19th Century Georgian Style Rolled Arm Carved Mahogany Antique Curved Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable 19th century (Possibly Earlier) Georgian Style Rolled Arm Curved Frame Sofa. This dramatic carved mahogany sofa features a whimsically cu...
Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

English Settee with Striped Upholstery in the Georgian Manner
Located in London, GB
A three-seat settee in the early Georgian manner Constructed in walnut, the strap work carved cabriole legs having quadrant scallop shells over, with pad feet, to front and rear; ...
Category

20th Century English George III Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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...
Category

Early 20th Century American Federal Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint

Sheridan Style Sofa / Settee with Silk Scalamandre Upholstery, Mahogany
Located in Stamford, CT
Traditional Sheridan Style Sofa / Settee, Silk Scalamandre Upholstery, Mahogany Having a lovely hump back with an all over wooded frame displaying maple square inlays on the top of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Federal Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Georgian Oxblood Red Leather Chesterfield Sofa / Settee, Tufted, Bun Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian Oxblood Red Leather Chesterfield Sofa / Settee, Tufted, Bun Feet Very nice Georgian style chesterfield sofa having a tufted red oxblood upper sitting on 6 brown mahogany b...
Category

Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Georgian Style Distressed Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Rolled Arms, Tufted
Located in Stamford, CT
A vintage sofa in the Georgian style having rolled arms and tufted back and sides. This finely shaped sofa has a C drop in the center flowing onto the side...
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1960s English Georgian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

English Georgian Style Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully aged English Chesterfield wingback settee or sofa. Featuring a tufted cordovan leather upholstery bordered by brass tack nailheads. The mahogany frame made in the Georgia...
Category

20th Century English Georgian Sofas

Materials

Brass

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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