Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Leather, Velvet, Oak, Bouclé, Cotton
1830s Federal Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1810s Federal Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s American American Classical Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Federal Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
1920s American Neoclassical Vintage Sofas
Foam, Mahogany, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Sofas
Bronze
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Mahogany
1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Sofas
Velvet, Beech, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
20th Century American Federal Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Jacquard
20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Hardwood, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Leather, Velvet, Lacquer
1820s American American Classical Antique Sofas
Mohair, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Brass, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Silver Leaf
18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Oak, Fabric, Velvet
Early 1900s Austrian Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Sofas
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American American Classical Sofas
Leather
Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Serpentine
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Fabric, Spruce, Plywood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Sofas
Cane, Wood, Fabric
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Sofas
Faux Leather, Wood
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas
Rush, Chestnut
1830s American Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Marble, Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Sofas
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese American Classical Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Faux Leather, Spruce, Plywood
1830s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Sofas
Cherry
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Gold Leaf
2010s American American Classical Sofas
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.