Sofas
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Upholstery
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Wood, Bouclé
1980s Scandinavian Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Upholstery
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Brass
1990s North American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Chenille, Velvet, Down
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Velvet
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Velvet
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Feathers
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Brass, Steel, Iron
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Upholstery
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Oak, Upholstery
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
1920s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Fabric, Oak
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Brocade, Beech
1890s European Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Fabric
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Wool
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Textile, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Sofas
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Metal
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.