Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Suede
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Iron
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century North American Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Chrome
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Cotton, Bouclé
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Foam
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
1990s Modern Sofas
Mohair
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Mohair
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Metal
2010s American Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
1970s American Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Beech, Bouclé
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wool, Cotton
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.