Brown Silk Couch
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Down
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique 1790s American Chippendale Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
2010s American Spanish Colonial Sofas
Silk, Walnut, Down
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Sofas
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Leather, Silk
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Wool, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Sofas
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Loveseats
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestries
Silk
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Canapes
Silk, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Gesso, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 2000s American Country Settees
Cotton, Silk, Foam, Wood, Down
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Silk
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Sofas
Hardwood, Silk
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century Sofas
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Sofas
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Federal Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Sofas
Mahogany, Poplar, Silk, Ash, Fabric
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Feathers, Cotton, Foam, Tapestry, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best color for decor and furniture to go with your brown leather couch will vary upon your personal preference. Earthy hues, warm and serene, will enhance the beauty of your brown leather couch – consider beige, bluish pink, orange or teal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary brown leather couches from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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