Comfortable Couch
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Brutalist Living Room Sets
Leather, Oak
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Other
2010s French Canapes
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Beech
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Shelves
Wool
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Foam, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Canapes
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Patio and Garden Furniture
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Settees
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century French Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garde...
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech, Bouclé
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Loveseats
Leather, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1890s English High Victorian Settees
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Pine
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Cane, Chestnut
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Rococo Settees
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Early 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Canapes
Leather
2010s Chinese Aesthetic Movement Pillows and Throws
Fur
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Comfortable Couch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Comfortable Couch?
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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021There are many kinds of comfortable couches-- it's really a matter of preference. on 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Modern, Art Deco, Victorian, Regency, among many other styles of couches.
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