Comfortable Couch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Rubber
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam, Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Cord, Foam, Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1950s French Modern Sofas
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
1990s American Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s Italian Other Sofas
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century British Hollywood Regency Sofas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Teak
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Sofas
Jacaranda
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Muslin
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Nutwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century Czech Space Age Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Polystyrene
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam, Beech
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Foam, Polyester
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Chrome
2010s Chinese Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Teak
2010s European Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1830s French Charles X Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
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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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