Comfortable Couch
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1920s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century European Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
2010s Dutch Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Leather, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Sofas
Fabric, Linen, Oak
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Sofas
Sheepskin
20th Century English Country Sofas
Silk, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Sofas
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam
Vintage 1970s English Sofas
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Plastic, Down
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Other Sculptures
Other
Vintage 1910s Hungarian Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Steel, Chrome
1990s German Modern Canapes
Velvet
2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam
2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Settees
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Velvet, Plywood, Hardwood
2010s Turkish Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Lacquer, Leather, Fabric
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
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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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