Empire Mahogany Sofa
Antique 1830s American American Classical Sofas
Brass, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Down
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1830s Swedish Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Swedish Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Empire Sofas
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Sofas
Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Empire Loveseats
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American American Empire Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s Baltic Empire Console Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Settees
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Living Room Sets
Vintage 1920s French Empire Living Room Sets
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish First Empire Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Revival Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Empire Revival Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century North American Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Empire Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Empire Sofas
Textile, Faux Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century European Empire Sofa Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery, Muslin
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 1810s American Federal Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1870s Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Rococo Sofas
Tapestry
Antique Mid-19th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas
Birch, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Empire Chaise Longues
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Empire Revival Daybeds
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Empire Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1810s Scandinavian Empire Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Console Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
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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.
- What is an Empire sofa?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
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