Floral Sofas
20th Century British Sofas
Fabric
1990s Swedish Sofas
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Feathers
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Cotton, Linen
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Queen Anne Sofas
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Cotton, Polyester, Down, Feathers
20th Century Italian Sofas
Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Linen, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Silk, Velvet
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Walnut, Linen, Feathers, Down
Antique 19th Century French Country Sofas
Giltwood
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Sofas
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric, Rattan, Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Cotton, Silk, Down
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech, Cotton
Late 20th Century Spanish Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
20th Century English Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Linen
Early 20th Century French Chaise Longues
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Canapes
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Daybeds
Wood
20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century American Louis XVI Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century American Other Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Silk
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
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Floral Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Floral Sofas?
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 ExpertMay 5, 2023To make a floral sofa look modern, pair it with more minimalist pieces. Think coffee tables and accent chairs with simple, clean lines and lamps with globe shades. Place a solid-colored throw rug under the seating area or hang sleek frameless glass mirrors on the walls. Find a range of living room furniture on 1stDibs.
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