Four Seat Sofas
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Copper
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
2010s Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Marble, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak, Teak, Wool
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Sofas
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Brocade, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Baroque Sofas
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
2010s French Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
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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 a bench seat sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A bench seat sofa is a seating system that can seat two to three people at a time. Generally, a bench seat sofa does not have a backrest. Find a collection of antique and vintage bench seat sofas on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best filling for sofa seat cushions is really a matter of preference. Filling options include polyester, foam, and feather. While foam is the most popular sofa seat cushion filling, feathers are preferred by those who prioritize softness.
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