Knoll Sofa Black
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Leather
20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Rosewood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Leather, Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Leather
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Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
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Late 20th Century English Sofas
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Steel
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Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Loveseats
21st Century and Contemporary American Settees
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Stainless Steel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Oak, Suede
20th Century Sofas
Leather
20th Century Italian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern 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 a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
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