Low Profile Sofas
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Sofas
Palmwood, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Maple
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Settees
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Sectional Sofas
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Down, Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chenille
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Velvet
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Turkish Sofas
Suede
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Rosewood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s Canadian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Austrian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Turkish Night Stands
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
Low Profile Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 low sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A low sofa is called a ‘low-profile’ sofa. The low-profile sofa is snug with the ground, and helps to give the illusion of airy and light space in smaller areas. You can shop a collection of sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between high-back and low-back sofas is that the former has a taller backrest than the latter. Some people, especially tall men and women, feel that a high-back sofa is more comfortable because the taller back offers more support for the shoulders and neck. Low-back sofas are popular picks for open-plan interiors, as they allow sightlines to be maintained across a space. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of high-back and low-back sofas.
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