Reclining Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Settees
Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Sofas
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Settees
Oak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Teak
Vintage 1930s French Daybeds
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Steel
American Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Textile, Teak
Vintage 1950s German Sofas
Upholstery, Cherry, Teak
2010s Austrian Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s German Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wicker, Hardwood
2010s Austrian Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Minimalist Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Beech
2010s Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
1990s German Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Swiss Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s German Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome, Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
2010s European Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
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Reclining Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Reclining 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best brand of reclining sofas is really a matter of preference. When choosing a reclining sofa, one should take style, comfort, quality, materials and color into account. Shop a range of antique and vintage reclining sofas on 1stDibs.
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