Scrolled Sofa
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Wood
Early 2000s British Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Hollywood Regency Sofas
Bronze, Cut Steel
Antique 19th Century German Sofas
Velvet, Burl
Early 20th Century French Regency Revival Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century English Country Sofas
Leather, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
2010s American American Classical Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Beech, Oak
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sofas
Linen, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sofas
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 1830s American Neoclassical Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Directoire Sofas
Cherry, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Giltwood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Wood
20th Century British Georgian Sofas
Damask
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Empire Revival Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Dutch Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
20th Century Queen Anne Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Georgian Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Mahogany, Maple, Down, Feathers
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1820s Jamaican British Colonial Sofas
Muslin, Mahogany
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Settees
Rosewood
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Settees
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Console Tables
Marble, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s English George II Settees
Wood
20th Century Georgian Loveseats
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century British Settees
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Textiles
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Table Mirrors
Silver
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Wood, Fabric
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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.
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