Scrolled Sofa
Antique 1890s American Regency Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Leather, Birch
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Bamboo, Leather, Cane
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Hepplewhite Sofas
Giltwood
20th Century English Sofas
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century American Empire Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1830s English Sofas
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Empire Sofas
Textile, Faux Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 1830s Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sofas
20th Century English Kilim Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century British Sofas
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Wood
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Victorian Console Tables
Wrought Iron
1990s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Gothic Console Tables
Travertine, Wrought Iron
20th Century English Country Settees
Velvet, Beech, Oak
20th Century English Victorian Settees
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Loveseats
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Canapes
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Benches
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Horn
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s Sofas
Antique 1820s Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Silver Leaf
Antique Mid-19th Century Sofas
Antique 1870s French Sofas
Linen, Wood
Antique 1830s English William IV Sofas
Antique 1870s French Sofas
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Mohair, Velvet
Antique 1820s English George IV Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American 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.
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