Used Designer Sofa Furniture
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Aluminum
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1970s Swedish Minimalist Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Pine
1970s Swedish Minimalist Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Pine
1940s Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Oak
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Cane
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Marble
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Leather, Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Mohair, Birch
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Iron
1970s American Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Velvet, Rattan
1970s French Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Leather, Fabric, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Velvet, Mahogany
1930s Swedish Art Deco Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Birch, Zebra Wood
1940s Italian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Brass
1940s American Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Stainless Steel
1930s Finnish Art Deco Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Iron
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Marble, Brass
1960s European Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Metal
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Upholstery, Rosewood
20th Century English Country Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Leather
1990s Italian Other Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Metal, Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Upholstery
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Velvet, Foam
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Wood, Fabric, Faux Leather
1930s Czech Bauhaus Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Steel, Chrome
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Rosewood, Fabric
20th Century British Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric, Wood, Elm
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Leather
1960s American Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Fabric
20th Century English Country Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Country Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Designer Sofa Furniture
Leather
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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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