Vintage 2 Seater Sofa
1990s Settees
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s Dutch Sofas
Rattan
Early 20th Century Sofas
Sheepskin
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
20th Century British Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Sofas
Sheepskin
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Sofas
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Nutwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s European Benches
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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Mid-20th Century Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cord
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather
Mid-20th Century Finnish Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s Dutch Sofas
Suede, Wood
20th Century European Minimalist Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Sofas
Leather, Plastic
Late 20th Century Dutch Industrial Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Spanish Sofas
Bamboo, Wicker
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Oak
20th Century British Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Swiss Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Swedish Brutalist Sofas
Leather, Oak
20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s European Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
1990s Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s German Minimalist Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wool, Oak
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Glass
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Faux Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Dinner Plates
21st Century and Contemporary Loveseats
Linen, Foam, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Chairs
Straw, Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Brass
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 2 Seater Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage 2 Seater Sofa?
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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