Vintage Wool Couch
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Cotton
1970s Italian Vintage Wool Couch
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Teak
1940s French Vintage Wool Couch
Wool
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Teak, Wool
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Foam
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Oak
1950s Vintage Wool Couch
Walnut, Wool, Foam
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Wool Couch
Cotton, Wool
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool
1960s Swedish Vintage Wool Couch
Beech, Wool
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wool Couch
Textile, Wool
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wool Couch
Textile, Wool
1950s American Vintage Wool Couch
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Teak, Wool
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Fabric, Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Rosewood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Mahogany, Wool
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Leather, Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wood, Wool
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Leather, Wool, Teak
1970s American Vintage Wool Couch
Oak, Wool
1970s Italian Vintage Wool Couch
Wool
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Leather, Mahogany, Wool
1970s American Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Beech, Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Teak
20th Century Italian Vintage Wool Couch
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Oak
1970s Swiss Vintage Wool Couch
Leather, Wool
1990s German Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Wood
1950s Vintage Wool Couch
Walnut, Foam, Wool
1970s American Vintage Wool Couch
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
1950s Vintage Wool Couch
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Cotton, Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Teak, Wool
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wool Couch
Wool
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a couch is vintage, examine its frame and cushions for tags, labels, and stamps that provide information about the maker. In some cases, the date of manufacturing may appear on these identifying markers. If not, research the manufacturer's name using trusted online resources to get an estimate of its age. Any couch that is 20 or more years old would be considered vintage. Sofas that are 100 years of age or older are antiques. Find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary couches on 1stDibs.
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