Sofas
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century Dutch Sofas
Fabric
1970s North American Chippendale Vintage Sofas
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
2010s American Organic Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Serpentine
1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Pine
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Walnut
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
1990s Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Foam
2010s Italian Sofas
Bouclé
20th Century Minimalist Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Steel
2010s Chinese Modern Sofas
Cotton
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Polish Post-Modern Sofas
Other
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Elm
1950s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Sofas
Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Damask, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Feathers
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Velvet
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Sofas
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Animal Skin
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Teak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Brass
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather
2010s French Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Early 2000s French Sofas
Fabric
Late 18th Century George III Antique Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Wool, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Foam
Mid-20th Century American Sofas
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sofas
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Jacquard, Velvet
1660s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofas
Bouclé
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sofas
Fabric, Teak
18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Antique Sofas
Synthetic
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Sofas
Leather, Wood
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale
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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