Navy Blue Leather Sofa
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Wool, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Hardwood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Resin
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Steel
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Oak
Recent Sales
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Leather
1990s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
2010s French Sectional Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Regency Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Late 20th Century American Sectional Sofas
Chrome
2010s Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Felt
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Campaign Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Other Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Silk, Linen
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s European Chesterfield Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s European Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s English Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s European Chesterfield Sofas
Metal, Brass
1990s American International Style Sectional Sofas
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Tribal Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Birch, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Teak
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Vintage 1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary German Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Stainless Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century American Other Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Sofas
Nickel
Navy Blue Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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