3 Seat Red Leather Sofa
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Plastic, Rubber
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century English Sofas
Cowhide, Leather
2010s French Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Foam
Vintage 1960s Sofas
Leather, Beech
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Sofas
Steel, Chrome
2010s Dutch Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Textile, Faux Leather
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s French Modern Sofas
Metal, Bronze
2010s French Modern Sofas
Metal, Bronze
2010s French Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum
2010s French Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Teak
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s North American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Chrome
2010s French Modern Canapes
Steel
20th Century English Country Settees
Velvet, Beech, Oak
2010s French Modern Daybeds
Steel
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Bronze
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
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3 Seat Red 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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