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Extraordinary Custom Sofa Designed by Erwin-Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Striking and dramatic sofa with a sloping back, curved arms and interesting shaped seat rail with
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mulberry Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic camelback sofa with a dramatic, swept-out, flared arm and a flared solid oak leg. The
Category
2010s North American Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Oak
Akanu Sofa
By Badari Lighting
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the decadent aesthetic of the Art Deco, this stunning sofa will bring a dramatic look
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile
Curved Sculptural Sofa, Spanish, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
1980's Spanish very unusual curved sculptural shape sofa.
Unique and dramatic design.
Newly
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Bilbao Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Danville, CA
Bilbao sofa by Vladimir Kagan. These sofas were some of Kagan's most Avant Garde creations and are
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Donghia Contemporary Sofa in Mohair
By Donghia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Donghia contemporary sofa, sage green mohair with a shaped back and high sides, with raised rosette
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Venetian Fantasy Carved and Painted Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Exotic Venetian sofa. Lavishly carved and painted Venetian sofa. 19th century. Dramatic design
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Marshmallow Sofa by George Nelson Associates
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in 성동구, KR
The icon of post-war design, the Marshmallow sofa epitomizes an optimistic and heroic moment in
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Dark Grey Velvet Bourne, Round Sofa
By Century Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
luxurious inverted pleated flat valance. Four shaped and curved back supports create a dramatic sculptural
Category
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Large Curved Sectional Sofa by Weiman
By Bassett Furniture, Weiman
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic and impressive sectional sofa by Weiman in luxurious purple fabric, with brown tone two
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Carved Rococo Clarence House Flame Sofa
By Clarence House
Located in west palm beach, FL
Dramatic elegant rococo style carved intricate sofa upholstered in Clearance House Amelie Linen
Category
Early 20th Century Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Josef Hoffman Attributed Black Leather Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic modern sofa or settee attributed to Josef Hoffmann for Wittmann, Austria. The geometric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ralph Lauren Organic Modern Woven Rattan Canyon Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
imposing sofa crafted from woven rattan in the organic modern coastal style by Ralph Lauren. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood, Down
Victorian-Style Round Sofa in Cotton Satin
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This round sofa is a revisited icon from the Victorian Era. Bright, light and feminine, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The
Category
Antique 1850s French Charles X Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian Curved Modular Classic Sofa in Beige Velvet
By Danu Chirinciuc
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
This gorgeous and large scale modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in Italy, by Cavio Casa
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Charles X Mahogany sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The
Category
Antique 1840s French Charles X Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
ABYSS Sofa in Mint and Ocean Blue Velvet
By Daniel Nikolovski and Danu Chirinciuc
Located in Concordia Sagittaria, Veneto
% of Earth's surface.
Looking to the depths of the ocean to dream up a dramatic new sofa, that
Category
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Hollywood Regency Eccentric Giltwood, Carved Sofa / Settee, Satin
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Eccentric Giltwood, Carved Sofa / Settee, Satin
This unusual sofa has a finely
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Textile, Giltwood
Michael Taylor Style Organic Modern Woven Rattan Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
manner and style of Michael Taylor. The sofa features a large frame with dramatic flared arms on each
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Midcentury Organic Modern Bent Rattan Sofa Demilune Ends
Located in Rio Vista, CA
a rich, dark tone beautifully contrasted by the off white fabric. The sofa has a dramatic profile
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage Serpentine Sofa
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible curved sofa newly upholstered in neutral boucle. This piece has dramatic curves and
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin Serpentine Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Frederick, MD
-famous design brings that dramatic flair every room needs. Milo Baughman's designs elevate any space they
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
George Smith Howard & Sons Kilim Upholstered Scroll Arm Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
signature sofa features a hardwood base upholstered with a dramatic tribal style wool kilim rug. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Tribal Sofas
Materials
Brass
Combo Sofa a Modular Grey by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Combo sofa uses leather, wool, fabrics to carry on the modular extension and the splicing, while
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wool
French Provincial Louis XV Style Serpentine Canape Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
desirable aged patina. The sofa has strong, solid joinery and a dramatic profile. From an estate in
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Fabulous Sculptural Modern Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa Mid-Century
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A sculptural modern sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and inspired by the curves and undulations of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Established & Sons Cape Sofa in Magenta by Konstantin Grcic
By Konstantin Grcic, Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
Cosy in winter, light and comfortable in summer, interchangeable covers make this sofa as
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Italian Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
with an off-white fabric with crewel style floral embroidery. The sofa has a dramatic profile with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Yellow Birch Sofa Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
stunning antique sofa is made from polished yellow birch that seems to glow with life. Notice how the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Wood, Birch
1940s Style Modernist Sweeping Curved Sofa in Platinum Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and large scale modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in New York state, by High
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze and Mohair Custom Sofa, 1960s
By Paul Evans
Located in Coronado, CA
Here's a piece for all the Paul Evans collectors out there. This sensational, sculpted bronze sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Michael Taylor Style Woven Rattan Sofa and Matching Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Taylor. The large sofa features a graceful waisted form with dramatic flared arms having a thick braided
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Combo Slim Sofa Green and White by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Combo slim sofa has extracted some of the most representative techniques in the history of
the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Combo Slim Sofa Grey and White by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Combo slim sofa has extracted some of the most representative techniques in the history of
the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is
Category
Antique 1830s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 40.5 in W 90.5 in D 27.5 in
Swedish Neoclassical Period 1780s Painted Sofa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with oval back, carved guilloche frieze
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 37.7 in W 57.4 in D 23.6 in
Italian Venetian Leather Upholstered & Carved Wood Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Venetian leather upholstered sofa from the 19th century. This antique settee from Italy
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 43.5 in W 79 in D 28 in
1940s Style Modernist Custom Sweeping Curved Sofa in Aquamarine Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sculptural modernist sofa was handcrafted by artisans in New York state, by High
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Combo Slim Sofa Navy Blue and Pink by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Combo slim sofa has extracted some of the most representative techniques in the history of
the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Antique Mahogany High Back Bench Sofa, Denmark, circa 1920-1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Handsome mahogany high back sofa made more impressive with carved decorative accents and heavily
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Asian Modern Style Desk, Buffet or Sofa Table Dark Oak Stain
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
surrounding pieces no matter where it lives. Set it as an entryway side table, sofa table or a shallow desk to
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Fabulous Space Age Karpen Style Gondola Sofa, Mid-Century Modern
By Karpen of California
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Space Age Karpen style gondola sofa. Dramatic tapered legs are capped with out turned
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Italian Two-Seat Sofa in Green Velvet Upholstery and Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two seater sofa, velvet fabric, mahogany, Italy, 1950s
This beautifully shaped sofa of Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 53.75 in D 31.89 in
B&B Italia "Arne A252C" 3-Seat Sofa - In Green Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
sofa's obvious beauty and striking appearance. Large-scale seating does not come more dramatic or create
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Midcentury Danish Modern Sofa in Faux Black Leather Attributed to Georg Thams
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Belmont, MA
Midcentury Danish modern sofa in faux black leather attributed to Georg Thams for Vejen Mobelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
H 26.5 in W 77.5 in D 33 in
Combo Sofa A Modular Pink Brown Navy Blue by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Combo Sofa uses leather, wool, fabrics to carry on the modular extension and the splicing, while
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Wool, Leather
Combo Sofa B Modular Pink Brown Navy Blue by Frank Chou
By Frank Chou
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Combo Sofa uses leather, wool, fabrics to carry on the modular extension and the splicing, while
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Sofas
Materials
Wool
19th Century Georgian Style Rolled Arm Carved Mahogany Antique Curved Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
dramatic carved mahogany sofa features a whimsically curved frame, ornate rolled arms, six legs, down
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Mid Century Velvet Gondola Sofa By Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, c1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Gondola Sofa designed by the iconic Adrian Pearsall and expertly crafted by Craft Associates during the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
H 28.5 in W 126.5 in D 32 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Moss Green High Wing Back Sofa or Settee
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, modern and intimate Scandinavian Danish love seat, settee, sofa or couch in the Mid
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 50.5 in W 60 in D 28.75 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Sofa Completely Refurbished Model 1636-S
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Authentic Adrian Pearsall pieces are some of his most dramatic creations. They also need space
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut
H 27 in W 74 in D 32 in
Asian Modern Style Sofa Table Dark Oak Stain, Tiny Shipping Dent + Crack
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
the surrounding pieces no matter where it lives. Set it as an entryway side table, sofa table or a
Category
2010s American Minimalist Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Organic Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofas, White Boucle
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Stamford, CT
-century modern organic form sofas by Vladimir Kagan. Kagan originally drew inspiration for this dramatic
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of B&B Italia "Arne" 3-Seat Sofas - In Green Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a sublime, rare pair of "Arne" sofas, one being a "A257CD" curved 3
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Cotton
B&B Italia "Arne A257CD" 3-Seat Curved Sofa - In Green Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a sublime, rare "Arne A257CD" curved, 3-Seat Sofa (one of a pair
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa, Correctly Restored c1700's Todd Hase Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original 106" 18th century northern Italian sofa. Expertly constructed with hand-carved
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 47.75 in W 106 in D 34 in
Italian Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical Vanity / Sofa Table by Paolo Buffa, 1930
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and stylish Italian Art Deco / Modern Neoclassical vanity or sofa table or console by Paolo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Sofa Tables
Materials
Fruitwood
H 27.75 in W 60 in D 18 in
Na Pali Three-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Walnut, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali sofa portrays in detail the mystique of the dramatic backdrop with striated walls and sharp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 37.41 in W 74.81 in D 32.29 in
Na Pali Two-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Walnut, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali sofa portrays in detail the mystique of the dramatic backdrop with striated walls and sharp
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 37.41 in W 55.12 in D 32.29 in
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Dramatic Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of dramatic sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique dramatic sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and wood. Dramatic sofas have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Dramatic sofas made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Directional and Dux of Sweden each produced beautiful dramatic sofas that are worth considering.
How Much are Dramatic Sofas?
Prices for dramatic sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, dramatic sofas begin at $595 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $5,660.
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