Kagan Directional Couch
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede, Lucite, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
1990s American Modern Sofas
Bouclé
1990s American Modern Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Mohair
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Lucite, Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
1990s Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Suede
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
2010s American Modern Sofas
Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sofas
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Lucite
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Faux Fur
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Tables
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dry Bars
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Acrylic, Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Fabric, Faux Leather
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Wool, Acrylic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery
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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.