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Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2192 - 2-seater Coupé sofa in black leather and legs in oak. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
H 42.13 in W 60.24 in D 35.44 in
Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2192 - 2-seater Coupe sofa in patinated, reddish-brown leather with oak legs. Børge Mogensen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
Coupé Sofa by Børge Mogensen
H 42.13 in W 60.24 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen 2214 Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra elegant sofa model 2214 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1946. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2214 Sofa
Børge Mogensen 2214 Sofa
H 31.5 in W 59.85 in D 30.32 in
Sofa BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2213 - 3-seater sofa in original black patinated leather and oak legs. Børge Mogensen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sofa BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
Sofa BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
H 31.5 in W 87.01 in D 31.89 in
BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2192 - Coupé 2-seater sofa in original black leather with oak legs. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
BM 2192 Sofa by Børge Mogensen
H 42.13 in W 60.24 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original patinated black leather upholstery. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original patinated leather upholstery. Legs of teak. Model 2212
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa original upholstered in black leather. Legs of mahogany. Model
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
H 30.71 in W 72.84 in D 29.14 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Borge Mogensen 2208 Sofa
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Superb Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 2208 for Fredericia, Denmark 1963. Fantastic example of this ultra
Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Borge Mogensen 2208 Sofa
Borge Mogensen 2208 Sofa
H 33.08 in W 50.4 in D 32.29 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
H 29.93 in W 61.82 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sofa, model 211 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1956. Early production 1950s. Made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Oak

Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered
H 25.99 in W 63.78 in D 27.96 in
Danish modern Børge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in København K, DK
The iconic tremmesofa or spoke-back sofa in beech designed by Børge Mogensen in 1945 and produced
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Beech

1960's Danish Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in LYON, FR
1960's Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa. Cushions have recently been refilled with additional padding
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960's Danish Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa
1960's Danish Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa
H 30.71 in W 92.52 in D 32.29 in
Børge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the spoke back sofa in 1945 as a daybed and chaise lounge hybrid, with a hinged
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
Børge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
H 33.86 in W 77.56 in D 30.12 in
Børge Mogensen 2292 Coupe Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1971, The Coupé sofa has a high enveloping back with wings, providing a calm retreat in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen 2292 Coupe Sofa
Børge Mogensen 2292 Coupe Sofa
H 41.73 in W 60.63 in D 35.04 in
Large Danish Modern Sofa after Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century sofa combines simple yet elegant lines with striking vintage upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern. Specs: Wood, leather. Condition: This Børge Mogensen sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Early produced Børge Mogensen "Tremme" Sofa Model 1789
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old „Tremme Sofa“, model 1789 by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen 1945. Børge Mogensen designed this
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Børge Mogensen No.1 sofa in blue fabric
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 seater sofa model No.1 from 2008. The sofa appears in good condition but with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Børge Mogensen No.1 sofa in blue fabric
Børge Mogensen No.1 sofa in blue fabric
H 32.68 in W 81.11 in D 33.86 in
Børge Mogensen 2213 Sofa with Patinated Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2213 3-seater sofa in original patinated light cognac leather. The sofa is from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen 2212 Sofa with Red Patinated Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa, model 2212, in original patinated red leather and oak legs. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on Mahogany legs. Sides, back and loose
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on walnut legs. Sides, back and loose cushions
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding two seater sofa with legs of oak. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with
Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen 2pers 2212 sofa with patinated cognac leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2212 2. seater sofa in original cognac leather from around the 80's. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 3.Pers Sofa 2333 in Red Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3. pers sofa model 2333, in original red leather. The sofa is from around the year
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spoke-Back Sofa with Cognac Bison Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen Spoke-back sofa with a frame of beech, and new foam cushions upholstered with cognac
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac aniline leather and canvas. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with jepard aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 37.8 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
H 30.32 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 2-Seater
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa of the No.1 series in 1955. He united a sharply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 2-Seater
Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 2-Seater
H 32.68 in W 56.3 in D 33.86 in
Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 3-Seater
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the Børge Mogensen 3-seater sofa of the No.1 series in 1955. He united a sharply
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 3-Seater
Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 3-Seater
H 32.68 in W 81.1 in D 33.86 in
Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa Model 2193 Fredericia Denmark 1965
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning wingback sofa model 2193 designed by Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern 3 Seat 205 Sofa by Børge Mogensen Sofa Green
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern 3 seat sofa by børge mogensen sofa. Great Scandinavian Modern Borge
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Børge Mogensen 2.Pers Sofa 2212 in Patinated Natural Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen two-seater sofa model 2212, from around the year 2000. The Sofa appears with patina
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 3 Pers 2209 Sofa with Patinated Black Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2209 3. Seater sofa from the 1980s in original black leather. The sofa appears in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 3 Seater Sofa 2213 in Original Black Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 seater sofa model 2213 from the 80's, with the original black leather. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen 2213 3-Seater Sofa in Original Gray Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2213 3-seater sofa in original gray leather from around the 1990s. The sofa has
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2208 2.pers sofa with patinated black leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa model 2208 with its original black patinated leather. The sofa is
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen 3, Seater Sofa Model 2209 in Brown Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3. Seater sofa model 2209, from around the 1980's. The sofa appears in good
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Manufactured in the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen 2323 3 pers sofa with patinated light leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3.seater sofa model 2323 from around the 90's . Appears in good condition with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Coupé sofa 2192 in original patinated cognac leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen Coupé sofa 2192 in original patinated cognac leather from the 80s-90s. The sofa has
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Spoke-Back Sofa with Black Bison Leather Cushions
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen Spoke-back sofa with a frame of beech, and new foam cushions upholstered with black
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen 3 Seater Sofa 2213 in Patinated Black Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 3 seater sofa model 2213 from the 80's, the sofa has been reupholstered about 20
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2208 2.pers sofa in original black leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2 persons sofa model BM-2208 with original black leather and legs of cherry wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 2213 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Coupé Sofas
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Børge Mogensen two-seat coupe´ sofas, model 2192, produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Leather Sofa Coupe 2192 for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Børge Mogensen designed this leather Sofa Coupe model 2192 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. It´s a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Borge Mogensen Oak Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superb four seat solid oak sofa model 2219 from Danish designer Borge Mogensen. Made by Fredericia
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2213 3pers Sofa with Patinated Naturally Colored Classic Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2213 3pers sofa with original patinated naturally colored classic leather. The sofa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen 2 Pers 2208 Sofa with Patinated Original Brown Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Herlev, 84
Børge Mogensen 2. seater sofa model 2208 in original brown leather from the '80-'90s. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Borge Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the borge sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A borge sofa — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a borge sofa, we have 488 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer borge sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A borge sofa made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one borge sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Mogens Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Borge Sofa?

A borge sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,527, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $69,074.

Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.