New in Sofas
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Fabric
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
1980s American Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Fabric
1960s Vintage New in Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique New in Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Velvet, Lucite, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Faux Fur, Cedar
20th Century European New in Sofas
Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Sofas
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French New in Sofas
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Organic Modern New in Sofas
Bamboo
2010s Spanish Post-Modern New in Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage New in Sofas
Canvas, Cotton
20th Century American New in Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Upholstery
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage New in Sofas
Leather, Sheepskin, Cotton, Foam
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Sofas
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Sofas
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Sofas
Sheepskin, Fabric, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Sofas
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé
2010s Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Faux Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather, Felt
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Sofas
Leather, Beech, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Oak, Velvet, Bouclé, Leather, Cotton
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Lacquer, Velvet, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Chenille, Wool, Oak, Faux Fur
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather, Plywood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern New in Sofas
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian New in Sofas
Foam
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern New in Sofas
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Oak, Fabric
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Fabric, Teak
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Walnut, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Wool, Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Wood, Velvet, Cotton, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Brass
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Brass
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical New in Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Wool, Faux Fur, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Aluminum
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern New in Sofas
Bouclé, Beech, Wool, Sheepskin, Mohair, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Cotton, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Teak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Fabric, Leather, Wood, Velvet, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern New in Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Sofas
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Marble, Onyx
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern New in Sofas
Oak, Walnut, Bouclé, Leather
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco New in Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut, Velvet
1980s Vintage New in Sofas
Chrome
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage New in Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern New in Sofas
Leather
1920s Art Deco Vintage New in Sofas
Macassar
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs
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.
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