$18,255 / item
Back to Back Sofa by Fratelli Boffi
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
Unconventional and playful, this sofa will be the focal point of a living room, where friends and family can gather around its curved design. The walnut structure has a dark American...
Textile, Walnut
BACK TO BACK Upholstered Walnut Wood Sofa With Different Colors Velvet
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Back to Back Sofa is an extraordinary blend of elegance and innovation meticulously handcrafted in Italy, designed by the visionary Nigel Coates.
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian Venetian sofa with removable back. This antique sofa from Italy, just over 6 feet in length, features a beautiful wood trimmed lines throughout; the flat-edge...
Wood, Linen
COMFORTABLE BROWN LEATHER TWO TO THREE SEATER SOFA WiTH FEATHER BACK CUSHIONS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Comfortable Feather Filled Back Cushions Leather Sofa. A very good quality sofa, we believe it to be Collins & Ha...
Leather
Mid Century Italian Sofa with Winged Back Details Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant and graceful Italian black and white upholstered sofa with winged back details attributed to Paolo Buffa, C 1950.
Wood
Vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau Pink Channeled Back Sofa Walnut Arms Frame only
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Art Deco to Art Nouveau pink channeled back sofa with walnut arms, frame only. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have si...
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Back to Back sofa - solid hand-carved walnut frame, designed by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
The icon of Coates’ Scubist collection. This opulent and comfortable sofa brings timber-framed furniture into the 21st century. Carved frame in solid walnut.
Upholstery, Walnut
BIZZARTO DUNE modular sofa with back to back seating
By BIZZARTO
Located in SWARZĘDZ, PL
The Dune collection invites you to relax into a landscape of soft, flowing forms—its rounded lines evoke gentle hills and wind-shaped dunes. Designed for ultimate flexibility, Dune i...
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
Back to Back - modern walnut sofa, designed by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
Its five backs are each upholstered in patterned tweed fabric.
Upholstery, Walnut
Piero Lissoni for Living Divani Back to Back Metrocubo Couch
By Piero Lissoni
Located in Pasadena, TX
Fixed and modular sofa. Frame in double-paneled poplar and pine. Seat frame with coated rubber elastic straps. Padding in differentiated density polyurethane foam covered with a mat ...
Large Italian Curved Back Sofa, Attributed to Minotti
By Minotti
Located in Buchanan, NY
Unusual sofa with gracious curved back and newly upholstered in a beige chenille fabric.
Bamboo Fan Back Sofa Attributed to Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous whitewashed split bamboo and rattan sofa featuring a dramatic fan-back style. Wide banded arms with bamboo slat back and apron.
Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Modern Teak Slat-Back Sofa Attributed to IB Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern teak sofa attributed to Kofod Larsen for Selig. Composed of a slat-back construction and deeply sculpted armrests.
Teak
Sold
H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high back, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 74.02 in D 31.5 in
Low Back 3-seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This sofa, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Low Back 3-Seater Sofa in Oak attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This sofa, crafted from oak and retaining their original savak wool upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
Attributed to Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern High Back Sofa and Two Armchairs, 50s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs and three-seater sofa attributed to Gio Ponti, early 1950s production, with high back, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structur...
Velvet, Beech
Signed Harvey Probber Cubo Clusters Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pieces can be arranged in countless interesting configurations including a sculptural tete a tete, smaller loveseats, settees, back-to-back sofas or separate lounge chair seating.
Metal
1980s Attributed to George Smith Chintz Floral Linen English Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The sofa is in excellent vintage pre owned condition.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 67 in D 39 in
1970s Attributed to George Smith Velvet Jack Larsen Style Sofa on Castors
By George Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare sofa is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality!
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
French Double Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Back to Back Sofa
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Gorgeous Sway Back Sofa with Exposed Mahogany Frame Attributed to Paul McCobb
By Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous sway nack sofa with exposed mahogany frame attributed to Paul McCobb. Very well made, sturdy, and comfortable. Fully restored in a soft grey velvet. Refine Limited is a cur...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Chrome and Leather Sofas by Florence Knoll
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Asheville, NC
Sofas are pictured back to back, one sofa has a walnut side table attached.
Chrome
Late Gustavian Lindome Sofa, Rubbed Back to Original Color
Located in Port Chester, NY
Beautifully shaped and decoratively carved, this is a very lovey piece of Gustavian furniture. Original paint has been hand-scraped back in the traditional way, to save the old pale ...
Wood
Pair of Tambour Door Low-Profile Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The low profile design makes them perfect for positioning under a window, at the back of a sofa, to place back to back in the middle of a space or to use as entertainment units.
Walnut
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Majuli Bronze Cane Trolley, Viya by Vikram Goyal Sinuous forms in a captivating rhythm of deftly woven cane, evoke the dynamic flow of Assam's rivers. The collection’s namesake, the...
Brass
Navagero Murano Glass Mirror
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Milan, IT
Bold yet feminine, this exceptional mirror handcrafted by Venetian master glassmakers will be a splendid focal point in classic or eclectic decors. The indented frame in golden cryst...
Murano Glass
$95,000
H 130 in W 126 in D 24 in
Robert Salleroli American Abstract Wood Assemblage Monumental Cabinet
By Robert Salleroli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Looking for a statement piece to add to your home or office? Look no further than this one-of-a-kind monumental cabinet, by Robert Salerolli, purchased directly from the original cli...
Wood, Birch
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
$14,500 / item
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 66.93 in
Contemporary Mexican Credenza Ramón in Solid Wood, Metal and Natural Fibers
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Ramón is a credenza, a horizontal storage unit with a distinctive shape that gives it a concave surface. On the front, it has 4 doors, while inside it houses a pair of drawers and sh...
Steel
$12,200 / item
H 43.31 in W 17.72 in D 35.44 in
Contemporary Mexican Design Handcrafted Wood Cabinet Carmen, Mirror
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
Carmen is a bartender, a storage cabinet with a functional design. Inside, it has a pair of drawers for storing objects, space for bottles, compartments for glasses and a cup holder...
Steel
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
$88,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
$8,500
H 15.56 in Dm 39.38 in
AFRICA — Tree of Life Table, Hand-Inlaid with Pyrite Crystals by Sidani Design
Located in New York, NY
This handcrafted coffee table from the Africa Collection expresses Sidani Design’s sculptural language through a bold, monolithic silhouette enriched with mineral tactility. The piec...
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
$15,000
H 25.5 in W 88.25 in D 27.25 in
English Regency Mahogany Recamier with Flanking Lion Medallions, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany upholstered recamier with fluted scrolled inward arms, flanking lion medallions, carved molded reeded skirt, and terminating on the original winged lions paw...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Custom George Smith Espresso Tufted Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
An original custom made soft mottled dark espresso leather tufted with brass tacks and mahogany wood legs by famed bespoke British furniture maker, George Smith. Original label. Exc...
Leather, Hardwood
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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