$13,914 / item
Classic Tufted Sofa, NUBE Sofa
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The NUBE sofa is inspired by a cloud and gives a contemporary twist to the classic Capitonné.
Leather, Wood
Classic Garden Sofa-Classic Steel Frame Sofa with Buttoned Cushions
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A Classic steel frame sofa with generously crafted buttoned cushions for outside use B.B. - We make this Iconic 18th century design because it simply sits so well in any exterior spa...
Steel
Mario Bellini classic Duc-Duc velvet sofa for Cassina Italy, 1976 / 2024
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Skokie, IL
New showroom sample of the classic Duc-Duc sofa in velvet originally designed by Mario Bellini in 1976 and relaunched in 2020. A perfect balance of comfort and design. The sofa retai...
Steel
Gufram, Bocca Lip-Shaped Sofa, Classic Red, by Studio 65
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bocca, the original 1970 lips-shaped couch is only Gufram’s. More than any other, this object of design represents the perfect abstraction of feminine beauty. It is no coincidence th...
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-Century Brown Leather Two-seater Sofa, Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Title: Vintage Brown Leather 2-Seater Sofa - Classic Italian Design Indulge in timeless elegance with our Vintage Brown Leather 2-Seater Sofa, crafted with meticulous attention to d...
Leather
Zanotta Onda Ensemble Living Room Set Sofa & 2 Armchair Blue Leather
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Design in 1985 from De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi. A italian Classic. It consists a 2seater sofa and 2 armchairs in blue leather.
Steel, Chrome
18th Century Italian Louis XV Carved Painted Eight, Leg Upholstered Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique painted settee was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The classic Italian, Louis XV style sofa features a shaped back with ear sides; the cushioned portions of the b...
Tapestry, Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 40.56 in D 25.6 in
Italian Classic Sofa in Bamboo and Rattan with Curved Twine, Two-Seat, 1950s
By Bonacina
Located in Fregene, IT
Italian Classic sofa in bamboo and rattan with curved twine is completely restored.
Bamboo, Rattan
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, based off a classic design.
Velvet
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 39.38 in
Sofa chesterfield Anna Gili Luxury brand Contemporary classic blue chesterfield
By Anna Gili
Located in Milan, IT
Anna Gili Luxury brand blue Chesterfield. Contemporary classic chesterfield is a modern Chesterfield design by Anna Gili upholstered sofa in leather 2 seats with chromed buttons wit...
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 96.07 in D 40.95 in
Classic Victorian Sofa in Walnut Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Get comfortable and feel luxurious on this voluptuous silk velvet three seater sofa. The sofa is fully upholstered with the highest quality that comes with extra inner padding for th...
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 48.04 in W 103.94 in D 50.01 in
Classic French Duo Sofa in Deluxe Massive Wood and Precious Gold Leaf Appliqué
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Embracing the drama of Louis XV-era, the 18th century design specialized by Modenese Luxury Interiors. This classic style two-seater sofa is as glamorous as its three-seater sibling,...
Marble, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 78.75 in D 37.41 in
Blue Royal Palace Classic Sofa in Exclusive Cherry Wood and Gold Leaf Appliqué
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This bespoke sofa is part of the royal blue living room collection. An inviting curve shape seat, benefits from the soft fabric and thick padded under the capitonné upholstered. Part...
Gold Leaf, Gold
Emerald Victorian Three Seater Sofa by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Novelty Italian sofa sets in classic victorian style, this luxurious three seater sofa, upholstered with the luxe plush velvety fabric.
Marble, Gold Leaf
Italian Classic Leather Sofa from Brunati, 1970s
By Brunati
Located in Warsaw, PL
This two-seat sofa was manufactured in Italy by Brunati during the 1970s. It has a light and simple form and is very comfortable. This sofa is upholstered in patinated leather in a c...
Leather
Classic Modern Italian Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern sofa featuring classic 1950's Italian design. Price includes reupholstery in the customer's own material.
Wood, PVC
Sold
H 32 in W 84 in D 28 in
Restoration Hardware Distressed Italian Cocoa Leather Classic Maxwell Sofa
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This exquisite sofa from Restoration Hardware’s Classic Maxwell collection features rich, distressed Italian cocoa leather that adds character and warmth to any space.
Leather, Down
Sofa Model "Landeau" by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Padova, IT
Complete with cushions in the same fabric as the sofa. It is a classic Italian style sofa from the eighties which, thanks to its essential lines, retains the aspects of elegance and ...
Leather, Fabric
Large Sofa in Ivory Velvet Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in New York, NY
1940s Italian elegant and classic upholstered sofa with single seat cushion, lacquered wood and brass details, and splayed legs ending in brass sabots attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich.
Brass
Sold
H 39 in W 96 in D 33 in
Grecian Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa with Brass Trim Newly Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Grecian Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa with Brass Mounted Decorative Trim and Paw-Foot Guards Newly Upholstered in Plush Black Italian Velvet Classic carved mahogany Grecian sof...
Brass
Classic Modernist Tobia Scarpa Style Sofa and Loveseat, 1970s Italian
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic modernist Italian walnut sofa and loveseat, in the manner of Tobia Scarpa, beautiful walnut frames, superior quality and construction, loose cushions appear to have been reup...
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Four Seats Sofa 1950's
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic Italian elegance comfortable sofa. Newly-upholstered in ecru suede,velvet, standing on chromed legs terminating on small circular pads.
Sold
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Large "Landeau" Modular Sofa by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970's
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Complete with the original cushions. It is a classic Italian style sofa from the eighties which, thanks to its essential lines, retains the aspects of elegance and modernity.
Leather, Fabric, Foam
Mid-Century Italian Velvet Sofa
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Italian sofa with tapered metal legs, tufted back, upholstered in original mustard brown velvet.
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Frosted Murano Glass Wall Sconces
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Frosted Murano glass wall sconces with brass hardware holding four sources of light.
Brass
$6,871 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Large 'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
Large 'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imaginatio...
Metal, Iron
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$9,569 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$35,000
H 107 in W 97 in D 1 in
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Verdure Landscape Tapestry with Birds
Located in New York, NY
French, 18th century Verdure Aubusson tapestry handwoven in wool with silk highlights set within a complete floral border. Two birds wade aside a winding stream in this scenic landsc...
Wool, Silk, Tapestry
$5,420 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
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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