Wingback Sofas
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s British Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Sofas
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Sofas
Upholstery, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Leather, Down
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Post-Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood, Down
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Régence Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas
Teak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Edwardian Sofas
Beech
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Wood
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Canapes
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Sofas
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Synthetic
20th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Wingback Chairs
Oak, Mohair, Naugahyde
20th Century British Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Country Sofas
Velvet, Wood
English Loveseats
Wood, Fabric
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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.
- What is a wingback sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wingback sofa or chair has extensions from the back that wrap around the sides partially creating a sort of wing that branches out of the back. Often the wings extend down and then form the arms of the chair or sofa, but not always. Shop a collection of wingback furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a wingback chair is to provide seating. Usually, these upholstered chairs go in seating areas and allow people to rest comfortably while carrying on conversations, reading and performing other activities. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
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