Floral Sofas
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Sofas
Brass
2010s Portuguese Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Fiberglass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1980s English Chinoiserie Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Cotton, Linen
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Sofas
Linen, Wood
20th Century English Country Sofas
Silk, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Southeast Asian Art Deco Sofas
Wood, Paint, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Cut Steel, Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum, Cut Steel, Steel
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Cut Steel, Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Cut Steel, Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Aluminum, Cut Steel, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Cut Steel, Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Metal, Cut Steel, Steel, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas
Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Tapestry, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Sofas
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wicker
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Antique 18th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Sofas
Fabric, Wicker, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Sofas
Silk, Mahogany
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Floral Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Floral Sofas?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To make a floral sofa look modern, pair it with more minimalist pieces. Think coffee tables and accent chairs with simple, clean lines and lamps with globe shades. Place a solid-colored throw rug under the seating area or hang sleek frameless glass mirrors on the walls. Find a range of living room furniture on 1stDibs.
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