Haines Sofa
A Two Cushion Sofa on Runner Legs, William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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This sofa was designed for the den/sitting room of this wonderful house. It is a classic Haines design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Classic Mid-Century Sculptural Sofa - Circa 1960s
By William Billy Haines, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sculptural 60s sofa with gorgeous original yellow fabric. It was a custom made sofa by the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Brass Mounted Faux Bamboo Adjustable Settee, Circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A brass mounted faux bamboo adjustable settee in the manner of Billy Haines circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Faux Bamboo
Brown Suede Upholstery Faux Bamboo Italian Mid-Century Modern Settee Loveseat
By William Billy Haines
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern brown suede upholstery cushions faux bamboo frame settee loveseat sofa
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 48 in D 29 in
Sunnylands America’s Midcentury Masterpiece Book by Janice Lyle
Located in New York, NY
interior by Hollywood’s legendary decorator-to-the-stars, William Haines, that is open to the public. A new
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21st Century and Contemporary Books
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Paper
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Pierre Paulin Pumpkin Sofa for Ligne Roset
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George Nelson Meridian Wall Clock Rimini Blue Face by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi, George Nelson
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“Meridian” clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller
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Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 'Locus Solus' Daybed in Chrome-Plated Steel
By Poltronova, Gae Aulenti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gae Aulenti for Poltronova Production, daybed model 'Locus Solus', chrome-plated steel, Larsen fabric, Italy, 1964
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By William Billy Haines
Located in Chicago, IL
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
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By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A chic custom designed sofa by William Haines, designed for the Beverly Hills home of Dr. Herbert
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
William Haines (1900-1973) Upholstered Sofa
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Biscuit-tufted sofa designed by Hollywood designer William Haines.
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Large and Impressive Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas
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By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A magnificent custom biscuit-tufted sofa by William Haines. This sofa is from the estate of 20th
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By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Located in Palm Desert, CA
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By William Billy Haines
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By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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SPECTACULAR BILLY HAINES FREE FORM SOFA
Located in New York, NY
A Great free form sofa in original textured yellow and gold tuffted fabric upholstery
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
SPECTACULAR THREE PIECE SOFA ATTRIBUTED TO BILLY HAINES
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Large and Stately Sofa Designed by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This handsome custom tuxedo-style sofa was designed by William "Billy" Haines for the Holmby Hills
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Brass and Faux Bamboo Table in the style of Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous table in the style of William "Billy" Haines with black faux bamboo and brass accents
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STUNNING 3 PIECE SOFA ATTRIBUTED TO BILLY HAINES
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Monumental Custom Biscuit Tufted Sofa designed by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Elegant Vintage Sofa in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Palm Desert, CA
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By William Billy Haines
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in New York, NY
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Ebonized walnut legs and Antique brass
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Hollywood Regency Style Tufted Sofa (two available)
By William Billy Haines
Located in East Hampton, NY
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Pair of Settees Attributed to Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized Arms and Legs and Newly Upholstered.
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Located in Palm Desert, CA
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1940s Cream Lacquer Settee attributed to Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered
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Located in Palm Springs, CA
in the Hollywood Regency style of a bygone glamorous era.
The sofa has a haines feel to it.
Newly
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The "Hillcrest" Chaise by Dragonette Ltd.
Located in Palm Desert, CA
designs of William Haines and priced COM. 10 yards of fabric is required for the upholstery (per chaise
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Pair of Seniah Chairs by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Pair of Custom Swiveling "Seniah" Chairs by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
sofa, also by Haines from Sunnylands, that's been upholstered in the same quilted velvet fabric.
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Pair of Custom Swiveling "Seniah" Chairs by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
cushion sofa, also by Haines from Sunnylands, that's been upholstered in the same quilted velvet fabric.
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
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Pair of Upholstered Club Chairs by Willam "Billy" Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
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Iron and Glass Cocktail Table designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Here is a rare opportunity to purchase an original William Haines cocktail table designed for the
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A Pair of 2-Tiered Side Tables Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
given the Haines touch when his clients a young family of five purchased and moved in in 1963. Haines
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Pair of Billy Haines Style Four Drawer Chests/End Tables/Night Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome pair of " Belt Buckle" four (4) drawer chests in the style of Billy Haines. Restored in
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Pair of Spectacular Ceramic Vintage Chinoiserie Designer Lamps
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Springs, CA
bases with dragon sides. Black wood bases. Very much in the Hollywood style of the late Billy Haines
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1960's Ben Seibel Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle
By Ben Seibel
Located in Culver City, CA
chair, a Jules Heumann sofa and a Gio Ponti coffee table and not only does this piece make a statement
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Beautiful Biscuit Tufted Ledge Back Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A classic example of the work of William Haines this sofa is extra long. All the important Haines
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Mid-Century Modern Channel Tufted Sofa by Billy Haines in Cream Bouclé Fabric
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Billy Haines in the 1950s, this sofa exemplifies the "restrained modernism" for which
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H 33 in W 73 in D 35 in
Biscuit Tufted, Guava Colored, Curved Three Piece Sectional by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
square tufting, or biscuit tufting is a steadfast Haines detail as are the walnut runner legs. The sofa
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1940s Biomorphic Pillared Cloud Cocktail Coffee Sofa Table Attrd. Paul Laszlo
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Located in Hyattsville, MD
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Hollywood Regency Silver-Plated Peacocks, a Pair
Located in Austin, TX
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Monumental Sofa by William "Billy" Haines
Located in New York, NY
Monumental ten foot plus long sofa by Billy Haines for the Deutsch estate, one of the five
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Pair of sofas by William “Billy” Haines
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of sofas by William “Billy” Haines, c. 1955. Each sofa is newly upholstered in 100% silk
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Mid Century Tufted Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful mid century sofa, tufted in the style of Billy Haines. Sizeable nine foot length and
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas
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Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Sofa in Silk Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic mid century sofa, newly reupholstered in silk velvet, tufted in the style of Billy Haines
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Tufted Velvet Sofa by Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful custom long, low and gracefully curved sofa attributed to Tommi Parzinger.
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas
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Billy Haines Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
Billy Haines Sofa. There is a second unrestored sofa available.
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Billy Haines Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful Billy Haines sofa has been re-upholstered in a Henry Calvin fabric.
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Wonderful Billy Haines Two Piece Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fabulous Haines sofa in original fabric. From a prominent Bel Air estate.
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
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Large Custom Sofa by William Haines, United States, 1942
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom-made for Ann Rutherford Dozier in 1942 and upholstered in William Haines quilted fabric by
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Vintage 1940s American Sofas
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Billy Haines Upholstered Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
This handsome sofa designed by Billy Haines in 1965 comes from the estate of George A.Haines.
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Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Billy Haines Outdoor Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Billy Haines Outdoor sofa with aluminum frame
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
2 Piece Sofa by William Haines
Located in San Francisco, CA
2 piece sofa in original linen and silk material desinged for a Beverly Hills estate.
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas
William (Billy) Haines Upholstered Large Sofa
Located in Plainville, KS
The rectangular backrest with enclosed arm rests flanking a rectangular seat, raised on black painted tapering cylindrical legs, white cotton upholstery with a custom-made slip cover.
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Vintage 1940s Sofas
Biscuit Sofa Monumental Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Biscuit tufted sofa – upholstered in a luxurious Dutch chocolate mohair; the sofa is deep and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
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Haines Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the haines sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A haines sofa — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect haines sofa — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each haines sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made haines sofa over the years, but those crafted by William Billy Haines are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Haines Sofa?
A haines sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,238, while the lowest priced sells for $4,475 and the highest can go for as much as $24,000.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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