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Luxury 3 Seater Heritage Brown Leather Laura Ashley Mortimer Sofa with Castors
By Laura Ashley
Located in GB
three seat sofa with castors. The sofa is very comfortable and in good condition. We also have the
Category

20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Leather

EXQUISITE VISCOUNT DAVID LINLEY TWO SEAT SOFA WiTH STAMPED CASTORS
By David Linley
Located in GB
decorative sofa, you don't see many pieces with these exquisite walnut and satinwood legs, the castors are
Category

20th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood, Walnut

Vintage Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa on Castors from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
leather sofa such as this one. Add this to the classic style of a Chesterfield sofa, and it is a winning
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather

Lovely Large Solid Brown Contemporary Howard & Sons Style Sofa Brass Castors
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
style three seat sofa with brass castors and feather filled cushions A good looking well made and
Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Brass

90s Hydra Castor sofa, white leather and steel, Luca Scacchetti Poltrona Frau
By Luca Sacchetti
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding Hydra Castor model sofa, with chromed steel structure and white leather upholstery
Category

1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Cisco Brothers English Embroidered Textile Curved Down Castors Sofas, Set of 2
By Cisco Brothers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
and an exceptionally deep seat lend inviting comfort to the elegant sofa set, whose roomy silhouette
Category

2010s American Other Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Poltrona Frau "Hydra Castor" 3-Seat Sofa - In Cream "Pelle Frau SC" Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a huge, ultra-rare 3-Seat "Hydra Castor" sofa from the world renown
Category

2010s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

Large Mid-Century Modern Low Custom Sofa by Flair Inc on Brass Castors, Project
By Flair, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
castors, in need of restoration. This sofa has great bones, shown in original quilted upholstery, which
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

1960s Chesterfield Tufted Silk Velvet Sofa Loveseat Chair on Castors, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The beautiful rare collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Mid Century p...
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Wood

Dinton Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Dinton sofa is a fine polished mahogany regency design sofa/settee with classically polished
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Dinton Sofa
Dinton Sofa
H 35.24 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Tennyson Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
cast and polished brass castors. The sofa is classically upholstered with a hand-stitched sprung seat
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Tennyson Sofa
H 41.34 in W 137.8 in D 47.25 in
Calamander Sofa Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English sofa table with rounded corner rectangular top in rare calamander wood and edge inlay of
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Calamander Sofa Table
Calamander Sofa Table
H 30.25 in W 49.5 in D 24.75 in
Regency Mahogany Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency mahogany sofa, boldly carved with roundels, the curved cresting centered on a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Sofa
Regency Mahogany Sofa
H 38.98 in W 78.75 in D 26.38 in
Antique French Marquetry Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
ornate marquetry inlay, standing on elegant legs terminating on original castors, the sofa remains in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Kingwood

Antique French Marquetry Sofa
Antique French Marquetry Sofa
H 38.59 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Traditional Elmstead Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
blend of elegance, comfort and tradition. We build our Traditional Elmstead Sofa up from a hardwood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Traditional Elmstead Sofa
Traditional Elmstead Sofa
H 31.5 in W 81.5 in D 39.38 in
The Hampstead Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The Hampstead is based on a traditional Howard & Sons Chesterfield sofa. An enduring classic, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

The Hampstead Sofa
The Hampstead Sofa
H 27 in W 90.5 in D 42 in
Late Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
with carved slats and reeded uprights terminating in reeded legs and original brass castors. This
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Late Victorian Mahogany Sofa
H 31.11 in W 47.64 in D 27.17 in
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Kettering, GB
An elegant Regency mahogany sofa table with two frieze drawers and matching faux drawers to the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
H 29.93 in W 59.45 in D 29.53 in
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A superb Quality Rosewood sofa table. 19th Century Standing on cast brass castors with a swept
Category

Antique 19th Century Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
H 28 in W 37 in D 28 in
The Belmont Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The Belmont sofa is based on the most elegant of the Howard & Son's models; The Baring. With a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

The Belmont Sofa
The Belmont Sofa
H 38 in W 75 in D 35.5 in
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
End Supports Terminating With Elegant Sabre Legs And Original Brass Paw Castors. Sofa Tables were
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
H 29.5 in W 46.25 in D 24 in
1970s Modular Slim Chenille Tan Sectional on Castors
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chenille sectional on castors is a statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

The Fitzrovia Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
frame, this sofa looks particularly fantastic in pairs. The curved design is inviting, seating people at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

The Fitzrovia Sofa
The Fitzrovia Sofa
H 33.5 in W 69 in D 33.5 in
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency rosewood sofa table, the rosewood top with banded edge and two
Category

Antique 19th Century Sofa Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
H 28.35 in W 37.01 in D 26.38 in
Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian walnut Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two seat cushions, the
Category

Antique 1870s English Sofas

Materials

Leather

Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa
Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa
H 26 in W 86 in D 26.5 in
Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard & Sons 'Beaumont' sofa, dating to the 19th century. This classic sofa features a deep seat
Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
H 33.08 in W 67.72 in D 33.86 in
Regency Cocuswood Sofa Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency Cocuswood, kingwood and holy wood sofa table, the vividly grained top with bookmatched
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Kingwood

Regency Cocuswood Sofa Table
Regency Cocuswood Sofa Table
H 28 in W 36.5 in D 27 in
English Regency Sofa Table
Located in Wilson, NC
The top of this sofa table has an inlaid band. The drop leaves are supported by double extending
Category

Antique 1820s English Sofa Tables

Materials

Brass

English Regency Sofa Table
English Regency Sofa Table
H 29.5 in W 34 in D 26.5 in
19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Low Back Sofa
19th Century Low Back Sofa
H 28 in W 78 in D 33 in
Antique Satinwood Sofa Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A satinwood sofa table with lovely matched veneers and tulipwood cross banding on the top; the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Satinwood Sofa Table
Antique Satinwood Sofa Table
H 28 in W 62.25 in D 24 in
19th Century Walnut Wood and White Fabric Italian Sofa Couch, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sofa from the late 19th century. Finely carved furniture in walnut wood adorned with very
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Large Victorian Country House Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
comfort. The sofa rests upon tapering mahogany front legs and is finished with original brass castors
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Large Victorian Country House Sofa
Large Victorian Country House Sofa
H 29.93 in W 72.84 in D 37.01 in
Down Back Elmstead Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This sofa is a twist on our ever popular Elmstead model. This version has an integral back cushion
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas

Materials

Brass

Down Back Elmstead Sofa
Down Back Elmstead Sofa
H 33.5 in W 78 in D 41 in
Small Georgian Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
Sabre Legs Terminating On Original Brass Castors. This chamring little sofa table is of really unusual
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Sofa Table
Small Georgian Mahogany Sofa Table
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 22 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the
Category

2010s English Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Deep Seated Button-Back Couch
Located in Greenwich, CT
A tailored two seater button-back couch with rolled arms and deep seat, in the fashion of Howard
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Sofas

Materials

Wood

Deep Seated Button-Back Couch
Deep Seated Button-Back Couch
H 32.008 in W 64.016 in D 35 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid settee sofa which has a lovely inlaid shaped top rail, lovely
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Other

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
H 36.03 in W 53.75 in D 21.26 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid settee sofa which has a pretty inlaid shaped top rail, lovely
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Other

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
H 35.44 in W 51.97 in D 22.05 in
Elaborate Victorian Shaped Walnut Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An elaborate Victorian shaped walnut sofa, the deep-buttoned back with an arched cresting rail and
Category

Antique 19th Century British Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Elaborate Victorian Shaped Walnut Sofa
Elaborate Victorian Shaped Walnut Sofa
H 39.5 in W 77 in D 27.5 in
Anglo Indian Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
-leaf mahogany sofa table doubles as a writing table. The top is set on turned, reeded and spiral-carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Mahogany Sofa Table
Anglo Indian Mahogany Sofa Table
H 30 in W 72 in D 28 in
Fine Quality Victorian Sofa, Walnut Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3818 Fine quality, substantial Victorian sofa in walnut, having elegant shaped back with
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality Victorian Sofa, Walnut Settee
Fine Quality Victorian Sofa, Walnut Settee
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
A striking Regency coromandel sofa table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A striking Regency coromandel sofa table, of typical rectangular form with two rounded flaps, each
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

A striking Regency coromandel sofa table
A striking Regency coromandel sofa table
H 27.5 in W 54.5 in D 26 in
Regency Period, Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period Rosewood veneered, brass inlaid sofa table, having two frieze drawers
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Period, Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
Regency Period, Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
H 29 in W 37.5 in D 25.5 in
19th Century Howard Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
. The arms enhance the sofa's lovely shape. Terminating on square tapering legs with brass castors. A
Category

Antique 19th Century Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Howard Style Mahogany Sofa
19th Century Howard Style Mahogany Sofa
H 30.71 in W 75.99 in D 36.23 in
George Smith Leather Sofa – Signature “Standard-Arm” – Large 2.5-Seat Sofa in Ox
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is, quite possibly, the only sofa you might ever need to buy. This
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Regency Period Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period brass inlaid Sofa table. Having two frieze drawers, outswept end
Category

Antique 1820s English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Period Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
Regency Period Brass Inlaid Sofa Table
H 29 in W 37.5 in D 25.5 in
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Quality English Regency Period Mahogany Sofa or Settee c.1820. Of broadly rectangular form, and
Category

Antique 19th Century Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sofa
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sofa
H 33.08 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
Napoleon III Deconstructed Two Seater Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid and generously proportioned Napolean III two-seater sofa. The sofa has been fully
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Calico, Walnut

Napoleon III Deconstructed Two Seater Sofa
Napoleon III Deconstructed Two Seater Sofa
H 33.47 in W 53.94 in D 30.71 in
Fine Late Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine late Victorian Chesterfield, of typical from with turned walnut legs and refurbished castors
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fine Late Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
Fine Late Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
H 29 in W 82.5 in D 36 in
19th Century Carved English Regency Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century carved English regency sofa with green velvet upholstery and original castors.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Overscale Country House Sofa
Located in London, GB
Of robust and masculine style, made up to impressive proportions. With original castors and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Overscale Country House Sofa
Regency Overscale Country House Sofa
H 38.98 in W 83.86 in D 32.68 in
Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and unique Arts and Crafts sofa in original blue stripe ticking upholstery. With a
Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Oak

Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
H 38.98 in W 65.36 in D 27.56 in
19th century linen upholstered, English Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Mahogany scrolled arm sofa. 6 legs with origonal brass castors. Newly upholstered in quality linen
Category

Antique 19th Century British Sofas

Materials

Linen

19th century linen upholstered, English  Sofa
19th century linen upholstered, English  Sofa
H 31.5 in W 73.63 in D 31.89 in
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very good quality late 18th century Georgian mahogany sofa table, having superbly figured two
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Sofa Table Mahogany Antique Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Sofa table with crossbanded edging and 2 drawers either side Nice designs to the
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Sofa Table in Mahogany
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
SN1181 Good quality, Regency, drop leaf, mahogany, sofa table of small proportions, having round
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Small Regency Sofa Table in Mahogany
Small Regency Sofa Table in Mahogany
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 21.26 in
19th Century Regency Period Sofa Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality, elegant Regency period mahogany sofa table, having unusual Coromandel crossbanding
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Period Sofa Table
19th Century Regency Period Sofa Table
H 28.35 in W 58.27 in D 25.6 in
Outstanding Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly carved shaped back
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Other

Regency Mahogany and Satinwood Sofa Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Regency period flame mahogany and satinwood banded sofa table, the vividly grained top with canted
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Sofa Tables

Materials

Satinwood, Mahogany

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Sofa With Castors For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of sofa with castors is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all sofa with castors available were constructed with great care. There are 921 antique and vintage sofa with castors for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 21 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of sofa with castors available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Sofa with castors bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made sofa with castors over the years, but those made by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Chesterfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Sofa With Castors?

Prices for sofa with castors start at $341 and top out at $161,500 with the average selling for $5,546.
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    A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
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    A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
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    A bergère sofa is a piece of furniture more commonly called a bergère chair. The term describes an armchair that features upholstery on its back, arms and seat and a decorative wooden frame. Bergère chairs emerged during the Regency period in France but became especially popular during the Rococo era. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bergère chairs.
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    A bouclé sofa is a sofa that’s made from the heavy textile known as boucle. Bouclé is known for its fuzziness and soft texture, and designers often use it on rounded and asymmetrical furniture. Shop a collection of boucle sofas and other furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.