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Victorian Sofa Table Walnut Antique 1860
Victorian Sofa Table Walnut Antique 1860

Victorian Sofa Table Walnut Antique 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stylish Victorian sofa table in walnut Lovely finish to the burr walnut We date this piece to

Category

1860s English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Walnut

Extra large Victorian sofa and ottoman 1890
Extra large Victorian sofa and ottoman 1890

Extra large Victorian sofa and ottoman 1890

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This large Victorian sofa that dates back to 1890 has a comfortable and deep seat, allowing you to

Category

1890s British Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa, Circa 1890

Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa, Circa 1890

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Victorian sofa offers walnut frame in serpentine form having carved floral crest over

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Chinoiserie Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Chinoiserie Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet

Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Chinoiserie Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in England, Walnut framed

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Club Suite Damask Upholstery Turned Bun Feet
Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Club Suite Damask Upholstery Turned Bun Feet

Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Club Suite Damask Upholstery Turned Bun Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in England, Mahogany framed

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Three Panel Back Sofa C1880
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Three Panel Back Sofa C1880

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Three Panel Back Sofa C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Victorian sofa features a carved walnut frame with a distinctive three-panel back design. Dating to circa

Category

19th Century Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Walnut

Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Antique Victorian 3-4 Seat Sofa Feather Seats
Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Antique Victorian 3-4 Seat Sofa Feather Seats

Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Antique Victorian 3-4 Seat Sofa Feather Seats

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

antique hand dyed Victorian brown leather sofa with feather filled cushions This is a very fine and

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19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900

By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

very good looking and rare sofa, the style comes from the original Victorian sofas made by Lutyen’s

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Victorian Mahogany Sofa

Victorian Mahogany Sofa

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice mahogany deep buttoned cameo backed settee,couch, standing on cabriole legs with

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Superb Victorian Mahogany Sofa

Superb Victorian Mahogany Sofa

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Super quality Victorian mahogany two seater couch, can be used as a window seat or bed end sofa, in

Category

19th Century European Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Green Leather Sofas
English Victorian Green Leather Sofas

English Victorian Green Leather Sofas

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style dark green tufted leather chesterfield sofa with outscrolled arms above 4

Category

19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Victorian Walnut Sofa
Victorian Walnut Sofa

Victorian Walnut Sofa

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Carved Walnut Sofa with Button-Back Upholstery Item Code: S27-68 A stylish Victorian

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Rosewood Sofa
Victorian Rosewood Sofa

Victorian Rosewood Sofa

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Rosewood Sofa with Triple Oval Back Item Code: S27-67 A beautifully shaped Victorian

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Rosewood

Victorian Walnut Sofa
Victorian Walnut Sofa

Victorian Walnut Sofa

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Walnut Sofa with Carved Back Rail & Button Upholstery Item Code: S27-66 A striking

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Walnut

Large Victorian Country House Sofa
Large Victorian Country House Sofa

Large Victorian Country House Sofa

$7,939Sale Price|25% Off

Large Victorian Country House Sofa

Located in Faversham, GB

A commanding mahogany Victorian country house sofa in the manner of Howard and Sons. Featuring a

Category

1880s British Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Brass

Period Victorian Settee Walnut Couch 1880
Period Victorian Settee Walnut Couch 1880

Period Victorian Settee Walnut Couch 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian walnut couch Circa 1880 Finely carved walnut with rich

Category

1880s Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Outstanding Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa

Outstanding Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding antique Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly carved shaped back

Category

1880s English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Other

Early Victorian inlaid mahogany sofa table
Early Victorian inlaid mahogany sofa table

Early Victorian inlaid mahogany sofa table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early Victorian inlaid mahogany sofa table circa 1840. Good quality early Victorian drop leaf sofa

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa
Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa

Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian walnut Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two seat cushions, the

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1870s English Chesterfield Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Cameo Back Carved Walnut Sofa
Antique Victorian Cameo Back Carved Walnut Sofa

Antique Victorian Cameo Back Carved Walnut Sofa

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian cameo back carved walnut sofa having three cameo backs with quality carvings to

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Walnut

Elaborate Victorian Shaped Walnut Sofa
Elaborate Victorian Shaped Walnut Sofa

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

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Quality Victorian Carved Rosewood Sofa Table
Outstanding Quality Victorian Carved Rosewood Sofa Table

Outstanding Quality Victorian Carved Rosewood Sofa Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality Victorian carved rosewood sofa table having a fabulous carved gadrooned edge

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Other

English Victorian Warm Brown Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
English Victorian Warm Brown Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa

English Victorian Warm Brown Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style chesterfield sofa upholstered in warm chestnut brown tufted leather and

Category

19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Chestnut

Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch

Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and

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Late 19th Century Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Regency Style Mahogany Carved Sofa
Quality Antique Victorian Regency Style Mahogany Carved Sofa

Quality Antique Victorian Regency Style Mahogany Carved Sofa

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine quality late 19th-century Regency style mahogany sofa of elegant classical form beautifully

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Mahogany

19th century early Victorian mahogany sofa table
19th century early Victorian mahogany sofa table

19th century early Victorian mahogany sofa table

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century early Victorian mahogany sofa table circa 1840. Excellent quality solid mahogany sofa

Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Brass

Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860

Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain

Category

1860s Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Burgundy Gentleman's Club Hand Dyed Leather Sofa
Victorian Burgundy Gentleman's Club Hand Dyed Leather Sofa

Victorian Burgundy Gentleman's Club Hand Dyed Leather Sofa

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding Victorian gentleman's Hand-dyed leather sofa

Category

19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian/Georgian-Style Mahogany Sofa
Antique Victorian/Georgian-Style Mahogany Sofa

Antique Victorian/Georgian-Style Mahogany Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

A Victorian/Georgian-style sofa from the late 1800s to early 1900s—especially one made of mahogany

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
19th Century Victorian Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa

19th Century Victorian Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Superb Quality 19th Century Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa A stunning 19th-century

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa

Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique 19th Century Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Other

Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa

Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late 19th Century Victorian English Tavern Table Sofa Table
Late 19th Century Victorian English Tavern Table Sofa Table

Late 19th Century Victorian English Tavern Table Sofa Table

Located in Fort Collins, CO

Old English pub tavern table made of cast iron with beautiful patina. Replacement pine table top currently in place. Good Condition. Rustic tabletop that has imperfections. Expect n...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Iron

19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa

19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

-century Victorian three-seater brown leather Chesterfield sofa with three loose feather filled cushions

Category

Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

19th Century Victorian Golden Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
19th Century Victorian Golden Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa

19th Century Victorian Golden Brown Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Superb Quality 19th Century Victorian Golden Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa A stunning 19th

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Triple Hump Back Parlor Fireside Sofa
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Triple Hump Back Parlor Fireside Sofa

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Triple Hump Back Parlor Fireside Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Triple Hump Back Parlor Fireside Sofa. Item features a triple

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Mahogany

VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA

VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with super rare

Category

1880s English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions

Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric

Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s

Category

1860s English High Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Walnut

Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions

Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions

By Knoll

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 fully restored oxblood

Category

1860s English High Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chippendale style

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair

Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

double wingback sofas almost never come up for sale, this is a mid Victorian example with original green

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19th Century English High Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

ORIGINAL UNRESTORED GREEN LEATHER MAPLE & CO STAMPED ViCTORIAN BOLSTER ARM SOFA
ORIGINAL UNRESTORED GREEN LEATHER MAPLE & CO STAMPED ViCTORIAN BOLSTER ARM SOFA

ORIGINAL UNRESTORED GREEN LEATHER MAPLE & CO STAMPED ViCTORIAN BOLSTER ARM SOFA

By Maple & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1880-1900 Maple &Co stamped Victorian Bulster arm Regency Green leather sofa Please note the

Category

1880s English High Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Exquisite Original Victorian Kilim Upholstered Sofa Hardwood Turned Front Legs
Exquisite Original Victorian Kilim Upholstered Sofa Hardwood Turned Front Legs

Exquisite Original Victorian Kilim Upholstered Sofa Hardwood Turned Front Legs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Victorian mahogany framed sofa with

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric

Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa

Category

1860s English High Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Hardwood

RARE LION HEAD HAND CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER SOFA
RARE LION HEAD HAND CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER SOFA

RARE LION HEAD HAND CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER SOFA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Georgian English style, Victorian Chesterfield Oxblood leather sofa with hand carved Lion's heads to the

Category

19th Century European Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather, Wood

Restored Victorian Maroon Dyed Leather Suite of Two Armchairs and Sofa
Restored Victorian Maroon Dyed Leather Suite of Two Armchairs and Sofa

Restored Victorian Maroon Dyed Leather Suite of Two Armchairs and Sofa

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian suite of two armchairs and sofa. All

Category

19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather

FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS

FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS

By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, fully restored Antique Victorian, fully stamped, Howard & Son’s London, large two seat Portarlington

Category

19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Important Antique Victorian Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Walnut Club Sofa
Important Antique Victorian Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Walnut Club Sofa

Important Antique Victorian Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Walnut Club Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 hand made in England

Category

1880s English High Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather, Walnut

COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON

COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along with the castors Please

Category

1880s English Late Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung

Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa What can I say, if you’re in the market for the best Victorian

Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Victorian Antique Couches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Walnut

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Victorian Antique Couches For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of victorian antique couches is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all victorian antique couches available were constructed with great care. Victorian antique couches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian antique couches are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Chesterfield, Howard & Sons Ltd and Howard and Sons each produced beautiful victorian antique couches that are worth considering.

How Much are Victorian Antique Couches?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,412, while they’re typically $381 on the low end and $47,181 highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Victorian Antique Couches
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Victorian fainting couch is a piece of furniture that has one raised end and one low end. It accommodates one person who rests their back against the high end and stretches their legs out along the seat. Today, this piece of furniture is known as a chaise lounge. Find a selection of fainting couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    What a Victorian-style couch is called depends on its design. A long, low sofa with an exposed, carved wood frame is a settee. Sofas with arched backs and dramatically rolled arms are camelback sofas. Fainting couch or chaise longue is the term for a Victorian sofa with a slightly reclined headrest on one end and a rolled arm on the other. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Victorian sofas.