$13,666
H 30.12 in W 87.21 in D 38.19 in
1960s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1960’s Cigar brown leather
Leather
$10,837
H 31.11 in W 74.41 in D 35.83 in
FINE 1960's BORDEAUX LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLUB THREE SEAT SOFA SETTEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Tufted Club sofa with ornately hand carved legs Please
Leather
$5,565Sale Price|30% Off
H 27 in W 82 in D 29 in
1960s Mid Century Curved Tufted Paisley Chesterfield Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Chesterfield curved sofa you could hope to
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Chesterfield Club Sofa Hand Dyed, England 1960s
Located in Aachen, NW
Vintage Chesterfield sofa original hand made in England with an amazing patina. The piece comes
Leather, Wood
$18,403 / set
H 30.71 in W 85.44 in D 35.83 in
Stunning Vintage Fully Tufted Chesterfield Olive Green Leather Sofa & Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage suite of circa 1960’s Olive Green leather
Leather, Walnut
1960s Emerald Green Chesterfield Leather Sofa - Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience unparalleled luxury with our 1960s Vintage Emerald Green Chesterfield Leather Sofa, a
Brass
London Chesterfield Sofa in Petrol Green, 1960s
Located in Carpi, IT
Chesterfield Sofa. Resplendent in its petrol green leather, this piece is a standout artifact of its era. The
Leather
Unavailable
H 28 in W 84 in D 36 in
1960s French Vintage Leather Sofa in Navy Blue with Tufted Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our elegantly restored French vintage sofa from the 1960s, a masterpiece of
Brass
LEATHER TUFFTED 1960'S CHESTERFIELD SOFA/BROWN LEATHER
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA WITH ORIGINAL BUN FEET AND ORIGINAL BRASS FINISHING BUTTONS.THE CONDITION
Leather
Ward Bennett Chesterfield Sofa
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s Chesterfield sofa by Ward Bennett for Brickell. Original brown leather. Wide arms and back
Leather
Chesterfield style leather sofa by Hans Kaufeld, 1960's
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Lisboa, PT
This two-seater leather sofa in Chesterfield style was designed and produced by Hans Kaufeld, in
Leather, Wood
1960'S LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA IN DISTRESSED LEATHER
Located in Los Angeles, CA
THE CHESTERFIELD SOFA IS IN A BROWN DISTRESSED PATTERN LEATHER.IT IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND HAS THE
1960s Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
1960s caramel leather Chesterfield sofa. Seat cushions have new down wrapped foam inserts.
Leather
Vintage Tufted Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A vintage tufted black leather Chesterfield sofa, circa 1960s Leather + turned walnut legs
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofa in Olive Green Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
A striking vintage English Chesterfield sofa in rich olive green leather, crafted in the Victorian
Leather
Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Cordovan Leather ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Tufted Chesterfield sofa in cordovan leather with bun feet and brass nail heads.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Petite Blue Tufted Velvet Chesterfield Sofas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This listing is for a pair of 1960s tufted crushed velvet Chesterfield sofas. Each is sturdy and
Velvet
Chesterfield Sofa by Directional, circa 1960s
By Directional
Located in Norwalk, CT
Great form in original upholstery velvet. Serviceable but should be recovered. Label: Directional Design by Sedgefield.
1960s Tufted Pink Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeous dusty rose pink vintage sofa with gently curved back and tufted detail. Fabric does show
Tufted Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Sofa c 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Chippendale style camelback sofa in burgundy leather sofa. This stunning sofa features
Leather, Wood
1960s Leather Chesterfield Sofa in the Style of Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
This black leather sofa was made in the 1960s, in the manner of Edward Wormley. It is a modern take
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 98 in D 36 in
1960s Chesterfield Tufted Silk Velvet Sofa Loveseat Chair on Castors, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chesterfield is almost impossible to imagine.
Silk, Velvet, Wood
1960's black leather chesterfield sofa couch
Located in Canaan, CT
a sleek and sexy black leather chesterfield sofa in fantastic condition. a very masculine sofa that
Leather
Vintage English Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1960s
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage Chesterfield three-seat sofa in caramel colored tufted leather, circa 1960s. Tight button
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Vintage Emerald Green Tufted Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the pinnacle of luxury with our 1960s Vintage Emerald Green Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This English 1960s Chesterfield Leather Sofa has been restored and is upholstered in dark green
Brass
Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Salisbury, GB
Good quality faded green leather Chesterfield sofa, circa 1960s.
Leather
1960s Chesterfield Leather and Tissu Sofa/Canape
Located in Lannebert, FR
Lovely Chesterfield sofa in leather and tissu. The fabric seat and the three coussins is new.
Leather
Vintage Green Tufted Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1960s Chesterfield-style sofa is upholstered in the original dark green leather and features
Brass
$18,403
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
$56,810
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
English roll arm sofa fabric sample only
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
FABRIC SAMPLE ONLY This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a natural luxurious velvet...
Linen, Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
$3,416
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Leather
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$34,081
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant minds of the colonial America, Ph...
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
Upholstery
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
$10,933
H 29.93 in W 85.83 in D 35.63 in
1950's Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1950’s cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in lightly restored condition with fully buttoned base and solid walnut turned feet...
Leather, Beech, Oak
$3,850
H 33 in W 92 in D 36.5 in
Elegant English Rolled Arm Sofa in a Bold Striped Tone-on-Tone Fabric
Located in Bronx, NY
The loose seat, tight back sofa offers excellent comfort and look at the same time.
Upholstery
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.
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