$8,319
H 33.47 in W 66.54 in D 31.5 in
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Drop Arm Chaise Lounge Sofa Horse Hair Fill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian drop arm sofa chaise
Leather
Late 19th Century Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop Arm Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
Late 19th century Victorian leather upholstered drop arm sofa standing on mahogany bun feet
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield drop-arm (2-position) sofa, A wonderful
Upholstery
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H 33.08 in W 58.86 in D 32.29 in
Victorian Three Piece Suite Drop Arm Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
angles. The drop arm function on the sofa operates as it should and has three or four positions it can be
Upholstery, Hardwood
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H 36.62 in W 100.79 in D 37.8 in
Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knole Drop Arm Sofa
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored four seater Knole sofa with oversized
Brass
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H 32.29 in W 55.52 in D 29.53 in
Victorian Drop Arm Club Sofa in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part of a Suite
By William Morrison, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely William Morris upholstered Victorian drop arm sofa
Fabric
Quality Edwardian Drop Arm Tan Leather Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality Edwardian drop arm leather sofa / couch / settee upholstered in a tan leather
Leather
1920's English drop arm club sofa
Located in Malton, GB
looking 1920's English club sofa with drop arm. Great size and bold design that will sit well in both
Upholstery
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H 23.63 in W 72.05 in L 23.63 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Two-Seat Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrest. Horse hair filled as
Leather
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H 32.68 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Drop Arm Settee Blue Two-Seat, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
two persons in comfort Benefiting from a 'drop-arm' allowing full stretch for the longer legged
Fabric
Good Quality Victorian Drop End Sofa Settee in a Grey Linen
Located in Benington, Herts
A good quality and well-proportioned Victorian drop arm settee/sofa newly reupholstered in a grey
Linen, Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Mission Style Oak Drop Arm Settee Sofa Day Bed
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful Arts & Crafts Mission style oak drop arm settee sofa day bed, sitting on castors. Circa
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
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H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part Suite
By William Morris (English), William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchairs part of a suite I have included a picture of the drop arm Victorian sofa, it's not included in
Fabric, Mahogany
Late Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A late Victorian leather upholstered drop arm sofa standing on mahogany bun feet. English, 1890
Leather
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H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Restored Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Armchair Drop Arm Sofa Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
nails The sofa is as mentioned a drop arm, the mechanism is stiff but works well once engaged, ideal
Leather
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H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 36.42 in
Restored Victorian Drop Arm Chesterfield Buttoned Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield two-seat drop arm sofa The sofa has been fully restored to include having the old colour
Leather, Walnut
Victorian Drop-Arm Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Victorian chesterfield sofa, with drop-arm and leather button back upholstery. Upholtery worn but
Leather
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrests. Horse hair filled as
Leather
Antique French Leather Drop Arm Daybed Sofa with French Mattress Ticking
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
recovered in an original antique French mattress ticking and is very clean, free-from stains. The arms drop
Down, Leather, Upholstery
Edwardian Double Drop Arm Brown Leather Sofa/Chesterfield
Located in Surbiton, GB
1920s double drop arm sofa with three different settings for each arm. Upholstered several years
Leather
19th century leather drop arm Chesterfield sofa
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine late Victorian drop arm leather sofa . The sofa is upholstered in the finest English leather
Leather
Leather Drop Arm Chesterfield
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A double drop arm, red leather chesterfield sofa, English, late 19th century. Measures: H 77
Leather
Antique Persian Bakshaish Carpet
Located in Closter, NJ
The town of Bakshaish is located in the mountainous Heriz region of Northwest Persia, and is generally accepted to be the oldest weaving village in this district. It is noted for pro...
Wool, Cotton
French Louis XVI Neoclssical Style Marble Top Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant French oval center table featuring a marble top. Made in the grand Louis XVI neoclassical taste with a desirable aged patina on the gilt wood finish. The marble has a lovely ...
Marble
Venetian Chandelier In Colorless Murano Glass Circa 1940
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Venetian chandelier in Murano glass, 3 arms of light, new electrification
Glass
18th Century Spanish Walnut Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb 18th-century rustic walnut table from Catalonia. The generous weathered three-plank top is supported by an X-frame support to one side of the table and a central stretcher ...
Walnut
Vintage Concrete Flower Petal Birdbath on Fluted Pedestal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A charming vintage molded concrete birdbath featuring a scalloped, flower-petal shaped basin supported by a classical, fluted pedestal base. The piece exhibits attractive weathering ...
Concrete
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 78 in D 12.5 in
Bench Swedish 18th Rustic Century Original Paint, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Bench Sweden 18th rustic century original paint, Sweden. A bench made during the 18th century in Sweden. Original dark red paint.
Wood
$3,818
H 30.12 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale highly decorative and exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th Jaco...
Upholstery, Oak
$9,750
H 28 in W 79 in D 22 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed with Foliage Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style painted wood daybed from the 19th century with foliage carved decor and custom upholstery. This 19th-century French Louis XVI style painted wood daybed embod...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Dry Bar Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular Art Deco dry bar floor lamp from France, 1930's. Wood arm overhanging lamp and light inside cabinet with original pushbutton switches. An elegant piece, with simple lines...
Brass
Empire Loveseat
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Empire loveseat in walnut and rootwood with brass fittings. Navy blue upholstery with silver floral pattern. Part of a suite with chairs E22-1.
Brass
$3,262
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
ANTIQUE RESTORED ELM BROWN LEATHER REGENCY CIRCA 1810-1820 CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, antique, fully restored original Elm framed Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed Chesterfield brow...
Leather, Elm
French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father Time on the hood, the white enamel clock face, with Roman numerals, Charles Frodsh...
Ormolu
Pair Of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of Gilt Bronze Wall Lights Circa 1900
Bronze
$1,319
H 23.23 in Dm 15.56 in
EXQUISITE AND HIGHLY DECORATIVE ITALIAN CIRCA 1900 POLYCHROME PAINTED SiDE TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Italian circa 1900 Polychrome painted side table with weighted base Please note the delivery fe...
Pine
$6,200
H 59.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Antique French Brass & Opaline Glass Oil Light Suspension Lantern, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Brass & Opaline Glass Oil Light Suspension Lantern, Circa 1880.
Brass
1940s Wrought Iron Floor Lamp with a Design of a Phoenix.
Located in London, GB
This French wrought iron floor lamp from the 1940s could be an interpretation of the mythical creature "the phoenix" from Greek mythology. With its slender base reminiscent of the ap...
Wrought Iron
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.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Enriching rooms with layers of visual interest is key to the New York– and Toronto-based decorator’s signature style.