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Victorian Carved Walnut Leathered Sofa
Victorian Carved Walnut Leathered Sofa

Victorian Carved Walnut Leathered Sofa

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Victorian carved walnut leathered sofa, the buttoned rolled-over back sweeping round to form

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19th Century British Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Carved Sofa
Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Carved Sofa

Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Carved Sofa

Located in Suffolk, GB

A magnificent antique 19th century Victorian walnut carved sofa having a stunning walnut show frame

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Leather and Carved Walnut Sofa
Antique Victorian Leather and Carved Walnut Sofa

Antique Victorian Leather and Carved Walnut Sofa

Located in London, GB

An exceptional antique Victorian leather and carved walnut sofa. This was made in England, it dates

Category

1860s British High Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Walnut Double ended Sofa/Chaise
Victorian Walnut Double ended Sofa/Chaise

Victorian Walnut Double ended Sofa/Chaise

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

An elegant example of late Victorian craftsmanship, this double-ended sofa is beautifully framed in

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1860s Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Three-Seat Walnut Chesterfield Sofas
Pair of Victorian Three-Seat Walnut Chesterfield Sofas

Pair of Victorian Three-Seat Walnut Chesterfield Sofas

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of Victorian three-seat walnut Chesterfield sofas, each of typical form with rolled arms and

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1870s English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Walnut Framed Victorian Sofa, circa 1890
19th Century Walnut Framed Victorian Sofa, circa 1890

19th Century Walnut Framed Victorian Sofa, circa 1890

Located in Faversham, GB

A wonderful late 19th century walnut framed sofa, with claw and ball feet over a humpback frame

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut, Organic Material

Victorian Leather & Walnut Sofa, England, circa 1900
Victorian Leather & Walnut Sofa, England, circa 1900

Victorian Leather & Walnut Sofa, England, circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

Victorian Leather & Walnut Sofa, England, circa 1900 Buttoned leather seat and backrest with

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Early 1900s English Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa Circa 1890
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa Circa 1890

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

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

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Fine 19th Century Victorian Walnut Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa
Fine 19th Century Victorian Walnut Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa

Fine 19th Century Victorian Walnut Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Benington, Herts

A fine walnut 19th century Victorian period tufted leather chesterfield sofa. English, circa

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa C1880
Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa C1880

Antique Victorian Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

*** An antique Victorian Rococo sofa offers carved walnut frame with upholstered back, seat and arms

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Double Spoonback Sofa, English, Walnut, Camel Back, Victorian, 1850
Antique Double Spoonback Sofa, English, Walnut, Camel Back, Victorian, 1850

Antique Double Spoonback Sofa, English, Walnut, Camel Back, Victorian, 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique double spoonback sofa. An English, walnut camel back settee dating to the

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Three-Seat Walnut Chesterfield Sofas
Pair of Victorian Three-Seat Walnut Chesterfield Sofas

Pair of Victorian Three-Seat Walnut Chesterfield Sofas

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of Victorian three-seat walnut chesterfield sofas, of typical form with rolled arms and two

Category

1870s English Chesterfield Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Victorian Style Walnut & Tufted Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1920
Antique Victorian Style Walnut & Tufted Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1920

Antique Victorian Style Walnut & Tufted Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian style sofa offers walnut frame in camel back form with crest having carved

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Velvet Medallion Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Velvet Medallion Back Sofa, Circa 1890

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Velvet Medallion Back Sofa, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian sofa offers carved walnut frame in medallion and curved back form with foliate

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Restored Victorian Walnut Framed Chesterfield Club Sofa Heritage Brown Leather
Restored Victorian Walnut Framed Chesterfield Club Sofa Heritage Brown Leather

Restored Victorian Walnut Framed Chesterfield Club Sofa Heritage Brown Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chesterfield club sofa with a walnut frame This sofa has been fully restored to include new leather

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Curved Victorian Sofa, Carved Walnut and Leather
Curved Victorian Sofa, Carved Walnut and Leather

Curved Victorian Sofa, Carved Walnut and Leather

Located in Brussels, BE

Curved Victorian sofa, carved walnut and leather.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Slipper Sofa
Antique Victorian Slipper Sofa

Antique Victorian Slipper Sofa

Located in Batley, GB

A 19th century slipper sofa raised on 4 turned walnut legs with the original casters. Superb

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1870s British Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian 1860 Show Frame Carved Walnut Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
Antique Victorian 1860 Show Frame Carved Walnut Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa

Antique Victorian 1860 Show Frame Carved Walnut Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with hand carved walnut Show Frame This sofa is as rare as they

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Sofa Circa. 1880
Victorian Sofa Circa. 1880

Victorian Sofa Circa. 1880

Located in Fulton, CA

Elegant American Victorian "Balloon Back" 2 seat sofa / settee or loveseat. Hand carved from solid

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Sofa William Morris Upholstery
Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Sofa William Morris Upholstery

Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Claw & Ball Framed Sofa William Morris Upholstery

By William Morris (English), Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Victorian walnut

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Carved Walnut John Jellif American Victorian Parlor Sofa Settee circa 1860s
Fine Carved Walnut John Jellif American Victorian Parlor Sofa Settee circa 1860s

Fine Carved Walnut John Jellif American Victorian Parlor Sofa Settee circa 1860s

By John Jelliff

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

, NJ carved walnut figural Victorian sofa from the 1860s era. The sofa is in good condition with the

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1860s American High Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Plum Button Back Velvet Sofa, circa 1890
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Plum Button Back Velvet Sofa, circa 1890

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Plum Button Back Velvet Sofa, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian sofa offers carved walnut frame with shaped back having foliate carved pierced

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Walnut Sofa
19th Century Walnut Sofa

19th Century Walnut Sofa

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century walnut sofa in the art’s and craft style, the tub shaped sofa with buttoned brown

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Sofa Settee c.1860
Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Sofa Settee c.1860

Antique Victorian Walnut Leather Sofa Settee c.1860

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic English antique Victorian sofa which dates from around 1860. This sofa was

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19th Century English Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Victorian Leather Sofa
Victorian Leather Sofa

Victorian Leather Sofa

Located in North York, ON

Classic Victorian couch, recently re-polished and upholstered in ebony leather putting a retro edge

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19th Century Canadian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Antique Victorian Walnut Three-Piece Sofa Suite, Circa 1860
Antique Victorian Walnut Three-Piece Sofa Suite, Circa 1860

Antique Victorian Walnut Three-Piece Sofa Suite, Circa 1860

Located in London, GB

sofa, a grandfather chair and a grandmother chair. This suite was made from hand carved solid walnut

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19th Century English Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BURR WALNUT TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BURR WALNUT TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN AESTHETIC MOVEMENT BURR WALNUT TETE A TETE CONVERSATION SOFA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable, Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch with Burr Walnut inlaid frame that

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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat
Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat

Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good Victorian walnut three seat conversation sofa, original brass cup castors, and recent

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19th Century European High Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Sofa with Ormolu
19th Century Walnut Sofa with Ormolu

19th Century Walnut Sofa with Ormolu

Located in Benington, Herts

couch or sofa has a beautifully carved walnut base with amboyna inlaid panels with decorative ormolu

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut, Amboyna

19th Century Victorian Conversation Sofa Gossip Bench
19th Century Victorian Conversation Sofa Gossip Bench

19th Century Victorian Conversation Sofa Gossip Bench

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare 19th century four seated round upholstered conversation sofa or 'gossip bench', heavily

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1880s English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Early Victorian Leather Upholstered Sofa
Early Victorian Leather Upholstered Sofa

Early Victorian Leather Upholstered Sofa

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous and superb quality early Victorian sofa is upholstered in rich cognac colored leather

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Serpentine Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa After Howard & Son's
Victorian Serpentine Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa After Howard & Son's

Victorian Serpentine Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa After Howard & Son's

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut 3 Seater Sofa
19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut 3 Seater Sofa

19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut 3 Seater Sofa

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A magnificent mid 19th century walnut triple chair back settee crafted in the Georgian taste. From

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Fantastic Victorian Carved Walnut Cameo Back Settee
Fantastic Victorian Carved Walnut Cameo Back Settee

Fantastic Victorian Carved Walnut Cameo Back Settee

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fantastic Victorian carved walnut cameo back settee. A beautiful piece having three cameo backs

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Berners Street Small Two Seat Library Sofa
Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Berners Street Small Two Seat Library Sofa

Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Berners Street Small Two Seat Library Sofa

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

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& Son's circa 1840-1860 stamped small two seat sofa with duvet padded arms, feather filled cushions and

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Thomas Chippendale Marquetry Walnut Inlay Brown Leather Sofa & Armchairs Suite
Thomas Chippendale Marquetry Walnut Inlay Brown Leather Sofa & Armchairs Suite

Thomas Chippendale Marquetry Walnut Inlay Brown Leather Sofa & Armchairs Suite

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Gentleman's club suite with Thomas Chippendale floating button cushions and marquetry inlaid walnut legs

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fine Antique Hand Carved Walnut Framed circa 1870 Conversation Lobby Sofa
Fine Antique Hand Carved Walnut Framed circa 1870 Conversation Lobby Sofa

Fine Antique Hand Carved Walnut Framed circa 1870 Conversation Lobby Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Walnut framed Conversation couch This sofa is pure art furniture, it looks elegant and sophisticated

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1870s English High Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare Carved Walnut RJ Horner Winged Griffin Sofa Settee Circa 1870
Rare Carved Walnut RJ Horner Winged Griffin Sofa Settee Circa 1870

Rare Carved Walnut RJ Horner Winged Griffin Sofa Settee Circa 1870

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The detail of the frame on this sofa is absolutely outstanding. The carved faces are fantastic and

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1870s American Late Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Victorian Walnut Double Chair Back Settee
19th Century Victorian Walnut Double Chair Back Settee

19th Century Victorian Walnut Double Chair Back Settee

Located in London, GB

This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut framed double chair back settee, circa 1860 in

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1860s English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Very Small Window Seat Sofa, Victorian circa 1880 Based on Early Georgian Design
Very Small Window Seat Sofa, Victorian circa 1880 Based on Early Georgian Design

Very Small Window Seat Sofa, Victorian circa 1880 Based on Early Georgian Design

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Thomas Chippendale Georgian sofa A very good looking and decorative window seat, this is a small piece

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1880s English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Victorian Carved Walnut Settee, 19th Century
Victorian Carved Walnut Settee, 19th Century

Victorian Carved Walnut Settee, 19th Century

Located in GB

Victorian carved walnut settee A mid-19th century Victorian carved walnut settee. The settee

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19th Century English Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

John Jeliff Jenny Lind Carved Figural Renaissance Revival Victorian Sofa Settee
John Jeliff Jenny Lind Carved Figural Renaissance Revival Victorian Sofa Settee

John Jeliff Jenny Lind Carved Figural Renaissance Revival Victorian Sofa Settee

By John Jelliff

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exceptional John Jeliff Jenny Lind Renaissance Revival Victorian sofa settee represents the

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1870s American Renaissance Revival Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Antique Renaissance Revival Jelliffe School Carved & Inlaid Walnut Sofa
Antique Renaissance Revival Jelliffe School Carved & Inlaid Walnut Sofa

Antique Renaissance Revival Jelliffe School Carved & Inlaid Walnut Sofa

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Renaissance Revival Jelliffe School triptych sofa features carved frame with segmented back

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Very Rare Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Very Rare Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Very Rare Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

. The feet are solid Walnut and have been specially made for this sofa, they have been removed, polished

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19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian James Jas Shoolbred Leather Walnut Chesterfield Fully Stamped
Victorian James Jas Shoolbred Leather Walnut Chesterfield Fully Stamped

Victorian James Jas Shoolbred Leather Walnut Chesterfield Fully Stamped

By Jas Shoolbred & Co.

Located in Benington, Herts

An extremely well-drawn 19th century Victorian walnut deep buttoned leather upholstered

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Brass

Chesterfield Sofa
Chesterfield Sofa

Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Culver City, CA

With original upholstery on walnut legs and original brass castors. Made in England, circa 1840.

Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chesterfield Sofa
19th Century Chesterfield Sofa

19th Century Chesterfield Sofa

Located in Batley, GB

A late 19th century 2 seater country house chesterfield sofa by C. J. Lawrence - Southsea. c1890

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Beech, Walnut

19th Century Holland & Sons Sofa
19th Century Holland & Sons Sofa

19th Century Holland & Sons Sofa

By Holland & Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A superb mid 19th century sofa by Holland and Sons - London c1850. The Shapely walnut frame raised

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Hindley & Sons Sofa Chaise Longue
Hindley & Sons Sofa Chaise Longue

Hindley & Sons Sofa Chaise Longue

By Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A mid 19th century Sofa Chaise longue by Hindley & Sons of 143 Oxford Street - London c1860. Raised

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17th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Birch, Walnut

19th Century Holland & Sons Chesterfield Sofa
19th Century Holland & Sons Chesterfield Sofa

19th Century Holland & Sons Chesterfield Sofa

By Holland & Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A 19th century country house chesterfield sofa by the renowned Holland & Sons of London. Raised on

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century Slipper Sofa c1860
Mid 19th Century Slipper Sofa c1860

Mid 19th Century Slipper Sofa c1860

Located in Batley, GB

A good quality mid 19th century slipper sofa. Raised on on 4 turned walnut legs with the original

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Early Howard and Sons Sofa, C1840
Early Howard and Sons Sofa, C1840

Early Howard and Sons Sofa, C1840

By Howard and Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A shapely early 19th century Howard & sons sofa. The mahogany frame raised on turned walnut legs to

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

A Huge Rare 19th Century Chesterfield sofa
A Huge Rare 19th Century Chesterfield sofa

A Huge Rare 19th Century Chesterfield sofa

Located in Batley, GB

A highly unusual and impressive 19th century chesterfield sofa of monumental country house

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Mid 19th Century Country House Sofa
Mid 19th Century Country House Sofa

Mid 19th Century Country House Sofa

Located in Batley, GB

A shapely mid 19th century country house sofa. Raised on 4 thick turned ebonized and gilt legs with

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Country House Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1890
Country House Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1890

Country House Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Country house chesterfield sofa, England, circa 1890. Newly upholstered on original turned

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique victorian walnut sofa you’re looking for. Each antique victorian walnut sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique victorian walnut sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique victorian walnut sofa, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique victorian walnut sofa over the years, but those crafted by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Chesterfield are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Victorian Walnut Sofa?

Prices for an antique victorian walnut sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $596 and can go as high as $27,591, while the average can fetch as much as $5,123.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.