English Victorian Style Camel Back Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style (20th Century) three-seat camel back design sofa with black tufted faux
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20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Black Victorian Sofa
English Victorian Green Leather Sofas
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style dark green tufted leather chesterfield sofa with outscrolled arms above 4
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
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 Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
English Victorian Brown Button Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style (20th Century) three-seat Chesterfield sofa with deep brown button tufted
Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Black Ebonized Figural Carved Loveseat Sofa
$2,500
H 33 in W 48 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Black Ebonized Figural Carved Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Black Ebonized Figural Carved Loveseat Sofa. Item features
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
ORIGINAL UNRESTORED GREEN LEATHER MAPLE & CO STAMPED ViCTORIAN BOLSTER ARM SOFA
$12,290
H 31.11 in W 68.51 in D 37.8 in
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
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
MASSIVE HOWARD & SON's WIMBOURNE THREE SEAT CUSHION ARM SOFA 257X122CM
$20,529
H 39.77 in W 101.19 in D 48.04 in
MASSIVE HOWARD & SON's WIMBOURNE THREE SEAT CUSHION ARM SOFA 257X122CM
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
comfortable Howard & Son's Wimbourne three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Victorian Red Leather Chesterfield
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Victorian red leather Chesterfield Sofa by Gillows, circa 1870.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Leather
English Victorian Style Camel Back Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style (20th Century) three-seat camel back design sofa with black button tufted
Category
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Metal, Brass
VICTORIAN FABRIC BERGERE SUITE SOFA AND TWO ARMCHAiRS UPHOLSTERY PROJECT J1
$1,647
H 33.47 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 in
VICTORIAN FABRIC BERGERE SUITE SOFA AND TWO ARMCHAiRS UPHOLSTERY PROJECT J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Fabric Set Of Sofa And Armchairs. The Victorian
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20th Century British Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Antique English Sofa Side Table Decoupage Botanical Floral Black Gold c1890
$2,650
H 30 in W 31 in D 15 in
Antique English Sofa Side Table Decoupage Botanical Floral Black Gold c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Sofa Side Table Decoupage Botanical Floral Black Gold c1890. Direct from southern
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Console Tables
Materials
Wood
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English Victorian Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bantam, CT
A good English late 19th century dark green leather Chesterfield, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Quality Late Victorian Leather Two-Seat Sofa, circa 1900
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 61.03 in D 35.83 in
Antique Quality Late Victorian Leather Two-Seat Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality Victorian leather two-seat sofa dating from circa 1900. Rare and attractive
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Genuine Designer George Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
Genuine handmade designer George Smith Buttoned Chesterfield style leather sofa RRP £12000 new
Category
2010s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Three-Seat Black Sofa with Brocade Fabric
Unavailable
H 41.74 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
19th Century English Victorian Three-Seat Black Sofa with Brocade Fabric
Located in Florence, IT
19th century English Victorian three-seat sofa in black ebonized wood with original brocade fabric
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Canapes
Materials
Brocade, Wood
Pair of Victorian Howard & Sons Style Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Club Sofas
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H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Victorian Howard & Sons Style Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Club Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare pair of original mid-Victorian Howard &
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian Style Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A wonderful deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa, in the antique Victorian style & dating from
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
20th Century Victorian Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A traditional Victorian three seater leather chesterfield sofa. Lovely patina on the green leather
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Valentino French Victorian Style Green Damask Velvet Sofas
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian style sofas with high backs and arms that flare gently outward
Category
20th Century Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Curved Victorian Sofa, Carved Walnut and Leather
Located in Brussels, BE
Curved Victorian sofa, carved walnut and leather.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Sofas
Materials
Leather
English Button Tufted Black Leather Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English button-tufted black leather rolled arm sofa with brass stud details and simple turned
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Fully Restored Howard & Son's Style Victorian Chesterfield Leather Sofas
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H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Fully Restored Howard & Son's Style Victorian Chesterfield Leather Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mid Victorian fully restored Howard & Son’s style Chesterfield club sofas in cigar brown leather
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Victorian Drop Arm Club Sofa in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part of a Suite
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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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Antique Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish leather Chesterfield sofa in great condition and dating from circa 1890-1910 period
Category
Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Plush Chesterfield Sofa, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1890 Victorian Chesterfield newly upholstered in plush fabric by Knoll. 96”L x 44”d x 27”h
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
19th Century Ebonized Swedish Sofa Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish ebonized table, circa 1890. Drop-leaf sofa table with inlaid top and drawer. Single
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Sofa Tables
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fantastic vintage deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, it dates
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Brass Studded Leather Club Sofa, England, circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass studded leather club sofa, England, circa 1860. Dark leather upholstery with roll over
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Chesterfield Lutyen's Style Viceroy's Oxblood Leather Two-Seat Sofa
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H 33.08 in W 55.91 in D 34.65 in
Chesterfield Lutyen's Style Viceroy's Oxblood Leather Two-Seat Sofa
By Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
seater sofa in oxblood leather A very rare model chair, originally made by Lutyen’s in the latter part
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
English Rolled Arm Button Tufted Leather Love Seat Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
English-made vintage rolled-arm button-tufted ox blood leather loveseat or sofa.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Leather
19th Century Leather and Hessian Sofa and Pair of Chairs Salon Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sofa and pair of chairs in leather and hessian salon set, originating in England, circa 1880
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Burlap
19th Century English Tortoise Bamboo Lacquer Game Table Side Sofa Table, Japan
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H 27 in W 24.5 in D 13.5 in
19th Century English Tortoise Bamboo Lacquer Game Table Side Sofa Table, Japan
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from England~ ~Beautiful antique bamboo side/sofa/hall table that actually was created to
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian End Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Midcentury Chesterfield Sofa in Tufted Black Leather
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Chesterfield sofa, possibly English in origin, upholstered in black leather, with button
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Black Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa from Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century black leather tufted Chesterfield sofa from Sweden.
Category
Antique 1890s Swedish Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
George Smith Signature "Standard-Arm" Large 2.5-Seat Sofa in Cocoa Leather
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H 33.08 in W 85.04 in D 42.92 in
George Smith Signature "Standard-Arm" Large 2.5-Seat Sofa in Cocoa Leather
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is, quite possibly, the only sofa you might ever need to buy
Category
2010s British Early Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Green Leather Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Two-seat vintage leather Chesterfield sofa on shaped mahogany legs terminating in original brass
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style blackish brown tufted leather chesterfield sofa with distressed finish
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Brass
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield" Sofa in Mink Brown Italian Velvet
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H 71 in W 206 in D 106.5 in
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield" Sofa in Mink Brown Italian Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
best, it being a most spectacular, immaculate, beautifully-presented "Early Victorian Chesterfield
Category
2010s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Velvet
Victorian French Scrolling Wrought Iron Long Console Sofa Table Plant Stand
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H 25 in W 66 in D 14.75 in
Victorian French Scrolling Wrought Iron Long Console Sofa Table Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian French scrolling wrought iron long console sofa table plant stand. Base only
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Console Tables
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Howard and Sons Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1880
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H 26.38 in W 66.15 in D 37.41 in
Late 19th Century English Howard and Sons Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1880
By Howard and Sons
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An exceptional Howard and Sons two-seat buttoned Chesterfield sofa in its original upholstered
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather
Late Victorian Carpet Upholstered Two-Seater Sofa, c.1895
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The Victorian period two-seater sofa or settee having the original upholstered carpet moquette
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Burgundy Leather and Oak Mid Victorian Sofa
Located in Salisbury, GB
A good Wylie & Lockhead of Glasgow burgundy leather and oak framed Victorian Aesthetic movement
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Antique Late 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Quality Victorian circa 1860 Leather Button Backed Chesterfield Sofa
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H 25.6 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Antique Quality Victorian circa 1860 Leather Button Backed Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality Victorian circa 1860 leather button backed Chesterfield sofa. A wonderful quality
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
19th Century French Black Lacquered Carved Wood Reupholstered Sofa, 1890s
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H 42.52 in W 52.37 in D 25.6 in
19th Century French Black Lacquered Carved Wood Reupholstered Sofa, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French black lacquered carved wood reupholstered sofa, 1890s.
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Green Tufted Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century forest green velvet Chesterfield sofa of rectangular form, the gifted back, seats
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Oak, Upholstery, Velvet
French Black Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
•Reupholstered in Gatsby ebony linen •Black ebonized wood frame •Carved wood frame •Late 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Antique Sofa and Armchairs, Mother-of-Pearl Victorian, 19th Century
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H 30 in W 60 in D 23 in
Exquisite Antique Sofa and Armchairs, Mother-of-Pearl Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning antique 19th century Syrian bone and Mother-of-Pearl inlaid heavily carved sofa suite
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Antique 19th Century Loveseats
19th Century Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in New York City, NY
Newly upholstered carved mahogany settee in a Stewart Hunting Tartan.
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Materials
Mahogany
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Black Victorian Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal black victorian sofa for your home. Each black victorian sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a black victorian sofa — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right black victorian sofa, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made black victorian sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Smith, Howard and Sons and William Morris (English) are consistently popular.
How Much is a Black Victorian Sofa?
A black victorian sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $27,914.
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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.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Black Victorian Sofa
- What is a Victorian sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A settee is the name given to long couches from the 17th century that were similar to the modern sofa but often much more elaborate than functional. Victorian furniture featured ornate carvings, heavy and luxurious fabrics and dark hardwoods. Shop a range of antique and vintage sofas and settees on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify a Victorian sofa, examine its details. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. Growing out of the earlier Gothic and Louis XV styles, it came into its own in the mid-1800s, during the reign of Queen Victoria in England. Sofas produced during the Victorian period frequently have curving lines, such as arched backrests and rolled arms. Rich, often exotic woods typically frame the upholstery, and you can expect pieces made during the era to have intricate touches, such as button-tufted detailing and turned legs. If you need assistance dating your sofa, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Shop a collection of Victorian sofas on 1stDibs.
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