$27,214
H 31.89 in W 141.74 in D 76.38 in
VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Bridgewater model corner sofa I have ever seen, I actually bought it to reupholster and keep for myself but
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,695
H 32.5 in W 79 in D 37.5 in
Late 20t Century Bridgewater Style Sofa Tight Back Taupe Gray Vinyl Faux Leather
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage taupe gray faux leather upholstered Bridgewater style sofa with tight back, two
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
A Nick Olsen Red-Velvet Three-Seater Bridgewater Sofa
By Carlyle
Located in New York, NY
With tight-back and loose seat cushions applied with black, gold and white grosgrain ribbon; incorporating a pull-out mattress.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam
Sold
H 36.62 in W 82.29 in D 37.01 in
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Howard Chairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning Howard & Son’s Bridgewater sofa with stamped back leg and
Upholstery
Pair of Bridgewater Style Sofas
Located in Bronx, NY
Two Bridgewater Style loose seat, loose back sofas, with plush down & feather back pillows
Down
20th century Howard style country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
reminiscent of the Howard and sons Bridgewater style sofas which is a class design that will stand the test of
Beech
Sold
H 35 in W 81 in D 40 in
Elegant and Luxurious Bridgewater Style Sofa, All Down Seating Composition
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant and luxurious Bridgewater style sofa. First rate constructed frame with eight way-hand tied
Sold
H 33 in W 85 in D 44 in
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Sofa Deep Seated Loose Cushion Bespoke 2014 Number 3
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons Bridgewater sofa deep seated loose cushion bespoke 2014 number 3 Howard & Sons
Beech
Sold
H 33 in W 85 in D 44 in
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Sofa Deep Seated Loose Cushion Bespoke 2014 Number 3
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons Bridgewater sofa deep seated loose cushion bespoke 2014 number 3 Howard & Sons
Beech
Sold
H 33 in W 79 in D 44 in
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Sofa Deep Seated Loose Cushion Bespoke 2014 Number 2
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons Bridgewater sofa deep seated loose cushion bespoke 2014 number 2 Howard & Sons
Beech
Sold
H 33 in W 79 in D 44 in
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Sofa Deep Seated Loose Cushion Bespoke 2014 Number 2
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons bridgewater sofa deep seated loose cushion bespoke 2014 number 2 Howard & Sons
Beech
Sold
H 33 in W 79 in L 33 in
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Sofa Deep Seated Loose Cushion Bespoke 2014 Number 2
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons Bridgewater sofa deep seated loose cushion bespoke 2014 number 2 Howard & Sons
Beech
Sold
H 33 in W 85 in D 44 in
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Sofa Deep Seated Loose Cushion Bespoke 2014 Number 1
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons Bridgewater sofa deep seated loose cushion bespoke 2014 number 1 Howard & Sons
Beech
Sold
H 33 in W 85 in D 44 in
Howard & Sons Bridgewater Sofa Deep Seated Loose Cushion Bespoke 2014 Number 1
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons Bridgewater sofa deep seated loose cushion bespoke 2014 number 1 Howard & Sons
Beech
Two Comfotable Library Armchairs and Sofa with Ball and Claw Leg
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
surviving together and rarer still to find a Bridgewater sofa from this period. The interiors are stuffed
Bridgewater Tight Back Sofa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Bridgewater Tight Back Sofa with Spring Down Cushions
Bridgewater Tight Back Sofa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Three Cushion Bridgewater Tight Back Sofa with exposed wood turned legs. Sofa covered in Jane
Bridgewater Tight Back Sofa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Three Cushion Bridgewater Tight Back Sofa with exposed wood turned legs. Sofa covered in Jane
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$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
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$10,357
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
$40,597
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Bronze
$48,279 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
Large Mah Jong sofa in original fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 35 pieces
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Large Mah Jong sectional sofa in original fabric designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in original fabric. The sofa features 35 pieces: 20 seat cushions 9 backrest (2 corner back...
Fabric, Foam
$2,770
H 33 in W 36 in D 74 in
French Mid-Century Modern Style Sofa / Couch in the style of Jean-Michel Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Sober and Elegant French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Couch in the style of France's most important 20th Century designer, Jean Michel Frank. The 3 seat sofa has a timeless, perfectly b...
Cotton, Hardwood
$15,426Sale Price|38% Off
H 30 in W 97 in D 24.5 in
Large Scale Victorian Ecclesiastical Gothic Revival Table in the Manner of Pugin
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A superb 19th century Gothic Revival centre table in the manner of A.W.N Pugin (unattributed). Would make a wonderful serving table or large console table. Narrow form make this piec...
Other
$10,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in Dm 24 in
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company Leaded Glass Peony Table Lamp C. 1915
By Tiffany Studios, Unique Art Glass Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Art Glass & Metal Company (New York, active 1889-1917), circa 1915. This truly magnificent leaded glass table lamp which was produced during the time period after Louis Comfo...
Bronze
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 89 in D 36 in
Stunning Asian Bird of Paradise Upholstered Sofa Chinoiserie Midcentury
By Billy Baldwin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Chinoiserie style upholstered sofa with fabulous vintage bird of paradise floral fabric. This stylish sofa is actually all the rage right now and is in remarkable vintage co...
Upholstery
$347,200
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
$13,735 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
Set of English Copper Sconces, Sold in Pairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of twelve English circa 1940's indoor/outdoor copper sconces with frosted glass panels and interior lights. Sold per pair. Measurements: Height: 18" Width: 11" Depth: 6.5"
Copper
$347,200
H 86 in W 33 in D 33 in
Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers. "A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers" Each central stem...
Crystal
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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