$27,768
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 & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
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 and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
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 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
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 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 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
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
$10,159 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
From an idea of Cav. Giovannetti Benito was born the project Anfibio. Production year 1970. Its history is full of important events and participations. A piece considered a “Classic”...
Wool, Cotton, Fabric
$5,210
H 30.71 in W 84.26 in D 43.31 in
Lounge Sofa in Cognac Leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto, Italy, in the 1970s. A large lounge sofa in cognac leather by George Bighinello for Eurosalotto., Italy,...
Leather
Pierre Paulin, Lounge Chair, Metal, Leather, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in High Point, NC
A brown leather and metal "F-444" lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.8” H x 32.75” W x 29.5” D ...
Metal
1 of the 6 Glass Wall Lights by Limburg Glashütte, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique octagonal glass light flush mounts or wall lights/ sconces were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s). N...
Metal
$17,500 / item
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Polished Brass "33 Step" Bar Chair/Stool by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersectio...
Brass
$3,388 / set
H 26 in Dm 8 in
Vintage Pair of Venetian Murano Pendant Lights Mouthblown Glass into Iron Frames
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful, practical size and great condition pair of Venetian, art glass pendants. If you are looking for a rare and stylish pair of Murano fixtures to grace your home then these h...
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
Viennese Hanging Lamp circa 1905 with Loetz Lamp Shade Koloman Moser
By Bakalowits & Söhne
Located in Wien, AT
Viennese hanging lamp, circa 1905 with Loetz lampshade Glass shade Koloman Moser polished and stove enameled The length of the chandelier is easy adjustable for rooms of differing...
Brass
$750 / item
H 4 in Dm 16 in
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Unavailable|$7,450
H 27.96 in W 84.65 in D 43.31 in
Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi 'Piumino' Sofa
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi for Dell'Oca, 'Piumino' sofa, leather, foam, Italy, 1970s Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'Urbino, and Paolo Lomazzi formed an innovativ...
Leather
$6,049
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Sculptural lounge ' Etcetera ' chair By Jan Ekselius Sweden 1970S
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Swedish designer Jan Ekselius studied at the art academy in Stockholm and later at the Royal College of Art in London. He made his international breakthrough in the early 1970s with ...
Fabric
Pewter Console Table, Made with Steel on Pewter
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
The Pewter collection is a family of furniture pieces defined by their materiality and formal qualities. One Crucible at a time, pewter is melted into liquid form and hand coated ont...
Pewter, Steel
Pair of Large Antique Bronze Exterior Wall Lights
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very rare pair of antique English patinated bronze wall lights of large scale. Height 110 cm (from bottom of the bracket to the top of the ball) Lantern 44 cm x 44 cm Dept...
Bronze
A vase by Svenkst Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage vase produced by Svenkst Tenn. Sweden Circa 1940s. Pewter and brass. Marked " Modern Metallkunst Svenkst Tenn".
Pewter
$10,889
H 25.6 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in
Green space age Djinn lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne 1964
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Djinn lounge chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne. The iconic Lounge chair was designed in 1964 and the Djinn series became a hallmark of Mourgue’s work. It was used in the...
Fabric
$2,721Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 37.41 in
French 1980s Black Leather Brigantin Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in London, GB
A perfectly patinated black leather two-seater ‘Brigantin’ sofa, designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset. French, c. 1980.
Leather
$12,000 / set
H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 40.56 in
Superb Pair of Suede Willy Rizzo Lounge Chairs, Signed Studio Willy Rizzo, 1969
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Extremely rare pair of signed Willy Rizzo lounge chairs finished in suede with stainless steel bases. These are very early examples which were produced by the 'Studio Willy Rizzo...
Stainless Steel
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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