At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal button back sofa for your home. Frequently made of
wood,
fabric and
animal skin, every button back sofa was constructed with great care. Find 54 options for an antique or vintage button back sofa now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a button back 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 button back sofa, those designed in
Victorian,
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Deco styles are of considerable interest.
Dunbar,
Knoll and
Liberty & Co. each produced at least one beautiful button back sofa that is worth considering.
A button back sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,713, while the lowest priced sells for $702 and the highest can go for as much as $26,252.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.