Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Three Seat Sofa, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-century modern brown leather three-seat sofa with button tufted back and seat cushions.
Leather, Wood
Restored Mission Arts & Crafts Panelled Oak Chesterfield Club Sofa, circa 1890
By Mission Arts & Crafts
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original fully restored late Victorian, circa 1890 Panelled oak Arts & Crafts Mission sofa buttoned in the Chesterfield manor Please no...
Leather, Oak
1950s Steelcase Tuxedo Three Seat Sofa Chrome Base Style of Florence Knoll
By Steelcase, Florence Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sofa by Steelcase in the style of Florence Knoll, circa 1950s Classic Sofa tuxedo button tufted three-seater design.
Chrome
Danish Sofa by Domino Mobler Denmark in the style of H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
The piece sits on a solid teak wood frame and legs making for a sturdy and very comfortable sofa with button back and seat bottom . Manufactured by Domino Mobler and made in Denmark ...
Upholstery, Teak
Mixed Brown Leather Chesterfield Two-Seat Club Sofa with Suede Leather Base
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this interesting mixed brown leather Chesterfield buttoned club sofa with suede leather base. A nicely sized decorative piece with quite a sculp...
Leather, Suede
1 of 2 Lovely Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Pleated Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 stunning rare original vintage Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofas in newly restored condition with fully buttoned base This so...
Leather
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Button Back Upholstered Recamier, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV recamier offers carved walnut frame in serpentine form having carved foliate crest over button back upholstered back, raised on cabriole legs terminating ...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Sold|$4,400
Sleek Mid-Century Spanish Settee
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A highly structured Mid-Century three person sofa, with button tufted upholstery.
Sold|$4,208
Leather Chesterfield by Alex Stuart Designs
Located in Fraser, MI
Please message us for a cost effective shipping quote to your location. Button tufted leather Chesterfield Sofa by Alex Stuart Designs.
Leather
Sold|$9,454
19th Century English Chesterfield
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A handsome late 19th Century English deep-buttoned chesterfield sofa. Reupholstered from the frame, this has been finished in a linen ticking with a fixed seat.
Upholstery
19th Century, Victorian Period Leather Chesterfield
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century, Victorian period, large three seater leather button down brown colour chesterfield sofa. With the original brown leather hide that has been cleaned and polis...
Leather
Early 20th Century Burgundy Colour Leather Three Seater Chesterfield
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 20th century three seater leather button down burgundy colour chesterfield sofa. With the original red brown leather hide that has been cleaned and polished giving a lovely ...
Leather
Sold|$7,470
Brown Leather Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Two-seat brown leather chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet with brass castors.
Leather
Sold|$4,957 / set
Fine mid 20th century blue 3 piece suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Suite comprises of a pair of armchairs and matching sofa. Richly upholstered in a deep blue velour fabric. 2 seater sofa button backed and shaped, roll over arms and matching braid ...
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$6,452 / set
Fine Mid-20th Century 3-Piece Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Suite comprises of a pair of armchairs and matching sofa. Richly upholstered in a deep blue velour fabric. 2-seat sofa button backed and shaped, roll over arms and matching braid ...
Upholstery
Sold|$10,187
Early Howard Button Back Sofa
Located in Tetbury, England
Raised on gilt brass cup and castor marked “Cope and Collinson”, early Howard seating used Cope castors, a firm which they later acquired, at this time not all of the factory’s outpu...
Fabric
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa of the highest order.
Leather
Antique Victorian Style Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
Antique three-seat Victorian style deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa dating from circa 1930s-1950s period sitting on flat bun feet.
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.
Leather
Early 20th Century Edwardian Black Leather Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A early 20th century black leather button Chesterfield, the sofa sits on mahogany legs with original brass and porcelain castors the front pair being turned and decorative the back p...
Leather
Late 19th Century Moroccan Maroon Leather Buttoned Corner Sofa
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very original late 19th century corner sofa, likely a bespoke piece for a hotel, gentleman's club or the like. The piece is offered in untouched condition, some minor patching a...
Leather
Vintage Leather Love Seat Sofa with Button Tufted Back
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful aged patina, unusual size and form. Two seat, Loveseat size sofa, great quality, very fine original condition ( minor loss to bottom edge as pictured ) . English style, pro...
Leather
Exdisplay Charlotte James Sofa Made in Edinburgh Chesterfield Buttoned
By Charlotte James
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this ex-display Charlotte James high back Chesterfield buttoned Adam sofa with split panel feather filled cushions RRP £2500 A very well made pi...
Velvet, Beech
Rare Restored Camel Back Chippendale Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa Brown Leather
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely period early Victorian Fully restored aged whiskey brown leather Camelback sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide...
Leather
Regency Mahogany & Brown Leather Chesterfield Buttoned Chaise Lounge Sofa Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this circa 1815 Regency solid mahogany with brown leather upholstery chaise lounge A good looking and well made chaise with nicely carved solid ...
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage Button Back Suite, French, Sofa, Settee, Armchair, Louis XV Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage three piece button back suite. A French, beech and velour upholstered sofa and two armchairs in Louis XV revival taste, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970....
Beech
Antique Settee, Victorian Button Back Sofa, Walnut, 19th Century, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique settee, a Victorian button back sofa in walnut and finished in a rich damask cloth, 19th century, circa 1880.
Walnut
1930's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Mohair with Button Tufted Back
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish channel back curved sofa circa 1930, Denmark. Sofa crafted of a solid wood frame with eight-way hand-tied springs, horsehair and cotton padding, covered in the in original lig...
Mohair, Beech
Sold|$7,946
Leather Deep Buttoned Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large three-seat brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet with brass ceramic castors.
Leather
Sold|$9,847
Leather Deep Buttoned Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet with brass ceramic castors.
Mahogany
Sold|$8,150
Leather Deep Buttoned Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large three-seat green leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet with brass ceramic castors.
Leather
Sold|$11,885
Leather Deep Buttoned Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet with brass ceramic castors.
Leather
Sold|$7,511
Leather deep buttoned chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back, arms and removable cushions.
Leather
Sold|$11,749
Leather Deep Buttoned Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Very large brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet with brass ceramic castors.
Leather
Sold|$7,810
Brown leather deep buttoned chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, All raised up on turned feet.
Leather
Sold|$1,759 / set
Super French Curved Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice French deep buttoned walnut curved sofa with feather filled cushions, in original very good condition.
Walnut
Sold|$3,680
Swedish Art Nouveau Mahogany Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Swedish Art Nouveau Jugendstil style mohair upholstered mahogany sofa, with buttoned back and seat with scrolling arms, the fronts with down-turned mahogany supports with horizontal ...
Mahogany
Sold|$10,527 / set
Italian Midcentury Sofa Suite by Gigi Radice
By Gigi Radice
Located in London, GB
The iron supports with brass feet, buttoned back sofa and chairs. Sofa size in product details Armchair sizes as follows Measures: 75 cm D x 82 cm W x 89cm H.
Velvet
Stunning Brown Leather and Fabric Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely brown leather Chesterfield buttoned three-four seat sofa with fabric feather filled cushions The leather has been deep cleaned hand...
Leather, Fabric
Sold|$11,131 / set
Early 20th Century Button Back 3-Piece Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful button back sofa and 2 armchairs, circa 1900. We have just undertaken a full re-upholstery project on this suite and covering it in grey moleskin to suite the modern and...
Fabric
Sold|$5,000 / set
Victorian Triple Back Sofa and pair of Chairs
Located in Pueblo, CO
Stunning and rare antique Victorian Triple Back Sofa and pair of Tea Chairs in solid walnut with carved details and vintage red faintly striped velvet upholstery with button tufted ...
Mohair, Walnut
Sold|$5,600 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Brown Tufted Leather Psychiatrist Couches
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of mid-century brown leather psychiatrist's couches / chaises with button tufted upholstery, backrests, and wooden frame legs.
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Sold|$10,527 / set
Early 20th Century Buttonback 3-Piece Suite Sofa and 2 Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful button back sofa and 2 armchairs, circa 1900. We have just undertaken a full re-upholstery project on this suite and covering it in grey moleskin to suite the modern and...
Oak
Wellington Model Howard Style Chesterfield Green Upholstery Two-Seat Bench Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Wellington model Howard style Chesterfield buttoned two-seat bench sofa A good looking and classic English style, the model is as me...
Upholstery
Sold|$3,400
Tobia Scarpa Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clay colored button tufted sofa by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. Two matching lounge chairs are also available.
Sold|$8,000
Edward Wormley Settee
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar "Bracket Back Sofa" Buttoned seat and back.Rebuilt and reupholstered with Great Plains Fabric.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold|$4,500
1940s Scandinavian Settee
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Oakland, CA
1940's Danish loveseat sofa with button tufted back raised on tapered legs.
Wool
Theo Ruth Style Wingback Loveseat in Sunshine Yellow
By Theo Ruth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fab sunshine yellow upholstered wingback sofa, great button detail, sweeping lines. Frame is in original condition with some wear to feet consistent with age and use.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$3,871
Italian love seat in black boucle fabric
Located in London, GB
An Italian kidney shaped love seat upholstered in buttoned black wool boucle. The sofa has two brass feet to the front and three to the rear .
Wool
Sold|$3,200
Danish Teak Curved Back Midcentury Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural teak frame, button back, piping. This little sofa is wonderful as-is, but with new fabric it will really shine; ask us about our upholstery services. 1960s. 52" long by...
Sold|$8,829
Brown Leather Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Brown leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet with brass castors.
Leather
Sold|$7,063
Black Leather Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Large three-seat black leather Chesterfield sofa, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet with brass ceramic castors.
Sold|$16,300 / set
Pair of Brown Leather Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of large three seater brown leather Chesterfield sofas, having deep buttoned back and seat, raised up on turned feet with brass ceramic castors.
Leather
Sold|$5,426 / set
Fine Mid-20th Century Blue 3-Piece Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Suite comprises of a pair of armchairs and matching sofa. Richly upholstered in a deep blue velour fabric. 2-seat sofa button backed and shaped, roll over arms and matching braid ...
Fabric
Sold|$5,290 / set
Fine mid 20th century blue 3 piece suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Suite comprises of a pair of armchairs and matching sofa. Richly upholstered in a deep blue velour fabric. 2 seater sofa button backed and shaped, roll over arms and matching braid...
Velvet, Teak
Victorian Ebonized and Gilt Petite Settee, circa 1880
Located in Hastings, GB
Victorian ebonized and gilt settee, circa 1880 English Decorative ebonized wooden frame with gilt inlay Original casters This would have originally had a buttoned backrest This ...
Wood
Polished Aluminum & Leather Regency Arm Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
The upholstery is done with french seaming with an x detail to the seat and back and one large center button. Matching sofa lounge chair bench and side tables are also available.
Aluminum
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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