3 seat sofa with walnut frame and button tufted seat
By reGeneration
Located in New York, NY
3 seat sofa with walnut frame and button tufted seat.
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Wood
3 seat sofa with walnut frame and button tufted seat
By reGeneration
Located in New York, NY
3 seat sofa with walnut frame and button tufted seat.
Linen, Wood
Paul McCobb quilted/button tufted sofa, mfg. Calvin 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Paul McCobb quilted/button tufted sofa, mfg. Calvin-1950’s. Sofa has been reupholstered in an olive
Edward Wormley classic button backed sofa, mfg. Dunbar-1950's
Located in New York, NY
Edward Wormley sofa, mfg. Dunbar-1950's. Classic button backed sofa with 2 loose seat cushions on
Antique Button Back Sofa Settee, Victorian, 19th Century Walnut Velvet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century Victorian walnut show framed three-seat button back sofa, recently
Velvet
A Two Part Buttoned Back Sectional Sofa by Talisman Bespoke
By Talisman
Located in London, GB
A Standard Two Part Buttoned Back Sectional Sofa on Ebonised Legs by Talisman Bespoke. This
Liberty & Co Chesterfield Sofa Antique Style Button Back Velvet Casters
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A Liberty & Co Chesterfield three-seat button back sofa, having arched back, scrolling shaped arms
Velvet
Teak Arm Restored Button-Tufted Sofa in Camel Felted Wool
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This amazing Danish Modern button-tufted sofa has beautiful lines, with sleek thin curved teak
Upholstery, Teak
Cream Wool Buttoned 3 Seater Sofa Mid Century 1950s Danish
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish cream wool buttoned 3 seater sofa, this would make a stylish addition to any
Wool
Teak Arm Restored Button-Tufted Sofa in Camel Felted Wool
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This amazing Danish Modern button-tufted sofa has beautiful lines, with sleek thin curved teak
Upholstery, Teak
Scandinavian Cream Wool Buttoned Teak Three-Seat Sofa Midcentury, 1970s
Located in London, GB
or work area. The sofa has a buttoned backrest and sculptured teak arms for enhanced comfort. A
Wool, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Arm Restored Gray Wool Sofa, Button, Tufted
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This stunning Danish modern totally restored teak arm sofa is a great mid-size at only 63" wide
Upholstery, Teak
Late Victorian Blue Upholstered Button-Back Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The three-seat country-house quality carcass with sprung seat, the whole being button-backed and
Upholstery
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
Leather
English Victorian deep buttoned red Leather Sofa, 19th century loveseat
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
This Victorian leather club sofa was made circa 1860. It is of a seductive serpentine shape with
Leather
Danish Button Tufted Sofa- On the Manner of Joe Colombo
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice long and low sofa in the manner of Joe Colombo. Very comfortable. We have a companion two
Jens Risom button backed sofa with arms on walnut frame
Located in New York, NY
Jens Risom high backed sofa with arms on solid walnut frame, reupholstered in Belgian fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
Small Buttoned Black Leather Carriage Sofa on Cast Iron Legs
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
This small leather sofa is a unique object. The mini sofa is over a 100 years old and used to
Leather
Chesterfield Sofa Settee Drop End Button Back Drop End Victorian Casters
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous late 19th century button backed Chesterfield sofa with bags of character, the sofa with
Mahogany
Antique Sofa Settee Chesterfield Button Back 19th Century Victorian Pink Casters
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A magnificent 19th century Victorian mahogany framed salon sofa settee circa 1870, button back two
Mahogany
Large Button Tufted Sofa with Single Cushion and Nail Head Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome button tufted sofa with single seat cushion, recently reupholstered in a silk/linen blend
Antique Style Louis XV Sofa Three-Seat Settee Button-Back Upholstered
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A Louis XV style button-back three-seat sofa, profusely carved walnut framed, three cushions
Walnut
A modern red leather button tufted sofa on a walnut base
Located in Hollywood, CA
This square tuxedo style sofa has recently been reupholstered in red leather.
Vintage Mid C Fully Buttoned Patinated Chestnut Leather Chesterfield Sofa #292
Located in Lewes, GB
Antique fully buttoned patinated chestnut brown leather chesterfield with horse hair filling. A
Leather
Danish Grey and Green Wool Buttoned 3 Seater Sofa Mid Century 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish grey & green wool 3 seater sofa, this would make a stylish addition to any
Wool
Two-Part Buttoned Back Sectional Sofa by Talisman Bespoke
By Talisman
Located in London, GB
A standard two-part velvet upholstered buttoned back sectional sofa on ebonized legs by Talisman
Ebony, Velvet
Stunning Laura Ashley Sofa Shabby Chic Button-Back Settee Antique Style Two-Seat
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A fabulous ’Shabby Chic’ Laura Ashley two-seat button-back sofa with two matching cushions
Sold|$2,665
Button-Back Chesterfield
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A tan leather, horse hair and duck down stuffed, two seater chesterfield sofa. Wonderful faded
Sold|$6,800
Chesterfield Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Low button-back roll-arm Chesterfield sofa upholstered in brown chenille
Fabric
Sold|$6,000
Tufted Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Chic, button tufted sofa. Newly upholstered in 100% wool, fine hopsack fabric by Holland & Sherry.
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,200
Jens Risom sofa
Located in New York, NY
3 seat sofa with button tufted cushion-tubular walnut legs
Sold|$3,800
Blood Orange Sofa
By Voila Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and plush button tufted sofa in a luxurious blood orange velvet.
Velvet, Upholstery
Sold|$5,695
Leather Upholstered Sofa
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Button back leather sofa in brown leather with turned and fluted feet
Sold|$8,500
Pagoda Back sofa
Located in New York, NY
Pagoda button back sofa with curved arms reupholstered in black silk shantung with brass fitted
Sold|$4,100
Swedish Bottoned Sofa
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Swedish curved sofa with buttoned upholstery in old heavy French linen. The back
Sold|$8,900
Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
button-front. This sofa would be a spectacular addition to any space, regardless of its architecture or
Leather
Sold|$5,261
Vintage Leather Button Seat Chesterfield
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Chesterfield sofa with buttoned seat. In very good condition throughout, with minimal repairs, having a solid
Leather
Sold|$3,950
Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa with brass buttoning
Leather
Sold|$4,400
Classic Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A custom made carmel button tuffted leather single cushion sofa
Sold|$7,000
1930s Sofa and Chairs
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Deep buttoned scallop shell sofa and matching armchairs. France circa,1930.
Sold|$4,260
Two-Seat Leather Sofa
Located in Brussels, BE
Danish cognac leather sofa with button tufting, harmonious back and seat design. Oak legs
Leather
Sold|$2,300
Danish Modern Leather Sofa
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very nice brown leather sofa with button tufted seat and back. Danish modern origin. Original
Sold|$7,000
Stylish Mid-Century Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Interesting sofa with button back; two loose seat cushions; two bolsters; newly upholstered in gray
Hardwood, Upholstery
Sold|$3,400
Light Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Light brown leather sofa with buttoned cushioned back, two-seater, mid-century modern, Danish, on
Sold|$16,000
Ole Wanscher Leather Sofa
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusually large buttoned back Ole Wanscher Sofa. Patinated Egyptian leather with spring seat
Sold|$16,000
Ole Wanscher Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
UNUSUALLY LARGE BUTTONED BACK OLE WANSCHER SOFA. PATINATED EGYPTIAN RED LEATHER WITH SPRUNG SEAT
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$3,800
Danish Modern Leather Couch
Located in Hudson, NY
Soft caramel-colored leather three-seater couch with large buttoned cushions, and tri-cornered feet
Sold|$4,400
Free-Form Armless Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Free-form armless sofa with button-tufted blue velvet upholstery. Supported by thin, bronze splayed
Vintage Contemporary Restored Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
1950's vintage contemporary 8' sofa with canted arms, double button back. Sofa is completely
Sold|$5,600
Tufted Black Leather Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid 20th century stylized chesterfield leather sofa. Button tufted and skirted, this sofa is as
Sold|$14,645
8'6 Handmade Buttoned Leather Chesterfield
Located in Southampton, NY
Handmade Buttoned Leather Chesterfield with Chrome Nailhead Trim
Sold|$12,000
Pair of Button Tufted Settees
Located in New York, NY
Button tufted settee on turned wood legs and casters.
Sold|$2,500
queens road sleeper sofa
By Kishani Perera Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
blue velvet button tufted sleeper sofa with fringe trim, a few tassels are missing on this
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$3,075
Victorian Rosewood Framed Sofa
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
A Victorian double ended sofa with deep buttoned mushroom colored plush upholstery. The solid
Rosewood
Sold|$7,500
PAIR OF MID CENTURY SOFAS
Located in New York, NY
Pair of incredible sofas with buttoned seat cushion
Upholstery
Sold|$2,400
Green Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
20th century button tufted leather sofa with nailhead details.
Leather
Sold|$4,800
Sofa by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant, curved sofa with button back upholstery and curving solid birch legs. Reupholstered. Made
Sold|$5,800
Swedish Modernist Wing Backed Sofa
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish modernist wing backed sofa. Button back. Completely restored and upholstered in midnight
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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