Swedish Modernist Wing Backed Sofa
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
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Italian Mid-century Armless Sofa
Sold|$6,500
Italian Mid-century Armless Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1950's Italian armless sofa with button tufted casion and back-tapered legs with original brass
Category
20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Platinum Velvet Scroll Arm Sofa
Sold|$6,800
Platinum Velvet Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite scroll arm sofa with a button tufted cushion and beautifully sculpted silver leaf base
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silver Leaf
Victorian Chesterfield Style Sofa Settee
Sold|$8,011
Victorian Chesterfield Style Sofa Settee
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Victorian Chesterfield style sofa upholstered in buttoned Harris tweed with beige leather trim on
Category
Antique 1870s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mahogany Victorian Show Framed Sofa
Sold|$3,081
Mahogany Victorian Show Framed Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Mahogany Victorian Show Framed Sofa with lovely buttoned back and scrolling arms. The upholstery
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
Sold|$6,000
Ed Wormley for Dunbar Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Original Price - $8,995 Unusual Ed Wormley design for Dunbar. The sofa has undergone a total
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Mid Century Dunbar Style Sofa
Sold|$4,800
Mid Century Dunbar Style Sofa
Located in New York, NY
This is a great sofa with button back details. The fabric on this newly upholstered sofa is unused
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Dunbar Sofa by Steven Anthony
Sold|$3,262
Dunbar Sofa by Steven Anthony
By Steven Anthony Inc.
Located in Vancouver, BC
The Classic Dunbar sofa with button tufted back. It sits atop a gorgeous cradle frame that looks
Category
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Danish Mid-Century Black Leather Sofa
Sold|$4,000
Danish Mid-Century Black Leather Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Classic Mid-Century Modern black leather sofa with button tufted cushions.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Paradise Sofa by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist
Sold|$6,800
Paradise 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Extra Long Curved Mid-Century Sofa
Sold|$11,400
Extra Long Curved Mid-Century Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Unusually long and sculptural, this button trimmed sofa with flared arms and brass and black
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Brown leather chesterfield sofa with bronze tacks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Classic chesterfield sofa with button tufting and bronze tacks
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
George Nelson Designed Sofa for Herman Miller
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Rarely seen sofa designed by George Nelson. Sofa features button tufted black leather, teak wood
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Teak
A Rare "Maximillian" Sofa by John Vesey
Sold|$36,000
A Rare "Maximillian" Sofa by John Vesey
By John Vesey
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A Rare "Maximillian" Sofa by John Vesey. USA, 1958. A long high-back sofa with tight button tufted
Category
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa
Sold|$8,000
Mid-Century Florence Knoll for Knoll Sofa
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Florence Knoll sofa for Knoll button tufted sofa. This is part of a living room suite that consists
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
White Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Luigi Gentile
By Luigi Gentile
Located in Bridport, CT
Modern Chesterfield sofa. Amazing tight button tufting with squared off arms and backrest. Nickel
Category
1990s Canadian Modern Sofas
Sofa in the Manner of Florence Knoll
Sold|$4,975
Sofa in the Manner of Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Knoll Style Sofa with button tufted details covered in wheat toned linen. The chrome base supports
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Metal
1970's American Tubular Chrome Frame Sofa
Sold|$3,800
1970's American Tubular Chrome Frame Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American tubular chrome frame sofa with button backed cushions. Newly reupholstered in a
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage button tufted camel leatherette love seat
Located in Hollywood, CA
A button tufted love seat in camel brown leatherette with swooping arms and carved wood feet
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Walnut and Leather Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A well proportioned and Fine quality leather and walnut three-seat sofa with a buttoned back and
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Sofa 3-Seat Club Settee
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
An impressive three-seat chesterfield sofa. Upholstered in button tufted oxblood leather with
Category
20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Leather
Elegant Fritz Hansen Sofa in Mohair, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Luscious three-seat sofa with button-fitted back by Fritz Hansen. Mahogany triangular legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Black Leather Sofa from Walter Knoll, Germany, 1960s
By Walter Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
The two-seat sofa has a button quilted black leather cover. This model was produced by the German
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Sofa with Burr Walnut Panels
Located in London, west Sussex
porcelain castors with a deep buttoned backrest. The sofa is upholstered in bright gold velvet with an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Danish Leather Tufted Tight Back and Seat Sofa
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Mid-Century Modern brick red leather sofa, with button tufting and tight back/seat design
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
century Howard & Sons Country House Chesterfield button backed three-seat sofa England, circa 1850
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Tufted brown leather and chrome sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Button tufted brown leather sofa with chrome frame sides designed by Milo Baughman. Seat depth
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pair of white leather tufted sofas by Milo Baughman
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of fully upholstered white button tufted leather sofas designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Small Walnut Victorian Period Deep Buttoned Curved Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
A small walnut Victorian Period deep buttoned curved settee. Having a deep buttoned rolled back
Category
Antique 1860s British Sofas
Pair of curved tufted leather sofas by Ward Bennett
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of curved button tufted leather sofas with rosewood bases designed by Ward Bennett for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Scandi 1970s Light Tan 3 Seater Leather Sofa
Located in Lewes, GB
A Very Stylish Vintage Scandinavian 1970s light tan buttoned 3 seater leather sofa with chrome ski
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Striking Modern Chesterfield Sofas after Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of luscious button-tufted sofas in a modern chesterfield style with dramatic deep backrests
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield with Buttoned Seat and Back
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Vintage brown Leather chesterfield with buttoned seat and back This fully sprung leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Other Sofas
Materials
Leather
Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
century Howard and Sons Country House Chesterfield button backed three-seat sofa England circa 1850
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings sofa with walnut frame, mfg. Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings button backed sofa with a beautiful walnut frame-Manuafactured by Widdicomb.
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Cent Country House Sofas by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard & Sons button upholstered sofas, with scroll arms and shaped seat are standing on short turned
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
19th Century Mahogany Hall Seat with Original Buttoned Back
Located in Port Chester, NY
A splendid mahogany hall seat with original buttoned back in what appears to be leather or oil
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Sofa in Mohair for A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1930s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Sylacauga, AL
Luscious three-seat Ole Wanscher sofa with button-fitted back for A. J. Iversen. Mahogany legs
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Mohair
English 19th Century Conversation Sofa Carved Window Seat 2-Seat Peach
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A rare and impressive 19th century conversation sofa. Upholstered in button backed pink velvet and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Pair of Mid-20th Century Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Sofas
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very elegant pair of Georgian style mahogany framed sofas. Now deep buttoned in a pure silk
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Skipper Møbler Brown Tan Leather Three-Seat Sofa, Midcentury, 1960s
By Skipper Mobler
Located in London, GB
addition to any living or work area. The sofa has buttoned cushions and padded armrests for enhanced
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Norwegian Cream Leather and Rosewood Three-Seat Sofa by Torbjørn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, GB
would make a stylish addition to any living or work area. The sofa has buttoned cushions and sculptured
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Norwegian Cream Leather and Rosewood Two-Seater Sofa by Torbjorn Afdal
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, GB
would make a stylish addition to any living or work area. The sofa has buttoned cushions and sculptured
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Norwegian Vatne Mobler Green Leather Teak Three-Seat Sofa Mid-Century, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
addition to any living or work area. The sofa has wide buttoned cushions and sculptured armrests for
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
20th Century Vintage Leather Chesterfield Three Seater Sofa, in Rich Nutty Brown
Located in London, GB
A super example of a mid-20th century brown leather Chesterfield sofa with buttoned seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Early 19th Century English Regency Window Seat Finished with Buttoned Ticking
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Very elegant fully restored and re upholstered Regency window seat or two seat occasional sofa, now
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Togo Sofa Set in Red Leather by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
the 1-seater sofa. 1 button is missing on the 2-seater sofa - see pictures of the details.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-C Fully Buttoned Tan Patinated Leather Chesterfield Horse Hair Filling #268
Located in Lewes, GB
Antique fully buttoned patinated light tan leather chesterfield with horse hair filling. A most
Category
Early 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
Exceptional Hollywood Tufted Sectional Sofa/Banquette in Metallic Boucle
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Gorgeous 1940's Hollywood sectional sofa with button back and tufted details. Newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sectional Sofas
Mid Century Modern Sectional Sofa, Attributed to Harvey Probber
Sold|$8,600 / set
Mid Century Modern Sectional Sofa, Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant and modern, button tufted, sectional sofa attributed to Harvey Probber. Sectional seating
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Zoe Sectional
Sold|$10,900
Zoe Sectional
By INTÉRIEURS
Located in New York, NY
Button tufted sofa, footstool and coordinating love seat size sectional made by hand of the highest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sectional Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage Tan Leather Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Vintage tan leather buttoned Chesterfield sofa A good quality leather hide buttoned seat
Category
Mid-20th Century American Classical Settees
Materials
Leather
Danish Midcentury Buttoned Back Sofa, circa 1965
Located in London, Greenwich
A fully reupholstered Danish midcentury curved back sofa with button detailing.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery
Small Late 19th Century English Buttoned Leather Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A charming low slung English buttoned back settee in original saddle colored distressed leather.
Category
Antique 1890s William IV Loveseats
Lovely Pre-loved Chesterfield Sofa Fully Buttoned Oxblood
Located in GB
A very interesting and unusual Chesterfield three-piece suite finished in lovely oxblood red with an antique finish. The unusual swan neck arm features a gentle splay which makes the...
Category
20th Century British Settees
Antique Style Chesterfield Sofa Green Leather Button-Back Battered
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A battered and worn leather club style button-back Chesterfield sofa. The sofa is exactly as one
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Leather
Antique Chesterfield Sofa Inverted Button Back Victorian 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A 19th century Victorian button back chesterfield sofa with inverted camel back, upholstered in
Category
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
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Buttoned Couches For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of buttoned couches available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all buttoned couches available were constructed with great care. Find 172 antique and vintage buttoned couches at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of buttoned couches available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Buttoned couches made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many buttoned couches are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Chesterfield and Thayer Coggin produced popular buttoned couches that are worth a look.
How Much are Buttoned Couches?
Buttoned couches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,020, while the lowest priced sells for $702 and the highest can go for as much as $37,000.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
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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