Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brown Tufted Floating Three-Seat Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 3-seat sofa with brown button tufted fabric upholstery, and two removable seat cushions resting on a floating wooden base.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
High-Backed Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tailored and sculptural high-backed button-tufted sofa, the upholstered body resting on substantial turned teak dowel legs.
Upholstery, Teak
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Adrian Pearsall Tufted Sofa Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Adrian Pearsall button tufted sofa in the Hollywood Regency style.
Upholstery, Wood
Bespoke “Chesterfield” 2.5-Seat Sofa – In Romo “Zinc” Chenille & Linen
Located in Barrowford, GB
A more handsome, striking and versatile sofa is almost impossible to imagine. Its dimensions are H-96cm, W-216cm and D-106cm, and the breathtaking seating position this iconic Cheste...
Chenille, Linen
Beaumont & Fletcher "Grenville" 2-Seat Chesterfield Sofa In "Siena" Grey Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, immaculate Beaumont & Fletcher "Grenville " deep-buttoned, 2-Seat Sofa, dressed in beguiling, elegant, top-grade and sensationally-tactile "Sie...
Leather
Pair of Beaumont & Fletcher "Grenville" 2-Seat Chesterfield Sofas - In Grey
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, immaculate identical pair of Beaumont & Fletcher "Grenville " deep-buttoned, 2-Seat Sofas, dressed in beguiling, elegant, top-grade and sensati...
Leather
Vintage Cigar Brown Hand Dyed Leather Camel Back Chesterfield Two Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
The sofa is fully buttoned, only not the seat cushions.
Brass
Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Culver City, CA
Striking in appearance, this curvy sofa features 27 button tufts and its original beech legs.
Bouclé, Beech
Station Sectional Button Tufting Loose Seat Back Cushions Base Lacquer Self Welt
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Shrewdly tufted and uniformly solid, the immensity of the station sectional sofa is unexpected, even unassuming. A stalwart selection for any room it occupies.
Fabric, Wood
Modern L Sectional with Inside Curve, Button Pillows and Bright Red Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Modern L sectional with inside curve and button pillows. Recessed platform base. Tight seat and rounded inside back rail (with curve) that's soft enough for sitting but coming also w...
Velvet, Maple, Down, Feathers
Napoleon III buttoned high back small sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant Napoleon III buttoned high back sofa. Small width but generous depth making it an ideal comfy sofa for smaller spaces.
Beech
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
Contemporary Caramel Leather Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary caramel brown leather 3-seater sofa with two button-tufted back cushions, square arms, and chrome metal legs.
Metal
Mid-Century Dark Brown Tufted Leather Psychiatrist Couch
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century dark brown leather psychiatrist's couch / chaise with button tufted upholstery, a backrest, and wooden frame legs.
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
English Victorian Style Camel Back Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style (20th Century) three-seat camel back design sofa with black button tufted faux-leather upholstery and brass nail head detail with a wooden stretcher and legs,...
Metal, Brass
Florence Knoll two-seater sofa in mustard yellow leather, 1970
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Featuring its original mustard yellow leather upholstery with button tufted cushions, this sofa stands on a sleek chrome-plated steel frame, combining minimalism with luxurious comfo...
Chrome
Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blue Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Blu-Teal Velvet We reupholstered this gorgeous vintage round button tufted banquet lobby sofa in a beautiful pl...
Velvet
Stunning Victorian Style Carved Wood Settee Loveseat Tufted Back
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
This button-tufted sofa evokes the grandeur of the Victorian era with its carved ivory finished wood frame and refined floral carving.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,990 / 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, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Teak Settee
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Teak Settee This settee measures: 54.5 wide x 33 deep x 32.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 19.5 inches Good Vintage Condit...
Upholstery, Teak
$4,331Sale Price|50% Off
20th Century, Authentic Brown Leather Chesterfield on Castors Made in England
By Chesterfield
Located in Sofia, BG
Classic Chesterfield three-seated sofa in cognac brown leather. This traditional English- style sofa features a button-tufted interior, roll-over arms and legs raised on casters.
Leather
Unavailable|$14,901 / item
Moonrise Sofa, Modern Classic Buttoned Sofa on Metal Plinth
By Taylor Howes Designs
Located in London, GB
A modern classic, Moonrise is a sofa of clean design and perfect proportions. The padded inner seat and back make this a wonderfully comfortable choice. Moonrise is upholstered in ...
Upholstery
Unavailable|$5,823 / item
Lignes de Capiton, Contemporary Daybed with Unique Upholstery
By Dafi Reis Doron
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Lignes de Capiton presents a fresh and innovative take on the traditional upholstery technique of Capitonnage, button sofa. Thin, elongated wood beams replace the common buttons that...
Fabric, Hardwood
Unavailable|$5,823 / item
Lignes de Capiton, Contemporary Daybed with Unique Upholstery
By Dafi Reis Doron
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
Lignes de Capiton presents a fresh and innovative take on the traditional upholstery technique of Capitonnage – button sofa. Thin, elongated wood beams replace the common buttons tha...
Fabric, Hardwood
Unavailable|$7,500 / item
Winch Button-Tufted Sofa
By M | n Originals
Located in New York, NY
Mn Originals button-tufted sofa on hand-turned solid wood legs with solid maple frame construction.
Unavailable|$1,503
Antique French Napoleon III Button Back Sofa
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A lovely elegant antique French sofa, mid-19th century. This has been stripped back ready for upholstery. The frames are in good sturdy condition. Measures: 46 cm H to seat.
Unavailable|$1,900
1950s Recovered Curved Button Back G Plan Sofa
By Leslie Dandy, G Plan Furniture
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
A well proportioned 1960s Samantha sofa from G Plan (E Gomme Ltd) with four seats. It has a curved back and unique square arm rolls. This sofa is at once simple and modern, but also ...
Upholstery
Unavailable|$3,600
Mid-Century Button Tufted Sofa in Paul McCobb Style
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Perfectly scaled and proportioned button tufted sofa in the manner of Paul McCobb. Three back cushions over bench seat with conical legs.
Fabric
Unavailable|$9,400
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Button Tufted Tuxedo Chesterfield Sofa
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Denver, CO
Important and rarely seen 1970s era Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tuxedo style button tufted sofa. Modern luxury meets the Classic Chesterfield sofa.
Upholstery
Unavailable|$2,500
Large Two-Piece Button Tufted Sectional Sofa by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hadley, MA
Large 2 piece sectional sofa by Harvey Probber. 13 ft at it's widest. Both pieces labeled. Email for a detailed schematic of dimensions and geometry.
Upholstery
1950s Midcentury Italian Button Back Velvet Sofa with Tapered Bronze Legs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Stunning 1950s Italian sofa, fantastic shape with curved back and sweeping button detail descending from the arms under the seat.
Bronze
Unavailable|$1,200
Three-Seat Sofa with Walnut Frame and Button Tufted Seat in Grey Linen
By reGeneration
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary three-seat sofa with walnut frame and button tufted seat-sold as shown in grey linen fabric.
Linen, Wood
Unavailable|$18,990 / set
Kagan Ivory or Gray Flannel Button Tufted Three Section Omnibus Sectional Sofa
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Offered is a Mid-Century Modern Vladimir Kagan button tufted cushion, three sections of the “Omnibus” sectional sofa, upholstered in a heather (ivory / gray) flannel fabric in 2016.
Upholstery, Lucite, Wood
Unavailable|$10,920 / item
Baxter Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Armless sofa featuring a French Mattress style seat cushion with button tufting.
Wood
Unavailable|$3,780
Dunbar Sofa
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 good from all angles.
Fabric, Oak
Unavailable|$3,750
Midcentury Blue Velvet Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa Couch, 1970s
Located in Detroit, MI
This incredible vintage Mid-Century Modern sofa couch circa 1970 has an elegant low profile with clean lines and gentle curves.
Velvet
Unavailable|$9,650 / item
Modern Tufted Velvet Tuxedo Sofa
By Las Venus
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and plush, button tufted sofa in a rich chocolate brown velvet with brass legs.
Brass
Unavailable|$9,650 / item
Modern Tufted Velvet Tuxedo Sofa
By Las Venus
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and plush, button tufted sofa in a light blue/green velvet. This is a design by Las Venus which we refer to as the Ludlow custom sofa, licensed exclusively by and for Las V...
Metal
Unavailable|$9,500
Rare Sofa By Gilbert Rohde
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Very rare button tufted sofa by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller 1939-1940 catalogue.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$7,519
Curved Midcentury Sofa Upholstered in Natural Linen
By Paul McCobb
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An elegant and comfortable midcentury curved sofa with buttoned back details and painted wooden conoid legs with brass finials.
Linen
Unavailable|$8,613
Genuine Designer George Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
Genuine handmade designer George Smith Buttoned Chesterfield style leather sofa RRP £12000 new current model high quality grade leather sprung base well cared for and in excelle...
Leather
Unavailable|$5,750
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sofa
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Quogue, NY
This button back sofa has a wooden base and framed back with a gracefully flared leg.
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$9,650 / item
Modernist Tufted Tuxedo Sofa with Brass Accents
By Las Venus
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and plush, deeply button tufted sofa in a black velvet, accented with brass nailheads and supported on brass legs.
Brass
Unavailable|$5,126
Antique French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud sofa
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III buttoned crapaud sofa. Covered in oatmeal coloured 100% wool textile on staine...
Wool
Unavailable|$2,245
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Tan
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
Large, button-less Chesterfield style sofa upholstered in thick, brown-colored leather.
Leather
Unavailable|$3,300
Great Dunbar Style Mid-Century Long Length Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Sophisticated design 1950s sofa with original button tufted striped fabric and three pillows .In need of re-upholstery, once done up it would be beautiful in a luxe fabric.
Unavailable|$3,636 / item
Bespoke Blue Velvet Chesterfield Sofa by Pitfield London
Located in London, GB
Classic and luxurious our traditional button work Chesterfield sofa is available as part of our bespoke collection and can be made to order in different dimensions and in a range of ...
Foam, Velvet, Wood
Unavailable|$4,570 / item
Zulu 2 Seat Sofa in Cotton Velvet and Fully Upholstered Legs by Brabbu
By Brabbu
Located in New York, NY
Zulu is the largest ethnic group in South Africa and the one who inspired ZULU Sofa. Fully upholstered in cotton velvet, this button tufted sofa is full of personality, making it an ...
Cotton, Upholstery
Unavailable|$2,363
Two-Seater Sofa with Button-Fitted Black Leather
Located in Paris, FR
This is the original leather, it has some wear due to age and use, (some scratches) but nothing really visible except from the one missing button. The leather is soft, you can tell...
Leather, Beech
Unavailable|$5,871
Rare Fully Buttoned Vintage Tan Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1870
Located in GB
A fabulously crafted vintage tan Chesterfield sofa, circa 1870 with some lovely antique features. This piece is well over 140-years-old and is in remarkable condition throughout. ...
Unavailable|$9,501
Superb Late Regency/William IV Mahogany Deep Buttoned Brown Leather Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb late Regency/William IV (circa 1830) mahogany scroll back deep buttoned brown leather sofa with design influences of the notable 19th century Furniture designers John Taylor...
Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable|$6,179
Sofa Loungelover
By Les Trois Garcons Interiors
Located in Wembley, GB
A deep seated, buttoned back sofa with room enough to allow two people to lie side by side to watch television or for a cuddle.
Upholstery
Unavailable|$6,945
Sofa Redchurch
By Les Trois Garcons Interiors
Located in Wembley, GB
A deep seated buttoned back sofa with split wing arms. Supported on wooden feet with brass veneer.
Upholstery
Unavailable|$8,863 / item
Wool Tweed Fabric with Leather Finishes and Wood Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Wool Tweet Fabric WIth Leather Padded Button Finishes And Wood Chesterfield Sofa.
Velvet, Wood
Sensational Burgundy Italian Settee or Couch in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A sensational Italian, button tufted, burgundy, settee or couch with brass legs in the manner of Marco Zanuso, circa 1970.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,298
St. Emilion French Upholstered Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Introducing our exclusive range of hand-finished and upholstered French style button back benches, dining chairs, armchairs and sofas.
Upholstery
Unavailable
A bourgeois drawing-room
Located in London, GB
Literature: A beautifully detailed watercolour of a Viennese drawing-room, showing the changing styles of furniture and interior decoration in the middle of the 19th century. The dee...
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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