Sold|$5,161
Swedish 1940s Buttoned Sofa
Located in London, GB
A three-seat buttoned sofa, upholstered in green wool, on solid beech feet Sweden, late 1940s.
Wool, Beech
Antique Deep Buttoned Sofa, Louis Phillipe, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique deep buttoned sofa, Louis Phillipe, circa 1930. Dimensions: height 103 cm x seat height 39 cm x width 180 cm.
Cotton, Mahogany
19th Century French Country House Buttoned Sofa with Rolled Edge in Calico
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good late 19th Century French Country House buttoned sofa in calico. With shaped back on turned ebonised legs.
Calico, Wood
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield " Buttoned Sofa in Linen Tweed
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield" Buttoned Sofa dressed in their breathtaking, peerless top-grade, woven-linen Tweed fabri...
Linen
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield " Buttoned Sofa in Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield" Buttoned Sofa dressed in their breathtaking, peerless top-grade, Hand-Coloured, Heavily-...
Leather
Sold|$6,357
Small 19th Century Swedish Buttoned Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pretty 19th Century Swedish sofa of small proportions.With a buttoned and tufted structure, this sofa has been later covered in antique heavy linen with old French stripey ticking ar...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Small 19th century buttoned sofa on Gilt legs
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality diminutive mid 19th century sofa raised on gilt legs and the original brass casters.
Walnut
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Oxblood Leather Fully Tufted Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare large grand original circa 1880-1900 oxblood leather Chesterfield club sofa in fully restored condition with tufted buttoned base ...
Leather, Walnut
1960s Mid Century Danish 3-Seater Svend Skipper Blue Grey Fabric Buttoned Sofa
By Svend Skipper
Located in London, England
1960s Danish 3-seater Svend Skipper sofa covered in a blue/grey hard-wearing fabric with six loose removable buttoned cushions.
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$3,260
Swedish 1940s Long Buttoned Blue Velvet Sofa
Located in London, GB
A long three-seat buttoned sofa, with its original subtle blue velvet upholstery, of most pleasant shaped with ears, on solid mahogany tapered legs, Swedish, circa 1940.
Sold|$3,260
1940s Swedish Little Sofa
Located in London, GB
A two-seat 'loveseat' buttoned sofa, in its original mohair velvet upholstery, on four tapering tinted beechwood legs, Sweden, circa 1940.
Leather Chesterfield Two Seater Sofa, Circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Leather Chesterfield Two Seater Sofa England, Circa 1900 Buttoned sofa with original leather upholstery on ball and claw legs.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$7,335
Early 20th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in London, GB
A two-seat buttoned sofa Sweden, Circa 1930-1940 71 cm high by 131 cm wide by 66 cm depth,seat height 41 cm
Fabric
Sold|$4,808
19th Century, Victorian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Victorian buttoned sofa. With a buttoned and mahogany structure, this sofa has been later covered in antique heavy linen and stands on mahogany legs with castors.
Mahogany
1970s Danish Modern Chocolate Brown Leather Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
A 1970s chocolate brown leather sofa, built in Denmark. The buttoned sofa cushions and arm-rests speak to classic arm-chair design, while clean curves and elevating platform provide ...
Leather
Midcentury Sofa with Brass Spider Legs by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1959
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
An elegant Italian buttoned sofa in the original wool fabric produced by ISA Bergamo.
Brass
Mid-19th Century Mackenzie & Mitchell of Edinburgh Button Maroon Leather Sofa
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A sumptuous red leather button sofa by Mackenzie & Mitchell (formally Mackenzie & Crosbie) Once of 129 princes street Edinburgh.
Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Scandinavian Curved Beige & Teak Three Seater Sofa
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Rochester, England
Shelved back buttoned sofa with teak legs and handcrafted wood frame with sculpted teak arms pads.
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$1,562
Victorian Deep Buttoned Chesterfeld/Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian deep buttoned sofa, upholstered in a red fabric , dating from the late 19th century.
Velvet
Sold|$6,520
Mid-Century Brown Velvet Sofa
Located in London, GB
A mid-century chocolate brown velvet buttoned sofa. Sweden, Circa 1950.
Velvet, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa With Button Down Seats, c.1960
By Chesterfield
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Chesterfield sofas describe a deep buttoned sofa, usually made from leather, where the arms and back of the same height.
Leather
Tetrad Oskar Chesterfield Vintage Brown Leather Sofa Part of a Suite
By Tetrad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £2399 Tetrad Oskar aged brown leather Chesterfield buttoned sofa This range has to be one of Tetrads best ever selling lines, th...
Leather
Huge Rare Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare huge original early Victorian tobacco brown leather fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofa This is the model...
Leather
Very Rare Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original early Victorian tobacco brown leather fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofa This is the model that...
Leather, Walnut
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield " Sofa - In Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular, huge George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield" Buttoned Sofa dressed in their breathtaking, peerless top-grade antiqued-leather i...
Leather
Restored 1940s Chesterfield Hand Dyed Aged Leather Gentleman's Club Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely circa 1940s fully aniline leather hand dyed vintage leather Chesterfield three-seat club sofa This sofa has been fully restored t...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold|$7,800
Button Back Leatherette Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Original upholstery, on turned walnut legs with original brass castors.
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$7,500
Buttoned Back Leather Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Original leather with beautiful patina on moulded mahogany legs.
Leather, Mahogany
Paisley Upholstered Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Paisley Upholstered Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa, with buttoned back and scroll arms, with three drop in cushions, allover upholstered in a paisley brocade.
Brocade
Paisley Upholstered Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Paisley Upholstered Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa, with buttoned back and scroll arms, with three drop in cushions, allover upholstered in a paisley brocade, with pull-out bed mechanism.
Brocade
Sold|$5,800
Button Tufted Leather & Chrome Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Button tufted leather and chrome sofa circa early 1970's.
Steel
Sold|$5,950
Buttoned Velvet Sofa, circa 1960
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, velvet, wood, Europe, 1960s. This large three-seat sofa features a dark wooden tapered conical, angled legs.
Velvet, Wood
Sold|$3,035
Napoleon III buttoned fishtail sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very nice quality neatly proportioned buttoned Fishtail Napoleon III sofa. It is very elegant and the shape is extremely inviting and the thin seat cushion elevates the pie...
Beech
Sold|$7,606
1930s Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous and extremely handsome 1930s leather Chesterfield sofa features a deep buttoned detail design with ruching along the bottom and also on the front of the scrolled arms.
Brass
Sold|$3,599
Vintage Leather Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD SOFA A timeless piece of furniture - an authentic and elegant English vintage leather button seated hand dyed Chesterfield sofa, meticulously crafted back in the...
Leather
Black leather Buttoned seat Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Vintage Black leather Chesterfield Sofa A lovely example of a mid 20th century deep buttoned thick black leather chesterfield sofa, this chesterfield sofa has a buttoned seat and ba...
Leather
Sold|$25,129
Howard and Sons Button Back Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large Howard and Sons button back sofa, circa 1880. Measures: Seat height 50cm, seat depth 75cm.
Sold|$8,475
1940's Hollywood Button Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Stylized sofa with curved design, button back, ebonized mahogany legs, and upholstered in Bergamo Fabric.
Sold|$4,000
Large Button-Back 1950s Italian Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
Upholstered in a blue / grey ribbed velvet with buttoning and turned wooden feet.
Sold|$2,895
Vintage Button Tufted Victorian Style Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage button tufted sofa in the Victorian style. A large plump down cushion, very comfortable, a solid frame.
Wood, Down
Sold|$10,000
Classic English Button Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A quality, English, brown leather Chesterfield, with deep button tufting all over and nailhead trim, raised on classic bun feet.
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
Leather, Wood
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
Leather, Wood
Sold|$5,950
English Button Tufted Black Leather Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English button-tufted black leather rolled arm sofa with brass stud details and simple turned bun feet.
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
Normally, we have these Chesterfields and most leather items revived, enhanced and polished, however this one came straight out of a London residence as it is and looks great as is. ...
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
Antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield three-seat sofa with a wonderful color and plenty of character.
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fabulous antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950-60’s.
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1950’s.
Leather
Sold|$2,648
Napoleon III buttoned curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality Napoleon III buttoned back sofa. Very elegant and inviting. The cabriole legs on the from really add to the shape and the 3 at the back provide plenty of sup...
Beech
Sold|$3,389
19th Century Buttoned Piecrust French Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality 19th century French sofa. The deep buttoned details with the piecrust edge is a great combination and when this upholstered it will be a very inviting settee.
Beech
Sold|$2,641
Napoleon III buttoned curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant French buttoned curved back sofa. Neat sizes and ideal for a bedroom or small living space.
Upholstery
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
It's been a long time since I got hold of a leather Chesterfield sofa and this one is a lovely model. The leather is in good condition with a wonderful original antique look.
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa of the highest order.
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa of the highest order.
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This is a very high quality antique deep buttoned leather Victorian style Chesterfield sofa and well above the average standard.
Leather
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This antique Swedish deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa has very generous proportions & is very comfortable.
Leather
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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