20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa with Button Down Seats, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb mid to late 20th century leather chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa with Button Down Seats, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb mid to late 20th century leather chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with
Leather
21st C., Custom Upholstered Jonathan Adler Button Tufted Sofa In Cut Velvet
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., custom Jonathan Adler sofa. A nicely upholstered button tufted sofa in sculpted velvet in
Velvet, Maple
Late 20th Century 3-Seat Chesterfield Leather Sofa with Button Down Seat
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb late 20th century leather Chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with button down
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Convertible Sofa Bed Button Detail in Oatmeal Colored Mohair
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and versatile Mid-Century Modern convertible sofa bed in oatmeal colored mohair-like
Mohair, Wood
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Plum Button Back Velvet Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian sofa offers carved walnut frame with shaped back having foliate carved pierced
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century 3-Seat Chesterfield Leather Sofa with Button Down Seat
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Superb late 20th century leather chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with button down
Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Brown Leather High Back Three Seats and Button Tufted
By Chesterfield
Located in Firenze, IT
This English vintage brown leather Chesterfield sofa with button trufted back and arms offers three
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Button Back Sofa with Tapered Hand Rubbed Walnut Legs
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern button back sofa was realized in the United States, circa 1960. It
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Two-Seat Tetrad Chesterfield Leather Sofa with Button Down Seats
By Tetrad
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Late 20th century two-seat leather Chesterfield sofa by Tetrad. Great quality, hand dyed leather
Leather
Antique French Louis XV Style Button Tufted Sofa in Organic Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful Louis XV style sofa with solid wood carved frame, has been reupholstered in our 100
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Deep Buttoned Tux Sofa in Imperial Velvet with Solid Walnut Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Tux is our contemporary interpretation of the classic chesterfield. The stunning deep buttoning
Velvet, Walnut
Harvey Probber Two Piece Button Tufted Wool Sectional Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Harvey Probber two piece sectional sofa upholstered in the original persimmon wool. Persimmon
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Mid-Century Italian Rose Pink Velvet Buttoned Two-Seat Sofa on Wooden Feet
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous midcentury Italian rose pink newly upholstered buttoned 2-seat kidney shaped sofa with
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Button Back Tufted Sofa in Textural Sapphire Velvet by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
This refined and understated Mid-Century Modern sofa was realized in the United States circa 1970
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid Century Modern Sectional Sofa Off White Fabric Button Back
By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern sectional sofa comprised of 3 pieces wearing off white
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman Button Tufted Chrome Sofa in a Navy Blue Velvet from France
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
We have redone this sofa in a luxurious cotton blue velvet of excellent quality from France. The
Chrome
Black and Chrome Modular Seating, Button Tufted Sofa, Mies Tugenhat
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich
Located in Buffalo, NY
can be set up as three seat sofa, love seat and chair or three separate chairs, retains original label
Chrome
Sold|$1,034
Victorian Walnut Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Carved Walnut Sofa with Button-Back Upholstery Item Code: S27-68 A stylish Victorian
Walnut
Sold|$2,900
Dunbar Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid Century modern Dunbar two cushion sofa with button back and buttoned cushions and dark
Mahogany
Sold|$4,130
Victorian Buttoned Back Chesterfield
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality 19th century English chesterfield sofa. It is a great size and very comfy
Oak
Sold|$2,751
Victorian Deep Buttoned Chesterfield
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A walnut Victorian deep buttoned Chesterfield circa 1880 reupholstered in grey linen.
Fabric
Sold|$2,900
Dunbar Curved Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Mid century Dunbar three cushioned curved sofa with button back and buttoned cushions with
Mahogany
blue leather sofa
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A blue button tufted leather sofa on blonde dowel legs.
Leather, Oak
Sold|$4,800
Robsjohn-Gibbings Couch
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century modern button tufted Robsjohn-Gibbings couch with wood base. Fully restored and newly
Wood, Upholstery
sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tight back even armed sofa on dark walnut legs with a button tufted back. Sofa retains original
Walnut
Sold|$11,722
Victorian Red Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian walnut sofa with original buttoned red Morocco leather upholstery, circa 1880.
Sold|$1,655
19th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century walnut sofa in the art’s and craft style, the tub shaped sofa with buttoned brown
Walnut
Rare - Milo Baughman Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare - Early Button Tufted Milo Baughman designed sofa manufactured by Thayer Coggin. Covered in
Walnut
Sold|$3,800
1970s Orange Gondola Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This button-tufted orange gondola sofa from the 1970s has been newly reupholstered and is sure to
Upholstery
Sold|$8,500
Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Kaare Klint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Swedish leather Chesterfield sofa with deep button tufted back and arms, sitting on raised, lithe
Rosewood
Sold|$3,200
Classic English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Classic button tufted Chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim. Cordovan leather with a slight worn
Leather, Wood
Sold|$3,200
Leather Camel Back Sofa
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970's example of classic English Camel Back form sofa. Fully button tufted back, arms
Sold|$8,070 / item
Modern Classic Tufted Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Mid-Century Modern style triple loose button detailed boxed cushion back sofa, with a boxed and
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$8,750
Tufted Velvet Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Danville, CA
Fabulous 1950's button tufted velvet Tuxedo sofa sold through S. Christian, San Francisco's premier
Sold|$4,482
Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
Antique deep buttoned leather Chesterfield three-seat sofa in excellent original condition and very
Leather
Sold|$6,371
19th Century Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous 19th century English style Chesterfield sofa. With a button back and convex seat on
Fabric
Sold|$5,800
Handsome Tufted Leather & Steel Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
tight back with extensive button tufting over the entire sofa. Excellent restored condition.
Steel
Chesterfield Sofa By Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned and highly comfortable Chesterfield sofa with full button tufted
Leather
Chesterfied Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A generously proportioned and highly comfortable Chesterfield sofa with full button tufted
Wool
Sold|$2,061
French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely French Louis Phillipe two seater gilt couch with deep buttoned cameo back and sides,in
Beech
English 19th c. Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century button back chesterfield sofa with rolled arms and back on turned mahogany
Upholstery
Sold|$3,900
Jens Risom Sofa for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Risom designed sofa with button back detail, flared arms and angular hard maple legs
Metal
Sold|$4,500
Mid-Century Knoll Style Sofa
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Early 1960's Knoll Style Walnut trimmed, button-tufted two seat sofa custom upholstered in a light
Sold|$2,000
Fabulous PInk Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Amarillo, TX
Really dynamite. Classic chesterfield two seat sofa, extensively button tufted, in original pink
Cotton
Sold|$3,378
Quality Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality deep buttoned leather upholstered Chesterfield sofa. This Chesterfield has a
Leather
Sold|$2,975
Swedish Art Moderne Tufted Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
-Channel-back and button tufted vintage sofa - restored and newly upholstered. Art Moderne in
Upholstery
Sold|$7,447
19th Century Red Velvet Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning 19th Century drop-end buttoned red Chesterfield sofa. Still retaining its original
Velvet
Sold|$1,700
Edward Wormley Sofa by Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
is desired, it can be used without the cushions as the back has a nice button detail. The sofa
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$14,067
Victorian Carved Walnut Leathered Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian carved walnut leathered sofa, the buttoned rolled-over back sweeping round to form
Walnut, Leather
Sold|$4,413
Antique Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
Fabulous antique Swedish deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa still in the original leather
Leather
Sold|$3,870 / item
Neah Mid Century Tufted Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
character of this sofa. Its button-tufted arms and back ensure its comfort while conveying refined elegance
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$4,827
Antique Swedish Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This antique Swedish deep buttoned leather Chesterfield sofa has very generous proportions and is
Leather
Togo Sofa Michel Ducaroy (1925-2009) for Ligne Roset Togo U-shaped Modular Sofa
By Ligne Roset
Located in Otley, GB
Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in a bespoke stripped multi coloured button-back fabric
Fabric
Tufted Upholstered Chesterfield Rolled Arm Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Traditional chesterfield button tufted sofa with rolled arms custom upholstered in a textured woven
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$2,199
1950s Scandinavian Plush Velvet Shaped Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
1950s red velvet sofa. Good quality velvet sofa, button backed with leather piping. Inverted
Velvet
Sold|$12,500
Exceptional Three Piece Art Deco Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Streamline three piece sectional sofa with original mohair fabric. Sofa has button
English Green Vintage Leather Chesterfied Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
A large, comfortable and beautiful chesterfield sofa with original buttoned English green leather
Leather, Wood
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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