$12,174
H 30.71 in W 85.44 in D 34.26 in
VINTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER CURVED CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Whisky brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Curved frame club sofa in newly restored condition with fully
Leather
$5,565Sale Price|30% Off
H 27 in W 82 in D 29 in
1960s Mid Century Curved Tufted Paisley Chesterfield Kidney Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Chesterfield curved sofa you could hope to
Upholstery, Wood
$9,999
H 31.5 in W 89.5 in D 42 in
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Sofa Newly Reupholstered In A Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Sofa Newly Reupholstered in Mohair This vintage 1950s curved
Mohair
$20,368 / set
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Sofa dimensions: Height 85 cm Width 180 cm Depth 87 cm. Please note all measurements are
Leather, Walnut
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 103.55 in D 72.45 in
Large Black Leather English Rochester Chesterfield Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Antwerp, BE
English Rochester Chesterfield sectional sofa in a two-seat x three-seat L shape. Black leather
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in
1920s English Chesterfield Sofa, Curved Form with Mahogany Deco Feet
Located in Alton, GB
scalloped and curved Chesterfield sofa embodies the sophistication and charm of the interwar period. This
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 74 in D 39 in
Sculptural Curved Tufted Leather Chesterfield Nailhead Sofa Made In Italy
By Chesterfield
Located in Southampton, NJ
Iconic Chesterfield vintage sofa that was made in Italy and is hallmarked as such having the
Brass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Very Rare Curved Front Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
luxury chesterfield sofas and armchairs and have done for years, this curved front model is one of the
Leather
Curved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Redding, CT
Curved brown leather Chesterfield sofa. The perfect amount of wear and patina on this classic
Leather, Wood
Curved Italian Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Brown
Located in Redding, CT
Curved Italian leather Chesterfield Sofa in brown. Classic design and great vintage condition
Metal
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Black Leatherette Sofa This amazing and sturdy 1950’s
Brass
Century Furniture Leather Chesterfield Nailhead Curved Sofa
By Century Furniture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Century Furniture leather and nailhead chesterfield sofa with curved front. The color is a
Brass
Dark Tobacco Brown Curved Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very rare find in rich dark brown leather, this wonderful curved tufted Chesterfield loveseat oozes
Leather
Sold
H 40.16 in W 97.64 in D 43.31 in
Paul Brock Heritage Leather Chesterfield Sofa Serpentine Curved Back
By Paul Robert Brock
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield sofa RRP £5000 The sofa is very large, luxurious and exceptionally comfortable, the back is
Leather, Fabric
Sold
H 31 in W 78 in D 38 in
Sculptural Tufted Chesterfield Leather Curved Nailhead Sofa Made in Italy
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Chesterfield vintage sofa that was made in Italy and is hallmarked as such. It is unusual to
Brass
Antique Curved French Chesterfield in Velvet
Located in Hudson, NY
An Antique Curved Chesterfield. Recently recovered in exquisite dark green velvet and featuring a
Velvet
Sold
H 23 in W 70 in D 35 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Chesterfield Loveseats Sofas For Upholstery, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hollywood Regency Curved Chesterfield Love-Seats Sofas For Upholstery - Pair This pair of
Velvet
Sold
H 27.96 in W 87.01 in D 39.18 in
Unique Restored Curved Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Cigar Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa. This sofa is very unique, it has a wonderful curved
Leather, Hardwood
Curved Light Brown Italian Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Redding, CT
Curved lightbrown Italian leather chesterfield sofa. Sumptuous tufted button back curved sofa. The
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 47.25 in
Chesterfield Sofa Green Three-Seat Leather Couch Vintage Retro Curved
Located in Cologne, DE
Chesterfield sofa green three-seat leather couch vintage retro curved, made for pure comfort and
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 47.25 in
Chesterfield Sofa Green Three-Seat Leather Couch Vintage Retro Curved
Located in Cologne, DE
Chesterfield sofa green three-seat leather couch vintage retro curved, made for pure comfort and
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 47.25 in
Chesterfield Sofa Set Green Three-Seat Footstool Leather Couch Vintage Curved
Located in Cologne, DE
Chesterfield sofa set green three-seat footstool leather couch vintage curved, made for pure
Leather
Curved Back Tufted Chesterfield Leather Sofa, circa 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s Chesterfield-style sofa is upholstered in leather that has been dyed in a washed navy
Leather, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Edwardian Leather-Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dramatic tufted chesterfield sofa, scrolling curved arms adorned in decorative nailhead trim
Unusual Curve Vintage Chesterfield Leather Sofa and Chair on Wheels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage chesterfield leather sofa and chair on wheels.
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 98.43 in L 33.47 in
Almond Green Fabric and Black Wooden Feet Curved and Quilted Sofa
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquered wooden feet and almond colored soft fabric comfy and curved and quilted sofa
Wood, Fabric
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
Walnut
English roll arm sofa fabric sample only
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
FABRIC SAMPLE ONLY This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a natural luxurious velvet...
Linen, Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$11,710 / item
H 32.68 in W 90.56 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$8,607
H 24.41 in W 14.57 in D 16.15 in
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Lüsterweibchen Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Rare late 19th-century carved wooden Lüsterweibchen chandelier with four lights and original polychrome finish. A unique and charming late 19th-century carved wooden chandelier — a ...
Metal, Brass
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant minds of the colonial America, Ph...
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 115 in D 35 in
Wonderful 2 Piece Harvey Probber Sectional Sofa Mid-century
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful 2 piece signed Harvey Probber sectional sofa. This piece is in vintage condition with it's original floral tapesty fabric which does show wear. This sofa will definitely n...
Upholstery
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Chireno, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. Portion of reverse side is...
Wood, Giltwood
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
Upholstery
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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