Find many varieties of an authentic howard style sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
wood,
fabric and
animal skin, every howard style sofa was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the howard style sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A howard style sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Victorian and
Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made howard style sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Andrew Martin,
George Smith and
Ian Sanderson are consistently popular.
Prices for a howard style sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $708 and can go as high as $35,391, while the average can fetch as much as $3,893.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.