Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith. This conic and award winning
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Diplomat Sofa
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Light Brown Upholstery
$13,800
H 27.17 in W 95.67 in D 42.52 in
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Light Brown Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, fabric, chrome-plated steel, United Kingdom, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s British Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
$18,938
H 25.6 in W 102.37 in D 41.34 in
Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive large ‘Diplomat sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Stockholm, SE
name "Diplomat'". Dark brown and beige striped fabric. Very good and fresh condition, minor signs of
Category
Vintage 1970s British Space Age Sofas
Materials
Metal
Artifort Diplomat Bono Sofa in Blue Kvadrat Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, immaculate Artifort “Bono” Large Sofa, dressed in a Peerless
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Wool
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘Rocketman’, the Diplomat sofa might be the flagship design for HK, nonetheless, the Bambino is their most
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Vintage Sofa Table - Diplomat by Josef Frank
$7,800
H 19 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Vintage Sofa Table - Diplomat by Josef Frank
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish sofa table "diplomat" made of hand crafted polished Beechwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Beech
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Beautiful Josef Frank Sofa Table 'diplomat' Svenskt Tenn 1949
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Josef FRANK Sofa Table 'Diplomat' Firma Svenskt Tenn Modelnr. 2073 Designed in 1949
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Deep 1970s Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa
By Howard Keith
Located in London, London
Diplomat sofa By Howard Keith Very similar to the Durant sofa by Kelly Wearstler Smaller
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
By Howard Keith
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Impressive Grand Diplomat sofa in original Sereno striped fabric designed by Howard Keith for HK
Category
Vintage 1970s Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Stafford, TX
1970s "Diplomat" Sofa Designed By John Home for Howard Keith Furniture, UK Beautiful sofa with
Category
Vintage 1970s British Space Age Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Howard Keith by John Home Orange Fabric Diplomat Sofa
By Howard Keith
Located in Basildon, London
A fantastic example of classic British design, the Diplomat sofa was designed by John Home in 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s English Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chairs for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
upholstered products early on. Having appeared in the film ‘Rocketman’, the Diplomat sofa might be the
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Duresta Diplomat Three Piece Sofa & Armchair Suite Versace Italian Upholstery
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H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 40.56 in
Duresta Diplomat Three Piece Sofa & Armchair Suite Versace Italian Upholstery
By DURESTA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this luxury Duresta Diplomat three piece suite piece suite with
Category
20th Century English Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
By Howard Keith
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United Kingdom, 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa, UK 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Large 'Diplomat' sofa by Howard Keith for HK Furniture, United Kingdom, 1970s. Interesting sleek
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith, dating from the 1960’s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK 1970s
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H 25.6 in W 104.34 in D 43.31 in
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in Almelo, NL
Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, patinated leather, United Kingdom 1970s Howard
Category
Vintage 1970s British Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' Sofa in Olive Green Leather and Rosewood
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 'Diplomat', leather and rosewood, Denmark, 1960s This small
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Diplomat Sleeper Sofa by Blu Dot
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for more shipping options: S16 Home San Francisco. Sofa by day, sleeper by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England 1950s - for Nina
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H 35.04 in W 27.17 in D 33.47 in
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England 1950s - for Nina
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘Rocketman’, the Diplomat sofa might be the flagship design for HK, nonetheless, the Bambino is their most
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Black Leather Diplomat Sofa
By Aage Christensen
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A black leather three-seat Diplomat sofa. Designer Aage Christiansen for Erhardsen & Andersen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A "Diplomat" sofa designed by Howard Keith in 1970's for HK Furniture. One of few successful UK
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro
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H 28.35 in W 86.62 in D 38.19 in
Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro
By Howard Keith
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa Settee HK London Mid Century Vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Hardwood
Danish Matador Diplomat Sofa & Armchair Aage Christiansen Erhardsen & Andersen
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H 28.35 in W 82.29 in D 31.5 in
Danish Matador Diplomat Sofa & Armchair Aage Christiansen Erhardsen & Andersen
By Aage Christiansen
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Danish Matador Diplomat Three Seater Sofa and Matching Armchair by Aage Christiansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Cotton, Teak, Feathers
Diplomat UK Bono Sofa for Artifort, 2004
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique wedge shaped sofa in blue wool with polished aluminum legs and floating back. Concern for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Extremely Rare Finn Juhl Rosewood and Leather Diplomat Series Daybed or Sofa
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H 32 in W 74 in D 30 in
Extremely Rare Finn Juhl Rosewood and Leather Diplomat Series Daybed or Sofa
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Bridport, CT
last ten years underscoring the rarity of this piece from Finn Juhl's Diplomat Series. This piece was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa, Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Fabric
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H 24.41 in W 100.79 in D 39.38 in
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa, Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Fabric
By Howard Keith
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Large high quality vintage 1970s HK Diplomat sofa in fabric. Designed by Howard Keith, circa
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa or Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Brown Leather
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H 24.41 in W 100.79 in D 39.38 in
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa or Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Brown Leather
By Howard Keith
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Large vintage 1970s HK Diplomat sofa in brown leather. Designed by Howard Keith, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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Diplomat Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the diplomat sofa you’re looking for. A diplomat sofa — often made from fabric, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage diplomat sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a diplomat sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A diplomat sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one diplomat sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Howard Keith, Artifort and France & Søn produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Diplomat Sofa?
Prices for a diplomat sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $4,950 and can go as high as $14,600, while the average can fetch as much as $13,100.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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