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Pair of English High Back Antique Walnut Sofas in Linen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English high back antique walnut sofas in linen-blend upholstery. The sofas have carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Linen, Down, Walnut
Traditional English Leather Shaped Back Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This beautiful, traditionally styled English chesterfield sofa features a shaped, buttoned back and
Category
2010s English Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Down Back Elmstead Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This sofa is a twist on our ever popular Elmstead model. This version has an integral back cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Materials
Brass
Victorian Wingback English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
tall tapered front legs and angled back legs capped with original brass casters. The high back and
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
English Style Roll Arm Sofa by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
English rolled arm and rolled back sofa by Century Furniture
includes 3 matching throw pillows and 2 arm
Category
1990s Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Exceptional English Fully Buttoned Patinated Leather Chesterfield Sofa #390
Located in Lewes, GB
An exceptional English Made Mid Century Fully Buttoned leather Chesterfield. A very high quality
Category
Early 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 88.59 in D 35.44 in
19th Century English Regency Style Upholstered Mahogany Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive late 19th century upholstered mahogany sofa or settee made in the English Regency taste
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
English Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Beige Wool and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, wool, teak, United Kingdom, 1960s.
This sofa has all the flair and vitality of a
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Antique English Regency Sofa/ Writing Table in Mahogany with Ormolu & Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine English Regency sofa table on trestle base with drop leaves, in mahogany with line inlays
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 28.75 in W 40.5 in D 24.5 in
English Art Deco Cloud Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein Upholstered in Green Leather
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with burr walnut show
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 64.18 in D 31.5 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
stamped inside back leg
This sofa is a must have for any fine English furniture connoisseur, it screams
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knoll Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in GB
back of the sofa and as seen here are originally tied to the sofa back by elaborate tassels.
This
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 49.41 in W 77.76 in D 33.08 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
This sofa is a must have for any fine English furniture connoisseur, it screams country house style
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Fine Antique Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Oak Lions Hairy Paw Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, the back rest is higher than a traditional English version so it actually sits well and supports your
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.38 in D 38 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
ready to upholster for the new owners choice of fabric
This sofa is a must have for any fine English
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
make high quality sofas and armchairs.
Exhibitions and Important Houses:
At the 1862 International
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
The Belmont Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
The Belmont sofa is based on the most elegant of the Howard & Son's models; The Baring. With a high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Traditional Elmstead Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
blend of elegance, comfort and tradition.
We build our Traditional Elmstead Sofa up from a hardwood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
The Hampstead Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
back, and deep-buttoning.
The castors are individually hand-cast by traditional English metal crafters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
The Fitzrovia Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
-cast by traditional English metal crafters to a very high standard and a variety of finishes can be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
20th century Howard Chairs Ltd sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality country house sofa made by the finest manufacturers of English seating
Category
Late 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Sofa, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
aesthetic recalls classic English upholstered furniture and style, which is clearly visible in this sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Cabinetmaker Sofa and Armchairs, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
in these armchairs and sofa, however, the English inspiration is met with Swedish ideals. Swedish
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Thomas Lloyd Burgundy Leather 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
combines the classic characteristics of a traditional sofa with a high back and sumptuous moulded foam seat
Category
20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Leather
George Smith “Dahl” Sofa, in Abraham Moon Wool
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is, quite possibly, the only sofa
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Wool
“Paradise” Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1958
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
Renowned for her curvaceous chair and sofa designs that utilize wood and the then pioneering use of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
RH-306 Large Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa RH-306/103 by De Sede. The Chesterfield sofa has been the epitome of English furniture culture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
RH-306 Large Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa by Robert Haussmann
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa RH-306/103 by De Sede. The Chesterfield sofa has been the epitome of English furniture culture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
sofa is a must have for any fine English furniture connoisseur, it screams country house style charm
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 77.56 in D 40.16 in
Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
gem.
This sofa is a must have for any fine English furniture connoisseur, it screams country house
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.7 in W 59.85 in D 38 in
Super Comfortable Pair of Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofas
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
from Lyme St continue to make high quality sofas and armchairs.
Exhibitions and Important Houses
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 66.74 in D 41.74 in
Antique English 17th Century King Charles II Carved Oak Settle Sofa Bench 1680
Located in Portland, OR
Stuart monarchy, after the English Civil War. The settle having a three paneled back with original period
Category
Antique 1680s English Charles II Benches
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 43.5 in W 44.25 in D 26 in
Kingston Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
build-up. What makes this sofa so comfortable is the high down content (50% down, 50% feather in seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Settees
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the high backs. - These settees are extremely comfortable as well as injecting period atmosphere into
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Materials
Velvet
H 44.1 in W 83.08 in D 27.37 in
William IV Period English Sewing Stand Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce nearly 200 year old English William IV Period rosewood and mahogany sewing stand work
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Settee, Late 19th Century, English, Charles II Style, Cut-Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Court and the houses of great noblemen in this country. Very few upholstered settees or couches survive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Settees
Materials
Velvet
Antique 18th Century English Paneled Oak Pub Bench Settle Pew Gothic Revival
Located in Dayton, OH
Extraordinary 18th century English oak pub bench or sofa. A rectangular form with high back and
Category
Antique 18th Century Gothic Revival Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
galleries in large country houses for its early aesthetic, comfort and draught exclusion from the high backs
Category
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Materials
Tapestry, Velvet
H 43.71 in W 69.3 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Art Deco Velvet Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
have high backs and large shapely column arms with pleated fronts that surround the generous seats
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Exceptional Regency Armchair attributed to George Oakley
Located in London, GB
, pp. 158-159.
A sofa table, with Boulle-inlays identical to the ones displayed on the back of this
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
Benches Teak Pair Benches Parkland Lister Country House 244cm 96" 8ftlong Lister
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A massive, 8ft long, pair of stylish, classic, English country house, parkland, garden, patio or
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Teak
H 38.19 in W 96.07 in D 25.2 in
Langton Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
sofa so comfortable is the high down content (50% down, 50% feather in seat, and 70% down, 30% feather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Klismos Chairs, Attributed to George Oakley - Eight Chairs Available
By George Oakley
Located in London, GB
, that demonstrates the superb cabinetmaking skills of the craftsman or a high-end workshop origin
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Armchair Part of Suite
Located in GB
same finish and standard, I have two two-seat sofas, one three-four-seat sofa and five armchairs
Category
20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 34.45 in D 35.44 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
, the company operating from Lyme St continue to make high quality sofas and armchairs.
Exhibitions and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
Howard Keith “Bambino” Chair for HK Furniture, England, 1950s
By Howard Keith
Located in Utrecht, NL
-century English design. By absorbing creative influences from abroad, but formulating a distinctive home
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
Furniture Gazette Directory (1877 & 1886) listed the firm in High Wycombe as chair & couch manufacturer and
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 43.9 in
English Tight Back Sofa
Located in Geneva, IL
Originally purchased at Mike Bell Antiques at the Chicago merchandise mart. Traditional high end
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sofas
Giltwood Sofa
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
English, circa 1875 deep seat giltwood sofa in the French Regence revival taste. The unusually high
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Sofas
Early 19th Century George III Antique Sofa Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
narrow front to back, it has a high stretcher, the stretcher is curved, it has faded to a wonderful honey
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Sofa Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofa, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons portarlington sofa, Circa 1850.
Magnificent 19th century Howard & Sons ‘English
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Leather Sofa by Maple and Company, London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
, the back, seat and arms all upholstered in sprung horsehair. The sofa was upholstered in Alma "Paris
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Antique English Painted Drop Leaf Table, circa 1875
Located in Houston, TX
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The great versatility of this antique English painted table, circa
Category
Antique 1870s English Tables
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Antique Library Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
a sofa table for flowers and photographs.
English circa 1815.
Measures: 97cm / 38" wide
59cm / 23
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Wing Sofa, English, Settee, Quality, High Back, Mahogany, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing sofa. An English, quality upholstered settee with mahogany legs, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.97 in W 75.99 in D 34.26 in
Antique Wing Sofa, English, Settee, Quality, High Back, Mahogany, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing sofa. An English, quality upholstered settee with mahogany legs, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.97 in W 75.99 in D 34.26 in
Late 19th c. English Country House Roll Back Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century country house roll arm and back Chesterfield sofa having neat lines and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.83 in W 72.84 in D 32.68 in
Antique Double Spoonback Sofa, English, Walnut, Camel Back, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoonback sofa. An English, walnut camel back settee dating to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 36.23 in W 69.69 in D 30.32 in
Antique Spoon Back Sofa, English, Walnut, 2-Seat Settee, Early Victorian, 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spoon back sofa. An English, walnut and textile 2 person settee, dating to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 42.13 in W 73.82 in D 33.27 in
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English High Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English high back sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every English high back sofa was constructed with great care. There are 158 variations of the antique or vintage English high back sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an English high back sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An English high back sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one English high back sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an English High Back Sofa?
The average selling price for an English high back sofa at 1stDibs is $6,194, while they’re typically $582 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
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