George Smith English Oxblood Leather Scroll Arm Signature Sofa, 2000s
By George Smith
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, expertly crafted, heirloom sofa by George Smith, circa 2000s. This large 3-seater has been expertly re-upholstered in a fabulous top-grain, oxblood leather which will get...
Brass
Sold
H 32.68 in W 88.98 in D 43.31 in
New George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Sofa William Morris Forest Linen Fabric
By William Morris (English), George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely custom made newly reupholstered George Smith signature arm sofa with William Morris Forest Linen...
Upholstery
George Smith Howard & Sons Kilim Upholstered Scroll Arm Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic English Howard & Sons Style scroll arm sofa created by George Smith artisans.
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 84 in D 44 in
Extra Large Plush George Smith Signature Scroll Arm English Upholstered Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic extra large and deep George Smith Signature sofa with standard scroll arm from England, newly upholstered in George Smith luxury Gollut Bennison fabric.
Upholstery
Sold
H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 37.01 in
Early 19th Century English Upholstered Button Back Scrolled Arm Chesterfield
Located in London, England
19th century English Chesterfield sofa. Good size three-seater button back sofa. A very comfortable sofa which has been recently reupholstered in a plain neutral fabric. The sofa i...
Brass
George Smith Kilim Lounge Chair English Country Style Boho Tribal Rug
By George Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic Kilim Rug Upholstered Lounge Chair, designed by George Smith Ltd., England, circa 1990s. Signed with George Smith label underneath cushion. Please see our other 1stdibs listi...
Brass
$8,105 / set
H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in
George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...
Leather
$16,347 / set
H 33.27 in W 36.42 in D 44.3 in
New Pair of George Smith Flying Ducks Armchairs & Ottoman Footstool
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully refurbished, George Smith Signature Scroll arm armchairs and matching footstool upholstered in Mulberry Flying Ducks velvet T...
Upholstery, Beech
$11,579 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Leather
Barbara Barry for Baker White Bouclé Sofa
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Barbara Barry for Baker White Boucle Sofa This sofa measures: 88 wide x 37 deep x 34.5 inches high, with a seat height of 20 and arm height of 23 inches We take our photos in a con...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
Napoli Reproduction Club Chair in Natural Cotton Canvas
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Over 2000 items in stock, scroll down and select view all to see our current ready to ship furniture and accessories! Price is per item, this is custom made to order. We do have 1 fl...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
$12,600
H 34.5 in W 32.5 in D 40 in
Vintage English George Smith Kilim Upholstered Club Chair on Casters
By George Smith
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage George Smith club chair stands out for its bold kilim upholstery and generous, deeply comfortable form. Covered throughout in a richly patterned textile with saturated r...
Brass
$1,702
H 14.97 in W 30.32 in D 20.87 in
ORIGINAL ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH KILIM UPHOLSTERED FOOTSTOOL FOR 2 PEOPLE TO SHARE
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original George Smith Kilim upholstered two person footstool Please note the delivery fee liste...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$6,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29 in W 73 in D 25 in
Custom Made to Order Outdoor or Indoor Iron Sofa with Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made to Order Iron Sofa for Indoor or Outdoor Size: 73”w x 25”d x 29”h SH:16”. SD:24” Can be made to your specifications. This collection also includes chairs, ottomans and ...
Iron
Custom Upholstered Sofa By Anthony Lawrence In Lee Jofa Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and colorful Blue upholstered Hollywood Regency style Sofa with rolled arms loose upholstered seat cushions with rope turned trim and fringed base. Dimensions: 87” wide ...
Velvet, Wood
Ralph Lauren "Somerville" English Arm Traditional Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this handsome Country English style sofa designed by Ralph Lauren. The "Somerville" sofa features a soft gracefully arched double back, generous English rol...
Fabric
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...
Linen, Oak
$3,490 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
George Smith Upholstered Sofa From Signature Collection
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic bench made George Smith Sofa with rolled English arms, turned wood legs with brass casters. Raised on five legs, all with brass toe caps and casters. The three legs at the f...
Brass
$34,057 / set
H 30.71 in W 94.49 in D 43.31 in
Pair Of George Smith "Early Victorian" Model Leather Chesterfields, Tufted Sofas
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Pair of fully restored, hand dyed Whiskey brown leather George Smith "Early Victorian" Chesterfield Tufted sofas with overstuffed arm and back rests and solid to the frame, turned le...
Leather, Hardwood
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.