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Gentlemans Leather Sofa

Victorian Burgundy Gentleman's Club Hand Dyed Leather Sofa
Victorian Burgundy Gentleman's Club Hand Dyed Leather Sofa

Victorian Burgundy Gentleman's Club Hand Dyed Leather Sofa

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding Victorian gentleman's Hand-dyed leather sofa

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas

Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and solid walnut bun

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Moustache Back Brown Leather Sofa
Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Moustache Back Brown Leather Sofa

Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Moustache Back Brown Leather Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian gentleman’s club sofa with coil sprung base and rare Moustache back This is one of the best

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

LOVELY ViNTAGE OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA PART OF SUITE
LOVELY ViNTAGE OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA PART OF SUITE

LOVELY ViNTAGE OXBLOOD BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA PART OF SUITE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hand made in England lightly restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa which is part of a suite

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Vintage Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa on Turned Legs
Restored Vintage Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa on Turned Legs

Restored Vintage Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa on Turned Legs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye candy from every angle

Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating buttoned

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Settees

Materials

Leather, Oak

Recent Sales

Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Chesterfield Gentleman Club Sofa
Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Chesterfield Gentleman Club Sofa

Vintage Distressed Brown Leather Chesterfield Gentleman Club Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are so excited to present to you this lovely vintage distressed brown leather chesterfield sofa

Category

20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored 1940s Chesterfield Hand Dyed Aged Leather Gentleman's Club Sofa
Restored 1940s Chesterfield Hand Dyed Aged Leather Gentleman's Club Sofa

Restored 1940s Chesterfield Hand Dyed Aged Leather Gentleman's Club Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

vintage leather Chesterfield three-seat club sofa This sofa has been fully restored to include having

Category

Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas

Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

brown leather Chesterfield sofas Both sofas have been upholstered in premium English cattle hide

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Brown Leather Feather Filled Sofa
Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Brown Leather Feather Filled Sofa

Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Brown Leather Feather Filled Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian gentleman’s club sofa with coil sprung front edge and feather filled throughout This is one of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Sofa Part of Suite
Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Sofa Part of Suite

Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Sofa Part of Suite

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this stunning vintage Oxblood leather Chesterfield Club Sofa which is

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

1 of 2 Restored Victorian Gentleman's Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Gentleman's Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seat

1 of 2 Restored Victorian Gentleman's Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seat

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare 1920s Original English Fully Restored Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Sofa
Rare 1920s Original English Fully Restored Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Sofa

Rare 1920s Original English Fully Restored Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

absolutely stunning hand made in England and of the finest quality Original 1920’s Chesterfield Gentleman

Category

Vintage 1920s British Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Chesterfield Club Gentleman's Sofa
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Chesterfield Club Gentleman's Sofa

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Whiskey Brown Chesterfield Club Gentleman's Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather sofa. A very well made victorian sofa that has been brought back to life by getting it stripped

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Gentlemans Antique Library Buttoned Oxblood Settee Faux Leather Scottish 19thC
Gentlemans Antique Library Buttoned Oxblood Settee Faux Leather Scottish 19thC

Gentlemans Antique Library Buttoned Oxblood Settee Faux Leather Scottish 19thC

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

A wonderful 19th century Gentleman’s library settee sourced from a country house estate in Scotland

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Brass

STUNNING FULLY RESTORED ENGLISH ViNTAGE BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
STUNNING FULLY RESTORED ENGLISH ViNTAGE BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA

STUNNING FULLY RESTORED ENGLISH ViNTAGE BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hand made in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa Please note the delivery

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Rare Vintage Hand Dyed Whiskey Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa
Rare Vintage Hand Dyed Whiskey Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa

Rare Vintage Hand Dyed Whiskey Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

gentleman’s Chesterfield club sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, for an accurate quote

Category

Mid-20th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Very Rare Vintage, 1940s Hand Dyed Large Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa
Very Rare Vintage, 1940s Hand Dyed Large Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa

Very Rare Vintage, 1940s Hand Dyed Large Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Rare original, 1940s fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather gentleman’s Chesterfield club

Category

Vintage 1940s British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Oak

Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Brown Leather 4-Seat Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Brown Leather 4-Seat Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Brown Leather 4-Seat Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning aged tan brown leather Gentleman’s four-seat club

Category

Late 20th Century British Georgian Sofas

Materials

Leather

1930s Made in England Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Club Sofa Feather Filled
1930s Made in England Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Club Sofa Feather Filled

1930s Made in England Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Club Sofa Feather Filled

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with very comfortable feather filled seat

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sprung Walnut Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Sprung Walnut Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Sprung Walnut Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating buttoned

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seats
Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seats

Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seats

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

restored hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions Please note

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table or Gentleman's Desk, English 19th Century
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table or Gentleman's Desk, English 19th Century

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table or Gentleman's Desk, English 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome Regency style rosewood sofa table or gentleman's desk with inset black leather writing

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite
Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite

Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman’s club

Category

Late 20th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Edwardian Gentleman's Club Three-Piece Suite Pair of Armchairs and Sofa
Edwardian Gentleman's Club Three-Piece Suite Pair of Armchairs and Sofa

Edwardian Gentleman's Club Three-Piece Suite Pair of Armchairs and Sofa

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

whiskey brown leather Gentleman's Club three piece suite to include a two-three seat sofa and pair of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Chesterfield Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Oak

Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite
Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite

Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman’s club

Category

20th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather

Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite
Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite

Restored Vintage Handmade in Chelsea Bordeaux Leather Sofa Part of Huge Suite

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman’s club

Category

Late 20th Century British Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather

Very Rare Vintage Hand Dyed Cigar Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa
Very Rare Vintage Hand Dyed Cigar Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa

Very Rare Vintage Hand Dyed Cigar Heritage Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

gentleman’s Chesterfield club sofa I have the matching four seater which is being restored in the next few

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Leather, Beech

1930s Made in England Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Club Sofa Feather Filled
1930s Made in England Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Club Sofa Feather Filled

1930s Made in England Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Club Sofa Feather Filled

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with very comfortable feather filled seat

Category

Vintage 1930s British Victorian Settees

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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By Chesterfield

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20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

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Gentlemans Leather Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic gentlemans leather sofa available at 1stDibs. Each gentlemans leather sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gentlemans leather sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A gentlemans leather sofa made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular. Chesterfield each produced at least one beautiful gentlemans leather sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gentlemans Leather Sofa?

The average selling price for a gentlemans leather sofa at 1stDibs is $9,430, while they’re typically $2,600 on the low end and $22,353 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.