$5,499
H 16.54 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
EXTRA LARGE GEORGE SMiTH CHESTERFIELD CHELSEA KNIGHT FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable George Smith Knight Chesterfield tufted footstool RRP £6,640 Please note the delivery fee
Upholstery
$34,810 / 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
Leather, Hardwood
GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Smith cigar brown Somerville occasional Library armchair with Chesterfield tufted back RRP £7,950
Leather
GEORGE SMITH BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather George Smith RRP £7,034 Chesterfield tufted captains office chair Please note the
Leather, Hardwood
$6,892 / set
H 33.67 in W 40.36 in D 37.41 in
GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET ARMCHAIR FOOTSTOOL
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted occasional Library armchair with matching run up
Velvet, Hardwood
$5,499
H 33.47 in W 38.19 in D 31.5 in
GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA BUTTERFLY GREY OATMEAL CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George
Upholstery
$25,759 / set
H 34.45 in W 77.96 in D 36.23 in
PAIR OF GEORGE SMiTH SOMERVILLE CHESTERFIELD MOHAIR VELVET SOFAS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Smith Somerville Mohair Velvet Chesterfield tufted sofas RRP £30,130 Please note the delivery fee
Velvet, Hardwood
$4,107
H 34.45 in W 63.19 in D 27.96 in
GEORGE SMITH CHELSSEA CHESTERFiELD TUFTED BENCH SOFA IN VELOUR UPHOLSTERY
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
England George Smith bench sofa with Chesterfield tufting Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Upholstery
$16,708
H 34.65 in W 73.63 in D 38 in
OWNED BY MADONNA LUXURY GEORGE SMiTH BOLSTER MOHAIR VELVET CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Mohair Velvet George Smith Chelsea Bolster sofa which was owned by Madonna Please note the delivery fee
Velvet
$5,499
H 33.08 in W 40.16 in D 31.7 in
GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA BUTTERFLY BLACK VELVET CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George
Velvet
$4,107 / item
H 18.51 in W 48.23 in D 28.35 in
1 OF 2 GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BLACK LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOLS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Black leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools Please note the delivery fee listed
Leather, Beech
$14,035
H 27.96 in W 102.37 in D 41.93 in
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield " Sofa - In Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular, huge George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield
Leather
$12,364
H 27.96 in W 92.13 in D 41.93 in
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield " Sofa - In Grey Brown Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular, George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield
Leather
Genuine Designer George Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
Genuine handmade designer George Smith Buttoned Chesterfield style leather sofa RRP £12000 new
Leather
Pair of George Smith Chesterfield Armchairs in Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of new George Smith Georgian chair model aged whiskey
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 32.88 in W 68.12 in D 31.5 in
New George Smith Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Armchairs Available
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this new George Smith Georgian three seater aged whiskey brown
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 16.15 in W 56.5 in D 32.49 in
STUNNiNG HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER GEORGE SMITH CHESTERFIELD TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Smith Hand Dyed brown leather Chesterfield tufted footstool Please note the delivery fee listed is
Leather
Sold
H 29 in W 92 in D 36 in
Luxurious Large George Smith Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in Purple Mohair
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic symbol of traditional British design and craftsmaship, the tufted Chesterfield sofa as
Mohair
Sold
H 32.68 in W 36.62 in D 43.31 in
Stunning George Smith Bulgari Aged Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Chesterfield, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this fully restored George Smith Bulgari lounge armchair with Chesterfield
Leather
George Smith Attr. Chesterfield Style Bench
By George Smith
Located in Astoria, NY
George Smith Attributed Chesterfield Style Brown Tufted Leather Bench, raised on turned wood feet
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 30.52 in W 33.47 in D 33.86 in
Pair of George Smith Chelsea Floral Upholstered Chesterfield Armchairs
By Chesterfield, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of original George Smith Chelsea Chesterfield
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Sold
H 17.72 in W 79.53 in D 59.85 in
MONUMENTAL GEORGE SMITH RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
/ ottoman you will ever see! Made by George Smith Chelsea it is the size of a double bed Please note the
Leather
Sold
H 17 in W 56 in D 32 in
Tobacco Tufted Leather Chesterfield Style George Smith Ottoman Coffee Table
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic rich George Smith tobacco tufted leather ottoman in the chesterfield style having mahogany
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 90.56 in D 43.31 in
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield " Buttoned Sofa in Linen Tweed
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield
Linen
Sold
H 29.14 in W 98.43 in D 43.31 in
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield " Buttoned Sofa in Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is the most spectacular George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield
Leather
Sold
H 32.49 in W 85.83 in D 37.01 in
George Smith Three-Piece Suite Velvet Silk Upholstery Sofas & Bench Chesterfield
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this brand new George Smith three-piece suite Please note the
Silk, Velvet, Beech
George Smith Plush Tufted Chocolate Leather & Mohair Club Chair
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large tufted George Smith library Club chair with nailhead trim newly reupholstered in a
Leather, Mohair
Handsome Classic George Smith Leather Chesterfield sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Manly tufted large sofa by George Smith, low slung and elegant lines, label on underside of couch
Vintage George Smith Leather "Chesterfield" Bench or Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
George Smith.
Pair of Aqua Blue Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs with Ottomans
By George Smith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful aqua blue leather chesterfield club chairs from the early 1960s in amazing original
Leather
George Smith Chesterfield Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hamburg, PA
A handsome George Smith classic Chesterfield leather sofa in whiskey tone. This sofa has antique
Leather
Sold
H 33.08 in W 31.89 in D 39.38 in
George Smith Lennagan Heritage Brown Leather Armchair Chesterfield
By Chesterfield, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in England RRP £7000 George Smith aged
Leather
Sold
H 17.72 in W 64.77 in D 2.76 in
RESTORED GEORGE SMITH EXTRA LARGE CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER TUFTED FOOTSTOOL
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
large hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstool Please note the
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 33.47 in W 37.8 in D 41.34 in
Fully Restored George Smith Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Armchair
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England fully restored George Smith
Leather
Sold
H 18.9 in W 48.63 in D 28.94 in
1 of 2 George Smith Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Hearth Footstools
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoned George Smith hearth footstools This is for one stool with the option to purchase up to
Leather
Sold
H 34.26 in W 41.15 in D 42.33 in
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED GEORGE SMiTH BULGARU BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIRS
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
custom made, fully restored, hand dyed cigar brown leather, George Smith Bulgari armchairs Please note
Leather
Sold
H 17 in W 56 in D 32 in
Classic Rich Luxe Tobacco Tufted Leather Chesterfield Style George Smith Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic rich George Smith tobacco tufted leather ottoman in the chesterfield style having mahogany
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 71 in W 206 in D 106.5 in
George Smith "Early Victorian Chesterfield" Sofa in Mink Brown Italian Velvet
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
interest in this listing, pieces of this nature by George Smith are the epitome of classic English
Velvet
Sold
H 35.44 in W 72.45 in D 40.56 in
George Smith Bulgari Restored Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Sofa Velvet Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England refurbished George Smith
Leather, Velvet
C1920s Three Seater Chesterfield Sofa
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
A very Generous Three Seater Chesterfield Sofa Lovely Solid Frame Upholstered in Buttoned Fabric
Other
George Smith Cognac Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tufted leather Chesterfield style sofa. By English fine furniture maker George Smith.
George Smith Leather Chesterfield Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Smith labeled chesterfield brown leather ottomans. One available
Leather
Tufted Chesterfield Sofa with Turned Legs
By George Smith
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful and very handsome tufted chesterfield sofa, in the style of George Smith. having a
Upholstery
Leather Chesterfield Fainting Sofa by George Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
British designer George Smith of Newcastle, England has always been known for fine quality
Leather, Upholstery
George Smith Ottoman Pouf, England, Chesterfield
By George Smith
Located in Brussels, BE
Ottoman by Georges Smith.
Leather
$4,664
H 18.51 in W 42.13 in D 25.6 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, mid Victorian antique, large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather otto...
Leather, Hardwood
$549Sale Price|24% Off
H 1.97 in W 47.25 in D 35.44 in
Fur Throw Blanket Rust Pink - Real Cashmere Fur 3x4ft
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Add luxe and comfort textures to your interiors by draping this limited edition genuine cashmere fur throw blanket over a chair, sofa or bed. For those cooler evenings, the petite si...
Fur
$13,227
H 28.55 in W 85.04 in D 38.59 in
FULLY COIL SPRUNG VINTAGE 1920's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1920's, super comfortable, fully coil sprung, hand dyed saddle brown...
Leather
19th Century Mahogany Bench
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant 19th century mahogany bench from England covered with charming fabric in the chesterfield buttoned style lovely unusual bench since it is small that has a beautiful base. ...
Mahogany
$34,810
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$5,800
H 29.14 in W 57.88 in D 36.03 in
Charles Dudouyt - Spirit - Dining Table - Oak - 1950 - France - Art Deco
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Extendable dining table designed in 1940s in France. The legs of this table are beautifully shaped and show nice organic forms. The top is rectangular with two space for extendable ...
Oak
$102,908
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
$1,900 / set
H 12 in W 7 in D 7.75 in
Italian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Wood, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, rattan, white lacquered metal and wood wall lights designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 12” H x 7” W x 7.75“D Back Plate Dimens...
Metal, Brass
Carl Malmsten Vintage Samspel Sofa in Mohair Velvet 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten - Samspel Sofa, 1956 Malmsten's iconic curved sofa was designed in 1956 and produced by Swedish cabinetmakers AB Record in Bollnas. It is considered one the finest exa...
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
$11,363
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 23.63 in
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top ...
Crystal, Metal
$2,653
H 20 in W 16.25 in D 14.25 in
French Pair of Curule Style Stools, Nubby Textured White Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of wooden curule style stools, with upholstered seats. These vintage stools from France have been created in the Curule (or often referred to as Dante) style, featuring...
Wood
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Four-Sided Lobby Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style four-sided sofa ideal for a large lobby or foyer. With vintage style brown tufted leather upholstered backrests and seats, raised on turned mahogany feet and finished...
Leather
Pair of Blue and White Porcelain Ginger Jars with Birds and Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain lidded ginger jars with classic form and hand decorated with birds and flowers.
Porcelain
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.
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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.