$13,711
H 34.65 in W 71.66 in D 39.38 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH MADE FOR LIBERTY'S LONDON KILIM THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A stunning sofa which is one of George Smiths bestselling lines.
Upholstery, Beech
$18,510
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
George Smith Anatolian Kilim Sofa from Smith Workshop
Located in Round Top, TX
Elevate your living space with the George Smith Anatolian Kilim Sofa from Smith Workshop, with label stating "George Smith, Handmade in Newcastle, England".
Wool
Sold
H 34.65 in W 62.01 in D 40.95 in
RARE & STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH KILIM UPHOLSTERED HOWARD & SON'S SOFA
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime original George Smith signature collection standard arm two-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec Ki...
Upholstery, Beech
Sold
H 33.47 in W 84.65 in D 42.92 in
Perfect George Smith Kilim Upholstery Large Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning RRP £10,800 large George Smith signature collection standard arm three-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec Kilims This sofa is pretty much the best ...
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. The large signature sofa features a hardwood base upholstered with a dramatic tribal style woo...
Brass
Sold
H 32.68 in W 83.86 in D 40.56 in
Rare New Old Stock George Smith Bulster Arm Kilim Upholstered Sofa Part of Suite
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this sublime and highly collectable (part of a suite) New Old Stock George Smith Bulster or Bluster arm sofa upholstered with Aztec Kilim and finished with ...
Upholstery
Sold
H 28.5 in W 78 in D 43 in
Vintage Southwestern Design Kilim Style Sofa George Smith Ralph Lauren Style
By Ralph Lauren, George Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Vintage Southwestern-sofa in the style of George Smith and Ralph Lauren featuring a dramatic Navajo-inspired geometric upholstery in warm earth tones. The generous scale, rolled arms...
Upholstery
English George Smith Style Kilim Design Upholstered Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand bespoke upholstered sofa made in the style and manner of George Smith and Howard & Sons.
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
George Smith Kilim Upholstered Knole Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rectangular back and adjustable fold down arms with rope and peg holders. Brass tacked overall edges. Upholstered overall front back and sides with Kilim fabric. Tw...
Wool
George Smith Style Kilim Upholstered 2 Seat Sofa
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This George Smith style two-seat Kilim upholstered Sofa is crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
Textile
Anthropologie Kilim Style Sofa
By George Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
The furniture item in the image is the Rug-Printed Petite Anatolia Sofa from Anthropologie. Inspired by traditional Turkish kilims, it features a distinctive cotton slub rug upholste...
Upholstery
Sold
H 33.86 in W 72.45 in D 41.74 in
George Smith "Signature" Sofa - In Turkish Woollen Kilims & Suede
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is, quite possibly, the only sofa you might ever need to buy. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best...
Suede, Wool
Sold
H 33.86 in W 74.81 in D 39.97 in
George Smith "Signature" 2.5-Seat Sofa - In Turkish Woollen Kilims
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is, quite possibly, the only sofa you might ever need to buy. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best,...
Brass
THREE VINTAGE GEORGE SMITH AZTEC KILIM SOFA ARMCHAIR CUSHIONs
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original vintage George Smith Kilim Aztec Cushions These are super collectable, they came fr...
Fabric
George Smith Kilim Clad Three Seat Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The famous Kilim Clad Sofa from master furniture maker George Smith.
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 73.63 in D 46.07 in
George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Kilim Upholstered Sofa Original Upholstery
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith stamped with the period Kilim upholstery signature scroll arm sofa with feather filled cushions A stunning s...
Upholstery
Sold
H 34.26 in W 72.84 in D 40.36 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH KILIM UPHOLSTERED HOWARD & SON'S STYLE SOFA
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime original George Smith signature collection standard arm three-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec ...
Upholstery
Sold
H 34.65 in W 62.01 in D 40.95 in
FINE ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON'S STYLE KILIM UPHOLSTERED TWO SEATER SOFA
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime George Smith / Howard & Son's style, signature scroll arm two-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 69.89 in D 46.46 in
George Smith Kilim & Brown Leather Howard & Son's Two to Three Seat Sofa
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand made in England, George Smith Signature Standard arm style, feather cushion back and base, Kilim and brown leather upholstered sofa with ...
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 31.5 in W 68.51 in D 39.38 in
Stunning Vintage George Smith Kilim Signature Howard Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage George Smith Kilim signature arm sofa with feather filled cushions A very good looking and iconic sofa, hand made in Engla...
Upholstery
George Smith Kilim Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standard George Smith roll arm sofa in vibrant flat-weave Kilim.
George Smith Sofa with Kilim
By George Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standard roll arm sofa, made in England by George Smith. Upholstered in Kilim.
George Smith "Early Victorian" Sofa in Kilim
By George Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grand scale sofa by English furniture maker George Smith. Upholstered in vibrant wool Kilim.
George Smith Standard English Roll Arm Sofa in Kilim
By George Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Down filled. Upholstered in vibrant wool Kilim. Three turned front legs on casters. Made in England by Fine furniture maker George Smith.
Sold
H 32 in W 73 in D 41 in
Good Quality Three-Seat Kilim Upholstered Sofa by George Smith, circa 1990
By George Smith
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The large and comfortable three-seat sofa with Kilim upholstered to the whole, the quality frame, with rolled drop in arms, sitting on concealed castors, surviving from the fourth qu...
Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway. S...
Wood
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Arvo Ray, Seth Premo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
$1,890 / set
H 21.66 in W 13.78 in D 11.03 in
A Pair of Late 18th Century Delft Ceramic Table Lamps - De Klaauw Pottery
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A charming pair of late 18th century blue and white ceramic Delft vases, recently mounted as lamps. The vases are beautifully decorated with floral ornaments in the typical Delft st...
Delft
$3,554 / set
H 2.37 in Dm 9.85 in
Dinner set for 6 (12 pieces) by Bottega Vignoli Hand Painted Italian Majolica
By Bottega Vignoli
Located in London, GB
Hand painted dinner ware set (6 covers - 12 pieces: 6 soup bowls and 6 plates) full-fire reduction faience earthenware (majolica) , all hand-painted unique pieces, 2023. Made in Ital...
Ceramic, Majolica, Faience
1930's Swedish Oval Pedestal Table
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's Swedish Deco occasional table with oval top in bookmatched birch veneer and faceted pedestal base with feet, contrasting in Macassar ebony.
Birch
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series. The sought after first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontis...
Paper
Large French Ceramic Baluster Vase / Vessel
Located in London, GB
Large ceramic baluster vase. Moustiers, France c.1900’s Decorated with two mythological scenes on either side, snake handles with mascarons and horns.
Ceramic
Portuguese Baroque Style Library Table by Alfonso Marina
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing walnut library center table or writing table hand-crafted, labeled, signed, and dated by Alfonso Marina. For over 50 years Marina has created the highest quality timeless pie...
Brass
$1,702 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
*RESTOCK* 40cm Prismatic Glass Holophane Globe Parisian Street Lamp. c.1960
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
Worldwide shipping available, get in touch for a quote. Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these...
Glass, Fiberglass
$1,900 / item
H 14 in W 9 in D 9 in
CADEN Small Ceramic Dome Table Lamp, Highly Textured Black Glaze, Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
Obsidian Reef A deeply textured black lava glaze, reminiscent of coral and natural stone, with captivating shades that come alive when illuminated In Kalin Asenov's studio locat...
Ceramic
$2,395
H 34 in W 28 in D 30 in
1980s Ralph Lauren Style Leather Mohair Gilt Greek Key Wood Library Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chair you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful chair is a statement piece which is als...
Brass
Early 20th Century French Stained Glass Door
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful early 20th Century glazed hardwood door with Japanese inspired stained glass panels depicting a parrot and other birds seated on branches of stylised blossom.
Glass, Hardwood
Set of Six 19th Century English Dining Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of Six 19th Century English mahogany dining chairs, one carver and five side chairs. With original castors. Recently recovered in quality fabric.
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Library Table or Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome and beautifully patinated 18th century French Provincial walnut library table or desk crafted in the Louis XIII Baroque taste. The piece features a long rectangular plank ...
Walnut
$5,870 / set
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Oiled Walnut by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Walnut veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable sh...
Wood
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.
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