English George Smith Kilim Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hudson, NY
A hand made English sofa from master furniture maker George Smith. Super comfortable and
Late 20th Century English Country Sofas
Brass
English George Smith Kilim Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hudson, NY
A hand made English sofa from master furniture maker George Smith. Super comfortable and
Brass
$13,814
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
George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions made for and
Upholstery, Beech
$18,636
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
period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of George Smiths
Upholstery
$1,600
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
Upholstery
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
Upholstery
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 Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Smith signature collection standard arm two-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec Kilims Please note
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
three-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec Kilims This sofa is pretty much the best condition George
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
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
George Smith Bulster or Bluster arm sofa upholstered with Aztec Kilim and finished with oversized feather
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
tacked overall edges. Upholstered overall front back and sides with Kilim fabric. Two loose cushion seat
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
Textile
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
spectacular, used George Smith Signature "Standard-Arm" Fixed-Back, Large 2.5-Seat Sofa, dressed in their
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
spectacular, used George Smith Signature "Standard-Arm" Fixed-Back, Medium 2.5-Seat Sofa, dressed in their
Brass
THREE VINTAGE GEORGE SMITH AZTEC KILIM SOFA ARMCHAIR CUSHIONs
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage George Smith Kilim Aztec Cushions These are super collectable, they came from a George Smith
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. Hand made in England. A
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
of George Smiths bestselling lines. The sofa comes with overstuffed feather filled cushions, it
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 Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Smith signature collection standard arm three-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec Kilims Please note
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
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 Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this hand made in England, George Smith Signature Standard arm
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 Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage George Smith Kilim signature arm sofa with
Upholstery
George Smith Kilim Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Standard George Smith roll arm sofa in vibrant flat-weave Kilim. Down cushions. Caster feet. Superb
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. Original down
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
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
covering for sofas since the 19th century. The likes of George Smith, and Liberty were always keen on
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
$6,771 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
$10,084 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$3,120Sale Price / item|35% Off
H 30.71 in W 39.38 in D 28.75 in
The Laziness Armchair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Laziness is a laid-back and spacious rocking armchair, crafted for sitting/lying down and unwinding. The low seat height from the ground draws inspiration from Japanese rocking chair...
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Hardwood
$514 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
$1,719 / 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
Beautifully formed spherical Parisian glass street lights, made in France. c.1960. This version has the 40cm diameter, these lights have remained in amazing condition, with only som...
Glass, Fiberglass
Late 19th Century French Gothic Style Hand Carved Oak Coffer Bench
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Gothic style oak coffer bench features ten hand carved panels in the lower apron and seat back, each with alternating Gothic motifs. Gothic column...
Iron
$1,914 / 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
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco Stool in Floral Tapestry Fabric, 1930s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry fabric. Dimensions: Heig...
Fabric, Tapestry, 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
Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere were used to grow tulip bulbs indoors ...
Porcelain
Mogens Koch Wingback Chair
Located in Bantam, CT
Rare Wingback Lounge Chair designed by Danish architect Mogens Koch. Upholstered in linen with leather piping. Designer – Mogens Koch Materials – Oak, linen, leather Origin – Denmar...
Leather, Linen, Oak
$2,248Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$14,954
H 28.35 in W 57.09 in D 57.09 in
Josef Frank Dining Table Model 1020 Produced by Svenskt tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table model 1020 designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt tenn in Sweden.
Mahogany, Amboyna
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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