$9,643
H 30.52 in W 74.41 in D 34.26 in
Victorian Horse Hair Green Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Fully Button Base Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian horse hair filled hand dyed green
Leather
$8,254
H 33.47 in W 66.54 in D 31.5 in
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Drop Arm Chaise Lounge Sofa Horse Hair Fill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
. The seat platform is coil sprung with the original horse hair padding. The leather is thick saddle
Leather
Sold
H 39.38 in W 64.57 in D 31.5 in
Empire Sofa, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns, Horse Hair, Germany circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant Empire Sofa / Settee, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns, Horse Hair, Germany around 1815
Gold Plate
Sold
H 29.93 in W 68.12 in D 37.41 in
Restored 1900s Chesterfield Buttoned Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather sofa with original horse hair padding and coil sprung front edge The sofa has been fully
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 26.38 in W 92.13 in D 38.98 in
Huge Restored Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair Coil Sprung
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield sofa with original horse hair padding, coil sprung all over and mahogany turned legs
Leather
Sold
H 27.76 in W 99.22 in D 39.38 in
Huge Rare Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
horse hair which was the finest wadding of its day, you can tell because it crunches everywhere. The
Leather
Sold
H 29.34 in W 89.38 in D 36.03 in
Very Rare Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
horse hair which was the finest wadding of its day, you can tell because it crunches everywhere. The
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 32 in W 90 in D 36 in
A Very Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - circa 1900 - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
and horse hair filled. Pieces such as this are very likely to increase in their intrinsic future
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 85.83 in D 33.67 in
Rare Victorian Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair Coil Sprung
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield sofa with original horse hair padding, coil sprung all over and feather filled
Leather
A Very Good MidC Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
. Fully coil sprung in the seat, arms and back and horse hair filled. Pieces such as this are very likely
Leather
Stunning Quality Brown Leather 2-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
is the original horse hair. This chesterfield sofa is a fine example of good quality with a good
Leather
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen Paris French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By Maison Jansen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
expect of this age sofa. The sofa seat has the original springs, horse hair etc. Bottom of the sofa has
Upholstery, Giltwood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 88.39 in D 35.63 in
Very Rare Vintage, 1940s Hand Dyed Large Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand tied eight ways, hessian supported and horse hair padded. Naturally this sofa weighs allot, I
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Sold
H 27.37 in W 85.44 in D 38.59 in
Original 1880 Brown Leather Victorian Chesterfield Club Sofa Horse Hair Filled
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original antique Victorian upholstery horse hair
Leather
Sold
H 32.88 in W 93.71 in D 39.38 in
Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Redwood Leg
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
springs with feather padding for support, the padding everywhere else is all horse hair which was the
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 35.63 in
Antique Victorian Horse Hair Filled Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa in restored condition with fully buttoned base and curved top arms This is a very good find
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 30.32 in W 88.98 in D 35.83 in
Rare Sloped Back Victorian Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield sofa with original horse hair padding and coil sprung all over This sofa is
Leather
A Very Good MidC Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
sprung in the seat, arms and back and horse hair filled. Pieces such as this really are the “Holy Grail
Leather
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen Paris French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By Maison Jansen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
, condition is what one would expect of this age sofa. The sofa seat has the original springs, horse hair etc
Upholstery, Giltwood
Sold
H 34.65 in W 72.45 in D 36.62 in
Victorian Walnut Claw and Ball Framed Howard & Sons Sofa Professional Stripped
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
cushions and horse hair filling This sofa is exceptionally rare indeed, I've only ever seen one other
Walnut
Sold
H 22.25 in W 88.78 in D 41.54 in
Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Crescent Half Moon Framed Sofa Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street sofa with the original ticking fabric and horse hair filling This
Upholstery, Walnut
Large Erwin Lambeth Horse Hair Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hollywood, CA
A very comfortable vintage sofa with original horse hair stuffed cushions reupholstered in a subtle
Upholstery
Sold
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Mid-C Fully Buttoned Tan Patinated Leather Chesterfield Horse Hair Filling #268
Located in Lewes, GB
Antique fully buttoned patinated light tan leather chesterfield with horse hair filling. A most
Leather
19thc Restored Antique Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
with its original horse hair, the Chesterfield sofa is supple and unrivalled in terms of comfort. It
$11,709 / 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
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
$4,614
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
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric. Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Upholstery, Wood
$3,443
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Leather
$34,439
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 & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved crest rail with a carved palmette as the crest. Scrolled arm ends and short carved ...
Fabric, Wood
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
$13,087
H 32.68 in W 53.35 in D 31.5 in
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button...
Leather
Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...
Brass
$8,400Sale Price / set|48% Off
1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...
Earthenware, Faience
Chesterfield Burgundy Leather Button-Tufted Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in Astoria, NY
Chesterfield Burgundy Leather Button Down Two-Seat Sofa. 33" H x 81" W x 40" D; seat: 17.5" H. Provenance: From a Park Avenue Collection.
Leather, Upholstery
$5,854
H 37.8 in W 63.78 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Cigar Brown Hand Dyed Leather Camel Back Chesterfield Two Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage cigar brown hand-dyed leather camel back chesterfield two seater sofa. A very classic design with a lovely colour. The sofa is fully button...
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of armchairs feature a mahogany frame covered with faded cigar leather having brass tac...
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
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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