19th Century French Country House Double Ended Button Back Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking 19th century French double ended horsehair sofa in calico with a metal framed button back on turned ebonised legs.
Upholstery
Frits Henningsen, Sofa, Mahogany, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in High Point, NC
A stained mahogany and yellow horsehair fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1940s.
Fabric, Mahogany
Large 19th century country house sofa c1840
Located in Batley, GB
New cushions would be required which we can arrange either feather or horsehair which this sofa would have originally had.
Brass
Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Veneer, Horsehair, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Sofa or Bench from South Germany about 1830. Cherry veneered and solid.
Cherry, Softwood
Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed from Mahogany and Upholstered in Horsehair.
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Serpentine Front Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Upholstered in its original brown leather hide, which has been carefully cleaned, polished and traditionally hand dyed, it offers a wonderfully soft and sumptuous feel, enhanced by t...
Leather
LARGE VICTORIAN ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD SOFA c1890
Located in London, GB
The castors are original and stamped Hampton & Sons. The sofa has horsehair stuffing throughout and is exceedingly heavy.
Hemp
Gustavian Sofa, Original Horsehair Stuffing and Original Paint
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming and elegant smaller sofa/loveseat, at just 56.5" wide, with a nice deep seat, which is a comfortable height of 19".
Wood
19th Century Leather Sofa by Maple and Company, London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Grand scale 19th century sofa upholstered in leather standing on turned bun feet with brass casters, the back, seat and arms all upholstered in sprung horsehair.
Fabric, Beech
Freestanding Kaare Klint Sofa with Horsehair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A freestanding three seater Kaare klint sofa with eight-legged profiled mahogany frame upholstered with black horsehair.
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H 34 in W 71 in D 28 in
Early 19th Century German Burl Walnut Biedermeier Sofa in Black Horsehair Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sofa is supported by a molded frieze with matchbook veneers rising upon spiderweb bracketed feet.
Mahogany, Walnut
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H 35 in W 95 in D 42 in
Chesterfield Style Tufted-Back Sofa, Horsehair, Bronze Lion Paw Feet Any Size
Located in Highwood, IL
Old Planks interpretation on the Classic chesterfield tufted-back sofa, which we build here in our upholstery department in any dimension you wish. Our wooden frames are hand-built s...
Bronze
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H 34.5 in W 113 in D 41 in
Custom Hand-Made Sofa Any Dimension, Brass Lion Paw Feet, with Horsehair, Cotton
Located in Highwood, IL
This sofa was copied from our 13' Vintage French non-tufted back Sofa we found in a Monaco Hotel in France that was covered in black leather and black vinyl. Our workshop immediately...
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique Louis XVI style bed used as sofa. Wooden and horsehair uprights, retouched in a beige geometric fabric.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Swedish Painted Griffin Sofa Gustavian
Located in Benington, Herts
Retaining the original horsehair upholstery this sofa has been recently recovered in a Swedish material and is offered in excellent condition.
Linen, Pine
Striped Biedermeier Settee, Sweden, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
The structure of the frame is made from locally sourced pine joined together with hand fitted wooden plugs instead screws. The sofas seat uses horsehair and natural fibres giving it ...
Fruitwood
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H 29.93 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Two-Seat Sofa Beech Springs Vegetable Horsehair Leatherette, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
A two-seat sofa, beechwood, springs and vegetable horsehair padding, leatherette upholstery.
Beech, Faux Leather
Flame Mahogany Sofa with Original Horsehair, American Classical
Located in Dallas, TX
a commodious / welcoming flame mahogany sofa with black horsehair upholstery, American Classical, having a heavily carved frame, elaborately carved feet with fruit, flowers and leave...
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
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H 28.5 in W 86.25 in D 40 in
Antique French Leather Chesterfield Sofa Bronze Lion Paw Feet, Horsehair Padding
Located in Highwood, IL
There is no certain way to determine when this Chesterfield sofa was constructed, but I can tell you that the padding is a combination of old school horsehair mixed with shredded coc...
Leather
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H 28.5 in W 86.25 in D 40 in
Antique French Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Paw Feet and Horsehair Padding
Located in Highwood, IL
There is no certain way to determine when this Chesterfield sofa was constructed, but I can tell you that the padding is a combination of old school horsehair mixed with shredded coc...
Leather
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H 34 in W 71 in D 28 in
Early 19th Century German Burl Walnut Biedermeier Sofa in Black Horsehair Fabric
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sofa is supported by a molded frieze with matchbook veneers rising upon spiderweb bracketed feet.
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Scroll Arm Venetian Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The couch has traditional horsehair and coconut fiberfill at the back and arms, with a down cushion at the seat.
Wood
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H 38.5 in W 75.25 in D 27.5 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa of Cherry in Black Horsehair Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
The arms and tight back of the sofa are upholstered in sleek black horsehair fabric while the bench seat is covered in a silk velvet by Jim Thompson.
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique French sofa, for upholstery, horsehair stuffing, C1910
Located in Maidstone, GB
A nice size and shape small French sofa, I have left the original horsehair in place so it just needs a top cover, all very standard work for your upholsterer.
Wood
Gustavian Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted Swedish sofa with horsehair upholstered seat and back. Very nice scale.
Wood
Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-19th century captures timeless French elegance. Featuring a graceful curved back, intricate floral carvings in the Louis XV ta...
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century French Neoclassical Oak Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
A graceful, rare model 19th century French Louis XVI-style settee, handcrafted from solid light oak wood with fluted details and carved aprons - re-upholstered in green cotton velvet...
Velvet, Oak
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Edwardian Style Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
This large vintage Edwardian style sofa made in the 20th century is crafted from mahogany and features ring turned arm supports with matching front legs terminating in large brass sa...
Fabric, Mahogany
Carl Cederholm, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
By Carl Cederholm
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and dark-stained wood sofa designed by Carl Cederholm and produced by Stil & Form, Sweden, 1940s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Seat Height (inches): 17” A...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 90" Carved Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a early 20th Century Louis XV Style French sofa. The sofa is finely carved along the back/head rail and the base. The arms are carved and curve as they join the base. The leg...
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century English Regency Settee / Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
An early 19th-century English Regency settee in the neoclassical taste, circa 1810. The frame is constructed with sloping armrests and is supported by turned, tapered front legs. It ...
Wood
Late 19th Century French Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French painted sofa with gilt decoration. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and the cushion is feather filled. Circa 1890.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century English Country House Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous 19th Century English Country House walnut serpentine chesterfield. Circa 1870. Recovered probably in the early 20th Century in a petrol blue faded velvet. The fabric has ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,850
H 30 in W 118 in D 33.25 in
Danish Modern Frits Henningsen Large Scale Sofa 118" Width Reupholstered
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Sofa, designed by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, circa 1940s. This sofa is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 14 yards of you...
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Art Deco Sofa with Open Wooden Armrests, 1930's
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury sofa from the late 1930's or early 1940s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid stained beech with gre...
Wool, Beech
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
Ludvig Pontoppidan, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in High Point, NC
A red fabric and wood sofa designed and produced by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, c. 1950s. Reupholstered at some point in history, fabric in fair condition. Dimensions: 30.75” H x ...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Designer, Sofa, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A green fabric and teak sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Seat height 15". Original fabric ideally replaced. All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Fabric, Teak
French 19th Century Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Charming French Louis XV Sofa is made of walnut with a creme velvet fabric.
Velvet, Walnut
18th Century Venetian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 18th Century walnut Venetian sofa in the rococo manner. With outswept arms and raised on cabriole legs recently reupholstered in grey woollen cloth.
Walnut
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
$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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Napoli Reproduction Club Chair in Natural Cotton Canvas
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Over 2000 items in stock, scroll down and select view all to see our current ready to ship furniture and accessories! Price is per item, this is custom made to order. We do have 1 fl...
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
$2,832Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
Rudin Slip Covered Stone Washed Linen Sofa with Down Cushions
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa Slip covered in Greige Stone Washed Linen Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a s...
Linen, Oak
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and blue fabric sofa or settee attributed to Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland, c. 1950s. For reference study model "Mikki" for Puunveisto Oy - Träsnideri Ab, Finland. We...
Fabric, Wood
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
$5,830
H 54.73 in W 21.07 in D 12.6 in
Swedish Modern Wooden Cabinet by Ulf Ekdahl (Attr.), Sweden mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish modern design remains popular today due to its clean lines, functionalism, and timeless aesthetic. Ultimately, it offers a combination of beauty and practicality that remains...
Wood
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
Brass
$25,950
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Fabric, Walnut
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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