$22,800 / item
H 36 in W 66 in D 41 in
Sofa in Knoll Textile Plush Mohair with Hand Carved Steel Elements and Horsehair
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
Sofa No. 3 Materials: Knoll Mohair Plush Textile, Hand Carved Elements, Horsehair Fringe J.M
Steel
19th Century English Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
original horsehair squab cushion. A fantastic sofa that suits classic and contemporary interiors alike!.
Satinwood
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
Fabric, Mahogany
Large 18th Century George III Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
legs that support its original horsehair, squab cushion. This fine sofa would have been a key piece in
Beech
$5,232Sale Price|31% Off
H 37.88 in W 59.45 in D 26.38 in
Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Veneer, Horsehair, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful straightened neoclassical Biedermeier Sofa or Bench from South Germany about 1830. Cherry
Cherry, Softwood
LARGE VICTORIAN ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD SOFA c1890
Located in London, GB
have been cut down. The castors are original and stamped Hampton & Sons. The sofa has horsehair
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
Wood
19th Century Leather Sofa by Maple and Company, London
By Maple & Co.
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
, the back, seat and arms all upholstered in sprung horsehair. The sofa was upholstered in Alma "Paris
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
Sold
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
A magnificent piece of classical seating of ample proportions and fine detail. The couch frame is
Mahogany, Walnut
Sold
H 35 in W 95 in D 42 in
Chesterfield Style Tufted-Back Sofa, Horsehair, Bronze Lion Paw Feet Any Size
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Old Planks interpretation on the Classic chesterfield tufted-back sofa, which we build here in our
Bronze
Sold
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 BENSENVILLE, IL
This sofa was copied from our 13' Vintage French non-tufted back Sofa we found in a Monaco Hotel in
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
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Swedish Painted Griffin Sofa Gustavian
Located in Benington, Herts
tapering legs. Retaining the original horsehair upholstery this sofa has been recently recovered in a
Linen, Pine
Striped Biedermeier Settee, Sweden, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
screws. The sofas seat uses horsehair and natural fibres giving it traditional firmness. It is in very
Fruitwood
Sold
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
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 86.25 in D 40 in
Antique French Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Paw Feet and Horsehair Padding
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
of old school horsehair mixed with shredded coco, which is why this Chesterfield sofa has retained
Leather
Sold
H 28.5 in W 86.25 in D 40 in
Antique French Leather Chesterfield Sofa Bronze Lion Paw Feet, Horsehair Padding
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
of old school horsehair mixed with shredded coco, which is why this Chesterfield sofa has retained
Leather
Sold
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
A magnificent piece of classical seating of ample proportions and fine detail. The couch frame is
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Scroll Arm Venetian Sofa
Located in South Salem, NY
sofa has wonderful bones, offered as an excellent candidate for upholstery restoration. The couch has
Wood
Sold
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
Early 19th century Biedermeier period sofa of elegant proportions. The sofa's crest rail, upswept
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
Wood
Gustavian Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted Swedish sofa with horsehair upholstered seat and back. Very nice scale.
Wood
$5,343
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$1,345 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
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
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$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
$1,990
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,167 / item
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen
$6,891 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxurious grey mohair with deep button tufts...
Mohair
$1,514Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.33 in W 20.87 in
The Pond of Flowers
Located in London, GB
'The Pond of Flowers', oil on canvas, by Marie-Lucie Nessi-Valtat (circa 1960s). This exquisite oil painting captures the tranquil beauty of a serene pond, its delicate surface refle...
Canvas, Oil
$15,000
H 45 in W 60 in D 32 in
English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...
Brass
$3,850
H 33 in W 77.5 in D 32 in
Danish Brutalist 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak attributed to Henry Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
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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