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Custom Handmade Chesterfield Sofa Solid Bronze Lion Paw Feet, Horsehair Padding
Located in Chicago, IL
paw feet can be finished to suit, from gold to nickel. The padding of the sofa is horsehair and the
Category
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Bronze
H 96 in W 35 in D 40 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
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 36 in W 66 in D 41 in
Chesterfield Style Tufted-Back Sofa, Horsehair, Bronze Lion Paw Feet Any Size
Located in Chicago, IL
Old Planks interpretation on the Classic chesterfield tufted-back sofa, which we build here in our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Bronze
H 35 in W 95 in D 42 in
Custom Hand-Made Sofa in Any Dimension with Brass Lion Paw Feet with Horsehair
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa was copied from our 13' Vintage French non-tufted back Sofa we found in a Monaco Hotel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 34.5 in W 113 in D 41 in
19th Century English Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
original horsehair squab cushion.
A fantastic sofa that suits classic and contemporary interiors alike!.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Satinwood
Chester One Sofa 4-Seater
By Poltrona Frau
Located in BREDA, NL
A prestigious and exclusive reissue of a grand historic. The four-seater sofa, an elegant and
Category
Early 2000s Italian Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Large George III Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
its original horsehair, squab cushion.
This fine sofa would have been a key piece in a grand
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Beech
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Hemp
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Dazzling old Chesterfield sofa full of allure, 3 seater
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this wonderfully comfortable cowhide 3-seater Chesterfield sofa with an amazing
Category
Late 20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Antique English Tufted Original Leather Chesterfield Sofa Thoroughly Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Leather Chesterfield Sofa that just emerged out of our inhouse Old Plank Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
H 28.5 in W 87.5 in D 38 in
1930's Danish Deco Sofa in Original Green Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
settee is finely crafted with a solid wood frame, eight-way hand-tied copper springs, horsehair, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Jonas Upholstery Custom "Rutherford" Roll-Arm Sofa, United States, c. 1990
Located in New York City, NY
This custom "Rutherford" sofa was created by Jonas, the celebrated NYC upholstery shop. It's
Category
1990s American American Classical Sofas
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Faded Brown from around 1978 High Quality
Located in Berlin, DE
Original old chesterfield sofa, quilted seat and back strong leather. This unique sofa was bought
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28.35 in W 80.71 in D 37.01 in
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with super rare
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 75.01 in D 38.98 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Chesterfield tufted club sofa with feather filled cushions
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 27.17 in W 72.05 in D 35.44 in
Custom Built Chesterfield Sofa in Mohair with Solid Bronze Nickel Plated Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom built, classic Chesterfield designed sofa with nickel-plated solid bronze feet that give it
Category
2010s North American Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Bronze
H 36 in W 114 in D 42 in
Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
& Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored sofa
I have a Howard & Son's armchair
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage Iconic Large Three-seater Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1920s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater Chesterfield leather sofa was produced in England during the 1920s. It is one of
Category
Vintage 1920s British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in GB
Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa
What can I say, if you’re in the market for the best Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofas with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Art Deco Sofa in Walnut, with Original Green Fabric and finish by Georg Kofoed
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Greven, DE
Stunning sofa by Georg Kofoed from Denmark. This sofa is in very good original condition - the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Spruce
H 43.31 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
grain textured grey leather—traditional sprung seat with horsehair and cotton bedding.
All original
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Gentlemans Antique Library Buttoned Oxblood Settee Faux Leather Scottish 19thC
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
reception area.
The settee is filled with horsehair, and the leather cloth has the most fabulous patina
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 71.66 in D 33.47 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Loveseats
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Benches
Materials
Cherry, Softwood
H 37.88 in W 59.45 in D 26.38 in
Visionnaire Mercury Anniversary Sofa
By Visionnaire
Located in Bologna, IT
Mercury, the armchair and sofa model designed by sculptor Rito Valla in 1961 for IPE, is returning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
Custom Made Art Deco Style Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
A recently designed sofa based on a classic French Art Deco 1920’s style design. This stunning
Category
2010s American Art Deco Settees
Materials
Fabric
Empire Style Sofa, XX th, Mahogany, Gray
Located in Nice, FR
Empire style sofa Structure in solid mahogany with brass medallions Renovated upholstery, thick
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Empire Canapes
Materials
Mahogany
Handmade Ada Sofa, Contemporary Daybed/Futon - Oak, Wool Fabric - by BACD studio
By BACD Studio
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant, contemporary and functional the Ada Daybed is a sleeper sofa that can transform any room
Category
2010s Danish Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 36.62 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in GB
Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 1890s English High Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 26.78 in W 73.23 in D 32.29 in
Rare circa 1860 Huge Victorian Brown Leather Barrel Back Suite Sofa Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning sofa and armchair suite of very rare oversized
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 42.13 in W 62.6 in D 32.68 in
20th Century Dutch Artifort Set of a Congo Sofa & Slipper Chairs by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white, vintage Mid-Century Modern Dutch living room set of a two seater Congo, small sofa and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery, Bouclé
H 32 in W 44 in D 31.5 in
French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XV style cane back settee, also called canapé or sofa.
Sofa in a very good
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Louis XVI Style Living Room in Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
methods (straps, springs and horsehair). Lacquer patina.
Sizes :
Width : armchairs 60 cm / sofa 121
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Visionnaire Mercury Anniversary Armchair
By Visionnaire
Located in Bologna, IT
Mercury, the armchair and sofa model designed by sculptor Rito Valla in 1961 for IPE, is returning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nutwood, Fabric
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most original
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
FULLY RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price.
I have various other Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
Pair of Antique Howard & Son's Bridgewater Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare pair of chairs, they are the most
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 38.39 in
Regency Ebonised Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Regency period antique sofa in ebonised beech with ormulu mounts. This sofa has the proper
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Sheffield Sofa by Fern
By Fern
Located in Hudson, NY
The Sheffield sofa is a collaboration between Fern's studio and a New England-based master
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Curved Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in Miami, FL
This is a great sofa. It was originally stuffed with horsehair. I have had it totally restored. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Sofas
Italian sofa with ebonized carved frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fabulous serpentine back sofa of grand scale with ebonized carved apron and cabiole legs; frame
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood, Burlap
Richard McCarthy Designed Sofa for Selrite
By Richard McCarthy
Located in Southfield, MI
Fantastic Richard McCarthy designed steel and wood sofa, dating to the early 1950s.
Heavy duty
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rare George IV Period Mahogany Miniature Sofa
Located in Cambridge, GB
Rare George IV period mahogany miniature sofa; the finely proportioned scroll-ended frame with
Category
Antique 1820s English Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
'Hepplewhite' Traditionally Upholstered Occasional Sofa by Ensemblier
By Ensemblier London
Located in London, GB
Traditionally made beech framed sofa based on an original Hepplewhite Regency design. The legs can
Category
2010s Great Britain (UK) Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 21.66 in W 67.72 in D 16.54 in
'Eltham' Sofa Art Deco-Inspired by Ensemblier
By Ensembllier London
Located in London, GB
The Eltham is inspired by an original 1930s sofa from Eltham Palace with refined proportions and
Category
2010s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Contemporary Upholstered Lounge Sofa Conversation Blue Textile
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This contemporary lounge sofa in high quality all natural materials is designed with its upright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Upholstered Three-Seat Sofa Red Fabric Conversation
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rather than a lazy lounging sofa this contemporary three-seat sofa in high quality all natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
"Baring" Sofa by Howard and Sons of London circa 1900
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard and Sons Baring sofa, we have two available at the moment both on the distictive Howard
Category
Antique 1890s British Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Walnut
Antique Large Quality French Giltwood Sofa Settee Chaise Longue
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique large quality French giltwood sofa settee chaise longue.
Huge, rare and attractive
Category
Vintage 1930s French Rococo Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Three-Seater Conversation Upholstered Blue Sofa Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rather than a lazy lounging sofa this contemporary sofa in high quality all natural materials is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 29.53 in
Two seater Conversation Upholstered Blue Sofa Satyendra Pakhale 21st Century
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rather than a lazy lounging sofa this contemporary sofa in high quality all natural materials is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Single Seater Conversation Upholstered Blue Sofa Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rather than a lazy lounging sofa this contemporary sofa in high quality all natural materials is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Ottoman Upholstered Conversation Blue Satyendra Pakhale, 21st Century
By Satyendra Pakhalé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The ottoman is part of the Conversation sofa collection, a 21st century sofa set, made with high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Sheffield Club Chair, Upholstered and Hardwood Club Chair
By Fern
Located in Hudson, NY
upholsterer. The sofa features eight-way hand-tied springs, 100" natural latex cushion (or foam/down/cotton
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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
Category
Early 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 1820s German Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
H 34 in W 71 in D 28 in
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Horsehair Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic horsehair sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, every horsehair sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a horsehair sofa, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer horsehair sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right horsehair sofa, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made horsehair sofa over the years, but those crafted by Kaare Klint and Rud Rasmussen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Horsehair Sofa?
A horsehair sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,750, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.
Questions About Horsehair Sofa
- What is a horsehair sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A horsehair sofa is a piece of furniture large enough to sit two or three people side by side. The term horsehair refers to the fact that its upholstery is fabric made from wefts of hair from a horse's tail. On 1stDibs, shop a range of horsehair sofas.
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