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Howard Keith Diplomat

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture

$8,178

H 24.81 in W 102.37 in D 42.52 in

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture

By Howard Keith

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Impressive Grand Diplomat sofa in original Sereno striped fabric designed by Howard Keith for HK

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s
Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s

Large Howard Keith ‘Diplomat' Sofa for HK Furniture in Off-White Velvet, 1970s

By Howard Keith

Located in Echt, NL

Impressive large ‘Diplomat sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Howard Keith for HK Furniture

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

$10,267

H 24.81 in W 101.97 in D 42.13 in

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith. This conic and award winning

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s
"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s

"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s

$13,134

H 23.63 in W 104.34 in D 41.34 in

"Diplomat" Sofa by John Home for HK Furniture, 1970s

By Howard Keith

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by John Home and produced by Howard Keith Furniture, United Kingdom, late 1970s. Model

Category

Vintage 1970s British Space Age Sofas

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Rare Lounge Chair by Howard Keith Diplomat 70s
Rare Lounge Chair by Howard Keith Diplomat 70s

Rare Lounge Chair by Howard Keith Diplomat 70s

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H 25.6 in W 55.52 in D 42.52 in

Rare Lounge Chair by Howard Keith Diplomat 70s

By Howard Keith

Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE

Rare lounge chair by John Home and made by Howard Keith Model "Diplomat" 1970s. Very comfortable

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Deep 1970s Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa
Deep 1970s Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa

Deep 1970s Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa

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H 40.95 in W 83.47 in L 40.95 in

Deep 1970s Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa

By Howard Keith

Located in London, London

Diplomat sofa By Howard Keith Very similar to the Durant sofa by Kelly Wearstler Smaller

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture

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H 24.81 in W 114.18 in D 42.52 in

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa For HK Furniture

By Howard Keith

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Impressive Grand Diplomat sofa in original Sereno striped fabric designed by Howard Keith for HK

Category

Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery

Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery

By Howard Keith

Located in Stafford, TX

1970s "Diplomat" Sofa Designed By John Home for Howard Keith Furniture, UK Beautiful sofa with

Category

Vintage 1970s British Space Age Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Howard Keith by John Home Orange Fabric Diplomat Sofa
Howard Keith by John Home Orange Fabric Diplomat Sofa

Howard Keith by John Home Orange Fabric Diplomat Sofa

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H 24.41 in W 103.94 in D 42.92 in

Howard Keith by John Home Orange Fabric Diplomat Sofa

By Howard Keith

Located in Rochester, England

and made by Howard Keith. The company, which was founded in 1933, became synonymous with high quality

Category

Vintage 1970s English Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa, UK 1970s
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa, UK 1970s

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa, UK 1970s

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H 26.38 in W 103.15 in D 41.74 in

Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa, UK 1970s

By Howard Keith

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

Large 'Diplomat' sofa by Howard Keith for HK Furniture, United Kingdom, 1970s. Interesting sleek

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery
Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery

Howard Keith 'Diplomat' Sofa in Original Striped Upholstery

By Howard Keith

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, fabric, chrome-plated metal, United Kingdom, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith
Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

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H 27.17 in W 101.97 in D 42.13 in

Vintage Diplomat Sofa by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

A rare and extremely well made vintage Diplomat sofa by Howard Keith, dating from the 1960’s. This

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK 1970s
Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK 1970s

Howard Keith for HK Furniture 'Diplomat' Sofa in Patinated Leather, UK 1970s

By Howard Keith

Located in Almelo, NL

Howard Keith for HK Furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, patinated leather, United Kingdom 1970s Howard

Category

Vintage 1970s British Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s
Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s

Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s

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H 26.38 in W 103.15 in D 41.74 in

Howard Keith Diplomat Sofa for HK Furniture, 1970s

By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

A "Diplomat" sofa designed by Howard Keith in 1970's for HK Furniture. One of few successful UK

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro
Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro

Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa HK London Mid Century Vintage Retro

By Howard Keith

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Sofa Settee HK London Mid Century Vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Pair Of Armchairs HK London Mid Century
Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Pair Of Armchairs HK London Mid Century

Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Pair Of Armchairs HK London Mid Century

By Howard Keith

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Howard Keith Original Barbican Diplomat Pair of Chairs Lounge Armchairs HK London Mid

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Hardwood

Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa, Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Fabric
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa, Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Fabric

Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa, Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Fabric

By Howard Keith

Located in Huddersfield, GB

Large high quality vintage 1970s HK Diplomat sofa in fabric. Designed by Howard Keith, circa

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa or Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Brown Leather
Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa or Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Brown Leather

Vintage 1970s HK Diplomat Sofa or Settee or Couch by Howard Keith, Brown Leather

By Howard Keith

Located in Huddersfield, GB

Large vintage 1970s HK Diplomat sofa in brown leather. Designed by Howard Keith, circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Howard Keith Diplomat For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal howard keith diplomat for your home. A howard keith diplomat — often made from metal, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect howard keith diplomat — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A howard keith diplomat is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Howard Keith Diplomat?

The average selling price for a howard keith diplomat at 1stDibs is $13,300, while they’re typically $4,132 on the low end and $14,600 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.