Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn chesterfield style sofa with a deep seat and tufted back and arms, the front of the arms with an interesting crimped leather, tight seat, raised on turned ebonized w...
Leather
$13,914 / item
Classic Tufted Sofa, NUBE Sofa
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
A unique combination of materials and forms blend into this re-invented masterpiece of craftsmanship to make it a comfortable yet representative sofa for your living room. Handcra...
Leather, Wood
$2,940Sale Price|40% Off
1970's Italian Tufted Leather Sofa by Ambienti Bernini
Located in Hanover, MA
SATURDAY SALE Very comfortable lounging sofa made in Italy by Ambienti Bernini. It reminds me of the Mario Bellini "le Bambole" sofa but with tufted upholstery.
Upholstery
Armonia/2 Italian Three-Seat Sofa with Button Tufted Back & Fringe by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Armonia/2 is a chic Classic sofa (3-seater) with button tufted backrest and handmade fringe at the base.
Upholstery
Adriano Piazzesi Curved Brown Leather Sofa, Channel Tufted, 1970
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in New York, NY
Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's sofa; the whole with channel and tufted upholstery, the sides and back are curved and covered in a warm brown Italian leather.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Capitone Tufted Sofa With Walnut Frame by Lenoir House
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This vintage American sofa by Lenoir House features a streamlined profile with deep tufted upholstery and a rich walnut wrap-around frame. The elegant curvature of the arms and sculp...
Walnut
Customizable New and Made to Order Harvey Probber Deep Tuft Modular Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for Asator - Kvadrat and polished stainless steel base Deep Tuft sectional seating was designed by Harvey Probber in 1972. Recognized as a pioneer in sectional seating,...
Upholstery
Customizable New and Made to Order Harvey Probber Deep Tuft Modular Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for Asator - Kvadrat and polished stainless steel base Deep Tuft sectional seating was designed by Harvey Probber in 1972. Recognized as a pioneer in sectional seating,...
Upholstery
Customizable New and Made to Order Harvey Probber Deep Tuft Modular Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for Asator - Kvadrat and polished stainless steel base Deep Tuft sectional seating was designed by Harvey Probber in 1972. Recognized as a pioneer in sectional seating,...
Upholstery
Customizable New and Made to Order Harvey Probber Deep Tuft Modular Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Price listed for Asator - Kvadrat and polished stainless steel base Deep Tuft sectional seating was designed by Harvey Probber in 1972. Recognized as a pioneer in sectional seating,...
Upholstery
Millennium Four-Seat Leather Sofa with Button Tufting & Gold Finish by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Fully upholstered in leather, it features button tufted backrest and base, completely made by hand by Zanaboni's artisans.
Upholstery
Borromeo Three-Seat Tufted Sofa with Carved Antique Gold Feet by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Borromeo three-seat sofa, which has become one of the iconic models distinguishing the Zanaboni brand, is presented here in the grey version, fully upholstered in velvet with han...
Upholstery
Lifetime Italian Leather Sectional Chaise Tufting Tone on Tone Stitching
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Italian made Lifetime leather sectional, Light soft color with soft tufting on the seating and tone on tone stitching. Smoke metal legs. Measures: Width 132" Depth 103" Height 32.5...
Steel
Monumental Italian Circular Red Velvet Tufted Ottoman with Bronze Faun Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Spectacular large circular ottoman sofa designed and produced in Italy during the 1980s, upholstered in luxurious deep red velvet with elegant capitonné button tufting.
Fruitwood
Post Modern Channel Tufted Leather Sofa / Settee / Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Post Modernist Channel Tufted Leather Sofa / Settee / Italy.??.Upholstered in premium leather, it exudes sophistication, while the vertical channel tufting adds texture and visual in...
Leather, Wood
Antique Italian Figural Tufted Sofa and Chair Newly Reupholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Style Hand-Carved Finely Detailed Figural Lion Motif Tufted Sofa and Chair Set Newly Reupholstered in a Full Grain Italian Cognac Leather Antique Parlor Set ...
Leather, Foam, Wood
Hollywood Regency Round Banquet Settee Tufted Lobby Sofa in Bouclé, 1980s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Hollywood Regency round banquet settee tufted lobby sofa. Striking Italian design from the 1980s.
Bouclé, Wood
Tetrad Solo Leather 1970’s Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede, Tetrad
Located in Hanover, MA
Seat Height: 16 inches Ottoman H: 16 inches, W: 34 inches, D: 28 inches See our separate listing for the companion armchair (ref: LU88661084336) also by Tetrad, as shown in last th...
Leather
Antique Rug with Gorgeous Medallion and Variations of Strawberry Field, c.1910's
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Matured dyes, subtle age-related patina, and a color palette that belongs near old-growth wood, fine craftsmanship molding, leatherbound books, globes, large european club chairs, de...
Wool
Unavailable
H 36 in W 55 in D 20 in
Sensational Burgundy Italian Settee or Couch in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A sensational Italian, button tufted, burgundy, settee or couch with brass legs in the manner of Marco Zanuso, circa 1970.
Brass
Twelve Foot Tufted Italian Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
An unusually long mid century modern Italian sofa. Upholstered in tufted, red velvet with wooden legs.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Italian Tufted "Cloud" Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful vintage suede "Cloud" sofa made in Italy, circa 1970s. This sofa is wrapped by a padded edge that makes it look even more like a cloud, it has 4 legs that can hardly be d...
Suede, Wood
Postmodern Italian Tufted Sectional Sofa
By Mario Bellini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tufted sectional sofa in the style of Mario Bellini's Camaleonda Postmodern modular couch which could also be set up as two lounge chairs. Multi functional piece as each ebonies ...
Chrome
Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Chireno, TX
Tufted leather Chesterfield sofa labeled "Poltrona Munari."
Leather
Italian Vintage Sofa with Tufted Upholstery and Walnut Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine vintage Italian sofa with new upholstery and walnut arms.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sleek Black Leather Italian Mid-Century Modern Tufted Sofa
By Donghia
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Low slung sexy and super comfortable Donghia sofa in sleek tufted soft black leather with mahogany tapered feet. Gently used but the overall coolness of this sophisticated sofa is no...
Leather
Sold
H 77 in W 42 in D 34 in
Vintage Italian Fruitwood Tufted Leather Nailhead 3 Seat Library Sofa Couch 77"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian sofa or couch featuring a Fruitwood frame with high back and padded rolled arms.
Leather, Fruitwood
Sold
H 31 in W 78 in D 38 in
Sculptural Tufted Chesterfield Leather Curved Nailhead Sofa Made in Italy
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Chesterfield vintage sofa that was made in Italy and is hallmarked as such. It is unusual to see the coveted curvature in the design of a Chesterfield sofa, they are normally ...
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 74 in D 39 in
Sculptural Curved Tufted Leather Chesterfield Nailhead Sofa Made In Italy
By Chesterfield
Located in Southampton, NJ
Iconic Chesterfield vintage sofa that was made in Italy and is hallmarked as such having the coveted curvature frame over turned walnut legs in the design of a Chesterfield sofa, wh...
Brass
"Soriana" Tufted Leather Sofa by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful and immensely comfortable leather tufted sofa was designed by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina and sold in the U.S. by Atelier International. With pleated and gathered leather side...
Chrome
Sold
H 34 in W 60 in D 34.5 in
Italian Channel Tufted Curved Sofa in Cut Velvet with Brass Legs, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous Italian Mid-Century Modern loveseat features a channel tufted fluted cushioned back over a curve shaped seat in brown and black cut velvet upholstery rising on tapered ...
Brass
Chester Moon Tufted Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter
By Paola Navone
Located in Boston, MA
Made in Italy. 116 inches of uninterrupted soft tufted leather, the BAXTER CHESTER MOON sofa will draw your family and guests in like no other piece in your home.
Leather
19th c. Tufted Sofa with gold leaf/Iron Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
You can literally smell the roses on this sublime sofa. Deep enough to sit and swill.
Fabric, Wood
Pace Collection Original White Tufted Tuxedo Sofa on Chrome Legs
By Pace Collection, Guido Faleschini, Frank Mariani
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Original Pace Collection white button tufted tuxedo sofa. The vintage 1970s luxury couch features chrome flat bar steel legs. Pace loves to add a little bit of bling. Most of their d...
Chrome
Tufted Black Leather Sofa, Imported from Europe in the '60s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Marco Zanuso, Arflex, Tecno
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Europe, 1960s High quality tufted black leather sofa with down filled cushions. Purchased from a design store in Amsterdam in the 1960s and later imported to the US. This is an excel...
Aluminum
Sold
H 24 in W 67 in D 35 in
Ralph Lauren Brompton Style Button Tufted Low-Profile Sofa Set Custom Upholstery
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Ralph Lauren Brompton style button tufted low-profile sofa set Custom Upholstered in a High End Full-Grain Distressed "Brandy" Italian Leather - Set of 2 Gorgeous, vintag...
Leather
Midcentury Italian Tufted Velvet Settee in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Troy, MI
Small sofa / settee found in Italy with iconic Zanuso style elements including a high, button tufted back, curvy rolled arms and narrow iron and brass feet, circa late 1950s /early 1...
Brass, Iron
Large Custom Black Leather Sofa, Italy, Mid-20th Century, circa 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusually large vintage Italian black leather sofa with tufted seat and back cushion, having broad arms and standing on tapering wooden legs, circa 1970s.
Leather
Sold
H 25.6 in W 97.25 in D 37.01 in
Tufted Camel Suede Vintage Three-Seat on Chrome Feet 1970s, Italy
By Harvey Probber
Located in Antwerp, BE
Camel colored suede leather sofa, made in Italy in the 1970s. The tufted design makes it a very cozy piece with a lot of character and patina, like a Mid-Century Modern Chesterfield,...
Chrome
Antique Italian Diamond Tufted Settee or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous antique Italian tufted large settee with painted and gilded frame. It features beautiful Louis XV hand-carvings and is solid wood. Flowing lines, cabriole legs and origina...
Carved Italian Walnut Tufted Leather Chaise Sofa Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Carved Italian Walnut Tufted leather Chaise sofa settee.
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 47 in W 66.5 in D 34 in
Antique Italian Rococo Carved Tufted Wedding Sofa Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Carved Tufted Wedding Sofa Newly Upholstered in a Teal Mohair This is a fabulous plush teal tufted sofa/settee that we fully brought back to life.
Mohair, Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 59.45 in D 30.71 in
Poltrona Frau Renzo Frau Fumoir Tufted Leather Armchair Sofa Suite
By Poltrona Frau
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this stunning RRP £17,100 Poltrona Frau suite of two armchairs and on sofa from the Fumoir collection designed by the great Renzo Frau Historic piec...
Leather
Adriano Piazzessi Attributed Italian 1970's Tufted Sofa
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in New York, NY
An Adriano Piazzessi Attributed Italian 1970's generously proportioned brown tufted sofa, with chrome curved supports on the sides, front and back showcasing the lovely lines of the ...
Chrome
Chesterfield Style Tufted Leather Sofa by Poltrona Frau, Italy, 1967
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Southampton, NJ
“Bonnie” Sofa by Poltrona Frau. Curved frame having tufted black leather with overstuffed down cushions.
Leather, Down
Sold
H 27.75 in W 101 in D 43.5 in
Italian Tufted Black Leather Chester Moon Sofa by Paola Navone for Baxter
By Baxter, Paola Navone
Located in South Bend, IN
Offering an outstanding Italian tufted black leather Chester Moon sofa designed by Paola Navone for Baxter.
Leather
E. Cobianchi Sofa in Tufted Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
E. Cobianchi for Insa Italy, sofa, leather, wood, Italy, 1970s An Italian sofa in cognac leather by E.
Leather, Wood
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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