Find a variety of leather couch straps available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique leather couch straps was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
animal skin,
leather and
wood. Leather couch straps have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Leather couch straps are generally popular furniture pieces, but
Mid-Century Modern and
Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made leather couch straps over the years, but those made by
Carl Gustav Hiort af Ornäs are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Leather couch straps can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $2,500 and the highest can go for as much as $12,800.
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.