$22,721
H 40.95 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in
Monumental Sofa in Patinated Brown Leather, Studs and Velvet Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Monumental Sofa in Patinated Dark Brown Leather, Brass Studs and Velvet Late 19th Century A very
Brass
$1,165
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 33.86 in
VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD ANDREW MUiRHEAD TAN LEATHER TUB TWO SEATER SOFA STUD DETAIL
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Exquisitely upholstered in Fine Scottish leather by Andrew Muirhead & Son
Leather
Classic Leather Sofa Couch
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to
Leather
$2,576Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 71.46 in D 39.38 in
Lovely Hand Dyed Heritage Brown Leather Edwardian Style Studded Two Seat Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ornate stud work all over. The sofa is well made and stylish, the leather is fully aniline cattle hide
Leather
$3,234Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 55.91 in D 35.04 in
Lovely Hand Dyed Brown Leather Edwardian Style Studded Two Seat Sofa Part Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely hand dyed tan brown leather two seat sofa with ornate stud
Leather
$3,838Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.65 in W 79.53 in D 35.04 in
Lovely Hand Dyed Brown Leather Edwardian Style Studded Three Seat Sofa Part Set
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
ornate stud work all over The sofa is well made and stylish, the leather is fully aniline cattle hide
Leather
Apple Green Leather Studded Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
21st-Century apple green leather banquette with dark walnut tapered legs and custom nailhead detail.
Leather, Wood
Dark Red Leather Sofa with Upholstery Stud Detail
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage English Georgian style red leather camelback chesterfield sofa with out-scrolled arms with
$5,900
H 32 in W 47 in D 15.75 in
French Mid-Century Studded Leather Console / Sofa Table after Jean Michel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
A French Mid-Century Modern Leather console / sofa table bridging modernism and Neoclassicism with
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century French Rococo Three-Piece Parlour Set
Located in Santa Ana, CA
chairs. Features gorgeously hand-carved walnut and the original tufted leather. Upholstery stud accents
Leather, Walnut
Brass Studded Leather Club Sofa, England, circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass studded leather club sofa, England, circa 1860. Dark leather upholstery with roll over
Brass
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H 34.26 in W 57.49 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Compact Brown Leather Sofa Studded Arms Velcro Bottom Cushions
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this beautiful compact brown leather sofa. We have lightly
Leather
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H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 26.97 in
Studded Edwardian Restored Whisky Brown Leather Tub Club Suite Sofa & Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale his stunning very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather
Leather, Hardwood
Rare Frits Henningsen Mahogany & Leather Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rare Frits Henningsen mahogany leather and brass studded sofa circa late 1930's. This example has
Wood, Leather
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H 26.78 in W 74.81 in D 33.08 in
John Lewis Chartwell Brown Chocolate Three Seater Sofa with Studs on Arms
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather, this sofa is in a very good condition but please do see the pictures carefully as well as they
Leather
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H 33.47 in W 59.06 in D 35.44 in
Stunning Vintage Laura Ashley Brown Leather Hump Back 2 Seater Sofa
By Laura Ashley
Located in Pulborough, GB
vintage Laura Ashley brown leather hump-back sofa with studs is a stunning statement piece that combines
Brass
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H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Tetrad Cordoba Retailed by John Lewis Tan Leather Armchairs with Stud
By Tetrad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are so excited to present to you this lovely pair of tetrad cordoba armchairs. We have lightly restored this by giving it a hand clean all over, hand waxed and hand polish. ...
Brass
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H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 40.16 in
Contemporary Double Cushion Extra Comfortable Brown Leather Studded Club Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
studded club sofa This is a real peach of a sofa, it's super comfortable, one of the best we’ve ever
Leather, Oak
French Studded Leather Console or Sofa Table by Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century leather console or sofa table bridging modern and classicism with a sober, elegant
Arts and Crafts leather studded daybed w/ adjustable arms
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather studded backless sofa, velvet cushion. Sides adjust to three positions.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 74.81 in D 33.47 in
RESTORED VICTORIAN HAND DYED TAN BROWN LEATHER SOFA CHESTERFiELD STUDS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A superb Victorian two-seat sofa, beautifully restored and hand-dyed to a
Leather
Sold
H 36 in W 77 in D 26 in
Vintage Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Sofa with Brass Nail Head Stud Trim
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
High style Chippendale, Chesterfield sofa having a wood frame, ell construction, with a button tied
Leather, Wood
Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Chesterfield leather sofa with brass stud trim and wood bun feet.
Leather
Rare Frits Henningsen Box Sofa, Denmark, 1940s-1950s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
, Copenhagen. In good vintage condition. Price includes reupholstery in leather and studs to match sofa in
Fabric, Mahogany
English Drop Arm Leather and Mohair Cushion Sofa with Brass Studs
Located in Pasadena, CA
English drop arm leather sofa with mohair cushion, 2 leather kidney pillows. When it comes to
Leather, Mohair
Massive Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tufted leather sofa, with studded detail. Measure: 16" seat.
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$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
$12,953Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
Upholstery, Beech, Oak
$4,933
H 31 in W 90 in D 35 in
A Very Smart Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 4 Seater Sofa - Dark Chestnut Brown
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we have not only pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfield furniture dating throu...
Leather
$12,700
H 26.38 in W 125.99 in D 98.43 in
Italian Post-Modern Sectional Corner Sofa in Cognac Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Modular corner sofa, leather, Italy, 1970s A spacious L-shaped modular Italian corner sofa, upholstered in firm cognac leather. The cushions are generously padded with a rounded, pl...
Leather
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern brown Leather 3 seat Sofa round Legs Sigurd Resell Norway
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather 3 seat sofa round legs. Beautiful brown soft leather is soft and shows signs of use and fading/patina but broken in nicely. Great small ...
Leather, Wood
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
$5,990 / item
H 34 in W 110 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 110"
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
Large Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa by Cabot Wrenn
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in New York, NY
Incredible leather Chesterfield sofa by noted maker. Cabot Wrenn. The sofa feathers an allover tufted seat, back, and arms, with brass nailhead trim, on solid wood bun feet. Super ch...
Leather, Wood
Chesterfield Sofa in White Vinyl Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish tufted white vinyl Chesterfield loveseat sofa on wood bun feet. Overall excellent condition, showing only light wear to fronts of armrests, as pictured. Clean, origi...
Faux Leather
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of sea shells, backrest supported by a sea horse. The base features fish heads and sea s...
Wood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 86 in D 33 in
Dyrlund Scandinavian 3 seat Brown leather sofa with teak frame circa 1980
By Dyrlund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dyrlund Danish Post Modern Teak and Brown Leather 3 seat Sofa, Circa 1980'S leather upholstery and cushions with teak frame and Accents. Labeled underneath. Made in Denmark. Located ...
Leather, Teak
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
This wonderfully elegant Chaise Longue, Circa 1880 is from Tuscany, Italy. Finely carved in the LXV style, it includes an armrest on one side which adds the piece's overall form and ...
Gold Leaf
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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