$10,890 / item
H 35.44 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Victorian-Style Handcrafted Cotton Velvet Sofa with Chrome Nailhead Trim
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Sofa stands as a testament to unwavering audacity, boldly asserting its presence in any space
Wood, Velvet
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this bench seat sofa also conveys a modern sensibility
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Double-Sided Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Caramel
Located in Dekalb, IL
tufted backrests and seats give way to dense foam padding, all featuring a brass nailhead trim. The
Leather
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee with New Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
trimmed with nailhead detail, the sofa offers a fresh yet timeless presentation. Its generous seat and
Linen, Wood
$8,700
H 43 in W 54.25 in D 29 in
French Régence Style Canapé à Oreilles with Cross Stretcher and Blotched Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
section is upholstered with a red and white blotched fabric secured with a brass nailhead trim. The sofa
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 87 in D 38 in
20th Century Blue Leather English Chesterfield Style, Nailhead Trim, Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous blue leather sofa English Chesterfield style, nailhead trim, button tufted, 20th century
Leather
Reproduction Sofa with Nailhead Trim
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
This sofa was used as a showroom sample and there is some sun fading, but it is not apparent unless
Monumental Chesterfield Leather Sofa with Nailhead Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental scaled leather tufted Chesterfield style sofa with double row of nailhead trim. This one
Leather, Wood
Hickory Chair Blue Velvet Sofa with Nailhead Trim
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Hickory chair blue velvet sofa with nailhead trim.
English Leather Tufted Sofa with Nailhead Trim Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
back and two loose seat cushions. Nailhead trim detail.
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 90 in L 38 in
Barclay Butera Interiors Paxton Sofa Modern Blue Velvet Couch Nailhead Trim
By Barclay Butera
Located in Dayton, OH
Barclay Butera interiors Paxton sofa modern blue velvet couch nailhead trim Barclay Buteras
Velvet
Pair of Tufted Glazed Leather Chesterfield Sofas with Nailhead Trim
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Overall tufted design with nailhead details. Sofas rest on bun feet. Slightly rolled arms
Leather
Sold
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 37 in
Pair of Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofas with Rolled Arms and Nailhead Trim
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Beautifully detailed this identical pair of Classic Chesterfield sofas resting on pointed bun feet
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
English Leather Chesterfield Sleeper Sofa Brass Nailheads
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome caramel colored leather chesterfield sleeper sofa with nailhead trim and tufted leather
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 86 in D 35 in
Vintage Hancock & Moore Brown Leather Tufted Nailhead Chesterfield Sofa Couch
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
flared arms, tufted back and seat and nailhead trim. The sofa rests on mahogany finished bun feet
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 32 in W 89 in D 40 in
Vintage Ralph Lauren Brown Suede Rolled Arm Down Filled Nailhead Sofa Couch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ralph Lauren brown suede rolled arm sofa or couch featuring nailhead trim and deep luxury
Suede
Sold
H 31.5 in W 60.5 in D 25.5 in
Barclay Butera Interiors Ridgecrest Loveseat Blue Velvet Settee Nailhead Trim
By Barclay Butera
Located in Dayton, OH
Ridgecrest sofa; upholstered in a blue velvet with silver nailhead trim over a bracketed base.
Velvet
French Leather Sofa
Located in Seattle, WA
1920s French leather sofa with nailhead trim. All original in wonderful condition, great color and
Sold
H 40 in W 85 in D 45 in
Vtg Arhaus Arabelle Tufted Leather Camelback Chesterfield Sofa Love Seat Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
leather featuring Chesterfield form with flared arms, a camelback and nailhead trim. The sofa is supported
Leather, Maple
Classic English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Classic button tufted Chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim. Cordovan leather with a slight worn
Leather, Wood
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English leather tufted Chesterfield Sofa with nailhead trim detail. The sofa stands on ebony
Brass
Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tobacco colored leather tufted English Chesterfield style sofa with nailhead trim detail. The sofa
Brass
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa - Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this bench seat sofa also conveys a modern sensibility
Fabric, Wood
Grand Upholstered Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand Leather Tufted Chesterfield style sofa with nailhead trim detail and carved lion paw feet.
Leather, Wood
Vintage English Chesterfield Sofa C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brownish green colored leather tufted chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim detail along the arms
Leather, Wood
Midcentury English Emerald Green Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
panel, all with brass nailhead trim. The sofa sits on four casters.
Leather
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with antique brass nailhead trim detail. The sofa stands on four bun shaped walnut finished feet
Leather, Wood
Classic George Smith Upholstered Scroll Arm Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic corduroy hunter green large George Smith scroll arm sofa with nailhead trim. Seat cushions
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Carved Leather Tufted Sofa C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High back English carved leather tufted bench/sofa with nailhead trim detail.
Oak, Leather
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa circa 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather tufted chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim detail and bun feet.
Leather, Wood
Grand Scaled Lion Paw Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Grand scaled Lion Paw Chesterfield style Leather Tufted Sofa with nailhead trim detail.
Leather, Wood
Overscaled Burlap Sofa with Carved Feet, circa 1980's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 10' sofa is covered in burlap with small nailhead trim detail. The sofa sits on (6) carved
Wood, Burlap
Sold
H 38 in W 83 in D 38 in
Vintage Sherrill Chippendale Style Mahogany & Leather Floral Upholstered Sofa
By Sherrill Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
in brown leather and floral upholstery with brass nailhead trim. The sofa body is 80% polyester
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Directoire Style Painted Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
trim. The sofa has been structurally revised for stability and retains its original deep blue velvet
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Painted and Parcel-Gilt Carved Wood Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
natural colored linen and finished with brass colored nailhead trim detail. The sofa stands on four carved
Gold Leaf
Tufted Curved Back Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this bench seat sofa also conveys a modern
Fabric
Tufted Leather Sofa with Nailhead Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
traditional style with nailhead trim and rolled arms, resting on bun feet, 20th century.
Leather
Italsofa Traditional Brown Leather Camelback 3-Seat Sofa Nailhead Trim
By Italsofa
Located in Dayton, OH
. Accented with nailhead trim.
Leather
Sold
H 30 in W 75 in D 38 in
French Old Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa with Nailhead Trim, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tufted leather Chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim from the late 19th century. This
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 45.5 in W 84 in D 34 in
Old Hickory Tannery Sofas/Zebra Print Cowhair, Leather. Suede & Nailhead Trim
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in Southampton, NJ
sofa was supplied by the manufacturer: "Wow, that is a nice piece. That Sofa is between 15-20
Leather, Suede, Cowhide, Beech, Down
Sold
H 45.5 in W 84 in D 34 in
Old Hickory Tannery Sofas/Zebra Print Cowhair, Leather. Suede & Nailhead Trim
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in Southampton, NJ
sofa was supplied by the manufacturer: "Wow, that is a nice piece. That Sofa is between 15-20
Cowhide, Leather, Suede, Beech, Down
Sold
H 30 in W 86.5 in D 32.5 in
MC Hollywood Regency Burnt Orange Velvet Tuxedo Sofa Bronze Tone Nailhead Trim
Located in Topeka, KS
bronze tone nailhead trim gives it the perfect Hollywood Regency flair. It’s a tuxedo style sofa with its
Velvet
Sold
H 39 in W 90 in D 40 in
Late 20th Century Modern Cognac Leather Sofa With Scroll Arm and Nailhead Trim
Located in Elkton, MD
A luxurious cognac leather sofa with elegant scroll arms tastefully embellished with nailhead trim.
Leather
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cushions. Nailhead trim detail throughout. The sofa stand on six ebonized bun feet.
Leather, Wood
English Leather Tufted Sofa, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English leather tufted rolled arm sofa with nailhead trim detail. The sofa stands on four bun style
Leather, Wood
Midcentury English Emerald Green Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
panel, all with brass nailhead trim. The sofa sits on four casters.
Leather
English Leather Chesterfield Sofa C. 1900’s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th century English leather tufted Chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim detail. The sofa
Leather
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Sofa with Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Antique brass nailhead trim detail. The sofa has developed a rich patina and is in excellent condition.
Leather, Wood
Tufted Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Sofa c 1950/1960's
Located in New York, NY
nailhead trim. The sofa is in excellent original condition, clean and ready to use. Sophisticated, voguish
Leather, Wood
Vintage English Chesterfield Style Leather Tufted Sofa C. 1920's
By Chesterfield
Located in Los Angeles, CA
nailhead trim detail throughout. This sofa has developed a beautiful patina from years of use.
Leather, Wood
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Sofa with Lion Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offered by Melissa Levinson Antiques English leather tufted Chesterfield style sofa with nailhead
Leather, Wood
1930’s English Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa with Lion’s Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English leather tufted tobacco colored Chesterfield style sofa with nailhead trim detail. The sofa
Leather, Wood
Large Leather Sofa with Nailhead Trim
Located in Plainville, KS
Seat Height: 20.5"
Seat Depth: 24.5"
Arm Height: 25"
HICKORY WHITE Transitional Leopard Print Sofa with Nailhead Trim
By Hickory White
Located in Charlotte, NC
soft velvety beige color textured leopard print fabric, Knole style arms & back, brass nailhead trim
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 60 in D 33 in
French Turn of the Century Brown Leather Sofa with Nailhead Trim, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brown leather sofa from the early 20th century with nailhead trim. Attracting our eye with
Leather, Wood
Velvet Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Velvet upholstered panel-arm sofa with nailhead trim, circa 1950.
Elegant 1920's Sofa in Velvet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful, clean lines, carved finials, and brass nailhead trim define this unique sofa c. 1920's
Light Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofas by Hancock and Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Geneva, IL
Two exquisite light tan leather Chesterfield style sofas with nailhead trim by Hancock and Moore
Leather
Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
polished developing a beautiful patina finish accentuated with a brass nailhead trim. This 1970s leather
Brass
Sold
H 28 in W 81 in D 39 in
Refurbished 1970s Emerald Green Italian Chesterfield Sofa - Vintage Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the perfect spot for relaxation. The elegant nailhead trim outlines the sofa's contours, adding a
Metal, Brass
$5,326
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$14,350 / 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
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$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
$18,186
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 George Smith, Mulberry
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
$8,224 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
$8,272Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$19,861 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
$18,821
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant minds of the colonial America, Ph...
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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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