Vintage Spanish Brown Leather Sofa with Nailhead Trim, Spain, c. 1955–1965
Located in Houston, TX
Upholstered in beautifully aged original brown leather, the sofa features a gracefully curved winged back, sculptural rolled arms, and finely applied brass nailhead trim that accentu...
Brass
Vintage Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Burgundy
Located in Dekalb, IL
Classic tufted Chesterfield sofa upholstered in burgundy leather, featuring rolled arms, deep button tufting across the back and seat, and brass nailhead trim.
Leather
French Louis XV Style Settee with Distressed Wood and Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Recently reupholstered in a natural linen with a smooth, tailored finish and trimmed with nailhead detail, the sofa offers a fresh yet timeless presentation.
Linen, Wood
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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 Highwood, IL
This sofa was used as a showroom sample and there is some sun fading, but it is not apparent unless you remove a back cushion. The normal price is $1800 and we have reduced the sofa ...
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-of-a-kind piece stands on six walnut finished carved wood feet.
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
Nailhead trim detail.
Leather, Wood
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 Paxton sofa, upholstered in a blue velvet with silver nailhead trim over a bracketed base.
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. Excellent quality and very good condition. Made by Hancock and Moore.
Leather
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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 evoke notions of the English country manor and the unusual light color will complim...
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 throughout.
Brass
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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
"An elegant 20th Century Chesterfield sofa by Hancock & Moore. Made from warm brown leather with flared arms, tufted back and seat and nailhead trim.
Leather, Mahogany
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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 depth.
Suede
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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
Barclay Butera interiors ridgecrest loveseat blue velvet settee nailhead trim Barclay Buteras Ridgecrest sofa; upholstered in a blue velvet with silver nailhead trim over a bracke...
Velvet
French Leather Sofa
Located in Seattle, WA
1920s French leather sofa with nailhead trim. All original in wonderful condition, great color and patina.
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H 40 in W 85 in D 45 in
Vtg Arhaus Arabelle Tufted Leather Camelback Chesterfield Sofa Love Seat Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Arhaus Arabelle club fitted sofa, couch or love seat. Upholstered in a dark brown tufted leather featuring Chesterfield form with flared arms, a camelback and nailhead trim.
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 finish, no rips or tears, all buttons neatly in place. 76" long, and great for a ci...
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 colored feet with brass casters.
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 stands on four turned legs with original casters.
Brass
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this bench seat sofa also conveys a mo...
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 and the base of the sofa.
Leather, Wood
Midcentury English Emerald Green Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
A quintessentially English mid-20th century emerald tufted chesterfield sofa with a rich dark emerald green leather upholstery with three cushions, rolled and tufted arms and back, a...
Leather
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa - Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted Curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this bench seat sofa also conveys a mo...
Fabric, Wood
English Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English leather tufted Chesterfield sofa in a beautiful worn tobacco colored leather and finished with antique brass nailhead trim detail.
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 are sumptuous down.
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.
Wood, Burlap
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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