Pair of Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofas
Located in New York, NY
Howard & Sons Portarlington sofas. UK circa 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century British Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Portarlington Sofa
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
$44,008Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.57 in W 75.99 in D 32.49 in
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored Antique Victorian, fully stamped, Howard & Son’s London, large two seat Portarlington
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
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Portarlington Sofa in the Style of Howard & Sons, Upholstered in Susan Deliss
$25,064
H 33.47 in W 89.77 in D 39.38 in
Portarlington Sofa in the Style of Howard & Sons, Upholstered in Susan Deliss
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
This sofa is a contemporary re-edition of the classic Howard & Sons “Portarlington” model, a
Category
2010s British Country Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
$25,786Sale Price|25% Off
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions
Category
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Materials
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Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofa, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons portarlington sofa, Circa 1850. Magnificent 19th century Howard & Sons ‘English
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
shape as the larger Portarlington sofa, with that quintessential English drawing room feel. The Howard
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
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Magnificent Howard & Sons Large Portarlington Sofa Three Seater, Circa 1880
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H 36 in W 80 in D 39 in
Magnificent Howard & Sons Large Portarlington Sofa Three Seater, Circa 1880
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Magnificent Howard & Sons Large Portarlington Sofa Three Seater Circa 1880 Magnificent early
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Comfortable Large Sofa, the Portarlington by Howard and Sons
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H 36 in W 83 in D 36 in
Early 20th Century Comfortable Large Sofa, the Portarlington by Howard and Sons
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large and comfortable antique sofa made by Howard and Sons of London. This sofa has been covered in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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Finding the Right Sofas for You
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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