SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa which is part of a set Pl...
Leather
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable circa 1940's fully restored Chesterfield sofa bed which is part of a set This sofa is one of a pair, I have th...
Leather
Large Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Large Bench Piece
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England large fully restored Chesterfield brown leather bench This piece is exquisite, fully restored, made in England ...
Leather
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base A very good looking piece, rare to ...
Leather, Mahogany
LUXURY VINTAGE SERPENTiNE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa...
Leather
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original antique circa 1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions a...
Leather, Walnut
Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency circa 1810-1820 hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rar...
Leather, Hardwood
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club so...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Harrods London Restored Bordeaux Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Sofas
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of Vintage Harrods London Pegasus Bordeaux brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofas A very good looking well made ...
Leather
VINTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER CURVED CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco style Whisky brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Curved frame club sofa in newly restored condit...
Leather
SMALL REGENCY STYLE HAND DYED RESTORED WHiSKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Regency style vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield Tufted Gun or ...
Leather
ViNTAGE RESTORED REGENCY GREEN LEATHER CIRCA 1950'S CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage fully restored green leather Chesterfield tufted sofa circ 1950-1960's Please note th...
Leather
1950s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1950s cigar brown leather chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions This is a ...
Leather
1960s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1960’s Cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions This is a...
Leather
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED REGENCY 1810 CHESTERFiELD SOFA BROWN LEATHER CARVED FRAME
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare, fully restored Regency circa 1810 brown leather Chesterfield tufted sofa with hand carved Wa...
Leather, Walnut
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare, fully restored, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suit...
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
Restored Vintage Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa on Turned Legs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye can...
Leather, Oak
ART DECO ViNTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED SOLID BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco style Chocolate brown leather Chesterfield Tufted club sofa in restored condition Please note...
Leather
ART DECO ViNTAGE HAND DYED FULLY RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco style Whisky brown leather Chesterfield Tufted club sofa in newly restored condition with full...
Leather
1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whiskey brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition w...
Leather
RESTORED 165CM WIDE CHESTERFiELD FULLY TUFTED TWO SEAT BROWN LEATHER CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Vintage Art Deco circa 1920's hand dyed deep cigar brown leather chesterfield c...
Leather
1950's Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original 1950’s cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in lightly restored condition with fully buttoned base and solid walnut turned feet...
Leather, Beech, Oak
1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown 3 Seat Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled cushions ...
Leather, Hardwood
Fully Restored 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day. We also craft our own Signature ...
Leather
RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER 2.5 SEATER CHESTERFiELD TETRAD OSCAR SOFA
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This restored 2.5 seater Chesterfield sofa is the celebrated Oscar model by Tetrad, a design that reinterprets the traditional Chesterfield with a more relaxed, ...
Leather
RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER THREE SEATER CHESTERFiELD TETRAD OSKAR SOFA
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London This restored three seater Chesterfield sofa is the distinguished Oskar model by Tetrad, a design that reimagines the classic Chesterfield with broader proporti...
Leather
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Antique, fully restored, hand dyed Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and sol...
Leather
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
Restored Hump Camel Back Regency Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa in HandDyed Burgundy
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Hand-dyed Burgundy Hump Or Camel Back Regency Style Chesterfield Fully Buttoned Two-seater Sofa. A very stunning fully buttoned ches...
Leather
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa What can I say, if you’re in the market for ...
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Leather
FINE 1960's BORDEAUX LEATHER RESTORED CHESTERFIELD CLUB THREE SEAT SOFA SETTEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, fully restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Tufted Club sofa with ornately hand c...
Leather
Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Suite Armchair & Sofa on Turned Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare handmade in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with hand turned legs finished with castors ...
Leather, Beech
RESTORED WILLIAM IV CIRCA 1830 CHESTERFiELD REGENCY BLUE LEATHER HUMP BACK SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored Regency Blue, William IV hump back sofa with burr elm turned legs Please note...
Leather, Elm
Beautifully Restored MidC Chesterfield Club Chairs in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in London, GB
This really is a very special and most beautiful pair of midC club chairs. We have fully restored the pieces and finished them in our hand dyed leathers using walnut husk as the dye...
Leather
Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 3 Piece Suite Restored in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, here at Robinson of England not only have pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfi...
Leather
Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield 3 Piece Suite Restored in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, here at Robinson of England not only have pieces that we craft from our own collection but in addition, around 350 pieces of leather chesterfi...
Leather
SURE RARE ViNTAGE HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD PORTERS SOFA SETTEE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare Mid Century Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather fully restored Chesterfield tufted Porters...
Leather
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Suite Armchair & Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, hand made in England, fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with to include a very comfortable armchair and footsto...
Leather
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1880 fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite.
Leather
Circa 1920 Art Deco Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Part Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite original circa 1920’s Art Deco fully restored Chesterfield club sofa which is part of a suite This sofa is very stylish, it has those Metr...
Leather
Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare absolutely stunning, circa 1930s fully restored Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendal...
Leather, Oak
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the d...
Leather, Hardwood
Restored Vitnage 1980s Navy Blue Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the vintage charm of our restored Chesterfield sofa, a blend of classic and modern styles, perfectly suited for any living space.
Brass
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Sofa, Fully Restored
Located in GB
This is a truly remarkable piece of Chesterfield history. A fully coil sprung early 20thC piece, three seater, fully restored in hand dyed midnight black. We have installed a brand n...
Beech
1960s Emerald Green Chesterfield Leather Sofa - Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience unparalleled luxury with our 1960s Vintage Emerald Green Chesterfield Leather Sofa, a symbol of timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Handcrafted from a robust sol...
Brass
Fantastic Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Burnt Caramel Sofa
Located in GB
This is a really lovely and interesting Chesterfield sofa, fully restored in a very cool burnt caramel.
Sold
H 29.14 in W 82.68 in D 36.62 in
STUNNING FULLY RESTORED ENGLISH ViNTAGE BORDEAUX LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa Please n...
Leather
Sold
H 30.12 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Hand Dyed Fully Restored Whisky Brown Pleated Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare original vintage Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with fully buttoned base This sofa is one of...
Leather
Sold
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Very Rare Curved Front Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very rare vintage circa 1960s Curved front Chesterfield fully restored Cigar brown leather club sofa Please note the deliv...
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Fully Restored Deep Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa Carved Wood Leaf Legs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to sale this stunning fully restored cigar brown leather chesterfield three-seat sofa This sofa is in lovely fully restored condition, quite simple and understate...
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 68.51 in D 36.23 in
1930s Made in England Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Club Sofa Feather Filled
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare absolutely stunning circa 1930s fully restored Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with very comfortable f...
Leather
Sold
H 29.14 in W 69.1 in D 37.8 in
Restored Edwardian Fully Buttoned & Tuffted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original fully restored Edwardian circa 1910 aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa which is fully tufted and buttoned What ca...
Leather
Sold
H 31.11 in W 84.06 in D 35.44 in
1 of 2 Lovely Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Pleated Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 stunning rare original vintage Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofas in newly restored condition with fully buttoned base This so...
Leather
Sold
H 24.81 in W 68.12 in D 29.34 in
Exceptionally Rare 1840s Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Bench
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in England circa 1840 Victorian fully restored Chesterfield Whiskey brown leather salon sofa bench This piece is just abo...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 65.36 in D 37.01 in
Stunning Restored Feather Filled Cushion Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 fully restored hand dyed Whisky brown leather chesterfield two-seat sofas with feather filled cushions This auction is for one with the o...
Leather
Sold
H 24.81 in W 68.12 in D 29.34 in
Exceptionally Rare 1840s Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Bench
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England Circa 1840 Victorian fully restored Chesterfield Whiskey brown leather salon sofa or bench This piece is just...
Leather, Mahogany, Oak
Sold
H 34.85 in W 78.55 in D 32.29 in
Fully Restored Show Frame Victorian Redwood Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Chesterfield Victorian show frame sofa in rosewood with hand dyed brown leather This sofa has been on a journey, i...
Leather
Sold
H 27.96 in W 88.19 in D 34.26 in
LUXURY ViCTORIAN SERPENTINE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club so...
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 59.06 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this matched pair of Antique Victorian, fully restored, hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield sofas Both sofas have been upholstered in premium Engl...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 26.38 in W 92.13 in D 38.98 in
Huge Restored Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair Coil Sprung
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored circa 1860 hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield sofa with original horse hair padding, coil sprung all over and...
Leather
Sold
H 37.41 in W 65.36 in L 37.41 in
Pair of Restored Feather Filled Cushion Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed Whisky brown leather Chesterfield two-seat sofas with feather filled cushions A very good looking...
Leather
Sold
H 18.9 in W 54.14 in D 32.68 in
Restored Rich Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning fully restored hand dyed rich cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa This is pretty much the finest ...
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 86.82 in D 37.6 in
Must See Antique Restored Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Cigar Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored, hand dyed cigar brown leather, Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chesterfield club sofa.
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 29.93 in W 68.12 in D 37.41 in
Restored 1900s Chesterfield Buttoned Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored circa 1900 hand dyed Whiskey brown leather sofa with original horse hair padding and coil sprung front edge The so...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 30.32 in W 89.77 in D 39.77 in
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Oxblood Leather Fully Tufted Chesterfield Buttoned Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare large grand original circa 1880-1900 oxblood leather Chesterfield club sofa in fully restored condition with tufted buttoned base ...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 29.14 in W 67.33 in D 33.47 in
RESTORED VICTORiAN 1890 EXTRA LARGE ARMED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890-1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please n...
Leather
Sold
H 31.89 in W 68.12 in D 34.85 in
1940's ENGLISH HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original 1940’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condit...
Leather
Sold
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Gentleman's Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions This auction is for one sofa, the ot...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Club Chesterfield Hand Dyed Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions ...
Leather, Hardwood
Restored Lutyen's Viceroy Chesterfield Brown Leather Two-Seat Sofa
By Chesterfield, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare mid century Lutyen’s Viceroy style Chesterfield hand dyed cigar brown leather sofa A very rare model sofa, originally made by Lutyen’s in the la...
Leather
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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The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
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