$12,309 / set
H 29.14 in W 86.23 in D 30.32 in
LUXURY VINTAGE SERPENTiNE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with hand turned
Leather
$16,504
H 36.23 in W 75.01 in D 38.98 in
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with super rare
Leather, Hardwood
$16,504
H 30.32 in W 74.61 in D 39.77 in
Regency Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s
Leather, Hardwood
$11,059
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 38.19 in
Whiskey Brown Hand Dyed Leather Serpentine Club Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind restored hand-dyed whiskey brown serpentine
Leather
$75,643 / set
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the only know pair of matching Serpentine fronted Chesterfield Howards for sale anywhere in the world
Leather
Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Serpentine Chesterfield sofa England, circa 1920 Leather Chesterfield sofa with original
Leather
Howard Red Leather Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian walnut serpentine Chesterfield sofa upholstered in red leather by Howard &
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
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with hand turned
Leather
Sold
H 27.17 in W 78.55 in D 37.21 in
Victorian Serpentine Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa After Howard & Son's
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofa after Howard & Son's of Berners Street This sofa
Leather, Walnut
Serpentine Front Vintage Burgundy Leather Chesterfield
Located in Cheshire, GB
Serpentine fronted three seater vintage leather burgundy Chesterfield, the deep buttoned back and
Sold
H 27.17 in W 70.87 in D 38.59 in
Late 20th Century, Brown Leather Serpentine Shape Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 20th-century, two-seater, brown leather, serpentine-shaped Chesterfield sofa with one large
Leather
Sold
H 40.16 in W 97.64 in D 43.31 in
Paul Brock Heritage Leather Chesterfield Sofa Serpentine Curved Back
By Paul Robert Brock
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield sofa RRP £5000 The sofa is very large, luxurious and exceptionally comfortable, the back is
Leather, Fabric
Sold
H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Victorian Howard & Sons Style Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Club Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
; Son’s style Chesterfield club sofas in aged green leather. These had the original Howard and Son’s
Leather
Sold
H 27.96 in W 79.53 in D 37.41 in
19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa, Circa 1880
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning and rare 19th-century Victorian period large three-seater serpentine leather button-down
Leather
Sold
H 27.56 in W 72.05 in D 35.44 in
Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period
Leather
Sold
H 25.99 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in
Fine Pair of Vintage Regency Green Leather Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather, serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofas after Howard & Son's of Berners Street
Leather
Sold
H 27.17 in W 78.55 in D 37.21 in
Pair of Restored Antique 1880 Serpentine Howard & Son's Style Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofas after Howard & Son's of Berners Street
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 27.96 in W 87.01 in D 39.18 in
Unique Restored Curved Vintage Chesterfield Tufted Cigar Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa. This sofa is very unique, it has a wonderful curved
Leather, Hardwood
A Chesterfield sofa with a serpentine shape from England c.1920
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional leather Chesterfield sofa with a serpentine shape and three cushions from England c
Leather
Fine 19th Century Chesterfield Sofa by Howard & Sons
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant, fine quality, and of rare serpentine form, late 19th century chesterfield sofa by
Upholstery, Walnut
$517 / item
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in
Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
Metallic Thread
$2,160Sale Price|24% Off
H 12 in W 8 in D 8 in
Sculpture Cast Head Zeus God Bust Antique Mounted on Base Decorative Bibelot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Sculpture Cast Head Zeus God Bust Antique Mounted on Base Decorative Bibelot . Bust inspired by Classic models . head mounted on a black base representing a bearded male character....
Other
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 10 in D 11 in
Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Mounted Sculpture Bust in Bronze on Base Bibelot Decorative Object Center piece. Excellent color and details decorative hand finished On a Desk as garniture on a mantle fireplace, on...
Bronze
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Horse, engraved by hand
By Mario Vallè
Located in VALENZA, IT
Horse statue made in solid silver 800 completely handmade. The horse was made in two parts with the technique of fusion in the earth and once cast and detached joined by welding. S...
Silver
Limoges Porcelain Tableware, 56 Pieces
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Limoges porcelain tableware with floral decoration and gilding comprising 56 pieces: 24 flat plates, 10 small plates, 12 soup plates, one soup tureen or vegetable dish , on...
Porcelain
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
Wood
$747 / item
H 144 in W 51.75 in D 0.01 in
Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Blush
By Mary McDonald, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by an antique Chinese silk panel, this design features exotic birds and cherry blossoms and is true to the original scale. Available as a printed linen and a wallcovering. ...
Paper
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
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
$6,500
H 57.5 in W 82 in D 3 in
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Gold Giltwood Carved Wood Italian King Size Bed Headboard. Item features solid wood construction, stunning relief carved acanthus leafy scrollwork, cream and go...
Wood
$3,995
H 63.5 in W 29 in D 16.5 in
Antique 17th Century Dutch Carved Ebonized Oak Credence Cabinet on Stand 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 17th Century carved ebonized oak cabinet on stand, circa 1680. Such cabinets are commonly referred to as credence or chalice cabinets, referring to a ecclesiastic...
Oak
French Wrought-Iron Shelves, Dated "1889"
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and elegant wrought iron shelves or plant-stand, dated from 1889, the year of the Exposition Universelle (World Fair) in Paris. The piece is decorated with stylised fleur-de-...
Wrought Iron
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$9,499
H 34.65 in Dm 33.47 in
Large Impressive Franco Luce Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, large, Italian eight-light clear and milk Murano glass and gold - plated brass chandelier by Franco Luce for Seguso, circa 1970s. Socket: 8 x e14 The condition is exce...
Brass
Beautiful Heavy Crystal Table Lamp, 1970s, France
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful heavy crystal table lamp, 1970s, France Twisted crystal base and heavy, approx. 7 pounds. 28 inches to top of shade, 15 inches to top of crystal base, 7 inches diameter bo...
Crystal
$34,850
H 32.5 in Dm 43.25 in
A French Baroque 19th-20th C. Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Round Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Baroque 19th-20th century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Gildwood Carved Circular Center or Foyer Table with a Veined Peach Colored Brocatelle Marble Top, the four legs eac...
Giltwood
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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