$13,444
H 26.78 in W 76.38 in D 37.41 in
19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Serpentine Front Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning 19th-Century Victorian Brown Leather Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa This exceptional and
Leather
$12,278 / 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
$16,465
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
$16,462
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
$75,468 / 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 & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
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 Chesterfield, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
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 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
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 Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
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
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$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
Red Fox Fur Cushion by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
This natural Red Fox fur cushion has been made by carefully selecting each skin, ro be processed as to create a chequered composition, combining colours and volumes in a meticulous a...
Other
English roll arm sofa fabric sample only
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
FABRIC SAMPLE ONLY This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a natural luxurious velvet...
Linen, Velvet
$8,313 / 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
$75,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.25 in W 72 in D 55.5 in
19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...
Bronze
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Swedish Green Leather Chesterfield Sofa, 1970s. Gorgeous two and half seater buttoned Chesterfield style sofa in beautiful patinated olive green leather. Manufactured in Swe...
Leather
$16,465
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
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
$308,677 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
$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
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$1,989
H 21.66 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in
Circa 1900's, an Italian, Provincial Style, decorative Bird Cage
Located in London, Park Royal
1900's Italian Provincial Style Decorative Bird Cage with Yellow Stained Glass Windows. Crafted in Italy, this piece offers a blend of rustic charm and delicate artistry, suitable fo...
Wire
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
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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