$10,798
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 32.88 in
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
$1,282
H 35.83 in W 55.91 in D 37.41 in
Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very nice tan brown leather Chesterfield sofa This is a very comfortable and good looking sofa, it has a high back so you can rest your whole back i...
Leather
$8,031
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
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
Cordovan Leather Small Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sumptuous loveseat, tufted classic Chesterfield; great size for an office or apartment Seat is 21.5 deep
Leather
Sold
H 35.83 in W 55.91 in D 37.41 in
Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice tan brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK...
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 52.96 in L 32.68 in
Vintage Heritage Aged Brown Leather Hand Dyed Chesterfield Small Two Seat Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand dyed aged brown leather Chesterfield sofa A good looking well made and decorative sofa, it has a heritage upholstery which is a...
Leather
Small Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Imported, leather tufted brown sumptuous small sofa with nailhead detailing, legs are fitted with wheels, Looks old but is new as far as we know
Leather
Small Vintage Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1920 - 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This original leather sofa has an authentic vintage look due to the aged leather. It has been restored; as you will see in the photos the larger tears in the leather have been repai...
Sold
H 28.75 in W 51.97 in D 33.47 in
Small Tête à Tête Sofa, Chesterfield Confidant, Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small head to head sofa, Chesterfield confidant, Early 20th Century.
Wood, Leather
Antique Small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield drop-arm (2-position) sofa, A wonderful rare quality period piece with unusually compact dimensions.
Upholstery
Pair of 1920's Leather Chesterfield Sofa's
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of early 20th century small proportioned chesterfield sofas. Original and restored leather upholstery.
Leather
Sold
H 33.08 in W 55.91 in D 34.65 in
Chesterfield Lutyen's Style Viceroy's Oxblood Leather Two-Seat Sofa
By Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this nice Lutyen’s Viceroy style Chesterfield oxblood small two seater sofa in oxblood leather A very rare model chair, originally made by Lutye...
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 53.15 in D 27.96 in
Handmade in England Chesterfield Brown Leather Tub Armchair & 2 Small Seat Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this lovely handmade in England original Chesterfield brown leather tub armchair and matching small sofa There are around 50-100 high definit...
Leather
Handsome Leather Tufted Chesterfield Style Small Sofa C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rich colored brown tufted leather chesterfield style sofa with nailhead trim detail along arms and base of the sofa. The sofa sits on four bun feet.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Love Seat Small Sofa from England
Located in Round Top, TX
This Chesterfield loveseat is a tremendous find due to the richness of the vintage leather. There is a unique allure to an old sofa, as if all the conversations held on it over many ...
Leather
Vintage Dark Brown Leather Sofa Loveseat from England
Located in Round Top, TX
Loaded with character, this small sofa (or loveseat) packs a vintage punch with the classic lines and tufted back of a small scale Chesterfield sofa.
Leather
Two Vintage Small Chesterfields
Located in San Francisco, CA
A great looking pair of vintage Chesterfield small sofas made in England about 1960 in the 19th century style.
Upholstery, Wood
$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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Certified Maison Bagues Ship Chandelier - iron and crystal
By Maison Baguès
Located in Paris, FR
Certified Maison Baguès Chandelier - iron and crystal Finish: Gold or Silver gilding Re-edition of its old model "Le Bateau". UL listing available for an additional charge.
Crystal, Iron
$3,362
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Leather
$4,522
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 36.62 in
RESTORED ANTiQUE CHESTERFIELD CLUB ARMCHAIR BROWN LEATHER PORCELAIN CASTORS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, original Art Deco circa 1920's Chesterfield club armchair with coil sprung base an...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$18,223 / set
H 28.75 in W 85.44 in D 35.44 in
Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three piece...
Leather
Pair of 1920 Art Deco sheepskin clubchairs
Located in MILL, NL
New arrivals, this set of 2 exceptional sheepskin club chairs. Chairs date from the 1920s, and were completely restored a few years ago. Upholstered in the highest quality Australian...
Leather, Oak
$5,331
H 30.32 in W 32.09 in D 30.71 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield tufted library armchair A very rare find, I never come across original library ...
Leather
$16,198 / set
H 29.34 in W 73.04 in D 34.65 in
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
$3,800Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 10.63 in Dm 12.6 in
19th Century Sèvres Porcelain Dinner Set with Comital Coronet
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 52-piece porcelain dinner service, crafted by Sèvres in the 19th century, exemplifies the refined artistry and heritage of French porcelain. Each piece features a hand...
Porcelain
$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
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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