$8,214
H 33.47 in W 66.54 in D 31.5 in
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Drop Arm Chaise Lounge Sofa Horse Hair Fill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian drop arm sofa chaise
Leather
$9,596
H 30.52 in W 74.41 in D 34.26 in
Victorian Horse Hair Green Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Fully Button Base Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian horse hair filled hand dyed green
Leather
$2,016Sale Price|40% Off
H 24 in W 55 in D 23 in
Restored Mid-century Child Size Three-Strand "Horse Shoe Arm" Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired rare child-sized rattan sectional sofa is crafted
Rattan
Swedish Grace Sofa, circa 1930
Located in Paris, FR
”Swedish Grace” sofa. Wood marquetry and original horse hair fabric. Swedish work, circa 1930.
Wood
Vaulting Horse Bench/Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Vaulting horse bench/table. Great condition. Very rare and fun.
Leather, Wood
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
leather sofa with original horse hair padding and coil sprung front edge The sofa has been fully
Leather, Walnut
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
leather Chesterfield sofa with original horse hair padding, coil sprung all over and mahogany turned legs
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 85.83 in D 33.67 in
Rare Victorian Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair Coil Sprung
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield sofa with original horse hair padding, coil sprung all over and feather filled
Leather
A Very Good MidC Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
. Fully coil sprung in the seat, arms and back and horse hair filled. Pieces such as this are very likely
Leather
Paul Frankl Style Four-Strand "Horse Shoe" Rattan Sofa
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
NOTE: NYC Decorator Lindsey Coral Harper, has borrowed this sofa for a showcase project with
Rattan
Sold
H 39.38 in W 64.57 in D 31.5 in
Empire Sofa, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns, Horse Hair, Germany circa 1815
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant Empire Sofa / Settee, Cherry Veneer, Full Columns, Horse Hair, Germany around 1815
Gold Plate
Sold
H 29.34 in W 89.38 in D 36.03 in
Very Rare Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tobacco brown leather fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofa This is the model that everyone wants
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 27.76 in W 99.22 in D 39.38 in
Huge Rare Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tobacco brown leather fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofa This is the model that everyone wants
Leather
Sold
H 32 in W 90 in D 36 in
A Very Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - circa 1900 - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
and horse hair filled. Pieces such as this are very likely to increase in their intrinsic future
Leather
A Huge Rare 19th Century Chesterfield sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A highly unusual and impressive 19th century chesterfield sofa of monumental country house
Walnut
Sold
H 23.63 in W 72.05 in L 23.63 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Two-Seat Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrest. Horse hair filled as
Leather
Sold
H 36 in W 77 in D 26 in
Antique 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Classical Sofa 77"
Located in Dayton, OH
acanthus cornucopia, fruit and vegetable motif. The sofa showcases original horse hair stuffing and is
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique French Saw Horse Entry Table, circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French saw horse entry table, circa 1910. Antique pine in natural medium tone brown
Limestone
Louis XV Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Louis XV-Style carved sofa, down-filled and original horse hair upholstery, extremely
Restored Child Size Three-Strand "Horse Shoe Arm" Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Child's size rattan sectional sofa with 3-strand "Horse Shoe" arms and steam bent accents and
Rattan
Knole Drop Arm Sofa Set, Gleannloch Arabian Horse Ranch Estate
Located in Surrey, BC
Spanish cushioned sofa upholstered in blue leather, removable ties at corners secured to mounted
Leather
Sold
H 27.37 in W 85.44 in D 38.59 in
Original 1880 Brown Leather Victorian Chesterfield Club Sofa Horse Hair Filled
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original antique Victorian upholstery horse hair
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 88.98 in D 35.83 in
Rare Sloped Back Victorian Chesterfield Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Horse Hair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield sofa with original horse hair padding and coil sprung all over This sofa is
Leather
A Very Good MidC Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Sofa - Horse Hair Filled
Located in London, GB
sprung in the seat, arms and back and horse hair filled. Pieces such as this really are the “Holy Grail
Leather
Sold
H 32.88 in W 93.71 in D 39.38 in
Victorian Horse Hair Fully Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Redwood Leg
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tobacco brown leather fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofa. This is a very rare model, it has the
Leather, Hardwood
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H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 35.63 in
Antique Victorian Horse Hair Filled Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa in restored condition with fully buttoned base and curved top arms This is a very good find
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 27 in W 52 in D 36 in
Fendi Casa Modular Sofa Varenne Cognac Saddle Leather Horse Villa Borghese Italy
By Fendi Casa, Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Double Varenne modular cognac saddle leather sofa from the iconic Italian fashion house of Fendi
Leather
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrests. Horse hair filled as
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 82.09 in D 36.23 in
Fine Antique circa 1860 Jas Shoolbred Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield, Jas Shoolbred & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The sofa has that wonderful horse hair crunch, its hard to explain how much more comfortable original
Leather
Large Erwin Lambeth Horse Hair Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hollywood, CA
A very comfortable vintage sofa with original horse hair stuffed cushions reupholstered in a subtle
Upholstery
1920s Small Spanish Revival Sofa Love Seat with Horse Motif
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920s sofa with new velvet upholstery. Beautifully carved. Refer to photos.
Swedish Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
White Washed Wooden Sofa with Original Springs and Horse Hair under Muslin
Wood
Frits Henningsen Sofa
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen sofa upholstered in black horse hair.
Mahogany
Red Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A three seater red leather Chesterfeild sofa. Good deep colour, horse hair stuffed , feather
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Detling, GB
and good quality sofa with original horse hair and grass stuffing.
Sold
H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Mid-C Fully Buttoned Tan Patinated Leather Chesterfield Horse Hair Filling #268
Located in Lewes, GB
Antique fully buttoned patinated light tan leather chesterfield with horse hair filling. A most
Leather
$4,592
H 18.51 in W 42.13 in D 25.6 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN STOOL
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original, mid Victorian antique, large, fully restored, Chesterfield cigar brown leather otto...
Leather, Hardwood
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric. Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Upholstery, Wood
$34,271
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons 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
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
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
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
$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
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage Chesterfield Sofa in Tan Patinated Leather
Located in TOURCOING, FR
A handsome and generously sized Chesterfield-style sofa upholstered in rich, naturally patinated tan leather. The deep-buttoned backrest showcases classic tufting, while the elegant ...
Leather
$3,200
H 10.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
A French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative French late 19th century Louis XV st. Lunéville Faience Porcelain serving set. This most attractive fifty-four piece dining is painted on over glaze co...
Porcelain
Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...
Brass
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...
Porcelain
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
$5,826
H 37.8 in W 63.78 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Cigar Brown Hand Dyed Leather Camel Back Chesterfield Two Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage cigar brown hand-dyed leather camel back chesterfield two seater sofa. A very classic design with a lovely colour. The sofa is fully button...
Brass
$8,400Sale Price / set|48% Off
1850s Rare Faience Dinner Service "Chevreuse" by Jules Vieillard
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...
Earthenware, Faience
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Carved frame sofa is upholstered in French gaufrage velvet.
Velvet, 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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