$34,810
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions
Upholstery
$19,493
H 45.67 in W 57.29 in D 35.44 in
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
double wingback sofa full stamped with H&S ticking A truly stunning piece, in sublime condition, these
Upholstery, Hardwood
$22,278
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The sofa retains all the original features, the coil sprung base, the factory ticking fabric, the
Hardwood
$20,886
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, elegant Walnut turned legs This has to be the
Walnut
$20,886
H 36.62 in W 77.56 in D 40.16 in
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with the original ticking fabric This has to be the most comfortable sofa I have ever sat on, the
Upholstery
$12,462
H 31.7 in W 59.85 in D 38 in
Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original ticking fabric and overstuffed feather filled cushions The sofa retains all the original
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,408 / item
H 31 in W 72 in D 31 in
Madison Slip Covered Ticking Stripe Linen Sofa with Scallop Skirt Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Madison Slip Covered Sofa Our sofa has been designed with a linen slip cover in a flax with ecorcé
Linen, Foam, Wood
$17,405
H 32.29 in W 72.25 in D 37.41 in
1 OF 2 FINE & IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIC
By David Hicks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
important original 1969 David Hicks Paire De Canapes, Vers sofas in the original ticking fabric Please note
Upholstery
19th Century English Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Newly upholstered 19th Century English chesterfield sofa. With buttoned ticking and hessian seat
Upholstery, Wood
Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and unique Arts and Crafts sofa in original blue stripe ticking upholstery. With a
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Unavailable
H 43.71 in W 56.3 in D 26.78 in
Edwardian Period Wingback Sofa Newly Upholstered in Striped Ticking
Located in Tetbury, GB
This lovely sofa is now available for sale. It’s built around the original Edwardian period frame
Wood
Vintage Coastal Ticking Stripe Rattan Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous vintage coastal sofa. A beautiful bent rattan in a white finish with chic ticking stripe
Upholstery, Rattan
1920S SOFA UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC FRENCH TICKING-GREAT FORM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL FORM SOFA FROM THE FIRST QUARTER 20THC UPHOLSTERED IN COTTON 19THC BLACK AND WHITE
Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 66.74 in D 41.74 in
Super Comfortable Pair of Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Lenygon & Morant
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofas with the original ticking fabric. These have to be the most comfortable pair of sofas I have
Upholstery, Hardwood
A Regency English Country House Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Regency English Country house sofa in original ticking fabric and cushions. The legs painted in
Brass
Sold
H 22.25 in W 88.78 in D 41.54 in
Howard & Sons Victorian Walnut Crescent Half Moon Framed Sofa Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
framed Howard & Son’s Berners Street sofa with the original ticking fabric and horse hair filling This
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Rattan Wicker Sofas with Blue and White French Ticking
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and white stripe French ticking style fabric. The sofas are made in the manner and style of Michael
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique Black Hand Painted Cane Daybed Sofa with Blue Ticking Upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
decking. Blue ticking is in good condition, there are some spots of wear, no stains or major issues
Chenille, Cane, Wood, Down
Sold
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with the original ticking fabric This has to be the most comfortable sofa I have ever sat on, the
Upholstery
Sold
H 36.62 in W 77.56 in D 40.16 in
1 of 2 Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Cushions Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with the original ticking fabric This has to be the most comfortable sofa I have ever sat on, the
Upholstery
Sold
H 32.29 in W 72.25 in D 37.41 in
1 OF 2 IMPORTANT CiRCA 1969 DAVID HICKS SOFAS IN THE ORIGINAL TICKING FABRIc
By David Hicks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
important original 1969 David Hicks Paire De Canapes, Vers sofas in the original ticking fabric Please note
Upholstery
Pair of 19th Century Howard Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
Pair of sofas with reproduction Howard ticking.
Sold
H 28.88 in W 90.5 in D 35.5 in
Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Tuxedo Sofa, Project
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
label in the ticking. Sofa has newer foam, no skirt, missing end pillows, but same mahogany sculpted
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique French Leather Drop Arm Daybed Sofa with French Mattress Ticking
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
recovered in an original antique French mattress ticking and is very clean, free-from stains. The arms drop
Down, Leather, Upholstery
Linen Velvet Sofa by Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
A labled Dunbar sofa (with original Dunbar signature ticking preserved) re-upholstered in champagne
Sold
H 26.78 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in
Refurbished Vintage Ercol Windsor Two-Seat Sofa Upholstered in French Ticking
By Lucian Ercolani, Ercol
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Refurbished blonde Ercol Windsor 2-seat sofa. Newly upholstered in lovely French ticking
Elm
Sold
H 26.78 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in
Refurbished Vintage Ercol Windsor Two-Seat Sofa Upholstered in French Ticking
By Ercol
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Refurbished blonde Ercol Windsor two-seat sofa. Newly upholstered in lovely French ticking
Elm
Sold
H 33.86 in W 45.48 in L 33.86 in
Early 19th Century English Regency Window Seat Finished with Buttoned Ticking
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Very elegant fully restored and re upholstered Regency window seat or two seat occasional sofa, now
Mahogany
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons chesterfield sofa, 19th century, circa 1850 Magnificent large and imposing 19th
Mahogany
Late Victorian Green Velvet Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
complete, unless the master owns a Chesterfield sofa. A lovely sofa that is very much ticking all of the
Velvet, Mahogany
Howard and Sons Chesterfield Sofa, 19th Century, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard and Sons Chesterfield sofa, 19th century, circa 1850 Magnificent large and imposing 19th
Mahogany
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
original Howard & Sons initialed calico covering with blue ticking, the sofa raised on turned mahogany legs
Mahogany
Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa 19th Century circa 1850 No: 2
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
original Howard & Sons initialed calico covering with blue ticking, the sofa raised on turned mahogany legs
Mahogany
Slipcovered Donato Lounge Chair in Otis White Linen
By Cisco Brothers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cisco Brothers slipcovered Donato Chair in Otis White linen combines comfort, quality craftsmanship, and durable, eco-friendly manufacturing to result in a stylish organic modern...
Linen
$9,322 / item
H 42.52 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Modern Monique Marble Column, Calacatta, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Monique Marble Column, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Monique marble column, carved from exquisite Calacatta Cremo marble, embodies timeless sophisticati...
Onyx, Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble, Quartz, Statuary Marble
$750
H 20.5 in W 36.75 in D 1.5 in
Exciting Gino Hollander Style Abstract Oil Painting Mid-Century Modern
By Gino Hollander
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exciting Gino Hollander style abstract oil painting. This painting is not signed but we believe it to be by the artist.
Paint
$4,800
H 48 in W 45 in D 2 in
Pair of Four-Panel Reversible French Chinoiserie Coromandel Screens Paris, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Eight-Panel Reversible Chinese Coromandel Screen Pair of French chinoiserie screens, Paris, 1920s This French chinoiserie screens from the 1920s are composed of four panels richly ...
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Victorian Silver Mounted Diamond Cut Glass Hall Lantern by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A Victorian silver mounted diamond cut-glass hall lantern by F&C Osler.
Cut Glass
1 of the 6 Glass Wall Lights by Limburg Glashütte, 1970s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Rijssen, NL
This beautiful and unique octagonal glass light flush mounts or wall lights/ sconces were manufactured by Glashütte Limburg in Germany during the 1960s (late 1960s or early 1970s). N...
Metal
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Steel
Circle Candle
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
Brass
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Art Nouveau Guimard Chandelier
By Hector Guimard
Located in Rebais, FR
Art Nouveau Guimard chandelier with nickel finish.
Bronze
$12,000
H 19 in W 42 in D 13 in
English Cast Bronze Acanthus Decorative Gallery Fire Place Fender, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast bronze fire place fender with decorative scrolled acanthus motif, upper flanking griffons with lower centered wind god flanked by finial urns, pierced bulbous floral gal...
Bronze
Forged Steel Chaise Longue
Located in Houston, TX
Forged steel chaise longue, adorned in brass detail. Sold with newly-made tie-on upholstered cushion in antique hand-loomed French thistle and natural canvas. All listed measurements...
Brass, Steel
$3,800 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.5 in
12 Coalport Grey and Polychrome Enamel Floral Shaped Rim Dinner Service Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Coalport dinner plates feature an unusual color combination of a soft gray border decorated with a vibrant palette of brightly painted flowers. There are various combi...
Porcelain
$20,886 / set
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Also available in COM - please enquire. Fast shipping worldwide.
Fabric, Wood
$9,750 / set
H 1.5 in W 22.5 in D 14.75 in
Modernist Sterling Silver and Rosewood Coffee or Tea Set with Tray
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This elegant matched seven-piece Modernist coffee or tea set is made of sterling silver and rosewood. The set includes a coffee pot, tea pot, pitcher, cream jug, and covered sugar bo...
Sterling Silver
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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