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Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Nice Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very nice tan brown leather Chesterfield sofa This is a very
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
American Tufted tan leather sofa. Newly made by Baker Furniture in North Carolina, USA. This
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2010s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Metal

American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
H 30 in W 81 in D 35 in
Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England & we would
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Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 28.75 in W 100.01 in D 37.8 in
FiNE CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER LAUREN ASHLEY CHESTERFIELD TWO SEAT LIBRARY SOFa
By Laura Ashley
Located in GB
Ashley Chestnut brown leather Library sofa which is Chesterfield tufted all over Please note the
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Beautiful Mid-C Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Golden Tans
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early
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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Settees

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Leather

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Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Floating Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning Ralph Lauren sofa in thick, buttery, luxurious saddle leather. Lovely light patina. Sink in comfort with the softest down filled cushions. Low profile angular dark wood plin...
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

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21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects. Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood

20th Century English Chesterfield Miniature Leather Sofa With Cushion Seats
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th century Timothy Oulton leather mini chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with soft cushion seating, this is a fashionable yet quirky item of furniture capa...
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20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

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Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Executive Armless Chairs Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern set of six Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll's most popular designs that achieved supreme comfort through the shape of it...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

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Steel, Chrome

Two Vintage Chesterfield Leather Club Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two pairs of lovely vintage Chesterfield leather club armchairs with down filled feather cushions The chairs are a lovely brownish green co...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

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Leather

Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Ornately Carved Dining Table and 6 Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite heavily carved Art Deco Burr Walnut dining table with six sculptural dining chairs A beautiful example of this kind of work, the ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Ralph Lauren Modern Metropolis Bed in Mahogany
By Ralph Lauren
Located in NYC, NY
A Queen-Sized Ralph Lauren bed in a beautiful mahogany veneer with Prelle black silk velvet from Paris upholstered on the headboard and footboard.
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2010s Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
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 ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Lacquer

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CiRCA 1880 HOWARD STYLE TURKEY WORK CARPET KILIM RUG ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable original Victorian mahogany framed country house club armchair with bo...
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Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
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...
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Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets

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Leather

Bergère Bed, Handmade in the Classic LXVI French Style by La Maison, London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Bergère bed is made in the classic French Louis XVI style. The styling of this period was founded on the "Beau Idéal", the idealisation of beauty, based on the purity and grander...
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2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Paint

Antique French or Spanish Colonial Bed, Converted to an American Queen Size Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Colonial Queen Size Bed. Yes, this could be a bit of an oxymoron, for how could a 17th century, Spanish Colonial Bed, possibly accept a standard American Queen Size M...
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Antique 1720s Spanish Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rare as they come...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

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Leather

GORGEOUS TIMOTHY OULTON CHESTERFIELD SOFA BY HALO HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER J1
By HALO SOHO
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Heritage Brown Chesterfield Leather Sofa By Halo. The gorgeous Chesterfield sofa by Halo is a true statement piece that exudes luxu...
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20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1920. This chesterfield sofa is offered in good original condition, it has a lovely
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Vintage 1920s English Sofas

Materials

Leather

Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 27.96 in W 79.93 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Green/Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1920. This lovely Chesterfield sofa is upholstered in a really nice quality hand
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Vintage 1920s British Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Green/Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Green/Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 28.75 in W 85.44 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Tan
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
Large, button-less Chesterfield style sofa upholstered in thick, brown-colored leather. The leather
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Late 20th Century European Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Original English Chesterfield Sofa Two Seat in Leather Tobacco Tan
Located in Eindhoven, NL
. Color of the Chesterfield leather is tobacco tan (brown)
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Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Antique Tan Chesterfield Sofa with Brass Castors / Wheels
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Bery nice authentic antique Tan Chesterfield sofa in very good condition. Heavy, with coil sprung
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Antique 1880s English Chesterfield Furniture

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Leather

Delta Chesterfield Settee in Leather Antique Tobacco Tan
Located in Eindhoven, NL
the pictures and the color of the Chesterfield set is Antique Autumn Tan which gives it a very warm
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Settees

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Leather, Wood

Rare Fully Buttoned Vintage Tan Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1870
Located in GB
A fabulously crafted vintage tan Chesterfield sofa, circa 1870 with some lovely antique features
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Antique 19th Century British Settees

Baroque 20th Century Chesterfield Special Rare to Find
Located in Eindhoven, NL
settee with us. The set is original in leather antique tobacco tan and has wonderful details and is
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Vintage 1950s British Baroque Club Chairs

Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Doylestown, PA
A beautiful custom-made Chesterfield sofa in tan/oatmeal colored tufted leather, with patinated
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20th Century American Sofas

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Leather

Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 29 in W 88 in D 36 in
Exceptional Mid-Century Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa Hand Dyed #249
Located in Lewes, GB
An exceptional mid-century leather chesterfield, a great size, being long and deep in proportions
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather

Small Wide Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Tufted Sofa with High Back
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice tan brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please
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20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb late 20th century leather chesterfield sofa. This is a fashionable item of furniture
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20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa
20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb late 20th century leather Chesterfield sofa. This is a fashionable item of furniture
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20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa
20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Vintage Traditional Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage Chesterfield style sofa is in great condition and is upholstered in Tan color leather
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Vintage 1970s European Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather, Cotton, Foam, Polyester, Wood

American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North York, ON
American Tufted tan leather sofa. Newly made by Baker Furniture in North Carolina, USA. This
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2010s American Chesterfield Sofas

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Metal

American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
American Tufted Tan Leather Sofa
H 30 in W 81 in D 35 in
Brown Leather Chesterfield Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary vintage mid-century chesterfield sofa is crafted out of wood and leather
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Vintage 1970s European Chesterfield Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A tan brown leather upholstered chesterfield sofa, twentieth century. Available to view at
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20th Century British Late Victorian Sofas

Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 29.53 in W 83.47 in D 33.08 in
Tan Mid-Century Chesterfield Tufted Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long three cushion sofa with full tufting and big outscrolled arms. Well worn leather and round
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Vintage 1930s American Sofas

French Chesterfield Tan Brown Leather Suite Sofa Armchairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage aged tan brown leather French Chesterfield three
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Quality Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality deep buttoned leather upholstered Chesterfield sofa. This Chesterfield has a
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Antique Late 19th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
leather button seated hand dyed Chesterfield sofa, meticulously crafted back in the 1960s. The rich tan
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Vintage 1960s British Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Leather Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
H 29.93 in W 82.68 in D 34.26 in
Tetrad Cordoba Retailed by John Lewis Two Seater Tan Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in GB
We are so excited to present to you this Tetrad Cordoba two seater leather sofa. A very solid
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20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Heritage Brown Biker Tan Leather 2-3-Seat Sofa Chesterfield Tufting
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely and stylish vintage heritage leather tufted sofa A good looking
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Sofa of Tufted Leather
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage English Chesterfield sofa in tanned leather featuring a button-tufted back and arms, soft
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Early 20th Century English Sofas

Chesterfield Sofa of Tufted Leather
Chesterfield Sofa of Tufted Leather
H 29.5 in W 69 in D 33 in
Mid Century Sand - Toned Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chesterfield sofa in sandy, tan leather upholstery. The back, seat and arm upholstery is
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Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Victorian Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptionally well drawn 19th century Victorian tufted tan / brown leather upholstered
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa from Sweden, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage leather chesterfield sofa from Sweden, circa 1970. Original tan leather upholstery with
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Vintage 1970s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century English Chesterfield Leather Sofa with Button Down Seats circa 1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb Mid-20th Century leather chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with button
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20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

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Brass

Fine 19th Century Victorian Walnut Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A fine walnut 19th century Victorian period tufted leather chesterfield sofa. English, circa
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

20th Century Leather Chesterfield Suite Sofa and Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Super quality tan leather chesterfield suite, circa 1970. Very comfortable and
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Vintage 1970s English Sofas

20th Century Chesterfield Leather Sofa by Laura Ashley, England, c.1970
By Laura Ashley
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb leather Chesterfield sofa retailed by Laura Ashley around the latter part of the 20th
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20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather

20th Century Chesterfield Leather Sofa By Laura Ashley, England, c.1970
By Laura Ashley
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb leather Chesterfield sofa retailed by Laura Ashley around the latter part of the 20th
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20th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather

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
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Early 20th Century Sofas

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Leather

Vintage French Leather Chesterfield
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, Chesterfield, of tan natural leather, upholstered in a diamond pattern.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage French Leather Chesterfield
Vintage French Leather Chesterfield
H 29.125 in W 64.5 in D 36.25 in
English Primitive Leather Chesterfield
Located in Culver City, CA
Extraordinary tan distressed leather sofa with roll arms, wood feet.
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Early 20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine Antique 19th Century Leather Upholstered Chesterfield
Located in Benington, Herts
A very well drawn 19th century deep buttoned leather upholstered chesterfield on turned mahogany
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine 19th Century Johnstone & Jeanes Walnut Leather Upholstered Chesterfield
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Benington, Herts
proportions, 19th century figured walnut Chesterfield upholstered in a deep buttoned tan leather, stamped by
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Six-Legged Chesterfield, England, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Six-legged Chesterfield, England, 19th century. Unique form with beautiful tan leather and
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Antique 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Six-Legged Chesterfield, England, 19th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Six-legged chesterfield, England, 19th century. Unique form with beautiful tan leather and
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Antique 19th Century English Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

An Oversized Set of Tufted Chesterfield Banquettes
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sofas was produced for the lobby of the Tides Hotel in South Beach. Upholstered in tan leatherette.
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Vintage 1970s Sofas

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Faux Leather, Wood

Medallion Upholstery Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Part of Suite
By Medallion Limited
Located in GB
brown leather Chesterfield armchair which is part of a suite The suite came from a rather prestigious
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1990s English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tufted Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional vintage tufted tan leather Chesterfield style sofa. The sofa features beautifully
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Late 20th Century Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tufted Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Tufted Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 33.75 in W 73.25 in D 34.5 in
20th Century Chesterfield Three-Seat Leather Sofa with Button Down Seats
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A mid-20th century beautifully worn, tanned leather chesterfield sofa, made in the 1960s. Has soft
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20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Leather

Traditional Chesterfield Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage chesterfield style sofa is in great condition and is upholstered in tan color leather
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Vintage 1970s European Chesterfield Sofas

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Polyester, Wood, Leather, Foam

Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary vintage brown leather chesterfield sofa is crafted out of wood and leather
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Vintage 1970s European Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Metal

Antique French Leather Chesterfield Sofa Bronze Lion Paw Feet, Horsehair Padding
Located in Chicago, IL
collected a menagerie of old original leather Chesterfield sofas and chairs from the late 1800’s to the
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Vintage 1920s French Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Antique French Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Paw Feet and Horsehair Padding
Located in Chicago, IL
collected a menagerie of old original leather Chesterfield sofas and chairs from the late 1800’s to the
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Vintage 1920s French Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Leather Sofa from Smith & Watson
By Smith & Watson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A two seat shaped sofa in tan leather with button tufted rolled back. Rolled sloping arms into the
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20th Century Rustic Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa from Denmark, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage leather Chesterfield sofa from Denmark, Circa 1950. Original tan leather upholstery with
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Vintage 1950s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

Light Tan Leather Chesterfield Sofas by Hancock and Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Geneva, IL
Two exquisite light tan leather Chesterfield style sofas with nailhead trim by Hancock and Moore
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Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Sofa Three-Seat in Antique Brown Leather
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Original Chesterfield three-seat sofa in real leather, color Antique Autumn tan. The sofa is in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Amazing Two-Seater Vintage Tan Chesterfield
Located in GB
A very interesting and rare Chesterfield sofa with two Quallofil cushions and a high back. The sofa
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20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

Vintage Chunky Two Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
A really cool chunky two seater Chesterfield finished in delicious tan leather. Very good condition
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Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas

Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa, England, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Tufted Chesterfield Sofa in Nicely-Patinated Tan Leather with Rolled Arms, Brass Nail Head
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20th Century English Sofas

Pair Vintage French Chesterfield Sofas by Frederic Mechiche
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
the Pair Vintage Three Seat Chesterfield Sofas by Mechichein in tan leather are soft and supple
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20th Century French Sofas

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Leather, Wood

English Leather Chesterfield
Located in Wainscott, NY
Sturdy Warm Tan Color Leather Chesterfield, Very Comfortable, 3 Cushions are down filled
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20th Century English Sofas

English Leather Chesterfield
English Leather Chesterfield
H 32 in W 80 in D 36 in
Late 19th Century English Leather Chesterfield
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late 19th century English Chesterfield sofa in tan leather, deep buttoned with turned legs and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather

Button-Back Chesterfield
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A tan leather, horse hair and duck down stuffed, two seater chesterfield sofa. Wonderful faded
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Mid-20th Century English Sofas

Button-Back Chesterfield
Button-Back Chesterfield
H 29.14 in W 66.15 in D 34.26 in
Vintage Tan Leather Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Vintage tan leather buttoned Chesterfield sofa A good quality leather hide buttoned seat
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Settees

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tan Leather Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Tan Leather Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
H 29.14 in W 89.77 in D 34.26 in
Vintage 1950s-1960s Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Tan Olive Green Leather
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
This Chesterfield was made in 1950s/1960s. The leather was hand-dyed which gives the sofa a
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Mid-20th Century European Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Finding the Right sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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.