COMFORTABLE 1950's HOWARD & SON'S LENYGON & MORANT CURVED TICKING FABRIC SOFA
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Lenygon & Morant
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant 1950's curved sofa in the original period ticking f...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare fully restored whisky brown leather Gentleman's club suite with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet. Where to begin! This su...
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Victorian country house curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian scroll arm sofa with gorgeous turned mahogany legs and large brass casters. Supremely comfy and gorgeous to look at. No casters on the back le...
Beech
Victorian country house curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian scroll arm sofa with gorgeous turned mahogany legs and large brass casters. Supremely comfy and gorgeous to look at. No casters on the back le...
Beech
Curved Victorian Sofa, Carved Walnut and Leather
Located in Brussels, BE
Curved Victorian sofa, carved walnut and leather.
Leather
Art Deco French Curved Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Art Deco French curved sofa Mid 20th century, with rich jewel-toned damask coordinating with embossed upholstery on the back. Ebonized mahogany frame.
Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 73.23 in D 27.56 in
Late 19th Century Curved Sofa in Carved Beech, Cane and Upholstery, around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
This late 19th-century Italian sofa exudes a romantic elegance characteristic of the era. Crafted around 1880, its defining feature is a graceful, curved frame meticulously fashioned...
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Beech
Victorian style curved sofa
Located in Corona del Mar, CA
Unique curved sofa, circa 1900. Sofa has three separate cushions with original fabric and horse-hair stuffing. The lovely patient paint is a warm cream color. There is much detail to...
Wood
Unusual Curved back Victorian Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
covered in linen
Wood
Small Walnut Victorian Period Deep Buttoned Curved Settee
Located in Darwen, GB
A small walnut Victorian Period deep buttoned curved settee. Having a deep buttoned rolled back with swept arms above a sprung concave shaped seat, supported on carved walnut cabriol...
Fine Quality Inlaid Late Victorian Period Sofa
Located in Darwen, GB
A fine quality inlaid Late Victorian Period sofa. Having a curved double rolled back and a generous sprung seat, newly re-upholstered in fine quality silk damask.
Mahogany
$13,514
H 32.29 in W 62.6 in D 38.98 in
LOVELY HOWARD & SON'S / CHAIRS LTD TWO SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT CUSHIONs
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD sofa with the inside back left leg stamped Please...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$12,156 / 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
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Vintage hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa...
Leather
$10,865
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
$18,427 / 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
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 69 in D 30 in
Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen
By Morant & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, upholstered 17th century couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sa...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Chesterfield Two Seat Brown Leather Sofa from Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
20th century Spanish brown leather Chesterfield 2- seat sofa or loveseat. Classic Chesterfield form with rolled arms, tufted button back, and tufted lower front. Upholstered in brown...
Leather
$1,166Sale Price|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 66.15 in D 34.65 in
1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 3 seater sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains, stable construction. Original red furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat. The sofa i...
Velvet, Beech
$5,850 / set
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 36 in
20th C. Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa & 2 Club Chairs from Denmark (set of 3)
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of (3) vintage Chesterfield-style seating including one 3-seat sofa and two matching club chairs. Brown tufted leather upholstery with nail head trim and wood bun feet. Visible w...
Leather
$4,680 / set
H 29 in W 42 in D 33 in
Vintage Pair of Brown Honey Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs — England, Circa 19
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage pair of English Chesterfield club chairs in rich honey-brown distressed leather. Featuring classic rolled arms, deep button tufting, and exceptional comfort. Both c...
Leather, Burlap, Wood
$4,074
H 30.32 in W 72.45 in D 42.13 in
Howard & Sons Style Mulberry Designer Sofa Rare Made in Feather Filled
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Mulberry
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Rare Mulberry home designer sofa. The colour over the years has faded slightly in some areas. However, this doesn't affect its use...
Fabric
$2,648
H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 38.59 in
FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, fully restored, hand dyed Chesterfield tufted library reading armchair Please not...
Leather
Howard & Sons 'Portarlington' Sofa with Giltwood Legs, circa 1905
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful, rare, and possibly unique, circa 1905 fully-stamped 'Portarlington' model upholstered sofa by renowned London firm Howard & So...
Brass
$6,756 / set
H 38.19 in W 30.71 in D 37.01 in
FINE PAIR OF COMFORTABLE RESTORED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960's, Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored wingback armchair...
Leather
$34,125
H 37.21 in W 82.29 in D 33.27 in
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1910-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibr...
Upholstery
Howard and Sons London 'Grantley' Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Faversham, GB
An exceptional Howard and Sons ‘Grantley’ sofa. This original Grantley H&S model sofa features down-filled outswept armrests that sit at the same height as the back, giving the sofa...
Upholstery, Oak
$4,346 / set
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 44.1 in
Designer Tan Leather Victorian Style Chesterfield Club Chair & Footstool
By Chesterfield
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Brown Antique Leather Design Buffalo Hide Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair with Matching Chesterfield Footstool Handmade in England using high quality solid timber fra...
Leather, Beech
$198,299
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
$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
$4,026
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
$6,825
H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in
Original Howard Era Deep Seated Armchair, William Birch, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd, William Birch
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Howard & Sons era armchair, produced by William Birch, England, 19th Century. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Newly upholstered in premium, pure Alpaca. Fast ...
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
George Smith Upholstered Sofa From Signature Collection
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic bench made George Smith Sofa with rolled English arms, turned wood legs with brass casters. Raised on five legs, all with brass toe caps and casters. The three legs at the f...
Brass
$25,950
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Fabric, Walnut
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
$187,243
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Important Living Room Set by Ludwig Alter Darmstadt Jugendstil, 1908'
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional and rare living room set composed by a table with four chairs, and sofà, a Book cabinet and Pedestal by Ludwig Alter, Darmstadt, Germany, 1908 circa. Part of a living ro...
Wood
$24,753
H 33.47 in W 89.77 in D 39.38 in
Susan Osbourne Egerton Sofa in the Style of Howard & Sons, Susan Deliss Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
This sofa is a contemporary re-edition of the classic Howard & Sons “Portarlington” model, a form closely associated with turn of the19th- 20th century English design. The propor...
Burlap, Textile, Down, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton
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
$8,238Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
$5,364
H 35.04 in W 61.42 in D 40.16 in
WILLIAM YEOWOOD SYLVIE CURVED 2 SEATER SOFA WiTH OATMEAL & VELVET
By William Yeoward
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely RRP £7,950 William Yeowood Sylvie two seat curved sofa Please note the delivery fee listed is ...
Velvet, Hardwood
$502,500
H 31 in W 61 in D 36 in
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor: An Exquisite Ormolu and Églomisé Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Timeless Masterpiece: The Exquisite Bureau Plat of The Duke and Duchess of Windsor In the world of fine art and antiques, certain pieces transcend time, becoming symbols of opul...
Bronze, Ormolu
$139,868Sale Price|40% Off
H 55.12 in Dm 41.34 in
Baccarat Crystal and Gilded Bronze Chandelier, France, circa 1870
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in PARIS, FR
A important thirty-five lights crystal and gilded bronze chandelier. The centered stem is made up of baluster-and-bowl-shaped cut-crystal pieces, all of very high-standard quality. A...
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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