English Victorian-Style Gold Velvet Damask Button Tufted and Fringed Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style sofa with a rounded button tufted back and scrolled arms, upholstered in a gold velvet damask with a matching rope fringe skirt.
Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery
$18,000 / item
Chesterfield Style Button Tufted Sofa in Yellow Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This tufted sofa in the Chesterfield style includes over 250 buttons. The sofa features a luxurious deep, low seat and upholstered in rich yellow velvet. The frame is made from real...
Velvet
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Victorian Eastlake Style 3 Piece Carved Walnut Parlor Set Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Style 3 Piece Ornate Carved Walnut Parlor Set Newly Reupholstered in a Purple Velvet The set comes with a settee and two side chairs. The cha...
Velvet, Walnut
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
19th Century Victorian Velvet Flower Sofa
Located in London, GB
An outstanding Victorian sofa upholstered with great care using traditional techniques.
Velvet
Bespoke Blue Velvet Chesterfield Sofa by Pitfield London
Located in London, GB
Classic and luxurious our traditional button work Chesterfield sofa is available as part of our bespoke collection and can be made to order in different dimensions and in a range of ...
Foam, Velvet, Wood
Knole Sofa
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A red velvet Knole sofa. Steel ratchets to both drop arms, all original upholstery and fringing, English, late 19th century. Measures: H 108, W 192/290, D 78 CM.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 32.68 in D 74.81 in
19th Century Italian Living Room Set with Sofa and Armchairs, Original Fabric
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian living room set with sofa and armchairs, original mustard colored velvet fabric Measurements: Sofa: Length cm 190, depth cm.83, height cm 90 (seat height cm 42...
Velvet, Wood
Victorian Reupholstered Grey Velvet Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful velvet Victorian sofa with wooden detailing on the legs.
Velvet, Wood
Reupholstered Velvet Victorian Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measures: 82"L x 35"D x 33"H.
Velvet, Wood
Victorian country house sofa in rust velvet
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very impressive large scale Victorian country house sofa that we have upholstered in Rust coloured velvet.
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Victorian Velvet and Mahogany Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Victorian velvet and Mahogany sofa, circa 1890.
Antique Victorian Blue Velvet Button Back Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bristol, GB
Antique two-seater settee, late 19th century Sumptuous, deep, button-backed blue velvet upholstery. Raised on turned mahogany legs. It is in very good vintage condition, the...
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Valentino French Victorian Style Green Damask Velvet Sofas
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian style sofas with high backs and arms that flare gently outward, upholstered in a dark blue and green damask velvet with matching bolster pillows and removabl...
Velvet
Antique Large Victorian Carved Mahogany & Velvet Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique oversized Victorian sofa offers mahogany frame with foliate carved crest, scroll form arms and velvet upholstery, c1890 Measures: 38.5" H x 86.75" W x 32.5" D.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.8 in W 66.54 in D 42.52 in
British Victorian Max Rollitt Dean Green Velvet and Beige Fabric Sofa
Located in Rochester, England
A really comfortable Victorian drawing room sofa handmade using a solid beech frame, with elegant scroll arms and raked back.
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 29.93 in W 78.75 in D 38.39 in
British Victorian Max Rollitt Dean Green Velvet and Beige Fabric Sofa
Located in Rochester, England
A really comfortable Victorian drawing room sofa handmade using a solid beech frame, with elegant scroll arms and raked back.
Fabric, Velvet
Sold
H 37.8 in W 66.54 in D 29.93 in
Victorian Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Mounted Velvet Button Backed Sofa Circa 1860
Located in Norwich, England
A fabulous English mid-19th century ebonised and gilt bronzed mounted, button backed velvet sofa. Circa 1860. The sofa has been fully re-sprung, reupholstered and covered in Designe...
Bronze
Large Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Velvet chesterfield sofa, with original upholstery. Made in England, circa 1880.
Velvet
Victorian Country House Sofa in Rust Velvet
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very impressive large scale Victorian country house sofa that we have upholstered in Rust coloured velvet.
Upholstery
Sold
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 36.23 in
19th Century Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in a Green Velvet C Hindley
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Benington, Herts
Well proportioned 19th century Victorian Chesterfield sofa having unusual reeded tapering front mahogany legs on the original gilt collars and stamped castors C Hindley and Sons, Lon...
Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century Red Velvet Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning 19th Century drop-end buttoned red Chesterfield sofa. Still retaining its original Victorian red velvet fabric which is in remarkable condition for its age.
Velvet
Sold
H 42.5 in W 84.5 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut and Plum Button Back Velvet Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian sofa offers carved walnut frame with shaped back having foliate carved pierced crest over button back plum velvet upholstery, scroll arms and carved apron, raise...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 40 in W 64.5 in L 40 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Velvet Medallion Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian sofa offers carved walnut frame in medallion and curved back form with foliate crest over button back with scroll form arms and raised on cabriole legs, c1890. ...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 25.99 in W 79.14 in D 32.29 in
Antique Victorian Brown/Gold Velvet Button Backed Three Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE THEE SEATER SETTEE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Sumptuous, button-backed sofa with brown/gold velvet upholstery with geometric pattern design and fringed details. Raised on turned l...
Brass
Victorian Deep Buttoned Chesterfeld/Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian deep buttoned sofa, upholstered in a red fabric , dating from the late 19th century. The sofa features a fully buttoned back and arms, generously rolled scroll arms, and a ...
Velvet
Antique English Country Parlor Sofa Newly Reupholstered In Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Country 6 Leg Carved Tufted Back Parlor Sofa Newly Reupholstered and Down-Filled in a Plush Silver-Steel Crushed Velvet This exquisite antique English country parlor...
Velvet, Wood
Camelback Sofa in Velvet Fabric by Pierre Frey, England circa 1860
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Camelback Sofa in Velvet Fabric by Pierre Frey England circa 1860 Newly upholstered victorian sofa in hieroglyph velvet fabric.
Upholstery, Velvet
Sold
H 35.44 in W 73.23 in D 31.3 in
Rare Lisa Whatmough for Liberty London Victorian 1860 Satinwood Patchwork Sofa
By Lisa Whatmough
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare Lisa Whatmough made for Liberty London Victorian, circa 1860 Satinwood silk and velvet patchwork sofa Please note the delivery p...
Silk, Velvet, Satinwood
Sold
H 27 in W 85 in D 36 in
19th Century C Hindley and Sons, London Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Benington, Herts
Well proportioned 19th century Victorian Chesterfield sofa having unusual reeded tapering front mahogany legs on the original gilt collars and stamped castors C Hindley and Sons, Lon...
Velvet
Sold
H 33.08 in W 64.57 in D 38.19 in
Antique Deep Seated Howard Style English Country House Sofa in off White Velvet
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality walnut 2 seater sofa. The downward slope of the arms and seat topped with the feather filled cushions and horse hair interior make this a very comfortably sofa. The op...
Walnut
19th Century, Americana Sofa
Located in Asheville, NC
Victorian style 1920s Americana sofa featuring a solid oak frame and recently upholstered in brown velvet with lighter rim?
Velvet, Oak
Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
With original upholstery on walnut legs and original brass castors. Made in England, circa 1840.
Brass
Victorian Chesterfield Settee
Located in Petworth, GB
Victorian Chesterfield settee Button back Set on bun feet Traditionally re-upholstered Recovered in orange velvet fabric Circa 1890 Height 69cm. Width 182cm. Depth 85cm
Velvet, Walnut
Aesthetic Movement Open Arm Sofa Attributed to Howard and Sons
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb 19th century open arm sofa almost certainly by Howard and sons. Upholstered in Rose Uniacke teddy cotton velvet and raised on ebonised and gilt walnut legs and arm supports....
Velvet, Walnut
19th c. Hotel Sectional Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. four piece Hotel Sectional Sofa upholstered in velvet with turned wooden legs on casters. The backs have tufted detail and the seats have a serpentine shape. Dimensions for w...
Wood, Velvet
Sold
H 32.88 in W 76.38 in D 38.78 in
Howard Style Victorian Sofa Reupholstered in Ian Sanderson Poppinjay Velvet
By Ian Sanderson
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Howard style Victorian three seater sofa reupholstered in Ian Sanderson Poppingjay velvet gunsmoke upholstery As you can see it is...
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 42.13 in W 48.23 in D 29.93 in
Stamped Cornelius V Smith Victorian Mahogany Velvet Suite, Sofa and Armchairs
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this original fully stamped Cornelius V Smith London Victorian Cabinet maker circa 1860 mahogany framed with g...
Velvet, Mahogany
Tufted Yellow Velvet Victorian Carved Chesterfield Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Unique carved Victorian frame with yellow tufted upholstery.
Ebonized Eastlake Parlor Sofa with Tufted Velvet Upholstery in Orange
Located in Dekalb, IL
Victorian Eastlake-style parlor sofa featuring an ebonized wood frame with gilt-highlighted carved details and geometric ornament typical of the period.
Brass
American Victorian Velvet Upholstered Settee
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique American Victorian Olive Green Velvet Loveseat Sofa This stunning two-seater sofa exudes classic Victorian elegance with its rich olive green velvet upholstery and intricate ...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 77.96 in D 44.1 in
George Smith Purple Velvet Signature Scroll Howard Arm Sofa Settee
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
There sofas come in three depths, this is the deepest The sofa is made from solid beech and has a Victorian style coil sprung base and overstuffed feather filled cushions.
Velvet
Sold
H 42 in W 33 in D 74.5 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Wingback Parlor Snake Serpent Settee Bench Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian carved parlor sofa or settee. Made of mahogany with serpentine form featuring carved intertwined serpents with swan like heads and fish tails along the wingbacks an...
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 37 in W 82 in D 35 in
Antique French Victorian Walnut Tufted Back Bergere Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian French Walnut Carved Tufted Back Bergere Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in High End Plush "Blush Rose" Velvet with Patterned Mohair Outside Back Gorgeous restored a...
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 32.68 in W 112.6 in D 45.28 in
HOWARD & SON'S GRAFTON FOUR SEAT SOFA & PAiR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE VELVET FABRIC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Howard & Son’s Grafton four seat sofa and matching pair of armchairs upholstered in deep red v...
Velvet
Sold
H 38.98 in W 74.81 in D 38.19 in
Rare 1880s Country House Napoleonic Blue Silk Velvet Club Armchair Sofa Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Napoleonic blue circa 1860 country house club sofa and matching armchair Where to begin! Have you ever seen a...
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 44 in W 72 in D 29 in
Antique Victorian Carved Medallion Back Sofa with 2 Side Chairs Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian carved medallion back sofa with 2 side chairs newly upholstered in a plush "emerald" crushed velvet parlor set - 3 piece.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 58.86 in D 37.8 in
Victorian 1860 Mahogany Sofa Armchair Suite Lion Hairy Paw Feet, 17th Century
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian circa 1860 solid mahogany velvet upholstered Lion Hairy paw feet suite A very good looking extremely comfortable a...
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.27 in W 82.68 in D 46.07 in
Large New George Smith Howard & Son's Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Grey Velvet
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, extra deep, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled base cushions upholstered with the exceptionally luxur...
Velvet, Beech, Oak
Green Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Green Chesterfield style tufted sofa with dark stain legs and scrolling arms.
Velvet, Hardwood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 76 in D 25.5 in
Romantic Antique Purple Velvet Victorian Fainting Couch Chaise Longue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Just refurbished to its original splendor, a romantic tufted Victorian era fainting couch that belongs in a Victoria Secret ad! Super sexy. seat depth 23 height at back ranges from ...
Velvet, Oak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 84.26 in D 49.02 in
Extra Large George Smith Howard & Son's Signature Scroll Arm Sofa Grey Velvet
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this brand new, extra deep, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled base cushions upholstered with the exceptionally luxur...
Velvet, Beech
Late Victorian Green Velvet Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The quality two-seat carcass with sprung seat, the whole being upholstered in jade green velvet with gold single piping and sitting on ring turned mahogany front legs and sabre rear ...
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Button Back Sofa Settee, Victorian, 19th Century Walnut Velvet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique 19th century Victorian walnut show framed three-seat button back sofa, recently reupholstered in a sumptuous ’Scarlet’ velvet material, the shaped back with carved cresting r...
Velvet
Sold
H 29 in W 70 in D 31 in
Antique Chesterfield Sofa Three-Seat Drop End Victorian Red Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful antique Victorian Chesterfield three-seat sofa recently reupholstered in lush 'Scarlet Red' velvet material, the sofa has a lever to the right allowing the right arm to d...
Velvet
Sold
H 48 in W 83 in D 30 in
Victorian Long Seat Sofa in Red Striae Velvet with Scrolled Arms and Camelback
Located in Pau, FR
Late 19th century Victorian long seat sofa with scrolled arms and camelback upholstered in red striae velvet, with gild embroidered piping ribbons, creating a graphic pattern and scr...
Velvet, Walnut
Victorian Green Circular Conversation Sofa, circa 1870
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Large Victorian circular conversation sofa, upholstered in green velvet with nice piping, circa 1870.
Velvet
19th Century Green Tufted Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
A 19th century forest green velvet Chesterfield sofa of rectangular form, the gifted back, seats and sides supported by four square-section oak legs, circa 1880s. Provenance: Hist...
Oak, Upholstery, Velvet
Antique English Country House Two-Seat velvet Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Antique English Country House Wing Back two-seater sofa, circa 1900. Sofa in burgundy velvet with decorative border and hanging tassel elements. Feather cushion padding. In good used...
Cotton, Velvet
Sold
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 24 in
Velvet Sofa Vintage High Back Scroll Arm George Smith Style Feather Filled
Located in East Hampton, NY
George Smith Style velvet sofa, a skirted couch, scroll arm, high back, with feather-filled base cushion.
Velvet, Wood, Down
Victorian Inlaid Walnut Sofa with Burr Walnut Panels
Located in London, west Sussex
The sofa is upholstered in bright gold velvet with an extremely comfortable deep seat.
Velvet, Walnut
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Egyptian Serving Tray in Hand Engraved Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hand-engraved Egyptian serving tray in brass. Imported as a souvenir to Denmark circa 1950-60. It features ornamented handles, hieroglyphs and pharaoh depictions. Measurements: L: 47...
Brass
$10,225
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
$185,919Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
Upholstery
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
By George Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE (no further discounts) Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxur...
Mohair
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
$2,000
H 37.25 in W 24 in D 42 in
Vintage Omani Scrolled Wrought Iron Teak Saddle Seat Lounge Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Middle Eastern saddle seat lounge chair. Made of scrolled wrought iron featuring a teak chain link style sling seat, acanthus carved arms, and Fleur de lis accents. Made an...
Wrought Iron
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
$1,859 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 4 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a n...
Steel, Chrome
$24,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 180 in D 34 in
Stunning Hollywood Regency Tufted 2-Piece Curved Sectional Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Hollywood Regency an extra long two-part sofa with a deep tufted back. The sofa splits in the centre, each side has a single seat cushion with rounded outer edge on an uphols...
Upholstery
$3,500 / set
H 32 in W 32 in D 36 in
2 Elegant Pairs of Denning & Fourcade Club Chairs and Matching Ottomans
By Bridgewater
Located in Bronx, NY
2 Elegant pairs of Denning & Fourcade Bridgewater club chairs with matching ottomans detailed with contrasting trim and fringe. Upholstered in a colorful brocade material.
Brocade
Fine Antique English Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A camel back long sofa, with serpentine seat rail raised on dark stained four cabriole front legs and four curved swept back legs. Tub form sides with sloping wood arms. Upholstered ...
Fabric, Wood
$3,995
H 92 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 88 in D 30 in
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,637
H 32.29 in W 72.84 in D 32.29 in
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa, green furniture wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, 3-seater Danish sofa. Original green furniture wool, beech wood legs. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Brass springs in the seat. Ma...
Wool, Beech
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.
There are many lessons to be learned from the lofts, apartments and townhouses of architects and decorators in Manhattan and beyond.
Enriching rooms with layers of visual interest is key to the New York– and Toronto-based decorator’s signature style.