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Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
double wingback sofas almost never come up for sale, this is a mid Victorian example with original green
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 45.67 in W 57.29 in D 35.44 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.57 in W 75.99 in D 32.49 in
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
LOVELY HOWARD & SON'S / CHAIRS LTD TWO SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT CUSHIONs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD sofa with the inside back left leg stamped
Please note the delivery
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 62.6 in D 38.98 in
Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Lenygon & Morant, Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Chairs LTD sofa with the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.7 in W 59.85 in D 38 in
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Bentwood White Sculptural Sunroom Sofa Set with Chairs - 3 Pc Set
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
H 33.5 in W 71 in D 36 in
Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Victorian upholsterer with premium luxury thick silky sofa natural Aniline leather and then hand dyed this
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
British Victorian Max Rollitt Dean Green Velvet and Beige Fabric Sofa
Located in London, GB
The Dean Sofa by Max Rollitt is a wonderful bespoke piece. Making bespoke pieces since 1998, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
H 37.8 in W 66.54 in D 42.52 in
Large Vintage Howard & Son's Oxblood Leather Fully Stamped Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Chesterfield Tufted club sofa by Howard & Son's which is fully stamped.
This sofa is pretty much one of the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 99.41 in D 39.38 in
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 53.94 in D 30.32 in
Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard
Category
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.11 in W 63 in D 33.86 in
Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
finest duvets, it is stamped and serial numbered to the inside back leg Howard Chairs LTD
The sofa has
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.23 in W 84.65 in D 33.67 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofas with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
collectable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD London, corner sofa which was commissioned by Lord Palumbo
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 31.89 in W 141.74 in D 76.38 in
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of large late Victorian mahogany eagle sofas, each with a rectangular back and
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Super Comfortable Pair of Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofas
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the company operating
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 66.74 in D 41.74 in
Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Victorian rare suite you could hope to find
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
H 32 in W 71 in D 29 in
Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.62 in W 77.56 in D 40.16 in
Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
fully restored Hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield sofa
This piece is absolutely sublime, made by
Category
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 32.49 in W 75.4 in D 28.15 in
RARE PAIR OF THOMASVILLE SAFARI BROWN LEATHER WOVEN SOFAS PART OF LARGE SUITe
By Thomasville
Located in GB
dining table with chairs, an extra large coffee table, an extra large size table, two sofas and one
Category
2010s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 37.41 in W 88.19 in D 35.83 in
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in GB
very good looking and rare sofa, the style comes from the original Victorian sofas made by Lutyen’s
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 32.68 in W 53.35 in D 31.5 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement Salon sofa with a inset Grand Tour plaque
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 73.63 in D 32.29 in
Part of Large Suite Ornately Carved Walnut Lion Hairy Paw Feet Three Person Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice midcentury three-seat sofa with ornately hand
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 37.01 in W 73.63 in D 37.01 in
COMPTON / CAMELOT STRIPE Floral Conversational Chair - Verdigris and Noir
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
Perch on a petal and live out your woodland nymph fantasies with our Floral Conversation Chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 29.34 in W 58.08 in D 29.93 in
Fantastic Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut 3 Piece Suite
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fantastic quality antique Victorian carved walnut 3 piece suite having a fantastic quality carved
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sectional Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Blue Green Woven Wicker Sunroom Sofa Rocking Chair Lounge Chair 3 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Blue Green Woven Wicker Sunroom Sofa Set Rocking Chair and Lounge Chair - 3 Pc
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
H 37 in W 70 in D 31 in
VICTORIAN FABRIC BERGERE SUITE SOFA AND TWO ARMCHAiRS UPHOLSTERY PROJECT J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Fabric Set Of Sofa And Armchairs.
The Victorian
Category
20th Century British Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 33.47 in W 59.85 in D 18.9 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
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Antique Conversation 3 Person Victorian Chair Petite Sofa With Carved Legs
By Modern Georgian
Located in Bensalem, PA
A rare and impressive 19th century 3 person conversation lobby sofa with carved mahogany legs that
Category
Vintage 1930s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Country House Fine Three Piece Suite Sofa & Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
made suite, it looks to be made by Howard Chairs LTD or a similar specification company. The frames are
Category
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 62.01 in D 32.29 in
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorianwhite wicker sunroom chaise lounge arm chair sofa. Item features wicker
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 70 in
6 Pc. Set Ornate Antique Wicker by Heywood Brothers c 1890's
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
consists of three side chairs, one rocking chair, one lounge chair and one loveseat settee sofa. The set is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
circa 1845 C Hindley & Sons Lion Carved Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs
By Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in GB
labelled with specific commercial names such as the ‘Victoria Chair’, ‘Nelson Couch’ the ‘Farnboro Chair
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.21 in W 22.45 in D 29.14 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
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Wood
American Late Victorian Renaissance Revival Parlor Sofa & Chair set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late 19th Century American Victorian Renaissance Revival parlor set with a settee, two club chairs
Category
Antique 1880s North American Living Room Sets
Materials
Walnut
FOUR FINE BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT DINING CHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
rare, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs with a
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 20.28 in
Vintage Meadowcraft Dogwood Wrought Iron Garden Patio Set Sofa Chairs, 3 Pc Set
By Meadowcraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Meadowcraft Dogwood wrought iron garden patio set sofa chairs - 3 Pc Set. Item features (1
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 31 in W 71 in D 22 in
Antique Set 8 English William IV Barback Dining Chairs Circa 1830 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English set of eight antique William IV barback dining chairs, circa 1830 in
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
leg is stamped WB for William Birch, he was the original designer in the Victorian era, the chair also
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 43.9 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR PERIOD UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.94 in W 29.34 in D 34.65 in
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Howard & Son's Artists Easel Displays Two Paintings
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Easels
Materials
Walnut
H 67.33 in W 18.71 in D 21.66 in
American Victorian 5 Piece Wicker Porch Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
A rare find -- An American Victorian (5) piece wicker porch seating set including: sofa, matching
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON'S STYLE ARMCHAiRS
By Chesterfield, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
These chairs are very rare and collectable for anyone looking for genuine period Victorian club
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 32.29 in W 29.93 in D 37.01 in
Rare 1954-1959 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Armchair Original Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Lenygon and Morant Ltd advertised as being ‘Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas’ from their address at 48
Category
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.08 in W 30.71 in D 36.23 in
T. Simpson & Son English Victorian Relief Carved Mahogany Tilt-top Table
Located in Forney, TX
An antique English Victorian finely hand carved mahogany gateleg side table by Thomas Simpson and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top ...
Materials
Mahogany
H 24.25 in W 27.25 in D 20.5 in
Steer Horn Sofa, Two Chairs & Ottoman, Black, Brown & White Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rustic American Victorian Steer Horn living room set. The set includes a settee / loveseat, a pair
Category
Antique 1890s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Materials
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
H 40 in W 62.5 in D 24 in
Lovely Victorian Howard & Son's Fully Stamped Office Desk Armchair in Walnut
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.38 in W 22.05 in D 21.66 in
Restored Shabby Chic Wicker & Rattan Secretary Desk with Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
White shabby chic wicker and rattan secretary desk with matching chair. This late Victorian desk
Category
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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Victorian Sofa And Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of victorian sofa and chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, fabric and leather, all victorian sofa and chairs available were constructed with great care. Victorian sofa and chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian sofa and chairs made by Victorian designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made victorian sofa and chairs over the years, but those made by Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons and Howard Chairs Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Victorian Sofa And Chairs?
Prices for victorian sofa and chairs start at $1,250 and top out at $50,408 with the average selling for $13,449.
Questions About Victorian Sofa And Chairs
- What is a Victorian sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A settee is the name given to long couches from the 17th century that were similar to the modern sofa but often much more elaborate than functional. Victorian furniture featured ornate carvings, heavy and luxurious fabrics and dark hardwoods. Shop a range of antique and vintage sofas and settees on 1stDibs.
- Is a sofa a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Should sofa and chairs match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, a sofa and chair can match. The choice to match a sofa and chairs is really a matter of preference. General design wisdom recommends against matching your sofa and chairs, however. Juxtaposition can create an interesting sense of diversity in your space — express yourself with a provocative mix of sizes and profiles. Find all kinds of sofas and chairs on 1stDibs to get started.
- What is a sofa chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sofa chair is an armchair. This single seater chair often pairs with a sofa.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, an accent chair can be lower than a sofa. For example, you may place a low slipper chair beside a taller sofa in your seating area. To create a balanced look, limit the height difference between your sofa and accent chairs to no more than four inches. Find a large selection of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023You can match sofas and accent chairs in a few different ways. One option is to choose sofas and chairs in similar solid colors. Alternatively, you can select a sofa in the primary color of your palette and accent chairs in the secondary hue. Another approach is to pair a patterned sofa with solid-colored accent chairs or vice versa. Find a large selection of sofas and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, your accent chair doesn't have to match your sofa, but many people choose to coordinate them. This means you don't have to purchase matching chairs with your sofa or choose chairs in identical upholstery. Accent chairs and sofas can coordinate if they show off similar colors or materials, giving you the freedom to mix and match. Explore a variety of accent chairs and sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A single sofa chair is often called a loveseat, which is larger than a typical armchair, but still too small for more than one person. Browse a collection of loveseats today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many chair colors that can complement a green sofa and is a matter of preference. Based on the design style and decor scheme of your living space you could choose colors that complement your green sofa. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage chairs
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