$8,089
H 33.47 in W 66.54 in D 31.5 in
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Drop Arm Chaise Lounge Sofa Horse Hair Fill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian drop arm sofa chaise
Leather
$1,824
H 37.8 in W 51.19 in D 30.32 in
1930s, Danish 2-seater drop arm daybed/sofa, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, Danish 2-seater drop arm daybed/sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and
Wool, Beech
Late 19th Century Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop Arm Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
Late 19th century Victorian leather upholstered drop arm sofa standing on mahogany bun feet
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield drop-arm (2-position) sofa, A wonderful
Upholstery
Sold
H 33.08 in W 58.86 in D 32.29 in
Victorian Three Piece Suite Drop Arm Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
angles. The drop arm function on the sofa operates as it should and has three or four positions it can be
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 100.79 in D 37.8 in
Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knole Drop Arm Sofa
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored four seater Knole sofa with oversized
Brass
Sold
H 32.29 in W 55.52 in D 29.53 in
Victorian Drop Arm Club Sofa in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part of a Suite
By William Morrison, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely William Morris upholstered Victorian drop arm sofa
Fabric
Quality Edwardian Drop Arm Tan Leather Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality Edwardian drop arm leather sofa / couch / settee upholstered in a tan leather
Leather
1920's English drop arm club sofa
Located in Malton, GB
looking 1920's English club sofa with drop arm. Great size and bold design that will sit well in both
Upholstery
Sold
H 23.63 in W 72.05 in L 23.63 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Two-Seat Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrest. Horse hair filled as
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Drop Arm Settee Blue Two-Seat, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
two persons in comfort Benefiting from a 'drop-arm' allowing full stretch for the longer legged
Fabric
Good Quality Victorian Drop End Sofa Settee in a Grey Linen
Located in Benington, Herts
A good quality and well-proportioned Victorian drop arm settee/sofa newly reupholstered in a grey
Linen, Mahogany
Arts & Crafts Mission Style Oak Drop Arm Settee Sofa Day Bed
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful Arts & Crafts Mission style oak drop arm settee sofa day bed, sitting on castors. Circa
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part Suite
By William Morris (English), William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchairs part of a suite I have included a picture of the drop arm Victorian sofa, it's not included in
Fabric, Mahogany
Late Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A late Victorian leather upholstered drop arm sofa standing on mahogany bun feet. English, 1890
Leather
Sold
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Restored Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Armchair Drop Arm Sofa Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
nails The sofa is as mentioned a drop arm, the mechanism is stiff but works well once engaged, ideal
Leather
Sold
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 36.42 in
Restored Victorian Drop Arm Chesterfield Buttoned Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield two-seat drop arm sofa The sofa has been fully restored to include having the old colour
Leather, Walnut
Victorian Drop-Arm Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Victorian chesterfield sofa, with drop-arm and leather button back upholstery. Upholtery worn but
Leather
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrests. Horse hair filled as
Leather
Antique French Leather Drop Arm Daybed Sofa with French Mattress Ticking
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
recovered in an original antique French mattress ticking and is very clean, free-from stains. The arms drop
Down, Leather, Upholstery
Edwardian Double Drop Arm Brown Leather Sofa/Chesterfield
Located in Surbiton, GB
1920s double drop arm sofa with three different settings for each arm. Upholstered several years
Leather
19th century leather drop arm Chesterfield sofa
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine late Victorian drop arm leather sofa . The sofa is upholstered in the finest English leather
Leather
Leather Drop Arm Chesterfield
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A double drop arm, red leather chesterfield sofa, English, late 19th century. Measures: H 77
Leather
$11,475 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Leather
$8,032 / set
H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in
George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...
Leather
$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
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved crest rail with a carved palmette as the crest. Scrolled arm ends and short carved ...
Fabric, Wood
$12,825
H 32.68 in W 53.35 in D 31.5 in
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Lutyen’s Viceroy, Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button...
Leather
$7,800 / set
H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of armchairs feature a mahogany frame covered with faded cigar leather having brass tac...
Brass
$5,737
H 37.8 in W 63.78 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Cigar Brown Hand Dyed Leather Camel Back Chesterfield Two Seater Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage cigar brown hand-dyed leather camel back chesterfield two seater sofa. A very classic design with a lovely colour. The sofa is fully button...
Brass
$74,252 / set
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Leather
$16,200
H 36.23 in W 75.01 in D 38.98 in
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED 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 Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club so...
Leather, Hardwood
$33,751
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$23,625
H 35.24 in W 92.92 in D 43.31 in
STUNNiNG RALPH LAUREN ARAN ISLES CUSTOM MADE BROWN LEATHER SOFA
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning custom made to order, Ralph Lauren Aran Isles, hand dyed brown leather club sofa RRP £26,000 ...
Leather, Hardwood
$21,599
H 31 in W 80 in D 36 in
19thC Antique Hamptons & Sons Chesterfield Sofa In Hand Dyed Whiskey Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer, I always have a large stock of Chesterfield sofas and chairs ranging from early 19thC through to present day including a selection of our own ...
Leather
$20,250 / set
H 30.12 in W 68.12 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Antique, fully restored, hand dyed Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and sol...
Leather
$9,382 / set
H 43.51 in W 30.52 in D 36.42 in
PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored pair of vintage Chesterfield tufted English wingback armchairs with custom m...
Leather
$13,500
H 34.06 in W 76.38 in D 38 in
Fine Antique Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Oak Lions Hairy Paw Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this circa 1860-1880 fully restored original Swedish aged brown leather Chesterfield fully sprung sofa with hand carved oak Lion's paw feet. Thi...
Leather
$6,750 / set
H 40.56 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Luxury Pair of Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchairs
By Wade Furniture Co., Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning pair of fully restored hand dyed Whisky brown leather wade upholstery Wingback armchairs They were made ...
Leather
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.