William Billy Haines Biscuit Tufted Ledge Back Sofa
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional 122" long biscuit-tufted, ledge-back sofa by iconic mid-century designer William “Billy” Haines.
Wrought Iron
A Two Cushion Sofa on Runner Legs, William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This collection presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles design history. The house, originally designed by Paul Williams in 1933 was given the Haines touch when his...
Fabric, Walnut
Ledgeback Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The Ledgeback sofa design comes from William Haines' original archived drawings.
Sofa by William "Billy" Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant sofa designed by legendary midcentury Los Angeles designer and decorator, William "Billy" Haines.
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Quilted Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A chic custom designed sofa by William Haines, designed for the Beverly Hills home of Dr.
Custom Biscuit-Tufted Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A magnificent custom biscuit-tufted sofa by William Haines. This sofa is from the estate of Twentieth Century Fox president, William Goetz and his wife Edie.
Custom Biscuit-Tufted Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A magnificent custom biscuit-tufted sofa by William Haines. This sofa is from the estate of 20th century Fox president, William Goetz and his wife Edie.
William “Billy” Haines Sofas in White Boucle
By William Billy Haines
Located in Chicago, IL
William “Billy” Haines sofas in white boucle. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italian wool boucle.
Bouclé
Large and Impressive Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A handsome sofa by William Haines from the estate of Ann Rutherford Dozier.
Feathers
Two-Piece Sectional Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A two-piece sectional sofa by William Haines from the estate of Ann Rutherford that features modernist iron frames and Sunbrella upholstery.
Custom Loose Cushion Sofa Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful custom three cushion sofa designed by William Haines for Sunnylands, the winter residence of Leonore & Walter Annenberg in Rancho Mirage, CA outside of Palm Springs.
Wood, Upholstery
Custom Loose Cushion Sofa Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful custom three cushion sofa designed by William Haines for Sunnylands, the winter residence of Leonore & Walter Annenberg in Rancho Mirage, CA outside of Palm Springs.
Wood
A Quilted Chaise/Sofa designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This William Haines designed chaise/sofa is a classic example of Haines' design genius.
Textile, Wood
Sofa with Integrated Parchment Side Tables by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This chic upholstered sofa with integrated parchment side tables was designed by William Haines for the home library of Anne Rutherford in 1942.
Two Piece Iron Framed Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
From an amazing collection of Haines furniture, here is a chance to own a two-piece iron framed sofa. This example is from the estate of Melvyn and Kitty LeRoy and was used on the te...
Metal
Sold
H 34 in W 100 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Biscuit Tufted Sofa by Billy Haines in Cream Bouclé Fabric
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the manner of Billy Haines in the 1950s, this elegant lounge chair exemplifies the "restrained modernism" for which Haines is renowned. Sitting on tapered rectangular leg...
Bouclé
A Velvet Upholstered Sofa Designed by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gorgeous loose cushion sofa, upholstered in a beautiful Italian velvet, designed by William "Billy" Haines for the home of Ted Graber (Haines' business partner) and Archie Case.
Large and Stately Sofa Designed by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This handsome custom tuxedo-style sofa was designed by William "Billy" Haines for the Holmby Hills residence of Sidney & Frances Brody.
Feathers
Custom Quilted Sectional Sofa by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A handsome and comfortable custom-quilted velvet sectional sofa by William Haines from the Estate of Sydney and Francis Brody, Holmby Hills, CA.
Monumental Custom Biscuit Tufted Sofa designed by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Monumental biscuit-tufted sofa, nearly ten feet in length, designed by William Haines in the late 1950's.
Brass and Faux Bamboo Table in the style of Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous table in the style of William "Billy" Haines with black faux bamboo and brass accents.
Brass
1970s Curved Tufted Sofa Sectional
By William Billy Haines
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful and large 1970s curved sofa sectional with a deep tuft upholstered in a soft lavender colored, lightly textured fabric. In the manner of Harvey Probber or Billy Haines. ...
Hollywood Regency Style Tufted Sofa (two available)
By William Billy Haines
Located in North Miami, FL
Rarely available vintage tufted matching sofas in the style of Billy Haines. Priced and sold separately. Expertly restored and reupholstered in Belgian White Linen with goose feather...
Linen, Wood
Classic Mid-Century Sculptural Sofa - Circa 1960s
By Milo Baughman, William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sculptural 60s sofa with gorgeous original yellow fabric. It was a custom made sofa by the luxury department store Bullocks in Los Angeles. Came out of an estate in Brentwoo...
Upholstery
William Haines Biscuit-Tufted Recaimer from the Deutsch Estate
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A biscuit-tufted recaimer with leather-wrapped legs, custom designed by William "Billy" Haines for the Deutsch estate in Los Angeles. The piece was recently reupholstered in a pale ...
Beautiful Biscuit Tufted Ledge Back Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A classic example of the work of William Haines this sofa is extra long. All the important Haines details are present, the deep biscuit tufts, the ledge back, the radius front corner...
Fabric, Hardwood
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H 33 in W 73 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Channel Tufted Sofa by Billy Haines in Cream Bouclé Fabric
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Billy Haines in the 1950s, this sofa exemplifies the "restrained modernism" for which Haines is renowned. Sitting on conical legs in ebonized walnut, this elegant sofa fe...
Bouclé, Walnut
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H 31 in W 144 in D 33 in
Biscuit Tufted, Guava Colored, Curved Three Piece Sectional by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This collection, purchased directly from the heirs of the estate presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles design history. The house, originally designed by Paul Wil...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 14.13 in W 70.5 in D 46.25 in
1940s Biomorphic Pillared Cloud Cocktail Coffee Sofa Table Attrd. Paul Laszlo
By William Billy Haines, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No documented reference of designer found, attributed design to Paul Laszlo, mfg. by Laszlo Inc. Beverly Hills California. Heavy table. Excellent construction. Original finish. Useab...
Wood
Monumental Sofa by William "Billy" Haines
Located in New York, NY
The Deutsches were renowned for their gatherings of influential Hollywood and political friends; the Reagans, Sinatras and Hollywood royalty were regulars and sat on this sofa for ye...
Pair of sofas by William “Billy” Haines
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of sofas by William “Billy” Haines, c. 1955. Each sofa is newly upholstered in 100% silk velvet and both have ebonized feet.
Wood, Upholstery
William Haines (1900-1973) Upholstered Sofa
By William Billy Haines
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Biscuit-tufted sofa designed by Hollywood designer William Haines.
Upholstery
Large Custom Sofa by William Haines, United States, 1942
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom-made for Ann Rutherford Dozier in 1942 and upholstered in William Haines quilted fabric by Holland & Sherry.
Fabric
2 Piece Sofa by William Haines
Located in San Francisco, CA
2 piece sofa in original linen and silk material desinged for a Beverly Hills estate.
William (Billy) Haines Upholstered Large Sofa
Located in Plainville, KS
The rectangular backrest with enclosed arm rests flanking a rectangular seat, raised on black painted tapering cylindrical legs, white cotton upholstery with a custom-made slip cover.
Sumptuous Curved Tufted Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular curved sofa reminiscent of William Haines era sofas. Single down filled seat with deep plush tufting.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Willaim Haines Pedestal Lamps from the Rutherford Estate
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
They were placed on either side of the William Haines custom sofa in Mrs. Dozier's living room, and were acquired directly from her estate.
Linen, Porcelain, Wood
$2,533 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$10,000
H 14 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Roger Capron French Ceramic Artist Vase Day and Night Vallauris, France c 1970
By Jean Derval, Roger Capron
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron ceramic vase titled Day and Night created in 1970 with Jean Derval. This form was often also created as a lamp. The vase is much more rare and a similar vase is pictured...
Ceramic
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
$5,032Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 94 in D 41 in
New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made Linen Slip Covered Sofa Fabric: 100% Irish linen in Flax with a Stone Washed Finish Weight 20oz. linen Prewashed, Soft Finish Down Style Seats and Backs, removable slip c...
Linen
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
Edward Wormley La Gondola Sofa for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Rogers & Goffigon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, c.1950s, USA, La Gondola sofa. The extra long sofa features a mahogany frame that supports the backrest and seat offering a floating effect to the seat bac...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
$6,062
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$3,950 / item
H 28.75 in W 94.89 in D 30.32 in
Carlo Scarpa Orseolo Dining Table for Cassina, Lacquered Aluminum
By Cassina, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material and size. Available sizes: 241x77 240x92 280x92 FASTENERS: Cast satin finish aluminum. FRAME TOP: MDF boards covered with a coat of mirr...
Aluminum
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.
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