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Sofas For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Louis XV
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along with t...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

LOVELY GEORGE SMITH FULL SCROLL ARM CUSHiON BACK BROWN LEATHER SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite RRP £19,140 George Smith Chelsea Signature full scroll arm, cushion back brown lea...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Beech

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Extra large Victorian sofa and ottoman 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This large Victorian sofa that dates back to 1890 has a comfortable and deep seat, allowing you to relax. The seat is made of full wood and has elegant claw and ball feet, which give...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Empire Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous antique sofa, American Empire, Victorian, Flaming Mahogany frame, Ornate carvings on top, Upholstered front, seat and back, Golden yellow color velveteen upholstery, Button ...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Victorian 1860 Show Frame Carved Walnut Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with hand carved walnut Show Frame This sofa...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Garden Patio Sunroom Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage woodard chantilly rose wrought iron garden patio sunroom sofa. Item features original Woodard markings, wrought iron constructio...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 cabriole legs with floral motifs in front, and curved square legs in back. Upholstered overall in a pale green diamond...
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20th Century Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Louis XV Style Sofa in Silk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th Century French sofa in Louis XV Style, beech moulded frame carved with foliate detailing and curved back, standing on 5 elega...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Beech

A 19thc Victorian Camel Back Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A 19th Century Camel Backed Sofa that has been professionally recovered in an Ian Mankin 'Panama Stripe' sea green/sage colourway with Arm Height 63 cm and Seat height 46 cm
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1890s British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian-Style Gold Velvet Damask Button Tufted and Fringed Sofa
Located in New York, 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.
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20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery

LARGE VICTORIAN ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD SOFA c1890
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality large Victorian chesterfield sofa dating from around 1890. The sofa is in need of reupholstery as the fabric is discoloured and worn. The front legs are int...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Hemp

VINTAGE HOWARD & SON'S LONDON BRIDGEWATER LARGE 5 SEAT CORNER SOFA FLORAL FABRiC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rare, highly collectable Howard & Son's / Howard Chairs LTD London, c...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Chairs LTD sofa with the original ticking fabric and overstuffed feather filled cushions The sofa retains all t...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Super Comfortable Pair of Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofas
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare and original pair of Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant sofas with the original ticking fabric. These have to be the most comfortable pa...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century Howard & Sons Grantley Sofa c1880
Located in Batley, GB
A superb 19th century Howard & Sons Grantley sofa. Raised on Howards uniquely hand turned walnut legs all capped with stamped H&S gilt brass cup casters. Retaining its original siege...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Sofa Canapé Couch in Antique Louis XV Style Beech Hand Carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and gilded. Rising backrest framing with openwork rocaille crowning. Appropriately curved frame with richly carved foliage. Slightly curved frame on curved le...
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20th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Regency sofa in Mahogany 19th century antique sofa with Intricately carved details. Scrolled arms. Mahogany frame. Reupholstery recommend...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Sofas

Materials

Wood

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Anilin...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown le...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare, fully restored, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suite with hand carved Lion detailing This suite has been on a journey, it was purchased from an antiques dealer in Belgium...
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1880s Belgian High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Painted Patina Newly Upholstered Arm Sofa
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 20th century Louis XV Style Painted Patina Newly Upholstered Arm Sofa Nicely carved frame having worn painted patina and a lovely light gray linen upholstery. Includes to bols...
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Early 20th Century European Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Aesthetic Movement Open Arm Sofa Attributed to 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....
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Large Country House 3 Seater Sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A large country house 3 seater sofa raised on a beautifully carved mahogany base. The fabric is worn so the sofa does need upholstery. Measures: 224cm wide 78cm deep 96cm high ...
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Gitwood & Ebonized Walnut Desk, Modern
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Neoclassical Style gitwood & ebonized walnut desk, modern.
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knoll Drop Arm Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored four seater Knoll sofa with oversized feather filled cushions If you’re looking at this listing ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

Elegant Yale Burge Louis XV Style Even-Arm Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Yale Burge high quality reproduction Louis XV style even-arm canape. Hand-carved beech frame, distressed and stained walnut with a single seat down filled cushion. Upholstered in a y...
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1970s American Louis XV Vintage Sofas

French Louis XVI Style Sofa Banquette Patinated, Circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis XVI style banquette or sofa France circa 1900 Good seating and good upholstery but the fabric needs to be changed Solid and sound Shipping: H 50 L108 H 89 14.6 kg.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully but...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Brown Leather Hand Dyed Howards & Sons Style 3 Seater Sofa Feather
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous vintage brown leather hand-dyed Howards & Sons style three seater sofa. Very good looking and timeless model sofa. The back cushio...
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20th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burgundy Gentleman's Club Hand Dyed Leather Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding Victorian gentleman's Hand-dyed leather sofa. A very well-made piece, the leather has no tears and is in very good shape, this ...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Hand Dyed Leather Sofa Howard & Sons Style Feather Filled
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous vintage brown leather hand-dyed Howards & Sons Style three seater sofa. Very good looking and timeless model sofa. The back cushi...
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20th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Gentlemans Antique Library Buttoned Oxblood Settee Faux Leather Scottish 19thC
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful 19th century Gentleman’s library settee sourced from a country house estate in Scotland. In the original buttoned leather cloth with brass h...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

Arhaus Louis XV Style Loveseat or Sofa with Neutral Contrasting Seat Cushion
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage French Louis XV style Arhaus Charlotte Collection sofa or couch featuring lovely and immaculate upholstery and classic carved wood frame. Beautiful contrasting original immac...
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1990s American Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa
Located in Germantown, MD
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa. Beautiful hand carving and nicely ebonized. High Quality Velvet upholstery. Very comfortable and very firm seat with springs. Me...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Victorian sofa offers walnut frame in serpentine form having carved floral crest over button back upholstery, scroll form arms, rais...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Restored Victorian Maroon Dyed Leather Suite of Two Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian suite of two armchairs and sofa. All pieces have stunning original turned bun feet with c...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Located in GB
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...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a lovely vi...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Satin, Cotton

Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthetic movement ebonised frame and Claw & Ball feet in the original Chinese Chinoiserie upholstery. I have a large collection of very fine restored and original unrestored Howard & Son's seating listed under my other items. This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and fibre filled, you sink when seated in a similar manner to a very plump feather filled duvet. The upholstery is super rare original Victorian, heavily distressed, its Chinese Chinoiserie and has wonderful colours. The frame is period Victorian, it is the only Aesthetic movement ebonised frame I have seen and one of very few Claw & Ball examples as well. Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even had a private collection. This piece is totally original and unrestored, it will only every be original once, as such I have left it as it is for the new owner to decide what to do with it, I can help with full restoration should the new owner wish. Dimensions Height:- 74cm Width:- 137cm Depth:- 77cm Seat height:- 44.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. A History of Howard and Sons The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought-after names in Upholstered furniture. Over the next few paragraphs, I will do my best to give you a brief history of the company. The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as a Cabinet Maker. Over the next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St. In 1844 the company made its first venture into upholstered furniture by opening a showroom/workshop at 36 Red lion St. This was also to be a big move towards what would be their next and most famous location. In 1848 they moved to a new address much more accustomed with the name; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons. The business seemed to boom at this location with workshops opening up at Tottenham St, Charlotte Mews and Fitzroy Sq and an expansion to a second Berners St building in 1853. In 1869 the company consolidated its many workshops into the one building on Cleveland St. By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St. These adresses would remain unchanged until 1935. During this period they became a limited company in 1899 and won the first of their Royal warrants in 1901. In 1935 the the well-established decorators Lenygon and Morant...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Large Vintage Howard & Son's Oxblood Leather Fully Stamped Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored vintage Oxblood leather Chesterfield Tufted club sofa by Howard & Son's which is fully stamped. This sofa is pre...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is wit...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with feather filled cushions This sofa is as rare as t...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Important Antique Victorian Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Walnut Club Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Antique Victorian circa 1880 hand made in England sofa with hand carved Walnut Claw & Ball feet feather filled cushions A good loo...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original antique circa 1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions a...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Serpentine Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa This sofa is as rare as they come...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Victorian Double End Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian Double End Sofa, with a mahogany frame standing on carved cabriole legs. The sofa frame is structurally sound, the uphol...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, ...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly carved shaped back framed in mahogany which comes forward to a lovely carved shaped arms. It stands on ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Other

Victorian Hardwood & Pink Velour Parlour Chesterfield Suite of Sofa & Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Chesterfield tufted pink Velour and Mahogany parlour suite of seating A very elegant and wel...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

17th Century Louis XV 15 Walnut Italian Sofa Curvy Wings Long Leg Brown White
Located in Sanremo, IM
Sweet and wavy Italian winged sofa in walnut from the first half of the 18th century. with delicate fabric and absolutely of great value. Exceptional sofa, soft, refined possibly...
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1740s Italian Louis XV Antique Sofas

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Walnut

French 19 C Limed Wood Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A very attractive limed wood sofa reupholstered in Sanderson clementine linen fabric. Measures: height back 98 cm, width 125, seat depth 53 cm and seat he...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Sofas

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Wood

Victorian Deep Buttoned Chesterfield Settee
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian deep buttoned Chesterfield settee, with an upright back and scroll arms, set on four turned walnut legs with brass castors, reupholstered in di...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: P...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

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Walnut

Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and restored Howard & Son's circa 1880 Chaise Lounge with hand carved walnut frame This is the first chaise in this mod...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knoll Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 fully restored oxblood leather Knoll sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions. This sofa was fully re...
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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