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Sofas For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1910s
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Quality English Regency Period Mahogany Sofa or Settee c.1820. Of broadly rectangular form, and substantial quality, with a straight back rail, this practical piece has in-scrolling arm rests...
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
Located in Hanover, MA
Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxurious grey mohair with deep button tufts...
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, early 19th century
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Large Victorian Country House Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding mahogany Victorian country house sofa in the manner of Howard and Sons. Featuring a wide, deep sprung seat with a stepped backrest and six large handmade duck feather c...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

19th Century Walnut Framed Victorian Sofa, circa 1890
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful late 19th century walnut framed sofa, with claw and ball feet over a humpback frame. Generously proportioned and immaculately presented in Toile de Jouy fabric, displayin...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Organic Material

Napoleon III Deconstructed Two Seater Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid and generously proportioned Napolean III two-seater sofa. The sofa has been fully restored, stripped back to the original solid walnut pegged frame with a new coil spring...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofas

Materials

Calico, Walnut

Walnut Catalan Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A original walnut framed Catalan basket sofa. The scrolling backrest and arms bear intricately hand-carved symmetrical swirling lines, with sunshine motifs to the frame. Standing on...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Late Regency Period George IV Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Very Fine Late Regency Period Mahogany Sofa in the Manner of Gillows. Circa 1830. Having extended tub armchair-like form, this piece was constructed from mahogany of the finest qu...
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1830s Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely settee with carved dark wood framing the pale beige velvet upholstery and down cushions. Although the upholstery is warm and comfy, it is not in perfect shape, it ha...
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Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th century Swedish Sofa Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century late Gustavian period painted wood sofa bench with out- scrolling arms, pierced back with carved splats. Decorations around the apron and corner post with charming flora...
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa
Located in Boden, SE
A charming antique sofa from the mid-1800s. The sofa is from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden It's petite and compact, perfect for smaller spaces. The sofa has a foldable lid tha...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Sofas

Materials

Pine

c. 1840 Charles X Inlaid Wood and Black Velvet Sicilian Sofa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Sicilian sofa is a piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Charles X period, which was prominent in France during the early 19th century. The sofa...
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Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Antique Sofas

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Wood

Very important Gustavian sofa by Ephraim Ståhl (1768 - 1820) Circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Very important Gustavian sofa by Ephraim Ståhl (1768 - 1820) Made for a Swedish castle with silk upholstery. Circa 1790 - 1810
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Empire Mahogany Sofa Origin: France 1860s This item features classic Empire elements. This style, originating in 19th century France, was made to...
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1860s French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany

Sofa and Bergere " Retour d'Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa and Bergere " Retour d'Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century Napoleon III sofa, "Retour d'Egypte" in green lacquered, carved and gilded wood with Aubusson upholstery with animals....
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 2-3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with wonderful curved arm detailing and ormolu style decorative ends and motifs in the ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Birch

19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Three Seat Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate the charm and sophistication of your living space with this Lovely Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Three-Seat Settee, a masterpiece of classic design and craftsman...
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1830s French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style sofa offers giltwood frame with carved crest over Aubusson tapestry upholstered back and seat, covered scroll form arms and raised on cabriole legs w...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

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Tapestry, Giltwood

Unique Museum Prague Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Fully Restored, Czech, 1820s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Fully restored unique museum Prague Biedermeier sofa Source: Czech Period: 1820-1829 This item features classic Biedermeier elements. Visual simplicity, light-colored woods, and contrasting inlays characterize this style. Relaxed sophistication is the name of the game. Despite original Biedermeier pieces being over 200 years old, the furniture of the movement still feels fresh and modern. According to the original process, our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has restored and reupholstered the item. It has been re-polished with shellac by our professional refurbishing team in Czechia according to the original process.    This item has removable armrests.
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1820s Czech Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Lacquer, Cherry, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Tufted Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa, late 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn chesterfield style sofa with a deep seat and tufted back and arms, the front of the arms with an interesting crimped leather, tight seat, raised on turned ebonized w...
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Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th century Swedish carved birch sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish carved birch sofa circa 1880. Elegant swedish formal sofa which seats a comfortable 3.  Straight back with shaped birch border.  Roll top arms with carved acant...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Sofas

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Birch

Antique Bidermeier sofa, Northern Europe, the 19th centuries. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1850. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seat and backrest have been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: height...
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1850s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas

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Walnut

French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A French Empire Style Ebonised Sofa with Fine Eagle Head Mounts. This fine sofa, in the early 19th century Empire style, was made in France c.1910. The ebonised finish contrasts bea...
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1910s Vintage Sofas

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchair recovered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III crapaud armchair. Covered in sand coloured 100% cotton velvet textile on stain...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Painted Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century gustavian painted sofa circa 1810. Stunning sofa in original paint.  This would have been a day bed with a pull ou...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Pine, Paint

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CARRIAGE SEAT SOFA ROYAL ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, super rare, fully restored High Victorian carriage coach...
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1840s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century Hand Carved Hawk Claw and Ball Feet Chesterfield Sofa Brown Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style Victorian Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand carved Lion hairy paw feet and eagle detailing ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchairs in corduroy textile
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable pair of original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III crapaud armchairs. Reupholstered in yellow coloured 100% cotton cordur...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough camelback sofa with scrolled arms, raised over six moulded marlborough legs supported by distinctive pierced stretchers which incorporate s...
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antico divano in noce epoca Restaurazione, Francia 1830
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Splendido divano antico in noce dell'epoca della Restaurazione, proveniente dalla Francia del 1830. La linea elegante di questo divano rappresenta in modo eccellente le caratteristic...
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1830s French Restauration Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Nutwood

Romantic Canape French, 19th Century in Oilwood
Located in Madrid, ES
romantic canape French, 19th century in Oilwood. Upholstered seat and back, decorated with floral motifs. Usage signs. Dimensions: 104 x 235 x 64 cm good conditions
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant early Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825. The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship. Viennese Biedermei...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas
Located in Altrincham, GB
Pair of Flemish Mid 19thC Flame Mahogany Sofas with Reeded Leg of Biedermeier Influence - 60" w x 30"d x 44"h (18" to the seat)
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1850s Belgian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition
Located in Praha, CZ
Art nouveau sofa set Thonet, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, Austria, completely restored, newly ...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Sofas

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Leather, Bentwood

19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa. Austria, c. 1830.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This elegant and truly exceptional early mahogany Austrian Biedermeier sofa was made in circa 1830. The sofa is an example of beautiful, rare and refined design and excellent...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Victorian C1860 Walnut Chaise Longue or Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Victorian C1860 walnut chaise longue or conversation sofa. A beautiful statement piece of the finest quality. Solid and strong, with no loose joints. Full of ...
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1860s Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Chippendale Sofa with Homespun Linen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Chippendale Sofa with Homespun Linen 96"L
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Linen

Mahogany Victorian Show Framed Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Mahogany Victorian Show Framed Sofa with lovely buttoned back and scrolling arms. The upholstery recently done with a GP and J Baker neutral linen. Seat ...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian country house sofa with shaped arms
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this sofa upholstered please click yes in the upholstery drop down menu. This would require 12 metres of material. You can supply your own or please get in touch and we will send you the list of fabric companies we work with. All my armchairs and sofas have been fully restored, springs, legs, padding etc so these will stand the test of time even if used everyday. This is a superb quality Georgian sofa...
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa Bench in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
19th c. Swedish sofa bench in the Gustavian style wearing its original, natural patina. There are carved rosettes at each corner post and the tapered and fluted legs feature fluted, round caps. This sofa is covered in old linen...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Yellow Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1850. Very good condition, professionally renovated, finished with high gloss polish, new upholstery. dimensions: height 87 cm seat height ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A sizable Swedish Late Gustavian sofa made in Stockholm by master furniture maker Ephraim Stahl (active 1794-1820). Signed ES on a back leg. Frames and sashes are decorated with upri...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Atlas Figural Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally executed antique, circa 1880s, French Renaissance Revival figural settee / sofa. Hand-crafted in Southern France in the late 19th century, featuring warm, rich, beautifully carved solid walnut frame, the arms terminating in finely detailed hand sculpted crouching atlas figure...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Sofas

Materials

Metal

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...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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

Antique French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchair recovered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III crapaud armchair. Covered in sand coloured 100% cotton velvet textile on stain...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Antique very fine quality 19th Century decorated satinwood sofa late Victorian
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very fine quality 19th Century decorated satinwood sofa, late Victorian. An exceptionally beautiful statement piece of the finest quality. No loose joints or woodworm. Full ...
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

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. The scroll arm design is extremely elegant and will sit well in a...
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

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

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Exquisite 19th C. Neoclassical Style Mahogany Recamiers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine pair of Diminutive Neoclassical Style Recamiers. The square curved legs ending in brass paw capped feet on casters. Custom upholstered in a brown and ecru silky stripe. E...
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Kazuhide Takahama Chair Model 'Marcel' Produced by Gavina
Located in Köln, NRW
Kazuhide Takahama chair produced by Gavina in 1980. Price is for the chair. You will find the sofa in another auction. Upholstered body, cover suede black, model 'Marcel'.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Sofas

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A mid-19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back kitchen sofa or bench, circa 1850s. Scraped to the original off white paint, this antique sofa bench is typical of the Swedish desire for light and soft colors that helped bring light to rooms during the very dark winters in Scandanavia. Showcasing the stylistic characteristics of the Gustavian era, it features carved flat spindles or slats topped with petite carved finials adorning the back and arm supports and a long rectangular upholstered lift seat that opens to reveal a convenient storage compartment. Raised on six short tapered feet. For hundreds of years, kitchen sofas were very common in Swedish homes. Acting as a sofa or bench for the kitchen table, they could also be used as an additional bed for the kitchen staff to rest. Found in all types of homes, from noble estates to rustic country cottages, these versatile benches can be used to store blankets, toys and games, linens, shoes or other items. With its clean lines and discreetly carved décor, this Swedish Gustavian sofa bench...
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1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed in Its original finish. circa 1810, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

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Pine

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

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Fabric, Oak

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

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Fabric, Hardwood

Single Flat Weave Antique textile Pillow
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful pillow made of handwoven flat-weave antique Indian Durie textile on both side ,with indigo and cream colors of geometric motifs fresh new insert. The textile was professi...
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1910s Indian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Cotton

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

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Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful, large and very rare large Swedish Gustavian sofa with new upholstered seat cushions added. This piece is very unique and rare with the grande scale and featuring side cu...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

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Upholstery, Wood

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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