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Sofas For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 1900s
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine pair of, fully restored Antique Victorian, fully stamped, Howard & Son’s London, large two seat Portarlington...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
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
Category
19th Century Antique Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
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 scrolling armrests, the face of each arm boldly carved with an op...
Category
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Sofas
Materials
Calico, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Style Upholstered Mahogany Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive late 19th century upholstered mahogany sofa or settee made in the English Regency taste. Beautifully crafted with an older restoration featuring a tall square back mahoga...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
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...
Category
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Mohair
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...
Category
1830s Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Pine, Paint
Stunning 19th Century Art Nouveau Cast Iron French Daybed
Located in Hastings, GB
An absolutely gorgeous cast iron day bed, made in France circa 1890, the deeply cast floral design with acanthus leaves and scrolls, it exudes early ...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
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....
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1830s French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Revival Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch
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.
Category
1820s Czech Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Lacquer, Cherry, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Louis Philippe style sofa, France, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis Philippe style sofa from France, circa 1900.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of the upholstery.
height 105 cm seat height 48 cm width 163 cm ...
Category
Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1850s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Empire Mahogany Bench With Cornucopia
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This unique empire mahogany bench originates from the nineteenth century. It has a tight straight hood with even arms. The curved armrests are ea...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Scandinavian Beige Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
dimensions: height 125 cm seat height 46 cm length 191 ...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
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...
Category
1830s French Restauration Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
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)
Category
1850s Belgian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
French Giltwood Settee Sofa, Style Louis XVI, Red Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French giltwood settee sofa, style Louis XVI, red velvet, 19th century.
Dimensions: 53.5 in. L 25 in. D x 39.5 in. H
Seat height 20 in.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Early 1900's Arts & Crafts Mission Sofa
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Craftsman couch for sale. Over 100 years ago, and in excellent condition. Has a solid quarter sawn oak frame in a dark oak finish, and a vintag...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
Category
19th Century Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Organic Material
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CARRIAGE SEAT SOFA ROYAL ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
1840s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Chippendale Sofa with Homespun Linen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Chippendale Sofa with Homespun Linen
96"L
Category
19th Century Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Linen
Antique Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Chinoiserie Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in England, Walnut framed with Chinoiserie upholstery three piece suite.
...
Category
19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
2 Seater Biedermeier Mahogany Wood Dolphins Carving Sofa Romo Fabric Grey Red
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant small Biedermeier sofa in mahogany with fine details in the shape of dolphins on the front.
The sofa is upholstered in Romo-fabric.
Denmark c. 1820-1830.
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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 ...
Category
19th Century Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
1900s Swedish Two-Seater Gustavian Style Gilt Velvet Sofa with Carved Decoration
Located in London, GB
This wonderfully large and comfortable Swedish two-seater gilt sofa dates from the 1900s period and is designed in the Gustavian style.
The sofa features classic scrolling decoration...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood, Velvet
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. Item features (1) Sleek sculptural sofa (1) barrel back lounge chair (1) rocking c...
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
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...
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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...
Category
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Needlepoint and Petit Point Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Needlepoint and Petit Point sofa. Sofa is in excellent condition. Needlepoint was completely removed, cleaned and fully restored and the entire insert was redone...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas
Materials
Wool, Silk, Wood
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...
Category
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...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Large Louis XVI style gilt wood sofa, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large good quality French carved gilt wood sofa, having scrolling foliate and fluted decoration to the show wood frame, raised on turned tapering legs, circa 1900.
Batch 73 57758...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Boat Bed Louis-Philippe Period Circa 1840
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful boat bed in mahogany veneer, Louis Philippe period. Its small dimensions allow it to be used also as a bench. The four legs are equipped with caster...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique sofa, France, late 19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A lounge set in the style of Louis Philippe, made in France around 1890. The set has undergone professional renovation in our workshop. The seats and backrests of the furniture were ...
Category
1890s French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
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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