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Sofas For Sale
Style: Victorian
Style: Rococo
Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Howard & Son’s curved front double wingback sofa full stamped with H&S ticking A truly stunning piece, in sublime condition, these double wingback sofas almost never come up for sale, this is a mid Victorian example with original green Howard & Son’s floral ticking fabric...
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century UK Victorian Double Spoon Back Canape with New Upholstery De Ploeg
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This British Victorian double spoon back sofa has been fully restored in our upholstery atelier matching the old upholstery skills and artisan handwork...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Steel

Howard & Sons Fully Stamped Sofa Feather Filled Feather Cushions Ticking
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original Howard & Son’s sofas with the original ticking fabric This has to be the most comfortable sofa I have ever sat on, the back rest is fibre filled so its like a seat cushion for your back, the base cushions is a split panel feather filled cushion, so you have a fibre filled core with feathers on top...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Victorian Damask Upholstery Walnut Carved Lion Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian walnut framed three piece suite with Walnut hand carved Lion hair paw feet A very high quality and well made example, th...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Antique German antler settee with Rococo style upholstery German, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 108cm, width 212cm, depth 80cm This unusual...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Sofas

Materials

Antler, Upholstery

Restored Vintage Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa on Turned Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare hand made in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye can...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Drop Arm Chaise Lounge Sofa Horse Hair Fill
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian drop arm sofa chaise lounge in hand dyed Whisky brown leather A very good looking well made and comfortab...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Style Button Tufted Sofa in Yellow Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This tufted sofa in the Chesterfield style includes over 250 buttons. The sofa features a luxurious deep, low seat and upholstered in rich yellow velvet. The frame is made from real...
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2010s North American Victorian Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Tobacco Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian style tobacco brown tufted leather chesterfield sofa with out-scrolled arms on four wooden brown feet. Brass rivets along trim.
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Super Comfortable circa 1920 Howard & Son's Lenygon & Morant Ticking Fabric Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Howard & Son’s Lenygon & Morant sofa with the original ticking fabric This has to be the ...
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1920s English Victorian Vintage Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Exquisite Original Victorian Kilim Upholstered Sofa Hardwood Turned Front Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Victorian mahogany framed sofa with removable Kilim covers and feather filled cushions This is an exquisite sofa, I have...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s London, large Baring sofa upholstered with Graham Sanderson Herringbone up...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Antique Victorian 3-4 Seat Sofa Feather Seats
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to this stunning three to four seat antique hand dyed Victorian brown leather sofa...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Howard & Son's Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Chesterbed Walnut Framed
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare totally original Victorian Howard & Son’s Chesterfield Chesterbed chaise lounge An amazing find, the chaise has been fully restor...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1900s Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Feather Cushions Chesterfield Club Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored circa 1900 hand dyed whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa with feather filled cushions This sofa is one of the n...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

English Victorian Black Lacquered Floral Settee
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian papier mâché black lacquered and gold decorated floral painted settee with cane seat and 3 back panels.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Cane, Lacquer

Irish Mohair Sofa in Green
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant, green mohair 19th century sofa with intricately carved detail and nailhead trim.  
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Late 19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Restored Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Feather Cushion
Located in GB
We are delighted to this stunning fully restored late Victorian club sofa with Thomas Chippendale style claw & ball feet A truly remarkable find, I have only ever seen one or two ...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Victorian Horse Hair Green Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Fully Button Base Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian horse hair filled hand dyed green leather Chesterfield fully buttoned sofa A very goo...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian 18th century rococo carved walnut sofa or canape Standing on four cabriole legs with stylized foliage a carved rocaille shaped apron with a padded seat. The padded back wi...
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1760s Italian Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Rare circa 1860 Huge Victorian Brown Leather Barrel Back Suite Sofa Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning sofa and armchair suite of very rare oversized Victorian barrel back armchair and sofa in fully restored hand dyed brown leather T...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

American Victorian Rosewood Striped Settee
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian rosewood triple filigree and upholstered back settee with stripe upholstery (att: JOHN HENRY BELTER)
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

1 of 2 Restored Victorian Gentleman's Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions This auction is for one sofa, the ot...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1 of 2 Restored Victorian Club Chesterfield Hand Dyed Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seats
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this pair of fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushion...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Hardwood Hawk Claw & Ball Feet Library Study Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style Victorian sofa with hand carved Hawk claw & Ball feet and Hawk head detailing I’ve never seen ano...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Danish Period Rococo 18th Century Sofa with Beautiful Floral Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish period Rococo sofa from the 18th century. This antique Danish sofa features a beautifully carved wood frame in a floral and leaf motif, ca...
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18th Century European Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored sofa I have a Howar...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Beautiful 18th century Italian sofa in carved walnut. Has the detail of an impish sprite in the carving at the centre of the backrest which, ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare fully restored whisky brown leather Gentleman's club suite with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet. Where to begin! This su...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Luxury Victorian Hand Dyed Aged Brown Leather Two Seat Sofa Hand Carved Floral
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed aged brown leather two-seat sofa This sofa is just about as fine as you find anywhere, it has ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chest...
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1890s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Long 18th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Spanish / Portuguese Settee
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional, long open arm walnut sofa with carved and gilt accents, the cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet and joined by stretchers.
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Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa What can I ...
Category

Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, 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 ...
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine sofa made in France circa 1750 is from the period of the reign of Louis XV. The carved beech wood frame is decorated with flowers and extensively modeled rails. The piece i...
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Mid-18th Century French Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 lovely restored vintage Victorian club sofas This auction is for the second sofa which was made to match the original Victorian one in o...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved walnut and leather upholstered, wax polished Al...
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Leather

18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian late 18th century grey painted Rococo sofa Complimentary delivery to most areas of London, UK.
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Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Mahogany Two-Seat Sofa with Light Blue Fabric, England
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century Victorian mahogany two-seat sofa with a moulded show frame and serpentine wing back, on cabriole front legs and scroll toes. Upholstery in light blue fabric. Great condi...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Italian Rococo Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully carved sofa with original cream and yellow paint finish. Rococo detailing. New upholstery.
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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Carved "Trag Roccoco" Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A painted and beautifully carved "Trag Rococo" sofa, with original upholstery.
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Paint, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa, Correctly Restored c1700's Todd Hase Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique original 106" 18th century northern Italian sofa. Expertly constructed with hand-carved walnut in the popular and romantic Rococo style, the padded a...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century, Victorian Period Leather Chesterfield
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning 19th century, Victorian period, large three seater leather button down brown colour chesterfield sofa. With the original brown leather hide that has been cleaned and polis...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

RESTORED GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON'S STYLE BROWN LEATHER SiGNATURE SCROLL SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored Bordeaux brown leather two to three seat sofa made in the George Smith Howard...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

LOVELY HOWARD STYLE BROWN THREE SEATER LEATHER SOFA REVERSIBLE CUSHIONs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant Vintage Howard style brown leather three seater sofa with reversible cushions. This elegant and well made sofa is comes with a genero...
Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century Swedish Birch Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century swedish birch sofa, circa 1900. Large proportioned comfortable 3 seater sofa. Flowing arms with straight solid sides. Upholstery shaped to form 3 seats.  Ebonis...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Victorian Square Sides Country House Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
If you would like this sofa upholstered please don't hesitate get in touch. We can upholster all seating on sale. This would require 10 metres of material. You can supply your own or please browse our collections under the material section. 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 very elegant Victorian country house sofa...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

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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