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Sofas For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th Century
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
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Country: France
Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly Reupholstered...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
French Cream painted Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th Century French cream painted three seater sofa, having carved scrolling foliate and fluted decoration, raised on turned taper legs.
Batch 73 BYZKN
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Beech
Art Deco Walnut & leather Settle circa 1920s
Located in Dereham, GB
Stylish Art Deco Walnut & leather Settle circa 1920s
Panel Back, with ebony line detail, stepped at each side,
Shaped slab sides, holding leather tan upholstered seat, with
Silver p...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Walnut
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
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 pink and cream colors of geometric motifs
fresh new insert.
The textile was pro...
Category
1910s Indian Vintage Sofas
Materials
Cotton
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
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine, Paint
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and unique Arts and Crafts sofa in original blue stripe ticking upholstery.
With a generous straight back, accompanied by gently scro...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa.
Exquisitely hand-crafted...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet
Located in Munster, IN
Blue on blue on blue, this vintage sofa is looking for a new place to call home. Textured corduroy in a classic navy covers the deep seat, extravagant arms, and diamond tufted back. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Louis XVI period Provençal carved sofa from the late 19th century, with new upholstery, lovely fluted legs and exquisite carving. Born in Provence during the reign of King L...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Large Biedermeier Sofa in Green with brass details, circa 1860
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this massive sofa, typical for the Biedermeier style, with a softly upholstered seat and backrest. This article of furniture has characteri...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique Swedish daybed, sofa, stool, c1800, gustavian, Swedish upholstery
Located in Maidstone, GB
Rare antique Swedish Gustavian daybed, c1800, traditionally upholstered in Sweden recently, hand stitched. Two bolstered cushions. There are a couple of different colour tones to the...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Sofas
Materials
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.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa and two armchairs from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The whole set has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Beech
Rare Italian Art Nouveau Antique Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete Italian Art Nouveau 1900s living room set includes:
1 sofa
2 armchairs
2 chairs
Refined living room set in carved beech wood. The wood has an elegant carved decoration...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Sofas
Materials
Beech
Circa 1920's Art Deco Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa Part Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1920’s Art Deco fully restored Chesterfield club sofa which is part of a suite
This sofa is very stylish, it has t...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Leather
Swedish Karl Johan Period 1820s Painted Sofa with Carved Lyres
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Karl Johan period painted wood sofa from circa 1820 with carved lyres, out-scrolling arms, meander frieze and tapered legs. Step into the elegant period of Karl Johan with ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique mahogany sofa from Northern Europe, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique mahogany sofa from Northern Europe, around 1880. Very good condition, after professional renovation in our workshop. The sofa was upholst...
Category
1880s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
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This elegant and truly exceptional Viennese Biedermeier sofa was made circa 1825.
Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and r...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Antique French Carved Walnut Bergere Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning original French antique carved walnut sofa, with a caned seat and back. I would date this from around the 1860-1880’s period.
It is of wonderful quality, with beautiful c...
Category
1870s French Louis XV Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Sofa, Northern Europe, Around 1880, After Restoration
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the late 19th century.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa has been covered with a new fabric.
Dimensions: height 113 cm...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa
Country: France
Materials: Carved Gold-Leaf Wood, New Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly Reupholstered, New Alpaca Moha...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
19th Century Spanish Silk Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding and elegant early 19th century Spanish salon sofa.
Carved in birch and giltwood, the generously padded back is crested with striking volutes, leafage and a central clam shell.
Each end of the scrolling arms is decorated with a gilded double volute form.
The sofa is completed in silk and decorative trim.
Spanish, circa 1820.
The piece is from a large private collection, with the silk and gilt restored by its owner in the mid-1990s.
This is the only example we have seen reach the open market and Pointers Antiques...
Category
1820s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sofas
Materials
Silk, Birch, Oak, Giltwood
French Empire Mahogany Settee, Early 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee
An Empire finely carved dark figured mahogany three seat settee, the back is surmounted by facing scrolls with strigilated flutes be...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Large Antique Sofa with Long Horn Decoration, Austria, circa 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large bull horn furniture sofa, circa 1870, decorated with a set of antique long horns and covered with vintage cow coat (has to be renewed, is losing the h...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Antler
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Hemp
1930's 3 seater country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality 1930's country house sofa. Very comfy with deep seat and new feather seat cushions. 3 seater and well proportioned making it ideal for everyday use.
Measure...
Category
Early 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Anglo Indian Rosewood And Caned Settee
Located in Essex, MA
In the Regency taste with serpentine arched caned back and scrolled out arms. carved seat rail with round discs over lion form legs and paw feet.
Category
1840s Indian Regency Antique Sofas
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Art Deco Sofa
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A stunning original Art Deco sofa, with a deep scalloped back and high curved sides, with its original sprung base. Just reupholstered is a soft green v...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Quarter Sawn Oak Settle #281
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & ...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
Fine 19th Century Ball and Claw Sofa After Howard and Sons
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely fine 19th Century Ball and Claw Down Feather Sofa after the Ramsden ball and claw model by Howard and Sons
English circa 1880-1900
Wonderf...
Category
1880s English Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century hand dyed leather wing back sofa, having a deep buttoned back, flanked by two wings above two feather stuffed cushions. The sofa stands on ele...
Category
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather
Frits Henningsen Leather Sofa, Mahogany, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen Leather Sofa, Mahogany, Denmark
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Bentwood Sofa Thonet No. 1, Austria circa 1860
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very rare bentwood sofa Thonet No 1, manufactured in the 1960s by Thonet. Professionally restored, retaining beautiful old patina and some normal traces...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Sofas
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Tan Leather Two Seater
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
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...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa
Located in Altrincham, GB
Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa the rectangular upholstered back, arms and serpentine feet with scroll and foliate carved details raised on six scroll carved cabriole supports...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
French Provincial Style Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint Louis, US
Vintage French Provincial sofa reupholstered in red and white striped silk. Combination feather and foam insert on the seats. Refinishe...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
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
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
Category
1890s British Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Early 20th- C Regency Style Carved and Hand Painted Sofa / Settee Down Cushion
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is a large scale Regency style carved and hand painted sofa. The custom upholstery is in very good condition with a Swis...
Category
Early 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Hardwood & Pink Velour Parlour Chesterfield Suite of Sofa & Armchairs
By Chesterfield
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...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Duncan Phyfe Upholstered Camel Back Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Duncan Phyfe upholstered camel back sofa, 19th century. Down cushion seat.
Seat depth is 24”
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of 19th Century, Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa Benches
Located in Wichita, KS
An almost identical pair of 19th century Swedish sofa benches in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in linen. See full dimensions below. These sofas came from a farmhouse in Svä...
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Fine 19th Century Carved Velvet Upholstered Sofa for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborately and powerfully carved dark mahogany sofa with curved arms and heavy cabriole legs. The leafy carved arms end in rosettes, the serpentine seat rail with scrolling acant...
Category
19th Century Georgian Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Gustavian sofa in the Manor House style.
With carved decoration on the arms, legs and apron.
This sofa has a detachable back so could also be used as a daybed.
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Wooden Swedish Sofa Designed by Carl Westman
By Carl Westman
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained wood sofa designed in 1899 by Carl Westman. Model "Arbetarmöbeln", which means "Workers' furniture". Striped fabric upholstery and pillows with age-related wear and minor sta...
Category
1890s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, 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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