19th Century Sofas

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian suite of two armchairs and sofa. All pieces have stunning original turned bun feet with c...

Manufactured in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn company. Marked with very old type of paper label. Newly restored.

A very decorative late 19th century Chinese sofa with hand carved decoration to the back rest, a slated foot rest and drawers beneath the seat. Having a ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthetic movement ebonised frame and Claw & Ball feet in the original Chinese Chinoiserie upholstery. I have a large collection of very fine restored and original unrestored Howard & Son's seating listed under my other items. This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and fibre filled, you sink when seated in a similar manner to a very plump feather filled duvet. The upholstery is super rare original Victorian, heavily distressed, its Chinese Chinoiserie and has wonderful colours. The frame is period Victorian, it is the only Aesthetic movement ebonised frame I have seen and one of very few Claw & Ball examples as well. Howard & Sons are simply put are the finest sofa and armchair makers in history, the Queen even had a private collection. This piece is totally original and unrestored, it will only every be original once, as such I have left it as it is for the new owner to decide what to do with it, I can help with full restoration should the new owner wish. To confirm though, as you can see the upholstery is very distressed, the frame is structurally solid and does not require any repairs Dimensions Height:- 74cm Width:- 137cm Depth:- 77cm Seat height:- 44.5cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. A History of Howard and Sons The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought-after names in Upholstered furniture. Over the next few paragraphs, I will do my best to give you a brief history of the company. The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as a Cabinet Maker. Over the next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St. In 1844 the company made its first venture into upholstered furniture by opening a showroom/workshop at 36 Red lion St. This was also to be a big move towards what would be their next and most famous location. In 1848 they moved to a new address much more accustomed with the name; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons. The business seemed to boom at this location with workshops opening up at Tottenham St, Charlotte Mews and Fitzroy Sq and an expansion to a second Berners St building in 1853. In 1869 the company consolidated its many workshops into the one building on Cleveland St. By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St. These adresses would remain unchanged until 1935. During this period they became a limited company in 1899 and won the first of their Royal warrants in 1901. In 1935 the the well-established decorators Lenygon and Morant...

This is a very high quality mid 19th century William IV rosewood sofa. The design is fabulous as it is not to overly ornate and has an attractive square back. The legs are wonderfull...

An elegant Antique two-seat settee, dating from the late 19th century and crafted from solid oak. Originating from Victorian England, the piece is distinguished by its richly carved ...

English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...

A formal settee, seating three comfortably with curved arms and a lightly curving backrest featuring a pediment top.

We are delighted to offer for sale this outstanding Victorian gentleman's Hand-dyed leather sofa. A very well-made piece, the leather has no tears and is in very good shape, this ...

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 ...

Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Rail Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial Sofa. Item features a unique curved frame, acanthus carvings at the posts, tall pineapple finials, rolling...

A late 19th century German historicism 3-seater sofa. Made of walnut with upholstered seat and backrest. Standing on a rectangular base with turned stud and bar connections, as well...

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...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored late Victorian Hump Back Georgian style sofa with hand carved Claw & Ball feet ...

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...

French Empire-style mahogany settee with a carved frame and striped blush pink and red upholstered seat, arms and back. (BELLANGER).

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian horse hair filled hand dyed green leather Chesterfield fully buttoned sofa A very goo...

Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, early 19th century

A Victorian deep buttoned Chesterfield settee, with an upright back and scroll arms, set on four turned walnut legs with brass castors, reupholstered in di...

Elizabethan triplet in mahogany wood, 19th century. Tresillo with carved floral motifs, four cabriolet legs, curved and partially upholstered short arms, and "a la reine" oval uniper...

Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney shaped sofas. Sofas retain their original upholstery in not bad condition but we would recommend they get new upho...

The sofa dates from the early Biedermeier period at the beginning of the 19th century. The body of the sofa is made of spruce wood and was covered with a very beautiful thick walnut ...

This beautiful rococo sofa is a special find, reflecting graceful country living in Sweden during the early 1800's. Note the soft, dove gray paint gently distressed over generations ...

A lovely early 19th Century Swedish Rococo three seater sofa in the style of an earlier 18th Century piece. This model is from Stockholm and is a beautiful model. The paint has love...

Gustavian paint decorated storage bench, new wool shearling, Sweden 19th Century Wonderful gustavian bench or daybed having a brand new white wool shearling/sheepskin upholstery ...

A 19th century country house sofa by renowned cabinet makers and upholsterers Morison & Co of Edinburgh Scotland Structurally in good solid order with tight joints. The upholstery ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable, ornately hand carved, Antique Italian “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch with silver metal foil wrapped frame in the style of the antique Klismos chairs...

A 19th century country house sofa by renowned cabinet makers and upholsterers Morison & Co of Edinburgh Scotland Structurally in good solid order with tight joints. The upholstery ...

English Victorian papier mâché black lacquered and gold decorated floral painted settee with cane seat and 3 back panels.

Victorian Rosewood Sofa with Triple Oval Back Item Code: S27-67 A beautifully shaped Victorian rosewood sofa featuring a distinctive triple ova...

Lovely and original settee. The structure skirting the seat and armrests represents two serpents. Scrolled armrests. Rosette detailing. Nexly reupholstered in vintage wool fabric. ...

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 ...

A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet. Upholstery in a...

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...

A George IV leather club sofa, early 19th century with straight back and arms, turned wood legs, upholstered in dark brown leather, button and stud detail.

Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition. (B-139).

Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back. Fine example of the l...

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...

This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. it has new cushion seating covered in Muslin. This sofa was found at an Auction ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Victorian mahogany framed sofa with removable Kilim printed fabric covers and feather filled cushions This is an exquisite...

Unusual late 1800s Gustavian settle with sunrise marquetry motif, curved arms and a fully sprung box seat with huge under seat storage and later paint. The sunrise motif is beautifu...

American Victorian rosewood triple filigree and upholstered back settee with stripe upholstery

An elegant Napoleon III period French sofa or canape. The ebonised frame with gilded carved details has a corbeille form with down-swept arms and a serpentine front. It has been newl...

Elegant, green mohair 19th century sofa with intricately carved detail and nailhead trim.  

Hassle-free US shipping: We provide all necessary 100+ year-old certifications to ensure a flat 15% customs rate for our US clients. This sofa represents the absolute pinnacle of craftsmanship and artistic production from the Prague Biedermeier period in the early 19th century. It is a unique museum-quality piece that embodies the best of Czech furniture-making through its purity, lightness, and precision. A characteristic and very rare feature is the removable armrests...

Fine 19th century Swedish sofa from the Gustavian period in its original colour newly upholstered in a raw linen. Ca 1810 Sweden.

A superb early 19th century simulated Rosewood country house sofa. Raised on thick reeded and gadrooned legs with over sized Lewty brass casters. English and in the manner of Gillow...

A Swedish Empire Revival birch wood sofa from the mid 19th century. This antique sofa from Sweden features a raised back pediment with an elongated arch that lifts at each far end in...

19th century satinwood box sofa. On six tapering legs.

Antiques of London This is an exceptional antique Swedish Chesterfield sofa, upholstered in rich hand-dyed brown leather, dating from the early 20th century. It is a rare example...

Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight wood and italian silk...

An Italian beautifully carved wood and upholstered sofa from the early 19th century. This antique tub style sofa from Italy features an elegantly arched a...

This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.

Stunning 18th century Swedish sofa with original paint, 1810. Seat height: 20" (51cm) Dimensions: 84 inches (213 cms) wide 24 inches (61 cms) dee...

Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire-gilt bronze fittings. Some bronze are missing.

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

Genuine Swedish folk art bench or sofa from the mid 1800s. Made by hand in solid pine in Dalarna around 1860. There are traces of a date in the middle of the back where you can just ...

19th Century Swedish ladder back sofa with Greek key design. In original paint with reupholstered seat and bolsters. Of small proportions to fit into many different spaces. Circa 1840.

Sofa with an openwork backrest, made of carved stained alder with gold highlights and covered in green velvet. It deploys an ornamental vocabulary of Japanese inspiration. Asian drag...

A neoclassical tufted diminutive sofa with yew wood frame and brass inlay. This sofa is attributed to be from the Baltic region and made in the first quarter of the 19th century. Rec...