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Style: Victorian
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition, New Upholstery Recommended
Materials: Original Fabric, Carved Mahogany
This exquisite antique Victorian sofa, dating back to the 1920s, sho...
Category
1920s American Vintage Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Victorian Sofa Circa. 1880
Located in Fulton, CA
Elegant American Victorian "Balloon Back" 2 seat sofa / settee or loveseat. Hand carved from solid walnut. Older re-upholstery in very good condition for its age. Stuffing is soft an...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholst...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Arts and Crafts Wicker Two Seat Sofa By Dryad and Co.UK 1920s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Two Seat Sofa Arts and Krafts Wicker By Dryad and Co UK. 1920s
Category
1920s British Vintage Victorian Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Outstanding Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly carved shaped back framed in mahogany which comes forward to a lovely carved shaped arms. It stands on ...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Other
Antique Fine Quality Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Victorian Walnut Chaise Longue, circa 1860 – an elegant conversation sofa of superb quality and craftsmanship.
This solid, beautifully aged piece exudes character and charm,...
Category
1860s Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Victorian Chesterfield Sofa in Tobacco Leather, 1900s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic Victorian Tobacco Leather Chesterfield Sofa that comfortably seats three, offering both style and sophistication. The tufted leather has aged gracefully, developing a rich ...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
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 Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Victorian Style Cherry Wood Floral Tapestry High Cameo Back Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Victorian Style Cherry Wood Floral Tapestry High Cameo Back Sofa. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 41" H x 67" W x 32" D x 16" Seat heigh...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Victorian English Sofa with Floral Upholstery, Late 19th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
Victorian English Sofa with Floral Upholstery
This Victorian English sofa features a classic silhouette with elegant rolled arms and a beautifully patterned floral upholstery. The pi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian walnut three seat conversation sofa, original brass cup castors, and recent blue damask upholstery, in overall excellen...
Category
19th Century European Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Kimball Reproductions Victorian Style Cameo Sofa
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Kimball Reproducations vintage sofa in victorian style. The sofa is 70" wide, 42" high (from floor to the highest potint in the middle), and about 29" wide. The seat is 56" long and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Cameo Back Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian cameo back carved walnut sofa having three cameo backs with quality carvings to the tops united by shaped carved splats. Ele...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
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 Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Victorian sofa offers walnut frame in serpentine form having carved floral crest over button back upholstery, scroll form arms, rais...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique 19th Century Victorian carved mahogany sofa with a beautifully expertly carved shaped back framed in mahogany which comes forward to a lovely carved shape...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Other
1 OF 4 RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER HOWARDS & SON STYLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style three seat sofa with overstu...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sofa by Carol Hicks Bolton & Ej Victor with Pillows
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Really Stunning Vintage Sofa Carved Walnut Gilt by CAROL HICKS BOLTON...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
EXTRA LARGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER HOWARD & SON STYLE SOFA PART OF SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage fully restored, extra large 4-5 person, hand dyed brown leather Howard & Son’s style sof...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Furniture Sofa Couch Furniture. Item features a wicker wrapped frame, woven diamond design to back,...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Materials
Rattan
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique English Country Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered In Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Country 6 Leg Carved Tufted Back Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered and Down-Filled in a Plush Silver-Steel Crushed Velvet
This exquisite antique English country parlor s...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
American Victorian Rosewood Striped Settee
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian rosewood triple filigree and upholstered back settee with stripe upholstery (att: JOHN HENRY BELTER)
Category
19th Century American Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Superb Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super quality Victorian mahogany two seater couch, can be used as a window seat or bed end sofa, in excellent original condition, having been cleaned and...
Category
19th Century European Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFAS HOWARD & SON'S MODEL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions which a...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown le...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare, fully restored, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suite with hand carved Lion detailing
This suite has been on a journey, it was purchased from an antiques dealer in Belgium...
Category
1880s Belgian Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
English Victorian Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Faversham, GB
An outstanding Victorian Knole sofa upholstered in blush pink upholstery.
The sofa has a high back and two drop down arms with the original restored mechanisms with new hinges added...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1880 fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite.
A very rare find, I never come across original sets of four pieces from this era and especially not the fully buttoned sets. We have restored the suite and it is in better than retail new condition throughout. The set is actually quite rare size wise, the armchairs are much wider than normal and happy accommodate the larger of us, the sofa is a real sweet heart size and looks amazing. This is the finest set of this type you will find anywhere, its true library set...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and restored Howard & Son's circa 1880 Chaise Lounge with hand carved walnut frame
This is the first chaise in this mod...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered Parlor Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered Parlor Sofa Loveseat. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 67" W x 30" D 17.5" Seat h...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Restored Chesterfield Sofa Chaise Lounge
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored Chesterfield tufted sofa chaise lounge in whiskey brown leather.
A very rare example, ...
Category
1860s English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
MEDIUM SiZE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored, deep seated, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm sofas with feather filled base cus...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Oak
Howard & Son's Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Chesterbed Walnut Framed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1860-1880 fully restored oxblood leather Knole sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions.
This sofa was fully rest...
Category
1860s English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
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 Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
EXTRA LARGE AND DEEP ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning lightly restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield tufted oversized sofa
Please note the ...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Napoleonic Blue Upholstery Claw & Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Victorian hand made in France, Walnut framed with Napoleonic Blue upholstery three piece suite.
A very good looking and well made...
Category
19th Century French Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knole Drop Arm Sofa
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored four seater Knole sofa with oversized feather filled cushions
If you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you kno...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Hardwood Hawk Claw & Ball Feet Library Study Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
RARE PAIR OF THOMASVILLE SAFARI BROWN LEATHER WOVEN SOFAS PART OF LARGE SUITe
By Thomasville
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Thomasville Safari Collection large three seat sofas with brown leather cushions and woven frames which are part of a large suite
I have a rather lovely suite of this Thomasville furniture to include an eight person extending dining table with chairs, an extra large coffee table, an extra large size table, two sofas and one armchair with ottoman, this sale is for the item mentioned above alone with the other pieces being listed under my other items
These sofas are super comfortable and very decorative, they are made with what looks like pewter plaques...
Category
2010s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Fully Restored Hand Dyed Leather Sofa Howard & Sons Style Feather Filled
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous vintage brown leather hand-dyed Howards & Sons Style three seater sofa.
Very good looking and timeless model sofa. The back cushi...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Victorian Sofa - Walnut Settee
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3818 Fine quality, substantial Victorian sofa in walnut, having elegant shaped back with scrolling foliate carving, flanked by fluted columns and intricate detailing, above scrolle...
Category
1870s English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Molla Cast Aluminum Victorian Style Blue Painted Garden Patio Sofa
By Molla
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Molla Cast Aluminum Victorian Style Blue Painted Garden Patio Sofa. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 31" H x 75" W x 34" D x 11" Seat height x 23" Arm height.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
1880s English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Whiskey Brown Hand Dyed Leather Serpentine Club Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind restored hand-dyed whiskey brown serpentine club leather sofa.
This is a solid and very good qua...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
A late Victorian two-seater Chesterfield sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian two-seater Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with a continuous scroll back and arms, reupholstered in deep-buttoned blue leather, raised on turned tapering walnut l...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Anilin...
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Emerald Victorian Three Seater Sofa by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Novelty Italian sofa sets in classic victorian style, this luxurious three seater sofa, upholstered with the luxe plush velvety fabric. The highest qu...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Sofas
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
19th Century British Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Regency sofa in Mahogany
19th century antique sofa with Intricately carved details. Scrolled arms. Mahogany frame.
Reupholstery recommend...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
GEORGE SMITH RESTORED HOWARD & SON'S BROWN LEATHER SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored, deep seated, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofas with feather filled ba...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech, Oak
English Victorian Black Lacquered Floral Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mâché black lacquered and gold decorated floral painted settee with cane seat and 3 back panels.
Category
19th Century English Antique Victorian Sofas
Materials
Cane, Lacquer
Vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Garden Patio Sunroom Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage woodard chantilly rose wrought iron garden patio sunroom sofa. Item features original Woodard markings, wrought iron constructio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Restored Vintage Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa on Turned Legs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Victorian sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Victorian sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, animal skin and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Victorian sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Chesterfield, and Howard Chairs Ltd.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,095 and tops out at $71,241 while the average work can sell for $11,252.