William Billy Haines Biscuit Tufted Ledge Back Sofa
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional 122" long biscuit-tufted, ledge-back sofa by iconic mid-century designer William “Billy” Haines.
Wrought Iron
A Two Cushion Sofa on Runner Legs, William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This collection presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles design history. The house, originally designed by Paul Williams in 1933 was given the Haines touch when his...
Fabric, Walnut
William “Billy” Haines Sofas in White Boucle
By William Billy Haines
Located in Chicago, IL
William “Billy” Haines sofas in white boucle. Fully restored and reupholstered in Italian wool boucle.
Bouclé
Sofa by William "Billy" Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An elegant sofa designed by legendary midcentury Los Angeles designer and decorator, William "Billy" Haines.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 34 in W 100 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Biscuit Tufted Sofa by Billy Haines in Cream Bouclé Fabric
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the manner of Billy Haines in the 1950s, this elegant lounge chair exemplifies the "restrained modernism" for which Haines is renowned.
Bouclé
Ledgeback Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A stylish Ledgeback sofa made by William Haines Designs for Leonore Annenberg in 2006 for the master bedroom at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage. The Ledgeback sofa design comes from Will...
Custom Quilted Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A chic custom designed sofa by William Haines, designed for the Beverly Hills home of Dr. Herbert and Mrs. Rita LeRoy Roedling. It has been newly upholstered in a beautiful graphite ...
Large and Impressive Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A handsome sofa by William Haines from the estate of Ann Rutherford Dozier. The sofa has been reupholstered in a Holland & Sherry linen/silk blend fabric that's been quilted in one o...
Feathers
Custom Biscuit-Tufted Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A magnificent custom biscuit-tufted sofa by William Haines. This sofa is from the estate of 20th century Fox president, William Goetz and his wife Edie. Edie was the daughter of Loui...
Custom Biscuit-Tufted Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A magnificent custom biscuit-tufted sofa by William Haines. This sofa is from the estate of Twentieth Century Fox president, William Goetz and his wife Edie. Edie was the daughter of...
Two-Piece Sectional Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A two-piece sectional sofa by William Haines from the estate of Ann Rutherford that features modernist iron frames and Sunbrella upholstery. Can be used either indoors or outdoors. ...
Custom Loose Cushion Sofa Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful custom three cushion sofa designed by William Haines for Sunnylands, the winter residence of Leonore & Walter Annenberg in Rancho Mirage, CA outside of Palm Springs. This...
Wood, Upholstery
Custom Loose Cushion Sofa Designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A beautiful custom three cushion sofa designed by William Haines for Sunnylands, the winter residence of Leonore & Walter Annenberg in Rancho Mirage, CA outside of Palm Springs. This...
Wood
A Quilted Chaise/Sofa designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This William Haines designed chaise/sofa is a classic example of Haines' design genius. A relatively simple form Haines would very often embellish the shapes by using a custom quilt...
Textile, Wood
Brass and Faux Bamboo Table in the style of Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous table in the style of William "Billy" Haines with black faux bamboo and brass accents.
Brass
Sofa with Integrated Parchment Side Tables by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This chic upholstered sofa with integrated parchment side tables was designed by William Haines for the home library of Anne Rutherford in 1942. It was originally placed with the par...
Two Piece Iron Framed Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
From an amazing collection of Haines furniture, here is a chance to own a two-piece iron framed sofa. This example is from the estate of Melvyn and Kitty LeRoy and was used on the te...
Metal
SPECTACULAR BILLY HAINES FREE FORM SOFA
Located in New York, NY
A Great free form sofa in original textured yellow and gold tuffted fabric upholstery
SPECTACULAR THREE PIECE SOFA ATTRIBUTED TO BILLY HAINES
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular three piece sofa attributed to Billy Haines. The separate pieces form a wonderful semi-circle when placed together or elegant slipper chairs with graceful lines when used...
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
STUNNING 3 PIECE SOFA ATTRIBUTED TO BILLY HAINES
Located in New York, NY
Gracious three piece sofa with elegant lines that can be used as one large semi circular sofa or three separate chairs upholstered in a wonderful retro textured fabric.
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Elegant Vintage Sofa in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful, restored vintage sofa. While the piece is unmarked, it is reminiscent of upholstery produced by Billy Haines during the late 1940's and early 1950's.Biscuit tufted back wi...
Wood, Fabric
Stately Tufted Sofa in the manner of Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Featuring Scalamandre Biscuit Upholstery,
Ebonized walnut legs and Antique brass
Detailing
1970s Curved Tufted Sofa Sectional
By William Billy Haines
Located in San Diego, CA
In the manner of Harvey Probber or Billy Haines. Overall depth: 66" Actual depth from back to front of seat: 32" Height: 29" Seat Height: 15"
Hollywood Regency Style Tufted Sofa (two available)
By William Billy Haines
Located in North Miami, FL
Rarely available vintage tufted matching sofas in the style of Billy Haines. Priced and sold separately.
Linen, Wood
Pair of Settees Attributed to Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized Arms and Legs and Newly Upholstered.
1940s Cream Lacquer Settee attributed to Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered
Classic Mid-Century Sculptural Sofa - Circa 1960s
By William Billy Haines, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sculptural 60s sofa with gorgeous original yellow fabric. It was a custom made sofa by the luxury department store Bullocks in Los Angeles. Came out of an estate in Brentwoo...
Upholstery
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H 33 in W 73 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Channel Tufted Sofa by Billy Haines in Cream Bouclé Fabric
By William Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Billy Haines in the 1950s, this sofa exemplifies the "restrained modernism" for which Haines is renowned.
Bouclé, Walnut
Beautiful Biscuit Tufted Ledge Back Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A classic example of the work of William Haines this sofa is extra long. All the important Haines details are present, the deep biscuit tufts, the ledge back, the radius front corner...
Fabric, Hardwood
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H 31 in W 144 in D 33 in
Biscuit Tufted, Guava Colored, Curved Three Piece Sectional by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This collection, purchased directly from the heirs of the estate presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles design history. The house, originally designed by Paul Wil...
Fabric, Wood
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H 14.13 in W 70.5 in D 46.25 in
1940s Biomorphic Pillared Cloud Cocktail Coffee Sofa Table Attrd. Paul Laszlo
By William Billy Haines, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No documented reference of designer found, attributed design to Paul Laszlo, mfg. by Laszlo Inc. Beverly Hills California. Heavy table. Excellent construction. Original finish. Useab...
Wood
Monumental Sofa by William "Billy" Haines
Located in New York, NY
Monumental ten foot plus long sofa by Billy Haines for the Deutsch estate, one of the five remaining intact Haines interiors.
Pair of sofas by William “Billy” Haines
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of sofas by William “Billy” Haines, c. 1955. Each sofa is newly upholstered in 100% silk velvet and both have ebonized feet.
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Sofa in Silk Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic mid century sofa, newly reupholstered in silk velvet, tufted in the style of Billy Haines.
Textile, Velvet, Silk
Billy Haines Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
Billy Haines Sofa. There is a second unrestored sofa available.
Mahogany
Billy Haines Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
This beautiful Billy Haines sofa has been re-upholstered in a Henry Calvin fabric.
William Haines (1900-1973) Upholstered Sofa
By William Billy Haines
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Biscuit-tufted sofa designed by Hollywood designer William Haines.
Top quality design and construction. Designed for comfort. Three pillows included with sofa.
Back he...
Upholstery
Billy Haines Upholstered Sofa
Located in Portland, OR
This handsome sofa designed by Billy Haines in 1965 comes from the estate of George A.Haines.
Billy Haines Outdoor Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Billy Haines Outdoor sofa with aluminum frame
Large Custom Sofa by William Haines, United States, 1942
By William Billy Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom-made for Ann Rutherford Dozier in 1942 and upholstered in William Haines quilted fabric by Holland & Sherry.
Fabric
Wonderful Billy Haines Two Piece Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fabulous Haines sofa in original fabric. From a prominent Bel Air estate.
Upholstery
William (Billy) Haines Upholstered Large Sofa
Located in Plainville, KS
The rectangular backrest with enclosed arm rests flanking a rectangular seat, raised on black painted tapering cylindrical legs, white cotton upholstery with a custom-made slip cover.
Pair of Upholstered Settees in the Style of Billy Haines
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pair of upholstered settees, American 1940s. In the style of Billy Haines. Width 48", depth 25", back height 28", seat height 14".
A Three Piece Lounge Set in the style of Billy Haines
Located in New York, NY
A three piece lounge set featuring a settee and two chairs, each with a shaped back and seat on splayed tapering stained Beech legs, upholstered in a Hunter Green velvet. In the styl...
Velvet
An Elegant Hollywood Regency Long Tufted Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Clean lines and exagerrated tufting all throughout this very comfortable Billy Haines inspired sofa.
Velvet
Lantern Pendant Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The LANTERN PENDANT SMALL brings sculptural elegance and quiet drama to any space. Crafted in the U.S. and wrapped in luminous 100% Dupioni Raw Silk, it radiates a warm, ambient glow...
Silk
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$2,524 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$10,000
H 14 in W 10.5 in D 7 in
Roger Capron French Ceramic Artist Vase Day and Night Vallauris, France c 1970
By Roger Capron, Jean Derval
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Capron ceramic vase titled Day and Night created in 1970 with Jean Derval. This form was often also created as a lamp. The vase is much more rare and a similar vase is pictured...
Ceramic
$5,032Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 94 in D 41 in
New Custom Stone Washed Irish Linen Slip Covered Sofa with Down Alt Cushions
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Custom Made Linen Slip Covered Sofa Fabric: 100% Irish linen in Flax with a Stone Washed Finish Weight 20oz. linen Prewashed, Soft Finish Down Style Seats and Backs, removable slip c...
Linen
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Wood
$6,063
H 28.35 in W 70.08 in D 38.59 in
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...
Velvet
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Original Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima. About George Nakashima: George Katsutoshi Nakashima was an American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker who was one of ...
Walnut
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Willy Rizzo "Love" Lamp, Italy. Sophisticated chrome and brass decorative table lamp. Made with high quality construction techniques and materials. Illuminates a lovely all around gl...
Brass, Chrome
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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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