Victorian winged armchair by Cornelius V. Smith.
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Alton, GB
Turned mahogany front legs with sabred back legs, ceramic and brass castors. Stamped Cornelius V. Smith. English circa 1880.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,847Sale Price|20% Off
Cornelius V. Smith Green Velvet Armchair
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
Gorgeous Victorian button back armchair in rich forest green velvet upholstery made by renowned 19th century London furniture maker, Cornelius V. Smith. High-quality oak frame with ...
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the d...
Leather, Hardwood
An English Victorian Open Armchair By Cornelius V Smith With Brass Castors
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb Victorian button back open armchair made by renowned 19th century London furniture maker, Cornelius V. Smith. The chair has a comfortable deep seat and a high deep button b...
Calico, Mahogany, Oak
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa What can I say, if you’re in the market for ...
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CORNELIUS V SMITH FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Smith, Cornelius V. London; wholesale cabinet maker, upholsterer and frame maker (fl.1885-1891) Cornelius Smith was born in 1847 in Mile End, his father, George, a wine merchant.
Leather, Satinwood, Walnut
Deep Seated Armchair by Cornelius V Smith
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A large and impressive deep seated armchair similar to howard armchairs of the same period but by Cornelius V Smith with one of the rear legs having the stamp CVS, he was a manufactu...
Fabric, Walnut
Cornelius V. Smith Wingback Armchair
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century Cornelius V Smith Victorian wingback armchair on turned legs raised on original brass cup castors.
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Deep Buttoned Armchair by Cornelius V Smith
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Culver City, CA
ARMCHAIR IN PIERRE FREY WOOL HOMBRE England, 1890 Unique iron framed armchair by London Maker Cornelius V Smith. Stamped on the leg. Newly upholstered. 31”w x 39”d x 35”h x 18”seat
Iron
19th Century Chesterfield Sofa, Cornelius v Smith
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian scroll arm Chesterfield sofa by renowned maker Cornelius V Smith. The quality of the sofa is superb with great shape and tightly turned mahoga...
Beech
Cornelius V Smith Scroll Button Back Armchair, circa 1890
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Hastings, GB
C .V. S Cornelius v smith button back armchair good quality button back armchair by the renowned London cabinetmaker, Cornelius V.
Wood
19th Century Country House Armchair by Cornelius V Smith
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very well made 19th century English country house armchair by renowned maker Cornelius V Smith. The round pillow arms are a great detail and the side profile shows the shap...
Beech
Sold
H 25.79 in W 81.7 in D 36.62 in
Victorian 1890 Stamped Cornelius v Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown Leather
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original Victorian 1890 fully restored Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged brown leather Chesterfield sofa What can I say, if you’re...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.32 in W 65.36 in D 28.35 in
Antique Victorian Velvet Chaise Longue Armchair By Cornelius V. Smith, 19th C.
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Bristol, GB
One of the back legs is stamped with the circular markers mark for Cornelius V Smith. The castors are also stamped with a slightly illegible maker's name but are potentially by Cope ...
Brass
Sold
H 42.13 in W 48.23 in D 29.93 in
Stamped Cornelius V Smith Victorian Mahogany Velvet Suite, Sofa and Armchairs
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this original fully stamped Cornelius V Smith London Victorian Cabinet maker circa 1860 mahogany framed with g...
Velvet, Mahogany
Victorian Buttoned Back Tub Chair by Cornelius v Smith
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very handsome Victorian high backed tub chair with buttoned detail. Standing on turned legs complete with original casters. There is an indistinct makers mark on the back l...
Beech
Sold
H 18.51 in W 48.43 in D 15.36 in
Restored Victorian Chesterfield Whiskey Brown Leather Bench Window Seat Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely period Victorian Fully restored aged whiskey brown leather Window seat bench Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it...
Leather
English Button Back Armchair by Cornelius V. Smith
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Faversham, GB
A generously proportioned over stuffed Cornelius V. Smith button back armchair in pink stripe linen.
Linen, Oak
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$11,578 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Leather
$18,389 / set
H 28.75 in W 85.44 in D 35.44 in
Old Chesterfield Club Three Piece Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Suite Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three piece...
Leather
Ralph Lauren Chesterfield Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in North Canton, OH
Gorgeous Vintage Chesterfield Sofa with Deep Button Tufts, Rolled arms and Brass Casters. Finished in a Cognac leather. Unsigned, believed to be Ralph Lauren.
Leather
Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...
Brass
George Smith English Howard & Sons Signature Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic English Howard & Sons signature sofa hand-crafted by George Smith artisans. The classic signature sofa features a hardwood frame covered with beautifully aged espresso leather...
Brass
1 of a Pair - A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
We were very fortunate to acquire a full collection of pieces from a beautiful country house on the south coast. The full collection was purchased approximately 50 years ago and con...
Leather
Victorian Burgundy Velvet Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A burgundy velvet armchair of generous proportions. High back with a deep seat and scrolling arms and back. Mahogany frame with turned front legs raised on original castors. Fully...
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
An early-18th century walnut wing armchair. Queen Anne/ George I-period, ca 1714. This fine English walnut wingback chair is raised on well-drawn carved cabriole legs. With a lovely...
Walnut
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$23,838
H 34.65 in W 119.89 in D 104.73 in
Vintage Harrods Chesterfield Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Corner Sofa Walnut
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning custom made to order vintage fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield corner sofa with solid hand turned walnut bun ...
Leather
$9,535
H 30.52 in W 74.41 in D 34.26 in
Victorian Horse Hair Green Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Fully Button Base Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian horse hair filled hand dyed green leather Chesterfield fully buttoned sofa A very good looking and well made sofa, the u...
Leather
$13,621
H 30.52 in W 78.75 in D 33.08 in
1930s Made in England Hand Dyed Restored Whisky Brown 3 Seat Chesterfield Club
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this exceptionally rare original 1930’s Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in newly restored condition with feather filled cushions ...
Leather, Hardwood
A French early 19th century Regence st. recamier chaise
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most unique French early 19th century Regence st. giltwood Récamier chaise. The chaise is raised by six elegant cabriole legs with top carvings of flowers and ...
Giltwood
$8,173
H 30.52 in W 67.72 in D 37.41 in
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original antique circa 1900 cigar brown leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions a...
Leather, Walnut
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.