Large 19th Century English Giltwood Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century English Country House giltwood sofa. This unusual sofa is executed in giltwood and was made in the middle of the 19th Century.
Giltwood
$13,560Sale Price|20% Off
7' Wide Antique Country House Sofa, English, Walnut, Button Back Settee, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique country house sofa. An English, walnut and velvet button back settee, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820.
Velvet, Walnut
Ralph Lauren "Somerville" English Arm Traditional Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this handsome Country English style sofa designed by Ralph Lauren.
Fabric
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
Large 19th Century English Regency Rosewood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century English Regency rosewood Country House sofa. An impressive country house sofa, its proportions perfectly judged.
Rosewood
Late 19th century English country house chesterfield
Located in London, GB
Late C19th 2 seater English country house chesterfield with soft horse hair, turned walnut legs original castors Springs & webbing recently done, ready for reupholstery
Walnut
George Smith Signature Two-Seat Sofa with Deep Seat and Rolled Arms, English
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
A generously proportioned two-seater sofa by George Smith, upholstered in a Designer’s Guild fabric and designed in the firm’s signature English country house tradition.
Brass
$5,428Sale Price|20% Off
Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Faversham, GB
The upholstery shows signs of wear, consummate with age and use. The sofa was the property of the same owner until we were fortunate enough to acquire the piece directly from a fine...
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Painted Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very attractive and comfortable 19th Century painted-shaped settee. This piece is upholstered in linen with contrasting buttons and piping. The distressed painted frame and cabrio...
Linen, Wood
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The seat cushions are over stuffed feather filled, they have new fabric backings and feathers, the mattress is brand new and was custom made for this sofa, its coil sprung. The sofa ...
Leather
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The sofa has had various leather repairs, the colour has been washed back, hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and polished This really is a 10/10 example, it looks e...
Leather
George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The cushions are floral tree upholstered, most likely by Liberty’s London or Sanderson’s, they have a very oriental looks and feel to them, they also have the same tone of orange run...
Upholstery, Beech
English Country House Fine Three Piece Suite Sofa & Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The chairs are a his and hers pair meaning one is slightly larger than the other These are quintessentially English country house fine seating, they would have been made originall...
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MAPLE & CO HOWARD ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE SOFA PART OF SUITE
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Maple & Co country house sofa which is part of a suite Please note the del...
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Country House Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Excellent quality 19th Century English country house Chesterfield sofa with turned walnut legs and professionally upholstered in our own workshops.
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 19th English country house rosewood sofa of good proportions and quality, retaining the original castors, having been reupholstered by us in wool.
Rosewood
19th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality and of elegant design, 19th century English mahogany sofa of good proportions and retaining the original brass castors, having been recently reupholstered by us in a g...
Fabric
19th Century English Country House Mahogany Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
19th century English country house mahogany sofa of good size and shape.
Mahogany
Large 19th Cent English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality and of very elegant proportions, 19th century English country house sofa having been recently reupholstered by us in a neutral linen with feather cushions.
Fabric
Howard & Sons Portarlington Sofa, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Howard & Sons portarlington sofa, Circa 1850. Magnificent 19th century Howard & Sons ‘English Country House’ Portarlington Sofa circa 1850, completely restored and re upholstered ...
Mahogany
Large English Country House Howard Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful 20th century three seater country house sofa in the Howard style. With feather-filled seat cushions and standing on turned feet. With turned feet to the front and chamfere...
Fabric, Wood
Generous English Country House Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
A generously sized and very comfortable newly upholstered English country house sofa in a natural woven striped linen, having rolled arms, soft seat cushions and tapered square secti...
Linen
English Oak Country House Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English oak country house sofa. In need of upholstery. 1820.
Oak
Late 19th Century English Country House Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century English Country House Chesterfield sofa. Reupholstered in natural calico and jute.
Brass
19th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good quality 19th century English country house sofa. Stylishly upholstered in our workshops.
Upholstery
20th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous English 20th century country house camel back sofa in the Chippendale taste.
Brass
Victorian Wingback English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian wingback sofa. Gorgeous design and generous size. Stood on tall tapered front legs and angled back legs capped with original brass casters. Th...
Beech
English Country House Hepplewhite Style Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality c.1900 Hepplewhite style sofa by great Edinburgh maker Paterson, Smith & Innes. The carved mahogany frame and legs give this a very elegant design. The shape...
Mahogany
1930s English Country House Square Back Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality 1920s 1930s English country house sofa. It is the ever popular classic square back design with scroll arms.
Beech
Large Upholstered English Edwardian Country House Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Outstanding quality, Edwardian sofa, newly reupholstered in cream with forest green ticking. Unusual high back and deep seated shape with squared lines and stunning profile. Original...
Beech
Country House Camelback Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming English 20th century country house sofa. This two-seat sofa is a copy of an earlier original.
Wood
1920's English country house cushioned back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very smart early 20th century English country house sofa. A classic design that is always popular and has feather pads on the back which make this extremely comfy and invit...
Beech
c.1900 Curved back English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant c.1900 English country house sofa. The curved back and the scroll arms give this is a very stylish classic design that will sit well in a large number of homes.
Upholstery
c.1920 English country house three seater sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant three seater sofa that has a great design as well as superb proportions making it ideal for an everyday family use sofa. Superb comfy and heavy quality frame s...
Beech
19th Century English Country House Buttoned Kidney Sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A Victorian kidney shaped sofa raised on turned walnut front legs with large cope and Collinson castors. Very elegant in shape and of good quality. The fabric has been professionally...
Walnut
Harrods Leather Country House English Sofa, circa 1910
By Harrods
Located in Sherborne, GB
Harrods of London chestnut brown leather three seat sofa, circa 1910, characterful leather patina, the turned legs terminating in brass castors stamped 'Harrods, London'. The back...
Leather
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H 31.5 in W 65.75 in D 33.47 in
Antique English Country House Howard & Sons 'Castellane' Sofa Settee, C.1920
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant 'Castellane' sofa by renowned furniture makers Howard & Sons. c.1920 An exceptional sofa of perfect proportions featuring square tapered legs, wonderful kn...
Wood, Cotton
Fine Pair of 19th Century English Country House Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine pair of 19th century English country house sofas - fully re-covered.
Antique English Country Parlor Sofa Newly Reupholstered In Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Country 6 Leg Carved Tufted Back Parlor Sofa Newly Reupholstered and Down-Filled in a Plush Silver-Steel Crushed Velvet This exquisite antique English country parlor...
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th c. English Country House Roll Back Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century country house roll arm and back Chesterfield sofa having neat lines and proportions with high back on well-turned original legs having good color.
c.1900 English Country House Sofa with Claw Feet
Located in Malton, GB
This is a nice quality English country house sofa. Good deep seat and extremely comfortable with feather seat cushions.
Beech
C.1900 English Country House Sofa with Cabriole Legs
Located in Malton, GB
This is an absolutely fabulous early 20th century English country house sofa. It has a wonderful carved frame with cabriole legs on the front and back as well as an elegantly detaile...
Mahogany
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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