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Fine Late Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine late Victorian Chesterfield, of typical from with turned walnut legs and refurbished castors
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, 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
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Smith green leather Chesterfield sofa
What can I say, if you’re in the market for the best Victorian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base
A very good looking piece, rare to find in this small width
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
LUXURY ViCTORIAN SERPENTINE HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with hand turned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.96 in W 88.19 in D 34.26 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Tufted Brown Leather Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield tufted club sofa with feather filled cushions
This sofa is as rare as they come, it’s a period
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 27.17 in W 72.05 in D 35.44 in
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with super rare
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 75.01 in D 38.98 in
Pair of Restored Victorian Gentleman Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seats
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions
Please note
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
Victorian Horse Hair Green Hand Dyed Leather Chesterfield Fully Button Base Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield fully buttoned sofa
A very good looking and well made sofa, the upholstery looks
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 30.52 in W 74.41 in D 34.26 in
Fine Antique Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Oak Lions Hairy Paw Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield fully sprung sofa with hand carved oak Lion's paw feet.
This sofa base is very
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.38 in D 38 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Gentleman's Club Chesterfield Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions
This auction is for one sofa, the other sofa is listed
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
1 of 2 Restored Victorian Club Chesterfield Hand Dyed Leather Sofas Kilim Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
hand dyed whisky brown leather Chesterfield sofas with kilim upholstered cushions
Please note the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 64.97 in D 33.47 in
Stunning Antique Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Walnut
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield club sofa in restored condition with feather filled cushions and custom made to order
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.52 in W 67.72 in D 37.41 in
1900s Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Feather Cushions Chesterfield Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Chesterfield sofa with feather filled cushions
This sofa is one of the nicest I have seen in
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.45 in W 81.11 in D 35.44 in
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suite with hand carved Lion
Category
Antique 1880s Belgian High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 50.2 in D 30.71 in
Restored Vintage Oxblood Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa on Turned Legs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club sofa
Where to begin! This sofa is absolute eye candy from every angle
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 28.15 in W 71.46 in D 34.26 in
EXTRA LARGE AND DEEP ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield tufted oversized sofa
Please note the delivery fee listed
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 29.73 in W 80.71 in D 42.33 in
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 1890s English High Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 26.78 in W 73.23 in D 32.29 in
Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian walnut Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two seat cushions, the
Category
Antique 1870s English Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian leather Chesterfield sofa
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful antique Victorian leather Chesterfield sofa. Completely in original weathered style. Sofa
Category
Antique 1880s British Sofas
Materials
Leather
RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CARRIAGE SEAT SOFA ROYAL ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, super rare, fully restored High Victorian carriage coach seat which can be used as a bench sofa with
Category
Antique 1840s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 59.45 in W 55.71 in D 69.69 in
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
Category
20th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Late Victorian Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa 'to Be Colored on Request', circa 1890
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Victorian two-seat mahogany Chesterfield sofa, of typical form with rolled arms and two-seat
Category
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in W 83 in D 36 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, elegant Walnut turned legs
This has to be the
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chippendale style
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Tobacco Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style tobacco brown tufted leather chesterfield sofa with out-scrolled arms on
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with hand carved Claw
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
English Victorian style camel tufted leather chesterfield sofa with out-scrolled arms on four
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Georgian House 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet
I’ve never seen another of this quality
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.74 in W 69.1 in D 30.91 in
Chesterfield Style Button Tufted Sofa in Yellow Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
This tufted sofa in the Chesterfield style includes over 250 buttons. The sofa features a
Category
2010s North American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Whiskey Brown Hand Dyed Leather Serpentine Club Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Pulborough, GB
club leather sofa.
This is a solid and very good quality sofa, our restorers have restored this by
Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Late 19th C Red Burgandy Buttoned Moroccan Leather English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A fine red deep buttoned moroccan leather upholstered chesterfield settee, raised on short turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 72.05 in D 34.26 in
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield buttoned sofas with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.37 in W 77.17 in D 36.03 in
ANTiQUE AMERICAN CARVED BURR WALNUT MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID CHESTERFIELD SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
carved Walnut sofa with Mother of Pearl inlay and Lions Hairy paw feet
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Satinwood, Walnut
H 42.52 in W 53.94 in D 29.14 in
Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Suite Armchair & Sofa on Turned Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
edge of the frame, 88cm to the front of the cushion
Sofa dimensions
Height 72.5 cm
Width 185.5
Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 73.04 in D 34.65 in
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
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 66.15 in D 25.2 in
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
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
H 31.3 in W 54.73 in D 30.12 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fabric is old but nicely aged, it a Victorian Damask pattern
Howard & Sons are simply put are the
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
candy from every angle, it is Victorian with the original leather hide, the leather is in fully restored
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Detling, GB
English, Circa 1850.
A lovely Victorian chesterfield sofa upholstered in a pale cream silky fabric
Category
Antique 1850s English Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
LARGE VICTORIAN ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD SOFA c1890
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality large Victorian chesterfield sofa dating from around 1890.
The sofa is in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Hemp
English Victorian Tufted Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Bantam, CT
A good English late 19th century dark green leather Chesterfield, circa 1880.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Genuine Designer George Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
Genuine handmade designer George Smith Buttoned Chesterfield style leather sofa
RRP £12000 new
Category
2010s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Bespoke Blue Velvet Chesterfield Sofa by Pitfield London
Located in London, GB
Classic and luxurious our traditional button work Chesterfield sofa is available as part of our
Category
2010s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Foam, Velvet, Wood
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
England circa 1900
Newly upholstered in forest green boucle, on
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
English Antique Early Large Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, GB
This is an extremely style Mid Victorian Chesterfield sofa that will seat 3 to 4 people with
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa with Turned Legs
Located in Malton, GB
everyday.
This is an extremely stylish mid 19th century Victorian Chesterfield sofa. An absolutely
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Beech
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa with Cabriole Legs
Located in Malton, GB
extremely stylish late 19th century Victorian Chesterfield sofa. An absolutely ageless design with elegant
Category
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Beech
Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
newly upholstered in Liberty of London velvet archival scene.
Category
Antique 1850s English Chesterfield Sofas
19th Century C Hindley and Sons, London Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Benington, Herts
Well proportioned 19th century Victorian Chesterfield sofa having unusual reeded tapering front
Category
Antique 1870s Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 27 in W 85 in D 36 in
19th Century Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in a Green Velvet C Hindley
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Benington, Herts
Well proportioned 19th century Victorian Chesterfield sofa having unusual reeded tapering front
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 27.17 in W 84.65 in D 36.23 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Drop Arm Settee Blue Two-Seat, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing antique sofa presented in very good antique condition
Of classic late Victorian
Category
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Chesterfield Sofa Antique
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Late Victorian Chesterfield sofa with walnut legs, of typical form with deep seats and rolled arms
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
19th Century Victorian Leather Upholstered Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
Victorian chesterfield sofa stands at 8 feet wide, having over scrolled deep buttoned armrests with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Victorian James Jas Shoolbred Chesterfield Sofa Fully Stamped, circa 1860
By Jas Schoolbred
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian, circa 1860 James Jas Shoolbred aged brown leather Chesterfield sofa
What can I say, if
Category
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 26.38 in W 78.15 in D 33.27 in
Antique Victorian Kilim Upholstered Distressed Chesterfield Style Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage distressed Victorian Chesterfield gentleman’s club
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.37 in W 66.15 in D 31.89 in
Victorian 1890 Stamped Cornelius v Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown Leather
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
for the best Victorian Chesterfield sofas in the world there are a few names that are at the top of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 25.79 in W 81.7 in D 36.62 in
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Victorian Chesterfield Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the victorian chesterfield sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every victorian chesterfield sofa was constructed with great care. There are 142 variations of the antique or vintage victorian chesterfield sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect victorian chesterfield sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right victorian chesterfield sofa, those designed in Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made victorian chesterfield sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chesterfield, Howard & Sons Ltd and Howard and Sons are consistently popular.
How Much is a Victorian Chesterfield Sofa?
The average selling price for a victorian chesterfield sofa at 1stDibs is $9,500, while they’re typically $1,028 on the low end and $35,391 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
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.
Questions About Victorian Chesterfield Sofa
- What is a Chesterfield sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chesterfield sofa is a couch with rolled arms that are as tall as the back of the sofa. They always feature deep button tufting everywhere, including the cushion.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed reupholster a Chesterfield sofa. Reupholstering your sofa is a great way to make the piece unique and in line with your personal taste. You can also shop a collection of Chesterfield sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024Why it is called a Chesterfield sofa is because of the person who is believed to have first commissioned it. Popular lore dates the Chesterfield sofa to Philip Dormer Stanhope, fourth Earl of Chesterfield. The arbiter of taste and manners in 18th-century England was best known for publishing guides on how to behave in society to attain success. The story goes that he commissioned a sofa in the mid-1700s designed so he could sit on it while not wrinkling his clothes. He later bequeathed it to his godson, and the seating style spread in popularity, eventually becoming an icon of British interior design. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Chesterfield sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A genuine Chesterfield sofa has layers of padding, which is wrapped in horsehair. Also, look for imperfections in the leather. Chesterfields are made with leather, as opposed to synthetic material. Shop a selection of Chesterfield sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Victorian sofa called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A settee is the name given to long couches from the 17th century that were similar to the modern sofa but often much more elaborate than functional. Victorian furniture featured ornate carvings, heavy and luxurious fabrics and dark hardwoods. Shop a range of antique and vintage sofas and settees on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify a Victorian sofa, examine its details. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. Growing out of the earlier Gothic and Louis XV styles, it came into its own in the mid-1800s, during the reign of Queen Victoria in England. Sofas produced during the Victorian period frequently have curving lines, such as arched backrests and rolled arms. Rich, often exotic woods typically frame the upholstery, and you can expect pieces made during the era to have intricate touches, such as button-tufted detailing and turned legs. If you need assistance dating your sofa, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Shop a collection of Victorian sofas on 1stDibs.
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