English Country House Sofa
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MAPLE
CO HOWARD ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE SOFA PART OF SUITE
By Maple
Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This sofa is just about as quintessentially English country house as you could hope to find, it has the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$6,783
H 32.88 in W 75.99 in D 41.74 in
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED VINTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA BED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
looks every bit of the English country house sofa you could hope to find
Dimensions sofa
Height:- 75cm
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,704
H 29.53 in W 81.11 in D 38.59 in
SUPER RARE FULLY RESTORED ViNTAGE CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD SOFA PART SET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
down and polished
This really is a 10/10 example, it looks every bit of the English country house
Category
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
$13,704
H 30.12 in W 80.32 in D 34.26 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Brass
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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
Category
Antique 1820s British Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$17,098
H 40.56 in W 86.82 in D 37.21 in
George Smith Signature Two-Seat Sofa with Deep Seat and Rolled Arms, English
By George Smith
Located in London, GB
country house tradition. The sofa features a deep, comfortable seat, softly rolled arms, and gently domed
Category
Vintage 1980s British Country Sofas
Materials
Brass
$9,428 / item
H 33.08 in W 73.23 in D 41.34 in
Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
By Liberty
Co.
Located in Faversham, GB
directly from a fine English country house.
The sofa is a cherished survivor of the Arts and Crafts
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
country house winner
The sofa comes in two pieces so you have the right piece which is a four seater
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
$16,445
H 36.62 in W 108.27 in D 108.27 in
Mid 19th Century English Country House Charles Hindley
Sons Sofa / Chaise
By Charles Hindley
Sons
Located in Lowestoft, GB
a wonderful faded country house look. Signs of elderly woodworm, long vacated.
Bulbous turned
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chaise Longues
Materials
Hardwood
$3,145
H 30.32 in W 76.38 in D 29.14 in
English Country House Fine Three Piece Suite Sofa
Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
English Country House fine upholstered seating with feather filled cushions
A very elegant and well
Category
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
$13,704 / set
H 31.5 in W 62.01 in D 32.29 in
Recent Sales
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Fabric
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Country House Mahogany Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
19th century English country house mahogany sofa of good size and shape. Stripped back to hessian
Category
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Howard
Sons Portarlington Sofa, circa 1850
By Howard and Sons
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Country House’ Portarlington Sofa circa 1850, completely restored and re upholstered in the finest Howard
Category
Antique 1850s English Victorian Settees
Materials
Mahogany
Generous English Country House Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
A generously sized and very comfortable newly upholstered English country house sofa in a natural
Category
Early 20th Century English Sofas
Materials
Linen
19th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good quality 19th century English country house sofa. Stylishly upholstered in our workshops.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
A Regency English Country House Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Regency English Country house sofa in original ticking fabric and cushions. The legs painted in
Category
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Materials
Brass
English Country House Sofa in Neutral Plaid by Dedar Milano, England, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
English Country house sofa in Neutral plaid by Dedar Milano
England circa 1810
Newly
Category
Antique 1810s English Country Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 92 in D 26 in
c.1900 Curved back English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
used everyday.
This is a very elegant c.1900 English country house sofa. The curved back and the scroll
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
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
Category
Early 20th Century Sofas
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
20th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous English 20th century country house camel back sofa in the Chippendale taste.
This was
Category
20th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Antique Deep Seated Howard Style English Country House Sofa in off White Velvet
By Howard
Sons Ltd
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality walnut 2 seater sofa. The downward slope of the arms and seat topped with the
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 33.08 in W 64.57 in D 38.19 in
Pair of 1950s Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 1950s English country house sofas in Howard style – recovered in luxurious William
Category
Mid-20th Century English Sofas
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Sofas
Materials
Beech
Camel Back Deep Seated Country House Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality circa.1900 English country house sofa. The camel back design is Classic
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Early 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Victorian Buttoned Kidney Shape Country House Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality 19th century English country house sofa. Fabulous kidney shape and
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Early 20th century square back country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant three seater English country house sofa. Dating to the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Early 20th century small proportioned 2 seat sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant and comfy English country house sofa. With cushioned back and seat. Standing
Category
Early 20th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Antique Regency Mahogany framed sofa with Dodo head detail
Located in Malton, GB
This is a truly exceptional Regency period English country house sofa. The design and and size is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Kilim Upholstered Distressed Chesterfield Style Club Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the quintessential English country house sofa, George Smith made modern day equivalents that cost
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.37 in W 66.15 in D 31.89 in
English Oak Country House Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C English oak country house sofa. In need of upholstery. 1820.
Seat height is 19
Category
Antique 19th Century English George IV Sofas
Materials
Oak
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
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Category
20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Large Upholstered English Edwardian Country House Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Outstanding quality, Edwardian sofa, newly reupholstered in cream with forest green ticking
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Beech
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Sofas
Materials
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
19th Century English Country House Japanned Sofa Table Desk
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A well worn Japanned sofa table, of good proportions with painted scenes to the surface and foliate
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sofa Tables
Materials
Pine
19th Century Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large English country house rosewood sofa. Circa 1830.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Wood, Cotton
H 31.5 in W 65.75 in D 33.47 in
Late 19th Early 20th Century Red Leather Chesterfield Sofa English Country House
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A good quailty late 19th/Early 20th century country house Chesterfield sofa, raised on turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 29.93 in W 72.45 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Antique Deep Seated Feather Down Country House Sofas
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare pair of walnut deep seated feather down filled cushioned country house sofas.
English
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
English 20th Century Chinoiserie Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous 20th century English country house chinoiserie sofa.
This sofa is in the Chinoiserie
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Antique English Chesterfield Sofa by Howard and Sons c1880 (INC UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Large country house English chesterfield sofa by Howard & sons - London. Raised on Howard's
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Chesterfield Sofa by Howard and Sons c1880 (INC UPHOLSTERY)
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Large country house English chesterfield sofa by Howard & sons - London. Raised on Howard's
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 25.2 in W 89.38 in D 38.59 in
Antique English Chesterfield Sofa by Howard and Sons c1880 (INC UPHOLSTERY)
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A Large country house English chesterfield sofa by Howard & sons - London. Raised on Howard's
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 78.75 in D 37.01 in
20th Century Vintage George Smith Howard Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th century great quality classic English country house Howard style sofa, by George Smith.
With
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
COLLECTABLE VERY LARGE ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA FLORAL FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
a floral upholstery that will never go out of fashion as its so English Country House
I have two
Category
20th Century English Country Footstools
Materials
Upholstery
H 16.54 in W 48.82 in D 36.23 in
1930
s English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality 1930's country house sofa. Beautiful scalloped back with deep seat and
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
Very Comfortable Feather Filled Back
Base Floral Linen Upholstered Howard Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning English Country House, Howard style three seat
Category
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
H 32.68 in W 76.78 in D 41.74 in
19th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant and with good proportions, 19th century English Country house sofa, having been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Sofas
Large 19th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A great quality and of good presence, 19th century English country house sofa with rosewood legs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Large 19th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A great quality and of good presence, 19th century English country house sofa with rosewood legs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
19th Century English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A broad 19th century English country house sofa on ring-turned legs with original castors, and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Superb 19th Century English Country House Sofa
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
hand-dyed green linen with contrasting buttons.
This elegant country house sofa, will make a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Sofas
Materials
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Large Scale English Country House Sofa, Possibly by Robert Kime
Located in Tetbury, GB
A fantastic huge scale Country House sofa - possibly an Abbey or Priory by Robert Kime.
The
Category
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Beech
Large and Generously Drawn 19th Century Antique English Country House Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
This is a very fine example of a 19th fine country house drawing room antique sofa or settee. It is
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
1950s English Country House Curved Sofa by Howard and Sons
By Howard
Sons Ltd
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant and comfortable 1950s English country house sofa by Howard and Sons, of unusual
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
George III Country House Eight-Legged Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant eight-legged George III, English Country House sofa on castors, of good proportions
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Wood
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English Country House Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English country house sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each English country house sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Your living room may not be complete without an English country house sofa — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An English country house sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English country house sofa over the years, but those crafted by Harrods and Howard
Sons Ltd are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is an English Country House Sofa?
Prices for an English country house sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,535 and can go as high as $15,035, while the average can fetch as much as $7,322.
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.
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White Victorian Couch
Robert Kime Couch
Ribalta Arflex
Robb And Stucky
Robert Kime Furniture
Roche Bobois Bubble
Roche Bobois Nautil
Roche Bobois Suede Sofa
Rolf Benz Dono
Roset Kashima