Sofas

Sofas: Vintage Sofas, Chesterfield, Biedermeier and Mid-Century

A vintage sofa has something that no new sofa has: a solid-wood frame, coil springs, and a shape that has been appealing for decades. At Hauptstadt Möblerei, you will find a changing selection of sofas from every era: the Chesterfield sofa in leather with button tufting, the Biedermeier sofa in cherry wood, the Danish three-seater sofa with a teak frame, the 1950s sofa with splayed legs, and the Baroque sofa with a gilded frame. Plus chaise longues, recamiers, and seating groups. All restored in our Berlin workshop.

Sofas by style

• Chesterfield sofa: Leather, deep button tufting, rolled armrests. English classic, available as two- and three-seaters.
• Mid-Century sofa: Danish and German sofas from the 1950s to the 1970s, with teak or walnut frames and wool or leather upholstery. See Mid Century.
• Biedermeier and Gründerzeit sofa: Cherry, walnut, or mahogany frames with curved backrests. See Antiques.
• Baroque and Louis XV sofa: Gilded frames, velvet, or brocade. See Baroque.
• Chaise longue and recamier: Reclining sofas with one backrest, from Biedermeier to Art Deco.

Used sofas: what we look for

With upholstered furniture, it is what you cannot see that matters: the frame, webbing, and springs. We inspect the construction and clean the leather and fabric. Whether a sofa has its original upholstery or has been reupholstered is stated for each piece, along with photos from all sides, dimensions, and a condition description.

Try out sofas in Berlin

At the showroom in Berlin-Lichtenberg , sofas from every era are displayed across 4,000 m², Mon-Thu and Sat from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., without an appointment. Sit down and stay as long as you like.

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Frequently asked questions about sofas

Are old sofas comfortable?

Solid-wood, coil-sprung sofas are often more comfortable than new foam sofas and last longer. You can test one in the showroom.

Will the sofa fit through my door?

The dimensions are listed for each piece. On many old sofas, the legs can be unscrewed, making transport easier.

Can a vintage sofa be reupholstered?

Yes, this is common and worthwhile with good frames.

Which armchair goes with the sofa?

Not necessarily the same one. A leather armchair with a fabric sofa or a cocktail chair with a simple three-seater creates a livelier look than a complete set.