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Aesthetic Movement Open Arm Sofa Attributed to Howard and Sons
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb 19th century open arm sofa almost certainly by Howard and sons. Upholstered in Rose
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Danish 1940s Open-Arm Sofa in Sculpted Beech Wood by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step into the enchanting world of Danish craftsmanship with this exquisite Danish 1940s Open Arms
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech

Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
XV style gold leaf gilt open arm sofa. Approximate measurements in inches 30" high at back 25" wide
Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Satin, Cotton

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
H 30 in W 66 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa Offered is a unrestored original mid-century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Vikko Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century 3 cushion vikko sofa Offered is an unrestored Mid-Century Modern sofa. The sofa can
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Groovy Geometric 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern geometric 3 cushion open arm walnut sofa Offered is a restored Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Rare Wormley Dunbar Style Open-Arm Two-Piece Sectional Sofa Lucite Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare two-piece sectional sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Danish 'Minerva' Paddle Arm Teak Sofa
By Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century (1960s) 'Minerva' teak sofa with an open framed teak wood back, teak paddle arms
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mondo Modern Sofa
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
to describe this collection as chunky/sleek! The Mondo Collection consists of an arm chair, sofa, and
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Maple

Mondo Modern Sofa
Mondo Modern Sofa
H 27 in W 108 in D 30.5 in
Modern Airborne Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A definitive tastemaker, this exceptional sofa has all the right stuff. Its simple silhouette is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Modern Airborne Sofa
Modern Airborne Sofa
H 26.25 in W 86.5 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
materials. It also generally includes minimal, tasteful use of decorative embellishments. This sofa is a
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 37.41 in
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2016. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Paying
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
H 31.11 in W 114.18 in D 37.8 in
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2016. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Paying
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
H 31.11 in W 114.18 in D 37.8 in
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2016. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Paying
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
Patricia Urquiola 'Beam' Sofa by Cassina
H 31.11 in W 114.18 in D 37.8 in
Danish Teak Sofa Set by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
150 x d 80 x h 75 / sh 43 cm Arm rest open: ca. 32 cm (plus cushion) Corner table: ca. w 77 x d 77 x
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Guild Exhibitions from the 1920s to peak by the mid-century era. This three-seater sofa is a beautiful
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Unio Sofa Upholstered with Chivasso Yang Fabric by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Unio Collection, an arm chair and sofas, was born out of Poiat’s designers interest in studying
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Plywood

Unio Sofa Upholstered with Larsen Fox Fabric by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Unio Collection, an arm chair and sofas, was born out of Poiat’s designers interest in studying
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Plywood

1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long been desired by mid-century modern collectors. This curved sofa
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Three-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
countries. This sofa possesses design elements that define Scandinavian mid-century modernism, including
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Artifort Mare Leather Sofa by René Holten in Stock
By Artifort, Rene Holten
Located in New York, NY
FC 002 wide arm left facing Mare fixed cushion Design by René Holten With its clean lines and
Category

2010s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Leather

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An inventive
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Sofa for Ab Record, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
This model “Samspel” sofa was first introduced at the exhibition at Röhsska Museet (the Swedish
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular Sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An inventive
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Unio Sofa Upholstered with Pierre Frey Hanoi Fabric by Poiat
By Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Unio Collection, an arm chair and sofas, was born out of Poiat’s designers interest in studying
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Plywood

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Sofa, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Upholstered Curved Cream Sofa by Ico Parisi (Attr.), Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Utrecht, NL
elegance inherent in Italian design. As such, this individualistic sofa reflects the mid-century Italian
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
25.19 in 160 cm W x 73 cm D x 80 cm H; Seat height 42 cm; Arm height 64 cm Shipping: This sofa will be
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs Limited, the
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian Modern Teak & Off White Leather Small Sofa Attributed to Ekornes
By Ekorness
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Scandinavian Modern small leather sofa Attributed to Ekornes comprised of a teak
Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Circa 1780 Antique French Louis XVI Carved Settee Sofa Canapé
Located in Shippensburg, PA
century, the sofa features a worn aesthetic in the scrubbed frame with only trace remnants of the
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tellus Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
honest treatment of materials. As such, this sofa has a welcoming, open design with a shell-like body and
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Corner Sofa with Faience Table, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
of French mid-century design history. This brilliant corner sofa with faïence designed by world
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Montis Axel Light Blue Leather Sofa by Gijs Papavoine in Stock
By Gijs Papavoine, Montis
Located in New York, NY
Model: 200 Number/type: Axel XL 200-B Execution: 2 Arms, wide Arm, deep seating The AXEL, with its
Category

2010s Dutch Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970 Modern Orange Chenille Tuxedo Sofa Rolled Arms Stratford Division Futorian
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage original orange chenille tuxedo sofa with rolled arms by Stratford designs a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Modern Sofa in Argentine Rosewood with Shelving from Costantini, Patone
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Patone Sofa balances a modern design with natural materials and can be made in any size with
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
is unique to this model of sofa, they are over sized and recess under the back and side arm cushions
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

N. A. Jørgensens Møbelfabrik Sofa Model 96 in Tibetan Sheepskin, Denmark 1950s
By N.A. Jørgensens
Located in Utrecht, NL
exquisite beech frame with the characteristic ‘open arm’ design that showcases the high level craftsmanship
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue With Two Arms in Linen and Wood Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A mid-19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back kitchen sofa or bench, circa
Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Joe D'Urso Island Sofa for Donghia Knoll Plaidtastic Fabric tete-a-tete chaise
By Donghia, Joe D'Urso
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A long tete a tete sofa / chaise designed by Joe D’Urso for Donghia. A slightly tapered form with
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Patricia Urquiola 'Bowy' Modular Sofa with Low Table, Foam and Fabric by Cassina
By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Modular sofa designed by Patricia Urquiola in 2018. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

MCM Broyhill Furn Flared Tuxedo Sofa Lt Yellow Floral Fabric by Lenoir Chair Co.
By Lenoir Chair Company, Broyhill
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Broyhill Furniture flared tuxedo style sofa with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Tapestry, Foam, Wood

Pixel Sectional Sofa in Patchwork Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- and arm-rests, the overall width and depth of the sofa are surprisingly small, without penalizing its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016.
By HOLLY HUNT, Christian Liaigre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christian Liaigre for Holly Hunt Augustin Sectional Sofa, Cream, France, 2016. (Left-arm facing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Textile

Unusual Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin 6 Piece Curved Back Cube Sectional Sofa
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
by Mr Baughman but we have never seen this design with the curved back and the open arm detail. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Restored 4-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Corner Sectional Sofa for Six by Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
middle. The sofa features an open 4 pole base along each seat with the square pretzel arm made famous by
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Long 18th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Spanish / Portuguese Settee
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional, long open arm walnut sofa with carved and gilt accents, the cabriole legs ending in
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Knole Settee, Early 20th century, English Baroque in Belgium Linen
By Morant & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, upholstered 17th century couch with
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Guillerme & Chambron Settee in Oak, France, c 1960's
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
and distinctive skeletal open frame construction features a beautifully crafted spindle back
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Pixel Small Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- and arm-rests, the overall width and depth of the sofa are surprisingly small, without penalizing its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pixel Large Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
- and arm-rests, the overall width and depth of the sofa are surprisingly small, without penalizing its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Modern L Sectional with Inside Curve, Button Pillows and Bright Red Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
cotton/poly velvet. Ask us about customization. Overall: 111”W x 87"L x 38”D x 32”H (Left arm sofa 73
Category

2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Maple, Down, Feathers

Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mahogany Open Arm Settee
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic mahogany open arm settee or sofa loveseat made in the manner and style of T.H. Robsjohn
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Arm Right Collar Open End 2-Seater by Meike Harde
Located in Geneve, CH
Arm right collar open end 2-seater by Meike Harde Materials: Plywood, metal, foam, elastic belts
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Arm Left Collar Open End 2 Seater Right by Meike Harde
Located in Geneve, CH
Arm left collar open end 2 seater right by Meike Harde Materials: Plywood, Metal, Foam, Elastic
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Settees

Materials

Metal

Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts loveseat, settee, or sofa By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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Open Arm Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the open arm sofa you’re looking for. Each open arm sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and cotton. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage open arm sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an open arm sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An open arm sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen each produced at least one beautiful open arm sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Open Arm Sofa?

Prices for an open arm sofa start at $795 and top out at $34,000 with the average selling for $3,997.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

Questions About Open Arm Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A shelter arm sofa is a type of sofa wherein the sheltering arm bends outward from the sofa and has a gently sloping curve to it. Shelter arm sofas are generally praised for their comfort since they tend to cradle the person sitting. Find a wide variety of shelter arm sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An English roll arm sofa is a style of sofa that is recognizable by its deep seat, tight untufted back and rolled arms. You can shop a collection of English roll arm sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.