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What is a Knole drop-arm sofa?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Vintage Hollywood Regency Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Knole couch for sale. This was is from the 1950's, and was previously
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Feathers
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
English Victorian Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Faversham, GB
An outstanding Victorian Knole sofa upholstered in blush pink upholstery.
The sofa has a high back
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$4,145 Sale Price
25% Off
English Knole Sofa with Custom Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
English Knole sofa with custom upholstery. The sofa has rope and tassels wrapped around decorative
Category
Vintage 1980s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,700 Sale Price
30% Off
Edwardian Knole Sofa Robert Lorimer Spanish Style
By Sir Robert Lorimer
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Recently re-upholstered Edwardian Knole sofa with oak Spanish style legs.
Category
Early 20th Century British Spanish Colonial Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Regency Custom Schwartz Paris Printed Knole Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
A luxurious vintage Regency-style Knole sofa, custom-designed by Schwartz Paris. Featuring
Category
Late 20th Century French Regency Sofas
Materials
Metal
Ebanista Carpello II Sofa Knole Sofa Settee Janet Yonaty Trim & Giltwood Finials
By Ebanista
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Ebanista Carpello II Sofa Knole Sofa Settee W Janet Yonaty Trim & Giltwood Finials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Down
