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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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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
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This sofa was fully restored around 2-3 years ago from top to bottom including the cushion internals, upholstery and hand dying.#
The Knole Sofa was first made in the 17th century.
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
"New, Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa, Off White Linen, Carved Walnut Base"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa Upholstered in Off White Linen with Soft Foam Core with 50/50 White Goose Down Cushion Fill, Carved Solid Walnut Base Finished in Dark Walnu...
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Brass
1970s Clyde Pearson Drop Arm Silk Down Brass Damask White Knole Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most comfortable down knole sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
1990s EJ Victor Ralph Lauren Natural Leather Chesterfield Knole Sofa, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most comfortable down knole sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.
Category
1990s American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Down
Antique Knole-Style Sofa, Hand-Carved Walnut, Silk Velvet, c. 1900 - 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique example of an antique, early 20th century Spanish or Renaissance Revival Knole Sofa. This is an uncommon form of knole sofa as it features a carved walnut frame in a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
