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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
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring rich red velvet upholstery and floral
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Knole sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions.
This sofa was fully restored around 2-3 years
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Brass
Made to Order Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa with Carved Solid 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
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Brass
Donghia Shelter-Arm Sofa Fortuny Style Damask Champagne Fabric
By Donghia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
frame design is reminiscent of the 17th century British Knole sofa designs having an even back and arm
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
