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.
Upholstery
$17,096
H 49.41 in W 77.76 in D 33.08 in
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.
Leather
$18,520
H 33.5 in W 82 in D 34 in
English Tufted Leather Upholstered Knole-Form Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautifully tufted leather covers the interior of this adjustable sofa, the sides folding down and secured to the back by straps with brass buckles, the arms of the sofa rolling slig...
Leather
Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen
By Morant & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, upholstered 17th century couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sa...
Brass, Bronze
$24,618
H 44.1 in W 83.08 in D 27.37 in
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, sumptuously, upholstered, 17th century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestr...
Velvet
Knole Sofa
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A red velvet Knole sofa. Steel ratchets to both drop arms, all original upholstery and fringing, English, late 19th century.
Velvet, Wood
Edwardian Knole Sofa, England circa 1910
By Knole
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian Knole sofa. England circa 1910. In original velvet upholstery, with adjustable sides for reclining.
Velvet
Early 20th Century Leather Knole Sofa
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful Knole sofa with a wonderful color and patina of the leather.
Leather
English Victorian Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Faversham, GB
An outstanding Victorian Knole sofa upholstered in blush pink upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
Edwardian Velvet Knole Sofa, England, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian Velvet Knole Sofa, England, circa 1910 Newly upholstered in Liberty of London Moss Velvet Fabric.
Velvet
Sold
H 38.19 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Antique Knole Sofa, Sofa with Drop Down Sides, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
English Knole sofa. A large two-seat Knole settee with adjustable arms, deep seating, cream fabric with fringing.
Fabric
Velvet Knole Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Original faded velvet upholstery, with down filled cushions. Made in England, circa 1910.
Down, Velvet
George Smith Kilim Upholstered Knole Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rectangular back and adjustable fold down arms with rope and peg holders. Brass tacked overall edges. Upholstered overall front back and sides with Kilim fabric. Tw...
Wool
Knole Velvet Sofa with Silk and Hand Appliqued Details
Located in Culver City, CA
Knole sofa with original velvet fabric once owned by Rose Tarlow and used in a photo shoot with Helmut Newton.
Wood, Velvet
Sold
H 36.62 in W 100.79 in D 37.8 in
Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knole Drop Arm Sofa
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored four seater Knole sofa with oversized feather filled cushions If you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you kno...
Brass
Upholstered Knole Armchair
Located in London, GB
The design pays homage to the iconic Knole Sofa from Knole House in Kent, England, known for its timeless elegance and regal aesthetics.
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Located in Folkestone, GB
Originally designed for the Knole House in Sevenoaks, West Kent England in the early 1600s, the Knole sofa has deep roots in the aristocracy of Great Britain.
Fabric
Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet
By Knole
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Edwardian small knole settee in original velvet upholstery and braiding. Attributed to Hamptons, by appointment suppliers of upholstery to her majesty queen Mary, Buckingham Palace.
Sold
H 39.77 in W 77.96 in D 34.45 in
Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Reference: 17th century interiors and decoration (Peter Thornton) ill 150 depicts the couch at Knole. This is a rare, 19th century copy of the infamous, sumptuously, upholstered...
Linen
20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask
Located in Miami, FL
20th century knole settee sofa in damask Offered for sale is a 20th century Knole settee or sofa which has full height hinged sides which lean outward and are secured by braided r...
Brass
Knole Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
A new custom knole sofa with 18th century Italian finials newly covered in a Swedish grey cotton and flax bended fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
Leather Knole Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Leather Knole Sofa.
Leather
Knole Sofa
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A spectacular country house Knole sofa. Original faded velvet upholstrey and down filled cushions.
19th. Century Knole Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and comfortable 19th.century French Knole sofa. Newly upholstered in Belgium linen. Arms drop to the sides ,tied with linen tape.
Wood, Upholstery
Fine Knole Sofa
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very good quality Knole Sofa now upholstered in a fine green silk ribbed velvet.
Early 20th Century Knole Sofa
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Small Early 20th century Knole Sofa
Antique Knole Sofa Reupholstered
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique Knole sofa fully reupholstered in pale Belgian linen.
Late 19th Century Knole Sofa
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th century Knole sofa, mahogany and ash framed upholstered in Modern damask fabrics, circa 1880.
Ash, Mahogany, Upholstery
Beautiful Knole Sofa Red Silk Velvet
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful and comfortable 1920's classic Knole sofa upholstered in silk velvet.
Velvet
Knole Sofa: To Be Restored in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in GB
An exceptional Early 20thC Knole sofa to be restored as you like (fabric/leather).
Maison Jansen Knole Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique Knole style sofa from Maison Jansen, wooden frame three seater sofa with black leather upholstery, leather straps and brass ‘acorn’ finials with collapsible arms.
Pair of Knole Sofas from Muncaster Castle, England
Located in Long Island City, NY
Upholstered in contemporary velvet fabric with blue tassels. The sofas removed from Muncaster Castle, Cumbria, England. Built in the 13th century, Muncaster Castle has been owned by ...
Primitive Spanish Stylized Knole Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
I've always been a fan of the classic Knole sofa. This reminded me of a primitive version with a barley twist twist.
Wood, Fabric
Grand Knole Cowhide Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Grand Knole cowhide sofa c. 1925. Attr. Maison Jansen.
Steel
Knole Style Sofa in Brown Velvet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Circa 1920 custom made Knole style sofa newly upholstered in a brown silk and linen velvet.
Silk
Early 20th Century Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Knole sofa with adjustable ends. Well defined shape with an old velvet cover in excellent condition.
Wood
Early 20th Century Knole Sofa
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very fine quality early 20th century Knole sofa, currently covered in a fine velvet with gropon panels.
Tuxedo english Knole Armchair with bronze Legs
Located in Ballard, CA
The distinctive Anouk chair is a tribute to the legendary Lady Knole settee. The chair features exquisite craftsmanship, hand sculpted bronze legs and finials, and is complimented w...
Bronze
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$410,315
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
$11,625 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Leather
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$13,677
H 34.65 in W 71.66 in D 39.38 in
STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH MADE FOR LIBERTY'S LONDON KILIM THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cush...
Upholstery, Beech
$18,464
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
$4,103
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
Sold|$3,495
H 30 in W 86.25 in D 33.75 in
Spanish Revival Sofa Floral Tapestry Chenille Fabric Barley Twist Turned Spindle
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible vintage Spanish Revival or Mediterranean style floral tapestry chenille sofa comprised of a dark wood frame with barley twist spindle post sides, brass decorative details,...
Brass
$61,547
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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