Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
19th Century English Georgian Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Wood
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Rosewood
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Early 20th Century French Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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19th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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19th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Birch
19th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Early 20th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Wood, Fabric
Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Birch
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Satinwood
19th Century Swedish Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Early 20th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Hardwood, Leather
Early 20th Century European Chesterfield Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Leather
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Fabric
1920s British Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Early 19th Century Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Fabric
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Brass
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19th Century Empire Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
1920s English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Brass
Early 20th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Linen, Wood
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Birch
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Wicker
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Brass
19th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Linen
19th Century American Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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19th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
19th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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19th Century English Antique Rolled Arm Sofa
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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.
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