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Sofa Carved Arms

Vintage French Empire Sofa With Carved Swan Arms
Located in North Hollywood, CA
as swan heads in the arms, ( the swan heads are carved wood). This beautiful sofa has been
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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Empire Sofa With Carved Swan Arms
Vintage French Empire Sofa With Carved Swan Arms
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 36 in W 67 in D 24 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
$4,356 Sale Price
46% Off
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Hepplewhite Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with Molded Arms; In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
sofa that epitomizes elegance and luxury. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exceptional
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Antique 18th Century American Sheraton Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery

Hepplewhite Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with Molded Arms; In Stock
Hepplewhite Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with Molded Arms; In Stock
$9,836 Sale Price
25% Off
H 34.5 in W 73 in D 32 in
Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Regency sofa in Mahogany 19th century antique sofa with Intricately carved details
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 82 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Period Style Sofa with Scroll Arms Made by La Maison london
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI Style sofa with scroll arms, hand carved by La Maison London. This piece has been
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2010s British Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Wood

Heavy Carved Pine and Green Leather Loveseat with Sling Arms & High Slatted Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
carved round top posts with thick wood peg supports and a high slatted back. Cushions and sling arms in
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

An Important Regency Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
scrolling arms, carved foliate details and anthemion detailing, on bun feet with ‘inset’ casters. Shown here
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

An Important Regency Giltwood Sofa
An Important Regency Giltwood Sofa
$35,843
H 34.65 in W 8.67 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Low Back Sofa
19th Century Low Back Sofa
$3,010
H 28 in W 78 in D 33 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Catherine, Sofa with Winged Arms, France, Mid-Century
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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Antique Period American Federal Highly Carved Mahogany Sofa Circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1800 American Federal highly carved mahogany sofa with scrolled carved headrest, curvelinear
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Mahogany

French Empire Sofa Mahogany Carved Arms Green Original Velvet
Located in London, GB
mahogany frame and carved dolphin arms. Beautiful piece in its original unrestored condition.   
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Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Classic French Empire Carved Walnut Sofa with Dolphin Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very elegant classic French Empire sofa, heavy and substantial, having a carved walnut frame with
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Sofa with Dramatic Carved Cornucopia Arms
Located in Round Top, TX
life. Notice how the dramatic, large rolled arms are formed around an exceptional, highly carved spiral
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish 1880s Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa with Carved Rail and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
, carved crest and new upholstery. This Swedish painted sofa features a slightly slanted back, adorned with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Grand Scale Foliate Carved Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Camelback Sofa
Located in Milford, NH
A fine grand scale Georgian mahogany camelback sofa with beautiful foliate carved arms, recently
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th century French Hall Bench Sofa Barley Twist Carved Oak Black Forest Bird
Located in Shreveport, LA
seat back. Large finials on carved blocks top the barley twist side posts. Sofa arms extend to
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Antique 1890s French Black Forest Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll arm sofa. Item features scrolling
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Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Mahogany

Classic Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape with Reeded Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely vintage sofa has carved reeded legs and arms, with graceful curves continuing around
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

English Regency Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Regency period rosewood sofa, with scrolled arms and carved back and inlaid throughout
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sofas

Materials

Brass

English Regency Sofa
English Regency Sofa
H 35 in W 87 in D 26 in
Chinese Export Rosewood Caned Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese export caned rosewood sofa with sunflower carved roll arms with later elements.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

Chinese Export Rosewood Caned Sofa
Chinese Export Rosewood Caned Sofa
H 34.5 in W 82.5 in D 29 in
American Mahogany Acanthus Upholstered Sofa with Brass Casters. Boston, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany sofa with serpentine shaped arms, carved acanthus knees, and terminating on
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Sofas

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son ca. 1960s
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic three seater Danish Modern teak sofa with gracefully carved arms, designed by Ole Wanscher
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Elegant Grey Blue Leather Tufted Chesterfield
By Schaffer Bros.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking Chesterfield sofa with curlicue arms and carved mahogany Chippendale style base
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Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th Century Flemish Carved Oak Suite of Chairs and Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
a handle. Carved lion heads to the sofa and armchair arms. Carved legs, all united by turned
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Living Room Sets

18th Century Venetian Sofa or Settee
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Venetian Rococco Sofa with Carved and Painted Scrolled Arms, Cabriole Legs and Serpentine
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Settees

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
this but I think this lovely sofa needs to be recovered. The measurement to the where the arms turn
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Flame Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire Classical flame mahogany sofa features carved acanthus scrolled arms and
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French 1870s Upholstered Fruitwood Settee with Carved Urns and Outscrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French fruitwood settee from the late 19th century, with carved urns, out-scrolling arms and new
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Brass

Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1840
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical upholstered carved mahogany sofa features arms with
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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Upholstered Bench with Arms, Carved with Swan-Head Finials and Garland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French carved wood and upholstered sofa bench. This bench from France is adorn with
Category

20th Century French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Traditional Striped Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Traditional Striped 8-Legged Sofa. Decorative wood carved legs and arms with original salmon
Category

Late 20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Traditional Striped Sofa
Traditional Striped Sofa
H 35 in W 80 in D 31 in
18th Century Irish Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Late 18th century Irish sofa with finish carved detailing at arms and on legs, newly upholstered in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Sofas

Materials

Wood, Linen

18th Century Irish Sofa
18th Century Irish Sofa
H 36 in W 89 in D 33 in
Regency Mahogany Framed Sofa
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Regency mahogany framed sofa with bulbous scroll arms carved with acanthus leaves, cabriole legs
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Antique 1820s Irish Regency Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Framed Sofa
Regency Mahogany Framed Sofa
H 40 in W 98 in D 28 in
Rare George III Sofa
Located in Litchfield, CT
scrolled arms and carved blind-fret Chippendale legs are also strong attributes.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Beech

Rare George III Sofa
H 42 in W 93 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern 4 seat sofa on metal legs.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Newly upholstered 4 seat mid century modern loose cushion sofa on metal legs with carved arms.
Category

Vintage 1960s English Sofas

Materials

Metal

French Carved Giltwood Sofa with Scroll Arms and Cabriole Legs
Located in Bridport, CT
Wonderful French Carved Gilt Wood Sofa with Scroll Arm and Cabriole Legs. Back Height 39" Back
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Antique 19th Century French Settees

Small Swedish sofa with griffin detail on arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small Swedish painted sofa with finely carved griffin detail on arms and turned legs.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Wood

English William IV Sofa Carved Mahogany Arms and Legs
Located in Southampton, NY
English William IV sofa with mahogany front out swept arms carved with acanthus leaf tapering to a
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Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

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Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
$11,801 / set
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Sofa Carved Arms For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sofa carved arms available for sale. Each of these unique sofa carved arms was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Sofa carved arms have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Sofa carved arms made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Sofa Carved Arms?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,400, while they’re typically $1,120 on the low end and $24,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.

Questions About Sofa Carved Arms
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A shelter arm sofa is a type of sofa wherein the sheltering arm bends outward from the sofa and has a gently sloping curve to it. Shelter arm sofas are generally praised for their comfort since they tend to cradle the person sitting. Find a wide variety of shelter arm sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.