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Curved Arm Sofa

Maxfield Contemporary Tight Back Three-Seat Custom Sofa
By Foley & Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
-colored ultra-suede, the curved arm sofa features a tight back with vertical top stitching and pewter
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Rolled Arm Sofa with Curved Tight Back
Located in Ballard, CA
Elegant curved sofa comes with tight back over two loose poly/down seat cushions, with exposed wood
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Polyester, Maple, Down

Rolled Arm Sofa with Curved Tight Back
$7,215
H 37 in W 84 in D 36 in
1970s Sofa With Curved Arm and Brass Plinth Base
Located in Chicago, IL
and larger sofa (56” wide and 94” wide). Check my other listings.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Curved Harvey Probber Even Arm Sofa Chartreus Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber curved front even arm sofa. The original chartreus velvet fabric still
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Handsome Harvey Probber Style Curved Even Arm Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Harvey Probber attributed curved even arm sofa. This sofa retains its original red faux
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather

Handsome Harvey Probber Style Curved Even Arm Sofa Mid-Century Modern
Handsome Harvey Probber Style Curved Even Arm Sofa Mid-Century Modern
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 101 in D 33 in
Antique 19th C. Georgian Style Rolled Arm Carved Mahogany Curved Frame Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C. Georgian Style Rolled Arm Carved Mahogany Curved Frame Sofa. Item features a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Georgian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Curved Sofa with Oxblood Cowhide and Fantastical Printed Velvet, Slope Arm
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Curved, symmetrical sofa with slop arms upholstered with oxblood color hair on hide on back and
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Cowhide, Velvet

Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved And Curved Sofa Reupholstered In Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved Surround Arm Curved Back Tufted Back Sofa Newly Upholstered
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Revival Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Back Sofa Newly Upholstered In A Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chesterfield Style Curved Sofa Newly Upholstered in Mohair This vintage 1950s curved
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair

1980s Kagan Style Biomorphic Form Sofa by Directional Furniture
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Furniture. Kidney shaped couches have long been desired by mid-century modern collectors. This curved sofa
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Danish Modern Low Curved Arm Black Leather 2 Seat Sofa birch Legs
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Symmetry MMid Century Scandinavian modern Curved arm Low Mid century Danish modern Black leather 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Birch

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19th Century French Curved Arm Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The graceful lines of this lovely painted French canape with curved arms offer a sculptural element
Category

Antique 19th Century French Canapes

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

19th Century French Curved Arm Sofa
19th Century French Curved Arm Sofa
H 36.25 in W 78.5 in D 25.5 in
Modern Curved Arm Upholstered Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The contemporary sofa features a curved back and sleek metal frame. The upholstered body has a
Category

2010s European Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Curved arm sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very comfortable curved arm sofa
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Curved arm sofa
Curved arm sofa
H 28 in W 80 in D 32 in
Nanna Ditzel-Curved Arm Sofa
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Nanna Ditzel curved arm sofa upholstered in a two Maharam wool fabrics with an oak wood frame.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Nanna Ditzel-Curved Arm Sofa
Nanna Ditzel-Curved Arm Sofa
H 28.25 in W 75 in D 29 in
Contemporary Modern Donghia Style 3 Seat Curved Arm Sofa in Mohair
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Contemporary Modern Donghia Style 3 Seat Curved Arm Sofa in Mohair Decorate your space
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Nanna Ditzel Curved-Arm Sofa
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in San Francisco, CA
An rare and elegant sofa with rounded corners in oak with a rich natural patina. Restored in a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Nanna Ditzel Curved-Arm Sofa
Nanna Ditzel Curved-Arm Sofa
H 28.25 in W 74.63 in D 29 in
Yellow Wool Curved Arm Sofa By Moselle Meals
Located in Chicago, IL
Eight foot classic fifties modern sofa with twin seat cushion and outside curvature to the arms
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

Pair of Mid Century Curved Arm Sofas by Century Furniture the Style of Baughman
By Century Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Really nice pair of unusually shaped sofas. The curved arms give you the feeling of being in a cozy
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Palm Beach Regency Custom "Sun Kissed Yellow" Mohair Curved Arm Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Sofa Classic & exquisite Palm Beach regency tufted curved sofa. This exceptional and timeless piece
Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Mohair

40's Upholstered Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Tight back, single seat cushion, tufted curved arm sofa.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

40's Upholstered Sofa
40's Upholstered Sofa
W 86 in D 33 in
Extra Long Curved Single Arm Sofa Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous extra-long slightly curved single armed sofa on casters in the style of Harvey Probber
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Danish Modern Low Curved Arm Black Leather 3 Seat Sofa Wood Legs
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Curved arm Low Mid century Danish modern Black leather 3 seat sofa with rosewood wood legs. Style
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Barbara Barry for Baker Rounded Arm Modern Sofa Curved-Back Down-Cushioned 2016
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous contemporary custom design by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, Modern casual American luxury at its finest. Retail price nearly 6000 USD.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas

Materials

Textile

Harvey Probber Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. Curved, Scrolled Arm Sofa. Reupholstered with Great Plains Velvet
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Harvey Probber Scroll Arm Sofa
Harvey Probber Scroll Arm Sofa
H 27 in W 93 in D 35 in
Pair Of Elegant Curved Arm Settees
Located in Chicago, IL
In the manner of James Mont, these unusual settees have striking arms that curve outward and then
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair Of Elegant Curved Arm Settees
Pair Of Elegant Curved Arm Settees
H 28 in W 64 in D 33 in
Dunbar Curve Arm Settee by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Curved arm settee by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Great scale. Fully restored. New plush mohair over
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Mohair

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved Front Sofa with Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa, Model 4906A, even arm sofa, rare curved front sofa with tapered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Curved Front Sofa with Brass Legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa, Model 4906A, even arm sofa, rare curved front sofa with tapered
Category

Vintage 1940s American Sofas

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Curved Sofa and Armchair in Original Mohair, Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Curved Danish sofa and arm lounge chair in original Mohair velvet fabric and teak legs, circa 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Teak

Vintage Style Julep Curved Sofas in Grey Performance Velvet - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Style Set of Oversized Curved Arm Serpentine Front Asymmetrical Julep Sofas. These Chic and Stylish
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Dara Sectional Sofa by Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
The Vicente Wolf Designed, Curved high rolled arm sectional sofa with tight back and three loose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Dara Sectional Sofa by Vicente Wolf
Dara Sectional Sofa by Vicente Wolf
H 36 in W 134 in D 36 in
Vladimir Kagan Sloane Sofa for Directional, Circa 2000s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Wainscott, NY
curved sofa with an arm on each end. Newly upholstered in a warm pale cement colored Italian boucle. This
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

B&B Italia Sity Modular Sectional Sofa and Chaise Lounge Set by Antonio Citterio
By Antonio Citterio
Located in Lambertville, NJ
left-arm curved back sofa, one right-arm chaise and one left-arm chaise for multiple configurations
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Thayer Coggin Round Sectional Sofa in off White
By Thayer Coggin, Ransom Culler
Located in Oakland, CA
luxurious comfort, it is soft but supportive. Available in COM. Measurements: Curved sofa with arm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Empire Style Curved-Arm Daybed
Located in Houston, TX
Empire style curved-arm daybed, or sofa, raised upon ebonized silhouette paw feet with gilt
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Daybeds

Materials

Burlap, Muslin, Upholstery, Wood

Empire Style Curved-Arm Daybed
Empire Style Curved-Arm Daybed
H 32.75 in W 72 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Curved Arm Sculptural Sofa, Adrian Pearsall Style
By Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Kroehler avant Mid-Century Modern curved arm sofa in the style of Adrian Pearsall. Item
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1970s Sofa With Curved Arm and Brass Plinth Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely breathtaking. Original condition in excellent condition. I also have a matching loveseat and smaller loveseat (56” and 66” wide). Check out my other listings.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Glamorous Dorothy Draper Scrolled Arm Curved Two-Piece Sofa Hollywood Regency
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Truly stunning Dorothy Draper attributed scrolled arm curved two-piece biscuit tufted back sofa
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Style Sweeping Arm Wraparound Curved Sofa in Smoked Champagne Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This streamlined wraparound curvilinear sofa marries the elegant style of Italian, 1940s design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Postmodern Weiman Curved Right Arm Sofa Chaise Serpentine Attributed to Kagan
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
it. It’s cleans very well and doesn’t show wear. I also have the matching sofa listed so please check
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Weiman Curved Left Arm Sofa Chaise Serpentine Attributed to Kagan
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
it. It’s cleans very well and doesn’t show wear. I also have the matching sofa listed so please check
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Overman Curved Arm Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Overman curved arm sofa on chrome Y-shape legs. Newly upholstered in black and white
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas

Overman Curved Arm Sofa
Overman Curved Arm Sofa
H 28 in W 66 in D 30 in
Vintage Overman Curved Arm Sofa
By Overman
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Overman curved arm sofa on chome Y legs. Newly reupholstered in rich teal velvet. Sweden
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Overman Curved Arm Sofa
Vintage Overman Curved Arm Sofa
H 27 in W 70 in D 27 in
Curved sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
A curved arm sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro. See also separate listing with pair of arm chairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Curved sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Curved sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
H 25 in W 92 in D 30 in
Plumed Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Exuberantly designed curved arm sofa with feather and griffin carvings. Very nice swag
Category

Antique 19th Century American Sofas

Plumed Sofa
Plumed Sofa
H 34 in Dm NaN in
Curved Arm French Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Sofa with Curved Arms Reupholstered in Red Cashmere Wool Blend. 2nd Sofa Available in Apple
Category

Early 20th Century French Sofas

Curved Arm French Sofa
Curved Arm French Sofa
H 34 in W 83 in D 36 in
Curved Arm Frame Sofa by Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
+ A classic '70's era sofa that combines style with comfort + Pair of demi-lune steel frames
Category

Vintage 1970s American Sofas

Materials

Steel

Curved Arm Frame Sofa by Milo Baughman
Curved Arm Frame Sofa by Milo Baughman
H 28 in W 97.5 in D 32.5 in
Vintage Curved Roll Arm Dorothy Draper Style Sofa
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage rolled arm sofa features elegant tufting, full pleated skirt, and down filled cushions
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Mid Century Modern Curved Back and Arm Leather Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish mid century modern three seat leather sofa with loose seat cushions, tufted single back
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Sofas

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Italian Curved Back Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent curved arm and curved back modern sofa newly reupholstered in natural cotton on tapered
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Hans Wegner curved arm settee
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bentwood settee designed by Hans J. Wegner.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Bentwood

Hans Wegner curved arm settee
Hans Wegner curved arm settee
H 28.5 in W 50.5 in D 29 in

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Curved Arm Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the curved arm sofa you’re looking for. A curved arm sofa — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a curved arm sofa, we have 10 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer curved arm sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each curved arm sofa bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made curved arm sofa over the years, but those crafted by Nanna Ditzel, Baker Furniture Company and Barbara Barry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Curved Arm Sofa?

The average selling price for a curved arm sofa at 1stDibs is $6,800, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $16,500 for the 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 Curved Arm Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A curved sofa can be called many different things. Common names include arc sofa, arch sofa, crescent sofa and conversation sofa. You can shop a large selection of antique and vintage sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.