1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm sofa, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm sofa. Original red furniture velour, beige jacquard fabric, springs in the seat cushions.
Velvet, Ash
1970s, Swedish drop arm sofa/daybed, furniture fabric, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish drop arm sofa/daybed. Original light yellow furniture fabric, oak wood, springs in the cushion.
Fabric, Oak
1960s, Danish drop arm sofa, furniture wool, oak wood, orginal condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa in original very good condition. No smells, no stains, stable construction.
Wool, Oak
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" drop arm sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains.
Velvet, Ash
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction.
Wool, Beech
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Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Drop Arm Chaise Lounge Sofa Horse Hair Fill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian drop arm sofa chaise lounge in hand dyed Whisky brown leather A very good looking well made and comfortab...
Leather
EXQUISITE ORIGINAL EDWARDIAN KILIM UPHOLSTERED SOFA CHAISE LOUNGE WiTH DROP ARM
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Edwardian Circa 1910 Kilim upholstered Drop arm Sofa / Chaise Lounge Please note t...
Upholstery
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original red/burgundy furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions.
Velvet, Ash
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa, red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions.
Velvet, Ash
1970s, Danish 3-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa, red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 3-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions.
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
1970s, Danish drop-arm daybed/sofa by Illum Wikkelsø, furniture wool.
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm daybed/sofa by Illum Wikkelsø. Original orange/red furniture wool, furniture mesh, springs in the seat.
Wool, Rattan, Beech
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa, green and red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original green and red furniture velour, ash wood legs, springs in the seat cushions.
Velvet, Ash
1950s, Danish 2-seater drop arm/back sofa, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater drop arm/back sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, beech wood legs with brass wheels, brass springs in the seat.
Brass
1970s Clyde Pearson Drop Arm Silk Down Brass Damask White Knole Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Drop arm style and adjustable with solid brass details The beautiful white damask silk sofa is a statement piece and packed with personality.
Brass
"New, Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa, Off White Linen, Carved 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 50/50 White Goose Down Cushion Fill, Carved Solid Walnut Base Finished in Dark Walnu...
Brass
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored Paul Frankl-inspired Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat sofa with six-strand round speed "Double Tear Drop arm" . 1930, United We only purc...
Rattan
1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, furniture velour, ash wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction.
Velvet, Ash
1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains, and stable construction.
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Lounge & Sofa Livingroom Set by Tochiku
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "Double Tear Drop" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching three-seat sofa. Each Measures: Sofa 31 in. H x 74 in. W x 41 in. D. Chair 32 in...
Rattan
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Drop Arm Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Wormley design. Great original fabric!
Edward Wormley Open Arm Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare 1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar drop arm sofa in charcoal upholstery. All original hardware in great working condition.
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 29.93 in W 57.09 in D 29.14 in
1970s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Wool, Beech
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H 29.53 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
1970s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish "Spanish" drop arm sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Velvet, Ash
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H 29.53 in W 56.3 in D 29.53 in
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm sofa, furniture velour, adjustable armrests.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm sofa. Green furniture velour, double sided seat cushions, springs in the seat cushions, ash wood legs, brass strings hooks.
Velvet, Ash
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H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.14 in
1970s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, cherry-red velour, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish "Spanish" drop arm sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Velvet, Ash
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H 29.53 in W 59.06 in D 30.32 in
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Spanish" drop arm sofa, cherry-red furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater "Spanish" drop arm sofa. Original cherry-red furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat cushions.
Velvet, Beech
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H 30.71 in W 64.18 in D 30.32 in
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, cherry-red velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" 2 seater drop arm sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat, and cushions.
Velvet, Ash
Late 19th Century Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop Arm Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
Late 19th century Victorian leather upholstered drop arm sofa standing on mahogany bun feet. English 1880-1900 A good quality two seater sofa having a shaped sprung back with s...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 31.11 in W 63.78 in D 27.17 in
1950s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa, original red furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa. Original striped red furniture wool, oak wood.
Wool, Oak
Drop Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with hinged arms upholstered in white wool boucle on casters. Design by Edward Wormley for Dunbar 1962
Brass
Antique Small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique quality small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield drop-arm (2-position) sofa, A wonderful rare quality period piece with unusually compact dimensions.
Upholstery
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H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 29.14 in
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop-arm sofa, original good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish drop-arm 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Velvet, Beech
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H 33.08 in W 58.86 in D 32.29 in
Victorian Three Piece Suite Drop Arm Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely period Victorian three-piece suite to include a drop arm sofa along with a his and hers pair of club chairs all finished with Claw & Ba...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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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
Knole Drop Arm Sofa Set, Gleannloch Arabian Horse Ranch Estate
Located in Surrey, BC
Spanish cushioned sofa upholstered in blue leather, removable ties at corners secured to mounted finials allowing the sofa ends to drop, resting on bun feet, 33.75"H, 96.5"W, 30.5"D*...
Leather
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H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 29.14 in
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Spanish" drop arm sofa. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Velvet, Ash
John Van Koert and Drexel Sofa
By John Van Koert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A chaise styled drop-arm sofa with two back and one large bottom cushion sitting on mahogany legs upholstered in a contract fabric in a buttery yellow or gold manufactured by the Dre...
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H 29.53 in W 55.91 in D 31.11 in
1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" 2 seater drop arm sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass springs in the seat, and cushions.
Velvet, Ash
Edward Wormley sectional sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Two piece "drop-arm" sofa set designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
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H 32.29 in W 55.52 in D 29.53 in
Victorian Drop Arm Club Sofa in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part of a Suite
By William Morrison, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely William Morris upholstered Victorian drop arm sofa chaise part of a suite I have included a picture of the pair of matching club arm...
Fabric
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H 28.75 in W 23.23 in D 25.2 in
Fully Restored Vintage Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Low Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for this lovely fully restored Whisky brown leather small side chair This chair came as part of a suite, I have the matching Victorian drop arm sofa, two...
Leather
Quality Edwardian Drop Arm Tan Leather Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality Edwardian drop arm leather sofa / couch / settee upholstered in a tan leather.
Leather
1920's English drop arm club sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a great looking 1920's English club sofa with drop arm. Great size and bold design that will sit well in both modern and traditional homes.
Upholstery
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H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original light beige furniture velour, beech wood legs, springs in the seat.
Velvet, Beech
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H 28.35 in W 57.88 in D 30.32 in
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa, original condition, cherry red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains.
Velvet, Ash
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H 37.8 in W 51.19 in D 30.32 in
1930s, Danish 2-seater drop arm daybed/sofa, green furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1930s, Danish 2-seater drop arm daybed/sofa. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction.
Wool, Beech
vintage open arm sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dropped/ fixed open arm sofa on tapered legs and a tufted seat cushion.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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