$1,754
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
$1,759
H 27.56 in W 61.03 in D 28.75 in
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
Wool, Oak
$1,923
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
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. Cherry
Velvet, Ash
$1,875
H 29.14 in W 56.7 in D 29.53 in
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
Wool, Beech
$8,336
H 33.47 in W 66.54 in D 31.5 in
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
Leather
$2,383
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
Velvet, Beech
$2,661
H 31.89 in W 64.97 in D 30.32 in
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
Wool, Rattan, Beech
$3,360Sale Price|40% Off
H 30 in W 55 in D 42 in
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
sofa with six-strand round speed "Double Tear Drop arm" . 1930, United We only purchase and sell only
Rattan
$11,180
H 44 in W 96 in D 36 in
Made to Order Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa with Carved Solid 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
Brass
$1,923
H 28.35 in W 57.09 in D 29.14 in
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
Fabric, Velvet, Ash
Antique French Leather Drop Arm Daybed Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
Antique French Leather Drop Arm Daybed Sofa, c. Early 20th Century. A leather settee or small
Leather, Wood
$6,727Sale Price|30% Off
H 372 in W 888 in D 492 in
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
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
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
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
Sold
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
Velvet, Ash
Sold
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
Sold
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
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
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
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. Seat
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
Brass
Antique Small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield drop-arm (2-position) sofa, A wonderful
Upholstery
Sold
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
Sold
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
angles. The drop arm function on the sofa operates as it should and has three or four positions it can be
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Brass
Knole Drop Arm Sofa Set, Gleannloch Arabian Horse Ranch Estate
Located in Surrey, BC
finials allowing the sofa ends to drop, resting on bun feet, 33.75"H, 96.5"W, 30.5"D*Provenance: The
Leather
Sold
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
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
Edward Wormley sectional sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Two piece "drop-arm" sofa set designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Works great as a sectional or
Sold
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 Morris (English), William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely William Morris upholstered Victorian drop arm sofa
Fabric
Sold
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
This chair came as part of a suite, I have the matching Victorian drop arm sofa, two club armchairs
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
looking 1920's English club sofa with drop arm. Great size and bold design that will sit well in both
Upholstery
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. Seats three.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 23.63 in W 72.05 in L 23.63 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Two-Seat Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrest. Horse hair filled as
Leather
Sold
H 32.68 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Drop Arm Settee Blue Two-Seat, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
two persons in comfort Benefiting from a 'drop-arm' allowing full stretch for the longer legged
Fabric
Sold
H 30 in W 55 in D 42 in
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat sofa with six-strand round speed "Double
Rattan
Good Quality Victorian Drop End Sofa Settee in a Grey Linen
Located in Benington, Herts
A good quality and well-proportioned Victorian drop arm settee/sofa newly reupholstered in a grey
Linen, Mahogany
Sold
H 29.93 in W 58.27 in D 27.96 in
1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" 2 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains
Velvet, Ash
Sold
H 29.5 in W 72.5 in L 29.5 in
Recently upholstered KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Sofa
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sexy art deco machine age moderne chrome frame tear drop arm loose cushion sofa. Designed by KEM
Chrome
Arts & Crafts Mission Style Oak Drop Arm Settee Sofa Day Bed
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful Arts & Crafts Mission style oak drop arm settee sofa day bed, sitting on castors. Circa
Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part Suite
By William Morris (English), William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchairs part of a suite I have included a picture of the drop arm Victorian sofa, it's not included in
Fabric, Mahogany
Late Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A late Victorian leather upholstered drop arm sofa standing on mahogany bun feet. English, 1890
Leather
Sold
H 27.96 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
1950s, Danish 3 seater drop arm sofa, very good condition, wool, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1940-50s, Danish 3 seater drop arm sofa in very good condition: no smells and no stains. Sofa was
Wool, Oak
Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Baker Knole style sofa with classic (fixed) drop-arm form, featuring a rectangular back and
Brass
Classic Vintage Knole Drop Arm Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Classic antique English style Knole button tufted sofa in original pale vellum colored cotton
Sold
H 27.96 in W 55.12 in D 29.14 in
1950s, Danish velour 2 seater drop-arm sofa, original good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish drop-arm 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Velvet, Beech
Sold
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 28.75 in
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish drop-arm 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Brass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Restored Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Armchair Drop Arm Sofa Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
nails The sofa is as mentioned a drop arm, the mechanism is stiff but works well once engaged, ideal
Leather
Sold
H 40.95 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Modern, 3 seater Knoll Drop Arm Sofa in velvet orange, England.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful English sofa, upholstered in an orange velvet, mint condition, great garnish.
Velvet
Sold
H 27.96 in W 70.87 in D 36.42 in
Restored Victorian Drop Arm Chesterfield Buttoned Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield two-seat drop arm sofa The sofa has been fully restored to include having the old colour
Leather, Walnut
Victorian Drop-Arm Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Victorian chesterfield sofa, with drop-arm and leather button back upholstery. Upholtery worn but
Leather
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrests. Horse hair filled as
Leather
Antique French Leather Drop Arm Daybed Sofa with French Mattress Ticking
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
recovered in an original antique French mattress ticking and is very clean, free-from stains. The arms drop
Down, Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 30.25 in W 79.5 in D 33.5 in
Spanish Revival California Signed Monterey Drop-Arm Sofa with Leather Upholstery
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful and hard to find Monterey sofa with hand-painted back panels. The arm raises and lowers
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Drop Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Edward Ferts Warmley Manufacture: Dunebar Period/style: Mid-Century Moderne Country: US Date: 1950s.
Upholstery
Sold
H 30.75 in W 81 in D 33 in
Spanish Revival California Signed Monterey Drop-Arm Sofa in Old Wood Finish
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Exceptional, signed Monterey sofa in original old wood finish with hand-painted flowers on red rear
Edwardian Double Drop Arm Brown Leather Sofa/Chesterfield
Located in Surbiton, GB
1920s double drop arm sofa with three different settings for each arm. Upholstered several years
Leather
19th century leather drop arm Chesterfield sofa
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine late Victorian drop arm leather sofa . The sofa is upholstered in the finest English leather
Leather
1930s Signed Red Monterey Red Sofa with One Drop Arm
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's Monterey red couch with one drop arm. Signed. Finish was restored years ago. 103.75
Signed Monterey Rancho Sofa with Drop Arm with Old Wood Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey sofa with new leather upholstery and one drop arm, circa 1930s. Measure: 103.75
English Drop Arm Leather and Mohair Cushion Sofa with Brass Studs
Located in Pasadena, CA
English drop arm leather sofa with mohair cushion, 2 leather kidney pillows. When it comes to
Leather, Mohair
1930s Hand-Painted Monterey Sofa with Drop Arm in Old Wood Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early Monterey couch with great original old wood finish and side drop arm. Wrought iron strapping
Leather Drop Arm Chesterfield
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A double drop arm, red leather chesterfield sofa, English, late 19th century. Measures: H 77
Leather
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$4,190 / item
H 34 in W 72 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 72"
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
Custom Sabine Chandelier by Oly Studio.
By Oly Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate the ambiance of your space with the exquisite Custom Sabina Chandelier by Oly Studio. Crafted with a sleek metal frame and adorned with a luxurious fabric shade, this stunnin...
Metal
Pair of Louis XV Style Gilded Side Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A decorative pair of Louis XV style side chairs, the well carved frames are finished in gold leaf and have recently been upholstered in a turquoise/gilt damask.
Damask, Giltwood
A Finnish Design Curved Sofa, Attr. Paul Boman Circa 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A stand out curved sofa (banana shaped) upholstered with a beautiful flower pattern, and made in Finland in the 1940s. This sofa is attributed to Paul Boman, but due to lack of docum...
Metal
$990 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 17.7 in
IDE Side Table in Red Travertine, 17.7ӯx18.5H Travertine Stone Coffee Table Set
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Red Travertine Tables: Use as side, end, balcony, accent, plant tables, or nightstands. Combine for coffee table. IDE Table Set, crafted from exquisite natural red travertine. T...
Travertine, Stone
$16,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 35.04 in
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Armchairs for B&B Italia, Cognac, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” armchairs for B&B Italia, patinated cognac leather, Italy, 1971, set of two. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped li...
Foam, Leather
$15,487 / set
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
Art Deco Dresser and Nightstands, Walnut and Burl Walnut Gaetano Borsani style
By Gino Maggioni, Gaetano Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Set of 3 ( Chest of drawers & two nightstands) Art Deco in walnut and burl walnut . Shaped top, four wide two-handed drawers each, front wings with baroque reclining curl end. Coupl...
Walnut, Burl
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 66 in W 52 in D 5.25 in
French Empire Style 19th Century Napoleon III Giltwood Mirror with Sphinxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Empire style 19th century Napoleon III giltwood and gesso carved figural mirror frame, flanked by a pair of sitting winged sphinxes, with carved scrolls, garlands ...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
French Napoleon III Style Settee in Vintage Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III style settee is upholstered in a plush floral patterned gold velvet with tassel adornments and matching bullion fringe. The beautifully curved back a...
Upholstery
Hans Bergström, Chandelier, Brass, Oak, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, oak and yellow fabric chandelier designed by Hans Bergström and produced by Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75” H x 26.25” Diameter Dimens...
Brass
$25,000 / set
H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in
Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze, Enamel and Sèvres Style Vases
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Mounted White Sèvres Style Vases Gilt bronze tops above a long neck with raised gold designs. The painted fron...
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
Unique Console Table by Goons
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique console table by Goons Dimensions: W 120 x D 27 x H 74 cm Materials: Wood Dimensions can be adjusted +/- 10 cm Goons is located in Paris, France. All of their designs are ma...
Wood
Custom Pair of French Wrought Iron "Star" Floor Lamps
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and timeless pair of French, contemporary wrought iron standing lamps (1930 style) in the Etruscan taste. The Etruscan Primitive style influenced Alberto and Diego Giacome...
Wrought Iron
Pair Of Louis XVI Style Candelabra
Located in Stamford, CT
Magnificent pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI style six light candelabra in urn form. Having the highest quality dore bronze and marble.
Marble, Bronze
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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