$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a
Linen
Vintage English Upholstered Roll Arm Sofa in Green Ultra Suede
Located in Southampton, NY
Vintage English Upholstered Roll Arm Sofa in Green Ultra Suede Upholstered in olive green
Ultrasuede, Wood
$3,850
H 33 in W 92 in D 36.5 in
Elegant English Rolled Arm Sofa in a Bold Striped Tone-on-Tone Fabric
Located in Bronx, NY
The loose seat, tight back sofa offers excellent comfort and look at the same time.
Upholstery
$7,800 / item
H 34 in W 84 in D 42 in
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back and Hand Carved Feet by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carl Sofa 84” is Martin & Brockett’s take on a traditional English roll arm, featuring our
Upholstery
$7,800 / item
H 34 in W 84 in D 42 in
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back and Hand Carved Feet by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carl Sofa 84” is Martin & Brockett’s take on a traditional English roll arm, featuring our
Upholstery
$7,800 / item
H 34 in W 84 in D 42 in
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back and Hand Carved Feet by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carl Sofa 84” is Martin & Brockett’s take on a traditional English roll arm, featuring our
Upholstery
$17,224
H 40.56 in W 86.82 in D 37.21 in
7' Wide Antique Country House Sofa, English, Walnut, Button Back Settee, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique country house sofa. An English, walnut and velvet button back settee
Velvet, Walnut
Ralph Lauren English Sofa Damask Brocade Fabric
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1980s Ralph Lauren Camelback Roll Arm English Sofa With
Cotton, Damask
$6,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 106 in D 45 in
Custom Tufted Damask Sofa, Beige Upholstery, English Style, USA, 1990
Located in Hopewell, NJ
hallmark deep button-tufting, meticulously handcrafted, graces both the back and rolled arms, creating a
Damask
English Chippendale Style Mahogany Camel Back Roll Arm Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th c. diminutive Chippendale style Mahogany settee with plush goose down filled cushion and hand carved frame; newly upholstered in striking Canary Yellow Damask. Seat: 2...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
$15,000 / item
H 38.5 in W 75 in D 28 in
English Chippendale Style Mahogany Camel Back Roll Arm Settees
Located in Queens, NY
English Chippendale style mahogany camel back roll arm settees with pink upholstery (20th century
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th c. English Roll Arm Button-back Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century over-scale country house button back Chesterfield sofa in red velvet on
Upholstery, Wood
English Style Roll Arm Sofa by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Phenomenal spotless camelback English rolled arm and rolled back
Cotton
English Style Rolled Arm Camel Mohair Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous bespoke camel color mohair sofa settee featuring a hardwood frame made in the English
Brass
Late 19th c. English Country House Roll Back Sofa
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English 19th century country house roll arm and back Chesterfield sofa having neat lines and
Camel Velvet English Roll Arm Modern Sofa on Brass Castors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
91" English Roll Arm Sofa. This item was used in a show home. On brass Castors. Three seater
Velvet, Down, Feathers
A. Rudin English Roll Arm Sofa No. 2728 in Oatmeal Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
English arm sofa 93”w x 40”d x 35”h Seat H:19”. Seat D:24”. Arm H:22” Beautiful completely brand
Linen, Foam, Down
English Button Tufted Black Leather Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English button-tufted black leather rolled arm sofa with brass stud details and simple turned
Leather
Incredibly Handsome Distressed Tufted English Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Comfy and oozing with character, a vintage tufted imported English leather Chesterfield rolled arm
Leather
Early 20th Century, English, Two-Seat Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
This very attractive and well-proportioned sized English, two-seat sofa features the original warm
Hardwood, Leather
Sold
H 33 in W 75 in D 44 in
Hancock and Moore, Georgian Scroll Arm Sofa, Dark Blue Distressed Leather, 2000s
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian Rolled Scroll Arm Library Blue Leather Sofa, Sette, George Smith Style Large english
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofa in Olive Green Leather
Located in Birmingham, AL
A striking vintage English Chesterfield sofa in rich olive green leather, crafted in the Victorian
Leather
Early 21st Century Custom Bespoke george Smith Style Brown Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Charleston, SC
Georgian Rolled Scroll Arm Library brown leather Sofa, Sette, George Smith Style Large english
Brass
English, Leather Chesterfield 1930-1940s
Located in Bellport, NY
front,large rolled arm rests.Moves easily on casters,leather worn to a nice patina.
Leather
1900’s English Leather Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th Century Georgian leather rolled arm settee. The back has an eyebrow shape with carving
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 80 in D 36 in
English Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Settee Sofa With Cream and Grey Silk Blend
Located in Sheridan, CO
Settee English Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Cream and Grey Silk Blend Pin Striped Upholstery, England
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer, Cane, Rattan
Sold
H 37.8 in W 37.8 in L 37.8 in
THOMAS LLOYD OXBLOOD RED LEATHER ARMCHAiR MATCHING SOFA ALSO AVAILABLE
By Thomas Lloyd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
English roll arm and smooth high back and seat cushions providing ultimate comfort. It is in excellent
Leather
circa 1820s Classical Sofa in Mahogany with Rare Die-Cut Boulle Panels
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
arm volutes. Equally rare are the veneered rolled arms with rounded upholstered panels. The crest
Mahogany
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a
Linen
Sold
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom LISTING FOR (A) White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters + REUPHOLSTERY IN LIBECO NATURAL LINEN ($1728
Linen
English Roll Arm Sofa
By Lee Jofa
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant English-arm sofa features feather down wrapped T cushions, down filled loose back
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Plush George Smith Signature Standard English Roll Arm Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous George smith sofa with 2 loose seat and back cushions plushly filled with plump down
Upholstery
Sold
H 39.5 in W 81 in D 35 in
18th Century English Chippendale Mahogany Camel Back Sofa with Rolled Arms
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
English mahogany camel back sofa. Chippendale rolled arm. Late 18th century. Newly upholstered
Mahogany
Superb Quality Classic English Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
upholstery with rolled back and arm rests. The sofa is one piece with turned mahogany legs and supported on
Brass
English Tufted Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of nobility to your space with this George III style English tufted leather wingback
Leather
2024 Lee Industries Performance Sofa
By Lee Industries
Located in Alpharetta, GA
distinctive profile that nods to 18th century English design. Featuring roll arms and front turned legs with
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 39.5 in D 33 in
George Smith Style English Reading Chair, Custom Upholstered in Bennison Linen
By George Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
George Smith style custom English rolled arm sofa, three-seat, generous proportions, deep seated
Linen
Cheetah Bookends Set of Two in Porcelain with Brass Base
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two bookends Cheetah in porcelain. On black porcelain socle with brass base. Elegant and subtle piece.
Brass
$2,484 / item
H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in
Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...
Plaster
$8,370 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
$6,337 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Shroom Rattan Pencil Reed Table Lamp Mid Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with elegance and artistry with this mid century modern style pencil reed rattan table lamp. Handcrafted with a beautiful structural shroom shape and accented w...
Rattan
Perforated Unlacquered Brass Lin Table Lamp by Muhly Studio
By Muhly
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Muhly's Lin Lighting Collection was inspired by environmental artist Maya Lin's 2001 work, Ecliptic, in which the locations of stars were envisioned as points of light embedded in a ...
Brass
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Baroque Bronze Two Tier Bar or Tea Cart
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous bronze Baroque 2 tier bar or tea cart. under the with wood shelves. Features a heavy ornate bronze frame on casters wheels. Measure to the low shelve: 6.29in Measure to the...
Bronze
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
$554Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
Murano Glass
$530Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Pair of Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury A striking pair of silver-plated peacock sculptures, masterfully handcrafted in the classic Hollywood ...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$5,452
H 25.99 in W 43.51 in D 28.55 in
STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valo...
Upholstery, Wood
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.25 in W 18 in D 18 in
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Table Lamp 20thC. Measures - 24.25"H x 18"W x 18"D. A striking Arts & Crafts style table lamp featuring a leaded stained glass shade ...
Stained Glass
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 23 in W 117 in D 83 in
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Located in New York, NY
Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in gray/green mohair. The sofa consists of three sections, two straight pieces, each ...
Metal
Set of Four Art Deco Armchairs, France, 1920s-1930s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A lovely and unusual set of four large Art Deco period armchairs, upholstered in beige velvet, with embroidered detailing on the backs. They have deep seats and tall backs. The...
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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