At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal English roll arm sofa for your home. Frequently made of
fabric,
wood and
animal skin, every English roll arm sofa was constructed with great care. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage English roll arm sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an English roll arm sofa — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An English roll arm sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Georgian,
Modern and
Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made English roll arm sofa over the years, but those crafted by
George Smith,
Henredon and
Sherrill Furniture Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
An English roll arm sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,890, while the lowest priced sells for $1,900 and the highest can go for as much as $7,800.
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.