English Rolled Arm Sofa
English Rolled Arm Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
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Audacious English Roll Arm Sofa with Pull-Out Bed, in French Jacquard Velvet
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
Our devilishly handsome rendition of the classic English Roll Arm sofa, in a luscious French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
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H 35.83 in W 90.56 in D 38.59 in
A. Rudin English Roll Arm Sofa No. 2728 in Oatmeal Belgian Linen
Located in Brea, CA
English arm sofa 93”w x 40”d x 35”h
Seat H:19”. Seat D:24”. Arm H:22”
Beautiful completely brand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Down
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.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Gubi Flaneur Sofa Designed by Gamfratesi
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
GamFratesi has reimagined the nineteenth-century English roll-arm sofa, known for its undulating profile
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Materials
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Custom English Style Rolled Arm Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Two-seat upholstered sofa featuring classic English style rolled arm design. Upholstered and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Materials
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English Style Roll Arm Sofa by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
English rolled arm and rolled back sofa by Century Furniture
includes 3 matching throw pillows and 2 arm
Category
1990s Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Brea, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters.
Custom made to order, upholstered in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Materials
Linen
Roll Arm Carl Sofa with Tight Back, Loose Seat Cushions and Hand Carved Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Carl Sofa 84” is Martin & Brockett’s take on a traditional English roll arm, featuring our
Category
2010s American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Customizable Gubi Flaneur Module, Chaise Longue with Righ Designed by Gamfratesi
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
the nineteenth-century English roll-arm sofa, known for its undulating profile, taut upholstery, deep
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2010s Danish Chaise Longues
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H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 63 in
Customizable Gubi Flaneur Lounge Chair Designed by Gamfratesi
By Gubi
Located in New York, NY
GamFratesi has reimagined the nineteenth-century English roll-arm sofa, known for its undulating profile
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
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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
Category
Early 2000s American Georgian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33 in W 75 in D 44 in
Vintage English Style Sofa by Barbara Barry Oval Collections For Henredon
Located in Chicago, IL
wide English-style rolled arm, three seat sofa in its original plush cream fabric. It has plenty of
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Ralph Lauren Leather MacIntyre Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Boston, MA
leather with thick stitching details. Traditional English roll-arm style with paramount elegance and
Category
2010s Unknown Sofas
Materials
Leather
Ralph Lauren Leather MacIntyre Sofa
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Boston, MA
leather with thick stitching details. Traditional English roll-arm style with paramount elegance and
Category
2010s Unknown Sofas
Materials
Leather
Restoration Hardware 'Lancaster' Distressed Leather Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
a delightful lounging experience. Traditional English roll-arm style with paramount elegance and
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
"Elton" by Lee Stanton Upholstered Sofa in Belgium Linen or Custom Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Elton by Lee Stanton Editions is a classic English roll-arm style sofa with tapered dark wooden
Category
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English Chippendale Style Mahogany Camel Back Roll Arm Settees
Located in New York, NY
English Chippendale style mahogany camel back roll arm settees with pink upholstery (20th century
Category
20th Century British Chippendale Settees
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Upholstery, Mahogany
Oversized Italian Lounge Chair in Brown Teddy Fabric With Button Tufts
Located in Chicago, IL
design of a traditional English sofa is adapted in these English rolled armchairs. The chair's wingback
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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English Rolled Arm Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the English rolled arm sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each English rolled arm sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and animal skin. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage English rolled arm sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an English rolled arm sofa — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right English rolled arm sofa, those designed in Georgian, Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. George Smith, Henredon and Sherrill Furniture Company each produced at least one beautiful English rolled arm sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is an English Rolled Arm Sofa?
The average selling price for an English rolled arm sofa at 1stDibs is $5,890, while they’re typically $1,900 on the low end and $7,800 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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 English Rolled Arm Sofa
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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.
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Antique Couches Early 1900s
Antique Couches Early 1900S
Modular Danish Sofa
Sofa With Wheels
Sofa With Tall Back