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George Smith Knole

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George Smith Knole Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
8’ sofa in burgundy stripe made by the London design powerhouse George Smith has adjustable sides
Category

20th Century Sofas

George Smith Knole Sofa
George Smith Knole Sofa
H 37 in W 96 in D 39 in
Showstopper George Smith Tiplady Knole Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large sumptuous George Smith custom knole style sofa with collapsible sides, mahogany finials, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

George Smith Kilim Upholstered Knole Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rectangular back and adjustable fold down arms with rope and peg holders. Brass tacked overall edges. Upholstered overall front back and sides with Kilim fabric. Tw...
Category

Antique 1690s American William and Mary Sofas

Materials

Wool

George Smith Signature "Tiplady" Knole 2.5-Seat Sofa - In Black Mohair Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, pristine George Smith Signature "Tiplady" Knole Unbuttoned
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Mohair

Tall and Deep Knole Loveseat Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
A newly recovered (as in unused) tall and deep knole loveseat sofa. Possibly an illustrious George
Category

20th Century Loveseats

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Tall and Deep Knole Loveseat Sofa
Tall and Deep Knole Loveseat Sofa
H 38 in W 69 in D 39 in
Sizzling Hot Very Large Luxe Lime Leather George Smith Knole Style Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulously stylish version of a Classic Knole sofa having mahogany finials at the top corners
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas

Materials

Leather

George Smith Tiplady Knole Sofa
By George Smith
Located in New York, NY
Knole sofa made by the London firm George Smith. Fully upholstered in original fabric with
Category

Late 20th Century Sofas

George Smith Tiplady Knole Sofa
George Smith Tiplady Knole Sofa
H 44.25 in W 82 in D 39 in
George Smith Striped Knole Sofa in Burgundy Stripe
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Knole sofa made by the London firm George Smith. Fully upholstered with adjustable sides, two loose
Category

Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Knole Sofa by George Smith
By Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition. - Cleaned.
Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Knole Sofa by George Smith
Knole Sofa by George Smith
H 31.5 in W 68.9 in D 32.68 in
George Smith Tiplady Knole Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Tiplady Knole sofa made by the London firm George Smith covered in brown mohair with three loose
Category

Late 20th Century British Loveseats

Materials

Mohair

George Smith Tiplady Knole Sofa
George Smith Tiplady Knole Sofa
H 37 in W 74 in D 39 in
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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.