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High Arm Sofa

Taylor King French Damask Silk Down Filled 3 Seat Rolled High Arm Sofa Couch 91"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Taylor King three seat sofa or couch featuring a down filled silk Damask fabric with
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Down

ORIGINAL UNRESTORED GREEN LEATHER MAPLE & CO STAMPED ViCTORIAN BOLSTER ARM SOFA
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1880-1900 Maple &Co stamped Victorian Bulster arm Regency Green leather sofa Please note the
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Fine Open Arm Hide Leather Library Sofa Country House Antique Howard Sons style
By Mulberry
Located in London, GB
leather library sofa in lovely vintage condition. Made by high-end British designer company Mulberry in
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage French Knole Style Silk Down Filled High Arm Loveseat Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silk down filled loveseat / settee / sofa or couch featuring a formal tapered chaise lounge
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Down

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Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
next to a high-arm sofa filled with a collection of contemporary art books or antique tomes.
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Daqi Door Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
high-arm sofa filled with a collection of contemporary art books or antique tomes.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dara Sectional Sofa by Vicente Wolf
Located in New York, NY
The Vicente Wolf Designed, Curved high rolled arm sectional sofa with tight back and three loose
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Dara Sectional Sofa by Vicente Wolf
Dara Sectional Sofa by Vicente Wolf
H 36 in W 134 in D 36 in
Set of Four John Caldwell Patio Rocking Lounge Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
lounging. Sleek profile with wide 24 inch high arm rests. Matching sofa also available. From an estate in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Down Filled Cushion High Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage high arms down filled sofa. Very comfortable.
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20th Century American Country Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Down

Down Filled Cushion High Arm Sofa
Down Filled Cushion High Arm Sofa
H 33 in W 85 in D 38 in
19th Century Chinese Book Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
lacquer finish. We like it bedside or next to a high-arm sofa, filled with a collection of contemporary
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Book Chest
19th Century Chinese Book Chest
H 31.75 in W 34 in D 16 in
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Locking Cabinets
Located in Chicago, IL
brass dagger-post lock. We love these cabinets as a pair of nightstands or next to a high-arm sofa
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Federal Empire period carved flame mahogany high back / arm loveseat sofa, circa
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Antique 1810s American Federal Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Danish 1940s Spindleback Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s model 117 high back open arm sofa made of stained and lacquered
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard For John Stuart FD451 Daybed Sofas & Corner Table Set
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Grete Jalk, Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Daybed Sofa with Right Arm: : 63.5” Long x 32.5” Deep x 32” High Daybed Sofa with Left Arm: 63.5” Long x
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Early 19th Century American Empire High-Arm Sofa, circa 1815
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The deep seated and high-backed early nineteenth century deep ruby rose velvet upholstered scroll
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Antique 1810s American American Empire Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Eglomise Side Table with Floral Imagery
Located in Atlanta, GA
+ The perfect bedside table. Also great next to a high arm sofa + Gorgeous aged patina
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Vintage 1940s Italian Night Stands

Materials

Mirror

Eglomise Side Table with Floral Imagery
Eglomise Side Table with Floral Imagery
H 28 in W 20.5 in D 15.5 in
Velvet Sofa Vintage High Back Scroll Arm George Smith Style Feather Filled
Located in East Hampton, NY
George Smith Style velvet sofa, a skirted couch, scroll arm, high back, with feather-filled base
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Down

Nickey Kehoe Collection Classic High Arm Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nickey Kehoe Collection high arm sofa offers elegant Scandinavian lines with Classic sloped arms
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2010s American Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian cut silk velvet pillows with floral basket motif. The pillows are backed in silk velvet and have silk tassel trim.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows
Pair of Italian Cut Silk Velvet Pillows
$1,950 / set
H 23 in W 23 in D 5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
NOTE. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wire

Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair. Crafted by Danish skilled carpenter in the 1970s, reupholstered with new sheepskin and new rubber girths. The fram...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Black Louis Vuitton Motoring Trunk, 110 cm Vuitton Trunk, Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This very nice large Louis Vuitton motor trunk in black canvas, features stamped Louis Vuitton solid brass locks and studs and leather and brass side handles.It wears customized pain...
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Vintage 1920s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century lounge chair features vintage crimson plush upholstery, solid sculpted walnut legs and tufted back rest. An overstuffed removable cushion and a high back rest en...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and lively exotic bedroom set comprised of one three-door wardrobe, a double bed and a large mirror. The set is lacquered in red and black with gilt and silvered decor repr...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bedroom Sets

Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
Art Deco Bedroom Set: Armoire, Bed and Mirror - France, 1920s
$11,769 / set
H 72.05 in W 89.77 in D 25.99 in
Buffet in Carved Elm with Iron Hardware, Spain, 1940
By BIOSCA
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With its commanding geometry and unvarnished solemnity, this Spanish elm buffet offers a sculptural presence anchored in tradition. Each façade—composed of raised square panels—reads...
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Buffet in Carved Elm with Iron Hardware, Spain, 1940
Buffet in Carved Elm with Iron Hardware, Spain, 1940
$6,800
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 15.36 in
Set Of 9 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed as part of the iconic Aluminum Group, this low-back, side chair has the same sophisticated, refined aesthetic with extra padding. This authentic Eames Soft Pad Chair is mad...
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Vintage 1950s American Craftsman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set Of 9 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
Set Of 9 Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Chairs
$22,250
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
ANTIQUE FULLY RESTORED BORDEAUX LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Bordeaux leather wingback armchair Please note the...
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Vintage 1920s English Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. ...
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Italian Renaissance Style Figural Tapestry
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) vertical tapestry with a red background and a center crest with the initials "AS" having figures and floral background design. Condition:...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Ceramic

1950s Swedish Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in London, England
Carl Malmsten 'Samspel' Sofa, circa 1950s First designed in 1956 and produced by AB Record in Bollnas, Sweden, the 'Samspel' sofa is one of the finest pieces to be drawn by Sweden's...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

1950s Swedish Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
1950s Swedish Sheepskin Samspel Sofa by Carl Malmsten
$10,324
H 31.89 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
Large Impressive Franco Luce Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1970s
By Franco Luce
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, large, Italian eight-light clear and milk Murano glass and gold - plated brass chandelier by Franco Luce for Seguso, circa 1970s. Socket: 8 x e14 The condition is exce...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Kate Stone Washed Linen Sllip Covered Dining Chair with White Oak Legs
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Kate Linen Slip Covered Dining Chair This linen slipcovered dining chair is a stylish and comfortable addition to any dining room. Made from heavy-weight fabric with a soft hand, it ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Foam, Oak

Travertine and White Oak Center Table
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Great craftsmanship with a modern sensibility; travertine top center or dining table with solid oak angled cylinder base with a bleached washed finish; made to order; custom versions...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Center Tables

Materials

Stone, Concrete, Travertine

Travertine and White Oak Center Table
Travertine and White Oak Center Table
$12,500 / item
H 31 in Dm 56 in
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High Arm Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic high arm sofa available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and animal skin, every high arm sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a high arm sofa, we have 197 options in-stock, while there are 94 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer high arm sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right high arm sofa, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made high arm sofa over the years, but those crafted by Saba Italia, Cassina and Adrian Pearsall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a High Arm Sofa?

Prices for a high arm sofa start at $299 and top out at $52,500 with the average selling for $7,450.
Questions About High Arm Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A sofa table, or a console, should be the same height as the sofa in front of it.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A shelter arm sofa is a type of sofa wherein the sheltering arm bends outward from the sofa and has a gently sloping curve to it. Shelter arm sofas are generally praised for their comfort since they tend to cradle the person sitting. Find a wide variety of shelter arm sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between high-back and low-back sofas is that the former has a taller backrest than the latter. Some people, especially tall men and women, feel that a high-back sofa is more comfortable because the taller back offers more support for the shoulders and neck. Low-back sofas are popular picks for open-plan interiors, as they allow sightlines to be maintained across a space. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of high-back and low-back sofas.