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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

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

Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
Low Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, Ming Dynasty
$16,800
H 24 in W 32.5 in D 22 in
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

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard For John Stuart FD451 Daybed Sofas & Corner Table Set
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Grete Jalk, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard For John Stuart FD451 Daybed Sofas & Corner Table Set
Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard For John Stuart FD451 Daybed Sofas & Corner Table Set
$10,465 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 32 in W 63.5 in D 32.5 in
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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19th Century Chinese Daqi Door Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
high-arm sofa filled with a collection of contemporary art books or antique tomes.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Even Arm Sofa by Hans Wegner for AP Stolen
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
The even arm sofa by Hans Wegner, manufactured by master cabinetmaker AP Stolen. A high, even arm
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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.
Category

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 Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
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

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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Italian Green Silk Blend Brocade Fabric with Red Roses and Gold Floral Patterns
Located in Firenze, IT
A gorgeous roll of Italian rose pattern fabric 100% MADE IN ITALY there are 20 mt. available and ready to be shipped at the moment. This fabric is 140 cm width. A special discount wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

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

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
Two Art Deco Dining Walnut and Skai Chairs, French, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Set of two French Art Deco dining chairs, circa 1930. To be used has it is if you want to keep the patina or to restore walnut and skai. Sober and chic with a floral motif on the bac...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Two Art Deco Dining Walnut and Skai Chairs, French, circa 1930
Two Art Deco Dining Walnut and Skai Chairs, French, circa 1930
$890 / set
H 36.62 in W 17.72 in D 18.51 in
Satin Black Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These SATIN BLACK collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Brutalist Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

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

Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Ilse Silva, Wooda, Miguel Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Antique original early 20th century O. V. Borch interior painting from Denmark
Located in Ebberup, DK
This is a signed antique oil painting by O.V. Borch (1891-1968) with a beautiful motive of the interior of a simple, well kept small holding. The fireplace corner creates beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Paintings

Materials

Paint

19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode
Located in Leesburg, VA
19th century Antique Stripped Finish Dutch Serpentine Commode Approximate size: 32.5 (h) x 41.5 (w) x 23 (d) in. Anonymous The Netherlands; 19th century Wood, brass. A striking 19...
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

An Oval Shaped Petrified Wood Sink with Polished Basin and Live-Edge Exterior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful petrified wood sink. This petrified wood sink has a mostly oval shape with a flatter back-side. The colors are primarily beige and cream, with warmer brown and rust tones...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Stone Sinks

Materials

Wood, Petrified Wood

Buffet in Carved Elm with Iron Hardware, Spain, 1940
By BIOSCA
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, 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
$5,420
H 31.5 in W 55.12 in D 15.36 in
20th Century Louis Seize Style Wood French Seating Group Garniture
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique French garniture in Louis 16th style Solid beechwood, finely carved and patinated.   Measurements: Sofa: Width 135 cm, height 100 cm, depth 70 cm Armchair: Width 67 cm, ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Beech, Upholstery

18th Century Spanish Single plank walnut table
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very characterful 18th century Spanish table. It is made from walnut throughout and the top is a stunning single plank that has a wonderful patina and tactile feel that can...
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Antique 19th Century Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Spanish Single plank walnut table
18th Century Spanish Single plank walnut table
$3,638
H 30.32 in W 52.76 in D 26.38 in
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
$10,298
H 31.89 in W 61.03 in D 31.5 in
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

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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.