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Knoll Drop Arm

Mid Century Modern, 3 seater Knoll Drop Arm Sofa in velvet orange, England.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful English sofa, upholstered in an orange velvet, mint condition, great garnish.
Category

Vintage 1960s English Settees

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Modern, 3 seater Knoll Drop Arm Sofa in velvet orange, England.
Mid Century Modern, 3 seater Knoll Drop Arm Sofa in velvet orange, England.
$9,051 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.95 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knole Drop Arm Sofa
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
only four seater example I have seen, the cushions are all overstuffed feather filled, the drop arms
Category

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Materials

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Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knole Drop Arm Sofa
Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knole Drop Arm Sofa
$10,273 Sale Price
25% Off
H 36.62 in W 100.79 in D 37.8 in

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By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored pair of Art Deco style, hand dyed rich Whisky brown leather, extending Knoll club armchairs
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

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Questions About Knoll Drop Arm
  • 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 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.