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Knole Settee

Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
proportion, and being upholstered in a similar style to the original settee at Knole.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Settees

Materials

Linen

Knole Settee, Early 20th century, English Baroque in Belgium Linen
By Morant & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sackvilles made by the
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Knole Settee, Early 20th century, English Baroque in Belgium Linen
Knole Settee, Early 20th century, English Baroque in Belgium Linen
$6,000 Sale Price
58% Off
H 36 in W 69 in D 30 in
Tuxedo english Knole Armchair with bronze Legs
Located in Ballard, CA
The distinctive Anouk chair is a tribute to the legendary Lady Knole settee. The chair features
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2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the
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Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees

Materials

Velvet

Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uccle, BE
can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Ebanista Carpello II Sofa Knole Sofa Settee Janet Yonaty Trim & Giltwood Finials
By Ebanista
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Ebanista Carpello II Sofa Knole Sofa Settee W Janet Yonaty Trim & Giltwood Finials
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Sofas

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Down

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

Mid Century Folding Down 'Knole' Sofa in Velvet and Brass 1960s
Located in Meer, VAN
mid century folding down sofa, a so called ‘Knole’ sofa or settee. It is named after a famous 17th
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Knole Drop Arm Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Knole drop arm settee from France circa 1970 that has been newly upholstered in navy corduroy from
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Late 20th Century French Settees

Materials

Metal

Knole Drop Arm Settee
Knole Drop Arm Settee
H 33 in W 51 in D 30 in
English Knole Sofa
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Knole sofa in faded turquoise velvet, England, circa 1900. The Knole settee or sofa was made in
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20th Century English Sofas

Materials

Fabric

English Knole Sofa
English Knole Sofa
H 59.06 in W 23.63 in D 78.75 in
Iron Framed Reeded Knole Style Bench or Settee
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wood reeded Knole style bench or settee with iron frame.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Benches

Materials

Iron

Pair of Georgian Style Knole Settees.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Georgian Style Knole Settees. Canted sides in the form originally associated with ”Knole
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21st Century and Contemporary American Settees

Pair of Custom Designed Knole Settees
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of custom designed Knole settees. Canted sides in the form originally associated with a 17th
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Settees

Materials

Linen

Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Located in Folkestone, GB
A beutiful early 20th century Knole Settee with drop ends in the traditional style, handmade with
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Early 20th Century English Settees

Materials

Fabric

Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Early 20th Century Knole Settee
H 34.65 in W 61.82 in D 30.71 in
Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet
By Knole
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Edwardian small knole settee in original velvet upholstery and braiding. Attributed to Hamptons, by
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sofas

Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet
Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet
H 44.89 in W 55.12 in D 32.29 in
Large Dark Tan Leather Knole Settee
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large dark tan leather knole settee, This is a large and very comfortable piece, it is
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Mid-20th Century Country Settees

Materials

Leather

Vintage European Knole Settee in Mohair Solid Bronze Finials Older Restoration
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Knole settee that did not originate with from the Knoll furniture company, but rather from
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Vintage 1930s French Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Knole Settee, English, Morant & Co., Green Strie Velvet
By Morant & Co.
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the
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Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees

Materials

Velvet

English Knole Style Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
The Knole sofa or settee originated in England in the late 1700s and is still being produced to
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Vintage 1950s French Settees

Materials

Fabric

English Knole Style Settee
English Knole Style Settee
H 31.5 in W 54.5 in D 32 in
French Baroque Style Velvet Upholstered Knole Style Settee, 2nd half 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
, adjustable padded wings controlled by roping. The original Knole Settee (also known as the Knole Sofa) is a
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees

Materials

Velvet

Antique Knole Sofa, Sofa with Drop Down Sides, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
English Knole sofa. A large two-seat Knole settee with adjustable arms, deep seating, cream fabric
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

English Knole Style Grey Settee, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's English classic Knole inspired love seat or small sofa, with a down and feather single
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Vintage 1940s English Settees

Materials

Cotton

18th C Style Cache Knole Down Sleeper Sofa Settee W Custom Pillows
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Cache Knole down sleeper sofa settee w custom pillows.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Spanish Colonial Settees

Materials

Velvet

Glamorous Classic Hollywood Regency Knole Sofa
Located in Antwerp, BE
fabric. The Knole sofa or settee originated in England in the late 1700s and is still being produced to
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Mid-20th Century British Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Glamorous Classic Hollywood Regency Knole Sofa
Glamorous Classic Hollywood Regency Knole Sofa
H 37.01 in W 65.36 in L 37.01 in
20th century Maison Jansen Golden Velvet Sofa, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in LEGNY, FR
of sofa has been known in England since the 17th century under the name of "Knole settee" in
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Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Velvet

18th Century Style Knole Style Down Sofa Settee with Custom Pillows by Cache
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th century Style Knole Style Down Sofa Settee With Custom Pillows by Cache.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Spanish Colonial Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Feathers

Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in West Hartford, CT
venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Weesp, NL
lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask
Located in Miami, FL
20th century knole settee sofa in damask Offered for sale is a 20th century Knole settee or sofa
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Sofas

Materials

Brass

20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask
20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask
H 32.75 in W 67.75 in D 29.2 in
Knole, Settee, Sofa, Aubusson, Tapestry, Wool, 3-Seat, Country House, Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
country houses. These settees were inspired by and named after a couch at Knole in Kent, the ancestral
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Vintage 1980s English Rococo Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

Knole House Canterbury Sofa
By Knole
Located in Manhasset, NY
with elegant appeal. Nailhead trim lines the frame for a metallic finishing touch. The Knole settee
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Vintage 1970s English Hollywood Regency Sofas

Knole House Canterbury Sofa
Knole House Canterbury Sofa
H 40.5 in W 78.5 in D 34 in
Knole Drop Arm Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
The Knole sofa is a classic English furniture piece that has been around since the 17th century
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Mohair

Knole Drop Arm Settee
Knole Drop Arm Settee
H 37.5 in W 72 in D 30 in
Chic blue grey velvet French Knole style sofa by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic blue grey velvet French 40's Knole style small sofa by Jansen. 20 in. seat height. Adjustable
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20th Century French Settees

Materials

Brass

Settee, Late 19th Century, English, Charles II Style, Cut-Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
from the 17th century and those that do can be found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent. This settee evokes
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Antique Late 19th Century English Charles II Settees

Materials

Velvet

Baker Furniture Knole Open-Arm Settee or Loveseat Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Baker Furniture Knole open-arm settee or loveseat sofa, circa 1970s. This sofa has been
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Mid century modern scandinavian oak lounge chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Weesp, NL
venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Primitive Spanish Stylized Knole Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
I've always been a fan of the classic Knole sofa. This reminded me of a primitive version with a
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Early 20th Century Spanish Settees

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Classic Leather Knole Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
beautifully worn and much loved leather Knole sofa from the 50s.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Classic Leather Knole Settee
Classic Leather Knole Settee
H 37.5 in W 70 in D 37 in
Red Knole-style plush upholstered settee
Located in Hudson, NY
Rectangular back with cushion, flanked by rope-tied canted ends, centering seat with cushions and bolsters. Trimmed with bullion fringe.
Category

20th Century Settees

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Versace Style Flaired Arm Tuxedo Knole Sofa by Stefano Giovanni
Located in Jacksonville, FL
with brass finials. Marked Stefano Giovanni (Jiovanni) and made in Italy. The Knole settee dates back
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas

Leather Hunting Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Megeve, FR
a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood backrest
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Armchair with Stool from Denmark Midcentury
Located in Singapore, SG
hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-20th Century Leather Knole Sofa
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The two-seat vintage faded leather knole sofa or settee, of compact size, upholstered in hobnail
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Italian Versace Style Velvet Knole Glass Coffee Table by Stefano Giovanni
By Versace
Located in Jacksonville, FL
reminiscent of Knole style settees with it's flared side arms and brass finials. Marked Stefano Giovanni
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Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Knole Settee For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the knole settee you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A knole settee — often made from fabric, velvet and brass — can elevate any home. Find 13 options for an antique or vintage knole settee 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 a knole settee — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A knole settee, designed in the Baroque, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made knole settee has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hastening Designs, Knole and Morant & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much is a Knole Settee?

The average selling price for a knole settee at 1stDibs is $7,078, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $28,380 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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