Edwardian Knole Sofa Robert Lorimer Spanish Style
By Sir Robert Lorimer
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Recently re-upholstered Edwardian Knole sofa with oak Spanish style legs.
Upholstery
Vintage Grey/Green Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring grey/green velvet upholstery and floral-patterned, reversible cushions.
Velvet
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This sofa was fully restored around 2-3 years ago from top to bottom including the cushion internals, upholstery and hand dying.# The Knole Sofa was first made in the 17th century.
Leather
"New, Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa, Off White Linen, Carved Walnut Base"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa Upholstered in Off White Linen with Soft Foam Core with 50/50 White Goose Down Cushion Fill, Carved Solid Walnut Base Finished in Dark Walnu...
Brass
1970s Clyde Pearson Drop Arm Silk Down Brass Damask White Knole Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most comfortable down knole sofa you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout.
Brass
1990s EJ Victor Ralph Lauren Natural Leather Chesterfield Knole Sofa, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning natural leather and velvet down sofas you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocall...
Leather, Upholstery, Down
Antique Knole-Style Sofa, Hand-Carved Walnut, Silk Velvet, c. 1900 - 1920's
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique example of an antique, early 20th century Spanish or Renaissance Revival Knole Sofa. This is an uncommon form of knole sofa as it features a carved walnut frame in a...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,984Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern Knole Leather Sofa is inspired by the design that has its roots in the 1600s in a grand country house of England and has been the design to model most every sofa s...
Brass
French 1950s Knole-Style Sofa in Brocade Fabric
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
This sofa, crafted in France around the 1950s, is a Knole-style piece distinguished by its classical proportions and refined structure.
Brocade, Fabric
French Leather & Brass Upholstered Knole-Form Sofa, ca. 1960-1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
large in scale with adjustable and removable arms, covered completely in leather with brass nailheads and large brass finials and original braided leather straps, the back cushions a...
Leather
20th Century English Knole Style Sofa with Tufted Upholstery and Finials
Located in Middleburg, VA
This beautifully tailored 20th-century sofa draws inspiration from the classic English Knole form, with high sides that mirror the height of the backrest and are accented with decora...
Metal
1970s Baker Knole Modular Walnut Legs Beige Skirted Seven Pieces Sectional Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite knole modular sectional sofa. The ultra rare sectional exudes an air of luxury and refinement.
Upholstery, Wood
Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen
By Morant & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, upholstered 17th century couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sa...
Brass, Bronze
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 design with high rolled arms and arched back over skirted base.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, sumptuously, upholstered, 17th century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestr...
Velvet
Knole Sofa
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A red velvet Knole sofa. Steel ratchets to both drop arms, all original upholstery and fringing, English, late 19th century.
Velvet, Wood
English Knole Sofa
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
Knole sofa in faded turquoise velvet, England, circa 1900.
Fabric
Custom Contemporary Knole Sofa with Giltwood Finials
By Charles Spada
Located in Boston, MA
Custom Knole sofa with giltwood finials. Upholstered in Coleman Taylor fabric and Decor de Paris trim.
Giltwood
Antique French Leather Knole Sofa and Chair
Located in New York, NY
Large Antique French Leather Knole Sofa and Matching Chair on Casters Attributed Maison Jansen All Original with Exceptional Leather Patina and Color Adjustable Side Arms with Dee...
Metal
Knole Style Cognac Leather High Back Sofa
Located in Southampton, NY
Wonderful Knole style aged cognac leather sofa, made popular again by Downtown Abbey.
Leather
Unavailable
H 41 in W 84 in D 36 in
Chic Designer Pair 'St. Laurent' Sofas -Knole Style-Bergamo Silks, from a Chateau
By Mars Jaffe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The vintage 1980s Chic sofas, custom re-interpreted of the classical Knole sofa, are presented in the pair of the 'St.Laurent' sofas designed by Mars and Ronn Jaffe originally in the...
Down, Feathers, Silk
Unavailable
H 40 in W 91 in D 36 in
Chic Vintage Designer Detailed ‘St. Laurent’ Custom Sofa in Cobalt Bergamo Silk
By Mars and Ronn Jaffe 1
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
There is a matching pair of Knole Sofas in the same Bergamo fabric-great for a Grand Salon.
Down, Feathers, Silk
Anglo-Japanesque Settee
By Philip Webb
Located in Southport, CT
This unusual settee appropriates the basic shape of the so-called “Knole” sofa – made popular by an illustration in Charles Locke Eastlake’s 1868 book, Hints on Household Taste, but ...
Wood
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Knole Sofa
Located in North Miami, FL
A Beutifully scaled and detailed "knole" sofa. The studs and the fabric give it that old world look.
Brass
Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A new custom knole sofa with old Italian finials and a stunning new upholstery and extravagant tasseled ties.
Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Burbank, CA
It's a taupe tone with a raised textured teal and dark brown. This sofa is a high-quality designer Knole sofa with coil springs and down filled cushions.
Fabric, Feathers
Edwardian Knole Sofa, England circa 1910
By Knole
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian Knole sofa. England circa 1910. In original velvet upholstery, with adjustable sides for reclining.
Velvet
Handsome and Comfortable Knole Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
This unsual Knole sofa is comfortable and in excellent condition.
Pair of English Knole Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 1960s Knole sofas luxuriously recovered in velvet and embroidered linen.
Linen, Velvet
Early 20th Century Leather Knole Sofa
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful Knole sofa with a wonderful color and patina of the leather.
Leather
Vintage Regency Cache Knole Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular vintage Regency Knole sofa. Made by the LA company Cache. Chic drop arm design in a brilliant chartreuse green.
Fabric, Wood
English Victorian Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Faversham, GB
An outstanding Victorian Knole sofa upholstered in blush pink upholstery.
Fabric, Oak
Edwardian Velvet Knole Sofa, England, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian Velvet Knole Sofa, England, circa 1910 Newly upholstered in Liberty of London Moss Velvet Fabric.
Velvet
Vintage Regency George Smith Knole Sofa
By George Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introducing a stunning Vintage Regency George Smith Knole Sofa—crafted to make a statement in any room.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Regency Custom Schwartz Paris Printed Knole Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A luxurious vintage Regency-style Knole sofa, custom-designed by Schwartz Paris. Featuring exquisite printed upholstery, adjustable arms, and a timeless silhouette, this statement pi...
Metal
Vintage Boho O Henry House Knole Sofa
By O. Henry House Ltd
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An incredible vintage custom Knole sofa. Made by the iconic O Henry House and tagged below the seat.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 38.19 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
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 with fringing.
Fabric
Sold
H 42 in W 43 in D 96 in
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
Silk, Velvet, Down
Glamorous Classic Hollywood Regency Knole Sofa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very glamorous Classic Knole style sofa upholstered in a beautiful soft shade of goldish yellow fabric.
Bronze
Knole Sofa.
Located in Miami, FL
Grand knole style sofa. Original velvet uphostery (down)with brass nail heads and wood finials.
Two Seater Knole Sofa in 'Arts And Crafts' Upholstery
Located in Beerse, VAN
The Knole sofa, which takes its name from a village in Kent, is said to be one of the first upholstered seating furniture in England (we are talking about the 17th century).
Fabric
English Knole Sofa by E.J. Victor, 1990s
By E.J. Victor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
The Knole sofa is seen in castles, such as Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Red Velvet Knole Sofa with Floral Cushions, 1950s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
A beautiful example of the traditional Knole sofa, featuring rich red velvet upholstery and floral-patterned, reversible cushions.
Velvet
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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.
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