Large 19th Century Open Arm sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A large 19th century country house open arm sofa. Constructed in Oak and raised on thick turned front legs with splayed rear legs and all with the original casters.
Leather, Oak
Large 19th Century Open Arm sofa
Located in Batley, GB
A large 19th century country house open arm sofa. Constructed in Oak and raised on thick turned front legs with splayed rear legs and all with the original casters.
Oak
A French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Sofa, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Constructed from solid oak, the frame features clean, architectural lines with pronounced chamfered edges that highlight the natural grain and warmth of the wood. The open arm desig...
Oak
A French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Sofa, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Constructed from solid oak, the frame features clean, architectural lines with pronounced chamfered edges that highlight the natural grain and warmth of the wood. The open arm desig...
Oak, Leather, Upholstery
A French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Sofa Frame, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Constructed from solid oak, the frame features clean, architectural lines with pronounced chamfered edges that highlight the natural grain and warmth of the wood. The open arm design...
Oak
A French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Sofa Frame, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Constructed from solid oak, the frame features clean, architectural lines with pronounced chamfered edges that highlight the natural grain and warmth of the wood. The open arm desig...
Oak
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion. Measures: 61.7...
Leather, Oak
$967Sale Price|25% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a lovely vintage French Louis XV style gold leaf gilt open arm sofa. Approximate measurements in inches 3...
Satin, Cotton
Fine Open Arm Hide Leather Library Sofa Country House Antique Howard Sons style
By Mulberry
Located in London, GB
A superb quality, gorgeous and extremely rare Howard & Sons style two-seater open-arm cigar hide leather library sofa in lovely vintage condition.
Leather, Wood
$12,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fabulous Wormley Dunbar Style Open-Arm Two-Piece Sectional Sofa Lucite Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous two-piece sectional sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These sofas were probably a custom order having the very rare Lucite plank legs This sectional measures 2...
Upholstery, Lucite
Rare Wormley Dunbar Style Open-Arm Two-Piece Sectional Sofa Lucite Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare two-piece sectional sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These sofas were probably a custom order having the very rare Lucite plank legs. Fabulous in ...
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of mid-century European craftsmanship, this pair of lounge chairs embodies the bold, sculptural character of the Brutalist aesthetic. Constructed from solid oak, t...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period open arm settle sofa In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Beautiful quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholster...
Leather, Oak
$879Sale Price|40% Off
Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air single arm design.
Rattan
Edward Wormley Open Arm Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare 1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar drop arm sofa in charcoal upholstery. All original hardware in great working condition. Mr. Wormley's take on the classic drop arm sofa is as32 ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable
H 27.63 in W 68.5 in D 28.75 in
Hannah and Morrison Aluminum Sofa for Knoll, Three-Seat Sling Couch, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Open arm three-seat sofa with purple microsuede upholstery designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew Morrison for Knoll in 1971.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
vintage open arm sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dropped/ fixed open arm sofa on tapered legs and a tufted seat cushion.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Dunbar open arm sofa - Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar open arm sofa by Edward Wormley. Angled open armrests.
Wood, Fabric
Dunbar Open-Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Open-arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form sofa with Walnut bracket frames that come up the back side of sofa.
Walnut
Dunbar Open-Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Large-scale open-arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form sofa with exposed walnut legs coming up the back side of sofa.
Brass
Aesthetic Movement Open Arm Sofa Attributed to Howard and Sons
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb 19th century open arm sofa almost certainly by Howard and sons.
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Giltwood Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage giltwood upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee Original gilt wood finish with subtle distressed edges, where gilt and wood show through.
Giltwood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee Painted in a French white with subtle distressed edges.
Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee painted in a French gray with subtle distressed edges, where gilt and wood show through.
Cotton, Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee Painted in a French gray with subtle distressed edges, where gilt and wood show through.
Linen, Wood
Open Arm Sofa, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1890 Antique frame newly upholstered in McLaurin & Percy fabric. 55”w x 36”d x 34”h x 15”seat Ref. SOFA281 $ 6,200
Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XVI style open arm sofa settee Painted in a Gustavian gray with subtle distressed edges.
Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee. Painted in a French gray with subtle distressed edges, where gilt and wood show through.
Cotton, Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XVI style open arm sofa settee Painted in a French white with subtle distressed edges, where gilt and wood show through.
Cotton, Muslin, Giltwood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee Painted in a French gray with subtle distressed edges, where gilt and wood show through.
Cotton, Wood
Dunbar Open Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated and well dressed sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The sofa is designed with split open arms and wonderfully carved leg details that extend up the backside.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Open-Arm Sofa by Russell Wright for Conant-Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Open-arm three-seater sofa by Russell Wright for Conant-Ball in the typical style of his work.
Dunbar Open Arm Sofa with Bracket Backs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare open-arm sectional sofa with exposed bracket back frames.
Mohair, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.5 in W 65 in D 30 in
Danish 1940s Open-Arm Sofa in Sculpted Beech Wood by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step into the enchanting world of Danish craftsmanship with this exquisite Danish 1940s Open Arms Sofa, a masterpiece in carved beech wood designed by the skilled artisan Alfred Chri...
Beech
Pair of Edward Wormley Sofas
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, Pair of Open-Arm Sofas. Model 6342 Brass painted supports.
Metal
Howard & Sons Sofa in Pierre Frey Wool Plaid, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard & Sons Sofa in Pierre Frey Wool Plaid England circa 1880 Open arm sofa, newly upholstered in Wool / Alpaca / Mohair blend by Pierre Frey. 75.5”L x 34”d x 29.5”h x 12”seat
Wool
Danish Midcentury Open Arm Spindle Back Sofa Model 95 by Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after three-seat open arm sofa in beech and wool manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s by Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 95.
Beech
60's Open-Arm Italian Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual 60's open-arm Italian sofa reupholstered with pale acqua color mohair
Wood, Mohair
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa Offered is a unrestored original mid-century modern sofa.
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Vikko Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century 3 cushion vikko sofa Offered is an unrestored Mid-Century Modern sofa. The sofa can stand to be reupholstered but it is overall structurally sound. Has some scratches ...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Groovy Geometric 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern geometric 3 cushion open arm walnut sofa Offered is a restored Mid-Century Modern sofa.
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Open Arm Sectional Sofa with Original Fabric
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Purchased in 1972, this icon of modern design is in pristine condition, retaining its original fabric, labels and finishes. Legs and back supports are in a rich ebony stain. Sect...
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