$4,816Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa – Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa – Fine Quality Full of authentic charm and character, this lovely 19th Century mahogany scroll arm sofa is a stunning statement piece.
Wood
$4,818Sale Price|30% Off
Pair of Derwent Leather Scroll-Arm Sofas – Large Retro Vintage c.2000, Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Pair of Derwent Leather Scroll-Arm Sofas – Large Retro Vintage c.2000, Quality Condition A comfortable and generously proportioned pair of Derwent scroll-arm sofas; full of age, cha...
Leather
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA TARTAN CUSHIONs
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofa in brown leather with Scottish Tartan wool uph...
Leather, Upholstery
John Vesey Style, Hollywood Regency, Scroll Arm Sofas, Steel, Bronze, Velvet
By Peter Marino
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Steel and Bronze Sofas / Settees, Hollywood Regency, Peter Marino Style Directoire style blackened steel sofa, heavy flat bar steel, gilt bronze florets, with straight back...
Bronze, Cut Steel
1 OF 2 LARGE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON's BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
By Howard & Sons Ltd, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored, deep seated, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofas with feather filled ba...
Leather, Beech, Oak
Baker Stately Homes Collection Rolled Arm Empire Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in North Canton, OH
Monumental Empire Revival Scrolled Arm Sofa.
Upholstery
George Smith English Oxblood Leather Scroll Arm Signature Sofa, 2000s
By George Smith
Located in Coronado, CA
A stunning, expertly crafted, heirloom sofa by George Smith, circa 2000s. This large 3-seater has been expertly re-upholstered in a fabulous top-grain, oxblood leather which will get...
Brass
STUNNING GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM MOHAIR VELVET THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning George Smith Chelsea Signature Scroll arm three seat sofa in luxurious Mohair-Velvet A very good looking well made ...
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
$11,575Sale Price|30% Off
George Smith Signature Large 7 Seater Corner Sofa with Velour Floral Upholstery
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare George Smith Signature full scroll arm corner sofa that seats up to seven people Well.. where to begin, what a sofa!
Upholstery, Beech
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H 38.98 in W 86.62 in D 25.6 in
Antique Quality Victorian/William iv Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise Longue
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality scroll arm carved show wood and mahogany sofa.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 80.71 in D 26.38 in
Stunning Victorian Regency Mahogany and Beech Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise, circa 1850
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
A stunning Victorian era scroll end sofa We date this piece to be around the mid-19th century, circa 1850 The piece is constructed from mahogany and beechwood with beautiful pa...
Cotton, Beech, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Giltwood Settee
By Mellier & Co.
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th century French-style giltwood and gesso scroll arm sofa, made by Charles Mellier & Co Master Cabinet Makers London, upholstered in fine silk "Spiders Web Pattern", marks to...
Silk, Giltwood
Reade Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Scroll arm sofa featuring bench seat cushion and classic, American detailing.
Wood
Harvey Probber Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Probber for Probber Inc. Curved, Scrolled Arm Sofa. Reupholstered with Great Plains Velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Regency Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Regency scroll arm sofa constructed, circa 1820 for an English country estate.
Brass
Classic George Smith Upholstered Scroll Arm Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic corduroy hunter green large George Smith scroll arm sofa with nailhead trim. Seat cushions are sumptuous down.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Georgian Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality Georgian C1800 mahogany scroll arm sofa. A beautiful statement piece. This piece has new upholstery and is comfortable, with no lumps and bumps.
Mahogany
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H 38.19 in W 91.34 in D 28.75 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa - Very Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa This exceptional 19th Century mahogany scroll arm sofa is a stunning statement piece of the finest quality.
Wood
Antique Regency Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality Regency / William IV circa 1825-1835 mahogany scroll arm sofa. A rare and charming find. This piece is of the highest quality and in very good condition, soli...
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll arm sofa. Item features scrolling carved arms, ornate paw feet, red mohair fabric, very nice vintage item, great style a...
Mohair, Mahogany
George Smith Howard & Sons Kilim Upholstered Scroll Arm Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic English Howard & Sons Style scroll arm sofa created by George Smith artisans.
Brass
Antique Regency Show Wood Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise Longue
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality Regency C1830 show wood scroll arm sofa chaise longue. A beautiful statement piece.
Wood
Antique Very Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique very fine quality 19th Century mahogany scroll arm sofa. An exceptionally beautiful statement piece of the finest quality.
Wood
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H 39 in W 96 in D 33 in
Grecian Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa with Brass Trim Newly Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
This sofa has been beautifully crafted with figural mahogany, hand painted Greek key veneers with a carved crest rail and front seat rail terminating at each scrolled arm.
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Birch Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a top quality sofa in restored condition, circa 1850. Large in proportions with roll top cylinder arms with inlaid contrasting circle detail. Pediment inlaid back. St...
Birch
Stunning 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful shaped period sofa circa 1820 german Biedermeier, featuring scrolled arms. Satinwood inlay to back, arms, legs and freize. Upholstery and cover in good order. Restoration...
Mahogany
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H 33.5 in W 77.5 in D 26 in
Antique American Empire Classical Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire classical sofa offers mahogany frame with carved scrolled crest surmounting upholstered back, seat and scroll arms having foliate carved decoration, raised...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 33 in W 75 in D 44 in
Hancock and Moore, Georgian Scroll Arm Sofa, Dark Blue Distressed Leather, 2000s
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian Rolled Scroll Arm Library Blue Leather Sofa, Sette, George Smith Style Large english traditional style library sofa in a plush very deep blue leather. sitting on five legs ...
Leather
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H 32.68 in W 88.98 in D 43.31 in
New George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Sofa William Morris Forest Linen Fabric
By William Morris (English), George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely custom made newly reupholstered George Smith signature arm sofa with William Morris Forest Linen...
Upholstery
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H 33.08 in W 84.06 in D 43.71 in
1 OF 2 LARGE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD & SON's BROWN LEATHER SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA
By Howard & Sons Ltd, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale one of two fully restored, deep seated, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofas with feather filled ba...
Leather, Beech, Oak
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H 37.21 in W 75.79 in D 28.35 in
Rare Biedermeier Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany French Empire Style Scroll Arm Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Biedermeier gilt metal mounted scroll arm mahogany framed sofa in the French Empire taste A truly stunning piece, this sofa looks amazing ...
Metal
Victorian country house curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian scroll arm sofa with gorgeous turned mahogany legs and large brass casters.
Beech
Victorian country house curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian scroll arm sofa with gorgeous turned mahogany legs and large brass casters.
Beech
George Smith Scroll Arm Three-Seat Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely full sized George Smith signature scroll arm sofa RRP £12,000 George Smith Chelsea make some of the finest hand made in England sof...
Upholstery, Beech
George Smith Signature Scroll Howard Arm Two, Three Seater Sofa Grey
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofa RRP £11,000 upholstered in GS oatmeal cotton linen George Smith Chelsea make some of the fin...
Upholstery
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H 31.11 in W 79.53 in D 44.1 in
Heraldic Armorial Crest George Smith Howard Style Scroll Arm Three Seater Sofa
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely George Smith / Howard style scroll arm sofa with armorial crest / coat of arms upholstery This is a very finely made sofa, most lik...
Upholstery
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H 32.29 in W 62.21 in L 32.29 in
1 of 2 George Smith Scroll Arm Two-Seat Sofas Embroidered Fabric
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely George Smith signature scroll arm sofa RRP £11,000 with faded salmon pink embroidered upholstery of birds and flowers George Smith ...
Upholstery, Beech
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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