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
Velvet
$24,798
H 44.1 in W 83.08 in D 27.37 in
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
Velvet
Knole Sofa
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A red velvet Knole sofa. Steel ratchets to both drop arms, all original upholstery and fringing
Velvet, Wood
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
Velvet
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
Velvet Knole Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Original faded velvet upholstery, with down filled cushions. Made in England, circa 1910.
Down, Velvet
MID CENTURY KNOLE VELVET SOFA
Located in Houston, TX
SOPHISTICATED MID CENTURY KNOLE VELVET SOFA WITH BRASS TRIM AND DOWN CUSHION
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
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
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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
Baker Knole Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an all original Knole style sofa by Baker. The sofa is beautifully upholstered in a mauve
Brass
Knole Velvet Sofa with Silk and Hand Appliqued Details
Located in Culver City, CA
Knole sofa with original velvet fabric once owned by Rose Tarlow and used in a photo shoot with
Wood, Velvet
Ravishing Silk Velvet Knole Style Sofa with Gold Acorn Finials
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very glamorous Classic Knole style sofa upholstered in a beautiful soft shade of goldish yellow
Velvet
Pair of English Knole Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 1960s Knole sofas luxuriously recovered in velvet and embroidered linen.
Linen, Velvet
Sold
H 38.98 in W 82.68 in D 39.97 in
George Smith Signature "Tiplady" Knole 2.5-Seat Sofa - In Black Mohair Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, pristine George Smith Signature "Tiplady" Knole Unbuttoned
Mohair
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
Sold
H 43 in W 85 in D 36 in
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.
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
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.
Velvet
1970s Attributed to Baker Velvet Fringe Down Knole Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare Knole sofa you could hope to find
Textile, Velvet, Wood, Down
Sold
H 35 in W 81 in D 30 in
Classic "Knole" Style Sofa in a Whimsical Sheared Velvet and Woven Fabric
By Knole
Located in Bronx, NY
Classic "Knole" sofa in a whimsical sheared velvet and woven fabric. The seat cushion is all down
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
Brass
Beautiful Knole Sofa Red Silk Velvet
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful and comfortable 1920's classic Knole sofa upholstered in silk velvet.
Velvet
Knole Style Sofa in Brown Velvet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Circa 1920 custom made Knole style sofa newly upholstered in a brown silk and linen velvet. The
Silk
1940's Silk Stamped Velvet Knole Sofa
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional Silk stamped velvet knole sofa with original upholstry and fringe and ties.
Upholstery
20th Century Knole Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Knole style sofa upholstered in red velvet.
Velvet, Upholstery
French Provincial Large Kitchen Island
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood and finished in a rich straw wash, this piece brings a touch of classic elegance to any kitchen area. The sturdy construction and ample storage make it both a...
Wood
$845,000
H 101 in W 56 in D 20 in
Palatial Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Vernis Martin Style Vitrine
By Paul Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb quality palatial French Louis XVI style ormolu mounted, satinwood, kingwood parquetry and Vernis Martin style paneling three-door raised Vitrine Display Cabinet attributed t...
Bronze
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted & Gilt Queen Bed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A quality Louis XV Period carved and gold gilt queen bed frame. The four piece frame has classic carvings of Rococo influenced Louis XV style with flamboyant carvings and gold gilt c...
Gold
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$17,979
H 55.12 in W 76.78 in D 85.83 in
Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The Lit De Marriage Bed, hand carved in the Louis XV style has been modelled after one of our original pieces from the 1800s which was made in the French tradition of having a piece ...
Wood
$130,881 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L42", W28", H10")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
Cement
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
Located in Madrid, ES
Cloakroom Art Deco sofa. In mahogany, with mirror in the center and sofa in metal applications. Signs of use. Dim:: (larger) 205 x 197 x 60 cm. Good conditions.
Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
This wonderfully elegant Chaise Longue, Circa 1880 is from Tuscany, Italy. Finely carved in the LXV style, it includes an armrest on one side which adds the piece's overall form and ...
Gold Leaf
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Wood
$8,500
H 45 in W 52 in D 19 in
16th/17th Century Elizabethan Carved Oak Three-tier Court Cupboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce period late 16th / early 17th century with later elements Elizabethan carved oak three-tier court cupboard - sideboard server. English / Northern European; circa 1600 Ha...
Oak
$398,707
H 64.97 in W 70.08 in D 18.51 in
19th Century Belgian Fireplace Mantel, Carved Bleu Granite & Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fireplace surround has been built in Belgian Bleu granite with Rouge de Rochefort marble details. The caricatures are very unique with strong impressions. This is one of a kind ...
Stone
Italian Renaissance Style Polychromed Gilt Chest
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (late 19th Century) polychromed and parcel gilt chest on a stand with round painted panels and faux marble top.
Plywood
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...
Silver
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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