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
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
Large French Neoclassical Knole Sofa, Attributed to Maison Jansen, circa 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant large French Neoclassical Knole sofa, circa 1960, possibly attributable to Maison Jansen. This unusual sofa is a French interpretation of the traditional English Knole sofa,...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
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
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
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 appointment suppliers of upholstery to her majesty queen Mary, Buckingham Palace.
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 Fabric.
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. Very rich.
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, tending to violet, silk and cotton velvet which is detailed in a brass nail head ou...
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 Helmut Newton.
Wood, Velvet
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
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 silk velvet.
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
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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, Fixed-Back, 2.5-Seat Sofa, dressed in beguiling, elegant, top-grade and sensational...
Mohair
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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
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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. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful sofa is statement piece wh...
Textile, Velvet, Wood, Down
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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.
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.
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.
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
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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