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
1950s Guillerme et Chambron Inspired Brutalist Oak and Velvet Throne-Like Sofa
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and distinctively shaped oak sofa with large rounded finials at the front and high horn-shaped rods at the back.
Oak, Velvet
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
Knole Drop Down Sofa with Brass Finials
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Knole sofa with adjustable arms, deep seating and off-white upholstery. The cushions have a subtle diamond pattern and the backs and sides have a herringbone pattern. The tra...
Brass
Knoll Style Sofa with Antique Velvet Back and Giltwood Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The arms go up and down which is traditional in a Knoll sofa. These sofas originated in England. There is a loose cushion and a tight back.
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
Salterini Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Latticed iron daybed / sofa with ball finials and diamond stretchers designed by Mario Papperzini for Salterini.
Wrought Iron, Enamel
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
Handsome and Comfortable Knole Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
This 1930s-1940s Knole sofa with carved finials with tassels and intricately carved feet features drop sides in original brown velvet upholstery with fringe surrounding the sofa and ...
Swedish Empire Biedermeier Birch Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusually striking hand-crafted golden flame birch sofa with ebonized ball finials and brass ormolu ornament.
Fabric, Birch
Showstopper George Smith Tiplady Knole Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large sumptuous George Smith custom knole style sofa with collapsible sides, mahogany finials, and down filled seat cushion.
Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Rare Black and White 868-M Walnut Sofa
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 868-M 102" wide sofa with walnut hooks or fins on each side with removable bolster on back; quite remarkable!
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Rare Black and White 868-M Walnut Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 868-M 102" wide sofa with walnut hooks or fins on each side with removable bolster on back; quite remarkable!
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Rare Black and White 868-M Walnut Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent and coveted signed Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 868-M 102" wide sofa with walnut hooks or fins on each side with removable bolster on back, quite remarkable!
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Liberty & Co. William Birch, an Arts & Crafts Dark Oak Settee with Angular Sides
By Liberty & Co., William Birch
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts dark oak settee or sofa with turned finials, angular sides and turned uprights to the sides and to the back supports, square and turned legs united with twin stretch...
Oak
Jugendstil Arm Box Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Classic even arm box sofa with carved foliate finials. Currently in crewel print fabric however there is a slight tear in the fabric.
Gianni Versace Upholstered Knole Suite, 7 Pc
By Gianni Versace
Located in Astoria, NY
Gianni Versace (Italian, 1946-1997) upholstered suite comprising a Knole sofa with two loose seat cushions, two Knole armchairs with loose seat cushions, two ottomans with removable ...
Metal
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H 42 in W 90 in D 45 in
Pair of Knoll Style Sofas with Acorn Finials in Champagne Velvet Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Can be reupholstered for an additional fee upon request. Each sofa measures 90" L x 45" D x 42" H to the top of the finial, and 37" H to the top of the sofa back.
Cotton, Down, Upholstery, Velvet
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H 30 in W 58 in D 19.5 in
French Upholstered Bench with Arms, Carved with Swan-Head Finials and Garland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French carved wood and upholstered sofa bench. This bench from France is adorn with carved swan head finials along the gracefully curved arms, and a garland-carved trimming...
Wood
Baker Style Knole Sofa, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A decorative Knole sofa with artichoke finials. This Classic design has been reproduced over centuries and is timeless.
Upholstery, Wood
French Sofa with Drop Sides and Brass Finials, circa 1940s
Located in Round Top, TX
This super cute French sofa from the 1940s has the fold out sides, brass finials and lavender gray tassels.
Wood
Settee in Muslin with Carved pineapple base and finial
Located in Wainscott, NY
White Muslin Cushioned Settee with Carved Antiqued Brushed Oak Wood Base and Finial
Regency Style Brass Sofa Table With Beveled Glass
Located in New York, NY
Regency style brass sofa table with beveled glass, acorn finials and reed decorated legs.This is a classic piece that lends itself to almost any design scheme.
Brass
Knoll Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Knoll sofa with original finials upholstered in new blue linen with down cushions.
Knole Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
A new custom knole sofa with 18th century Italian finials newly covered in a Swedish grey cotton and flax bended fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
Slip Covered Knole style Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
A well-scaled knole style sofa with original brass finials. Upholstered in reversed Etro fabric and newly slip covered in Belgian linen.
Vintage Dark Brown Leather Three-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage three-seat dark brown leather sofa featuring arms with a slight fin. Set on four dark stained wood square legs.
Leather
Classic Elegant Hollywood Regency Sofa by A. Rudin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Hollywood Regency Sofa with gilt finials. Down filled cushions. Made by A.Rudin, Sofa Serial Number 2605.
Brass
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H 31 in W 72 in D 36 in
Stainless Steel Upholstered Contemporary Outdoor Sofa of Black and White Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American contemporary black and white outdoor sofa with stainless steel frame, gilded finials and cushions.
Brass, Stainless Steel
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H 34 in W 78 in D 38 in
Vintage French Ivory Velvet Canapé Sofa with Adjustable Arms and Brass Finials
Located in Houston, TX
This is a 1970s era canapé sofa made in France, covered in creamy pale yellow velvet with adjustable arms, allowing conversion into a daybed.
Brass
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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