Wide Arm Sofa

Find many varieties of an authentic wide arm sofa available at 1stDibs. Each wide arm sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. If you’re shopping for a wide arm sofa, we have 147 options in-stock, while there are 58 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wide arm sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right wide arm sofa, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one wide arm sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Adrian Pearsall and Craft Associates produced versions that are worth a look.

Prices for a wide arm sofa start at $725 and top out at $42,000 with the average selling for $6,495.

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.