Antique Knole Sofa
Edwardian Knole Sofa Robert Lorimer Spanish Style
By Sir Robert Lorimer
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Recently re-upholstered Edwardian Knole sofa with oak Spanish style legs.
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Early 20th Century British Spanish Colonial Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Upholstery
Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knole Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather Knole sofa with overstuff feather filled cushions.
This sofa was fully restored around 2-3 years
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Leather
$17,130
H 49.41 in W 77.76 in D 33.08 in
Knole Settee, Early 20th century, English Baroque in Belgium Linen
By Morant
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, upholstered 17th century couch with
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$5,500 Sale Price
62% Off
H 36 in W 69 in D 30 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
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Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Velvet
$24,667
H 44.1 in W 83.08 in D 27.37 in
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Knole Sofa
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A red velvet Knole sofa.
Steel ratchets to both drop arms, all original upholstery and fringing
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
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
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Velvet
Early 20th Century Leather Knole Sofa
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful Knole sofa with a wonderful color and patina of the leather. It dates from the early 20th
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Early 20th Century British Empire Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Leather
English Victorian Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Faversham, GB
An outstanding Victorian Knole sofa upholstered in blush pink upholstery.
The sofa has a high back
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Velvet
Antique Knole Sofa, Sofa with Drop Down Sides, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
English Knole sofa.
A large two-seat Knole settee with adjustable arms, deep seating, cream fabric
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Fabric
H 38.19 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Velvet Knole Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Original faded velvet upholstery, with down filled cushions.
Made in England, circa 1910.
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1920s English Edwardian Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Down, Velvet
George Smith Kilim Upholstered Knole Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with rectangular back and adjustable fold down arms with rope and peg holders. Brass tacked overall edges. Upholstered overall front back and sides with Kilim fabric. Tw...
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1690s American William and Mary Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Wool
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
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19th Century English Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knole Drop Arm Sofa
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored four seater Knole sofa with oversized
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 100.79 in D 37.8 in
Upholstered Knole Armchair
Located in London, GB
and construction, promising durability and longevity. The design pays homage to the iconic Knole Sofa
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1920s English Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Located in Folkestone, GB
for the Knole House in Sevenoaks, West Kent England in the early 1600s, the Knole sofa has deep roots
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Early 20th Century English Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Fabric
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
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Knole Sofa
Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
interiors and decoration (Peter Thornton) ill 150 depicts the couch at Knole.
This is a rare, 19th
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Late 19th Century English Baroque Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Linen
H 39.77 in W 77.96 in D 34.45 in
20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask
Located in Miami, FL
20th century knole settee sofa in damask
Offered for sale is a 20th century Knole settee or sofa
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Brass
Knole Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
A new custom knole sofa with 18th century Italian finials newly covered in a Swedish grey cotton
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Leather Knole Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Leather Knole Sofa.
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Leather
Knole Sofa
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A spectacular country house Knole sofa.
Original faded velvet upholstrey and down filled cushions
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Knole Sofa
19th. Century Knole Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and comfortable 19th.century French Knole sofa. Newly upholstered in Belgium linen. Arms
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19th Century French Jacobean Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Fine Knole Sofa
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very good quality Knole Sofa now upholstered in a fine green silk ribbed velvet.
Provenance
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Early 20th Century British Antique Knole Sofa
Early 20th Century Knole Sofa
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Small Early 20th century Knole Sofa
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Early 20th Century British Antique Knole Sofa
Antique Knole Sofa Reupholstered
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Antique Knole sofa fully reupholstered in pale Belgian linen. This sofa has a ratchet mechanism on
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19th Century American Antique Knole Sofa
Late 19th Century Knole Sofa
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th century Knole sofa, mahogany and ash framed upholstered in Modern damask fabrics, circa
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1880s English Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Ash, Mahogany, Upholstery
Beautiful Knole Sofa Red Silk Velvet
Located in Montecito, CA
Beautiful and comfortable 1920's classic Knole sofa upholstered in silk velvet.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Velvet
Knole Sofa: To Be Restored in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in GB
An exceptional Early 20thC Knole sofa to be restored as you like (fabric/leather). You tell us how
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Knole Sofa
Maison Jansen Knole Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unique Knole style sofa from Maison Jansen, wooden frame three seater sofa with black leather
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Early 20th Century French Antique Knole Sofa
Pair of Knole Sofas from Muncaster Castle, England
Located in Long Island City, NY
Upholstered in contemporary velvet fabric with blue tassels. The sofas removed from Muncaster
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Knole Sofa
Primitive Spanish Stylized Knole Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
I've always been a fan of the classic Knole sofa. This reminded me of a primitive version with a
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Grand Knole Cowhide Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Grand Knole cowhide sofa c. 1925. Attr. Maison Jansen. All original. The color range in the hides
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Steel
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
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Early 20th Century American Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Knole Sofa
By Knole
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Knole sofa with adjustable ends. Well defined shape with an old velvet cover in excellent
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Early 20th Century English Antique Knole Sofa
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Knole Sofa
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A very fine quality early 20th century Knole sofa, currently covered in a fine velvet with gropon
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Early 20th Century English Antique Knole Sofa
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Antique Knole Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique knole sofa for your home. Each antique knole sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and velvet. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique knole sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique knole sofa, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique knole sofa over the years, but those crafted by Knole are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Knole Sofa?
Prices for an antique knole sofa start at $3,010 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $6,394.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
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.
Questions About Antique Knole Sofa
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The original purpose of the Knole sofa produced during the 17th century was to serve as a royal seat. A monarch would rest on it when receiving visitors. Today, people buy Knole sofas to provide seating in formal sitting rooms. Shop a range of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knole drop-arm sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
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