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1970s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

1960s, Danish drop arm sofa, furniture wool, oak wood, orginal condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa in original very good condition. No smells, no stains, stable
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" drop arm sofa in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm sofa, furniture velour, adjustable armrests.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm sofa. Green furniture velour, double sided seat cushions, springs
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Baker Knole style sofa with classic (fixed) drop-arm form, featuring a rectangular back and
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Brass

Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
Baker Knole Style Drop-Arm Sofa
H 31 in W 69 in D 33 in
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

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

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Brass

Knole Drop Arm Sofa Set, Gleannloch Arabian Horse Ranch Estate
Located in Surrey, BC
finials allowing the sofa ends to drop, resting on bun feet, 33.75"H, 96.5"W, 30.5"D*Provenance: The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Spanish Colonial Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Modern, 3 seater Knoll Drop Arm Sofa in velvet orange, England.
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful English sofa, upholstered in an orange velvet, mint condition, great garnish.
Category

Vintage 1960s English Settees

Materials

Velvet

1970s, Danish 2 seater sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" 2 seater drop arm sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Drop Arm Chaise Lounge Sofa Horse Hair Fill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian drop arm sofa chaise
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa, original condition, cherry red velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa in original very good condition: no smells, no stains
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
sofa with six-strand round speed "Double Tear Drop arm" . 1930, United We only purchase and sell only
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Made to Order Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa with Carved Solid Walnut Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Classic Drop Arm Knole Sofa Upholstered in Off White Linen with Soft Foam Core with
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Brass

1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2-seater drop arm "Spanish" sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ash

1970s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" 2 seater sofa. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Lounge & Sofa Livingroom Set by Tochiku
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "Double Tear Drop" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Drop Arm Sofa
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Wormley design. Great original fabric!
Category

Mid-20th Century Sofas

Edward Wormley Open Arm Dunbar Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare 1940's Edward Wormley for Dunbar drop arm sofa in charcoal upholstery. All original hardware
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley Open Arm Dunbar Sofa
Edward Wormley Open Arm Dunbar Sofa
H 28.5 in W 96 in D 32 in
1970s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish "Spanish" drop arm sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

1970s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, cherry-red velour, original.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish "Spanish" drop arm sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, cherry-red velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" 2 seater drop arm sofa. Cherry-red furniture velour, ash wood legs, brass
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Late 19th Century Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop Arm Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
Late 19th century Victorian leather upholstered drop arm sofa standing on mahogany bun feet
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Drop Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sofa with hinged arms upholstered in white wool boucle on casters. Design by Edward Wormley for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Brass

Drop Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
Drop Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
H 27 in W 96 in D 34 in
Antique Small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality small Victorian circa 1895 Chesterfield drop-arm (2-position) sofa, A wonderful
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop-arm sofa, original good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish drop-arm 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Victorian Three Piece Suite Drop Arm Sofa & Pair of Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
angles. The drop arm function on the sofa operates as it should and has three or four positions it can be
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1970s, Danish drop arm "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish 2 seater "Spanish" drop arm sofa. Original very good condition: no smells and no
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ash

John Van Koert and Drexel Sofa
By John Van Koert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A chaise styled drop-arm sofa with two back and one large bottom cushion sitting on mahogany legs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

John Van Koert and Drexel Sofa
John Van Koert and Drexel Sofa
H 29 in W 78 in D 31.5 in
Edward Wormley sectional sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Two piece "drop-arm" sofa set designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Works great as a sectional or
Category

20th Century American Sofas

Edward Wormley sectional sofa
Edward Wormley sectional sofa
H 28 in W 86 in D 32 in
Victorian Drop Arm Club Sofa in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part of a Suite
By William Morrison, William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely William Morris upholstered Victorian drop arm sofa
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Fully Restored Vintage Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Low Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This chair came as part of a suite, I have the matching Victorian drop arm sofa, two club armchairs
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Quality Edwardian Drop Arm Tan Leather Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality Edwardian drop arm leather sofa / couch / settee upholstered in a tan leather
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Quality Edwardian Drop Arm Tan Leather Sofa
Quality Edwardian Drop Arm Tan Leather Sofa
H 32.68 in W 61.03 in D 32.29 in
19th century leather drop arm Chesterfield sofa
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Fine late Victorian drop arm leather sofa . The sofa is upholstered in the finest English leather
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

19th century leather drop arm Chesterfield sofa
19th century leather drop arm Chesterfield sofa
H 33.08 in W 53.15 in D 33.08 in
1920's English drop arm club sofa
Located in Malton, GB
looking 1920's English club sofa with drop arm. Great size and bold design that will sit well in both
Category

Early 20th Century Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

1920's English drop arm club sofa
1920's English drop arm club sofa
H 36.23 in W 63.78 in D 34.26 in
English Drop Arm Leather and Mohair Cushion Sofa with Brass Studs
Located in Pasadena, CA
English drop arm leather sofa with mohair cushion, 2 leather kidney pillows. When it comes to
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mohair

vintage open arm sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dropped/ fixed open arm sofa on tapered legs and a tufted seat cushion. Seats three.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

vintage open arm sofa
vintage open arm sofa
H 28.5 in W 90 in D 33 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Two-Seat Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrest. Horse hair filled as
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Drop Arm Settee Blue Two-Seat, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
two persons in comfort Benefiting from a 'drop-arm' allowing full stretch for the longer legged
Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Sofa Sectional Settee W/ Stacked Base
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Double Tear Drop Arm, two-seat sectional loveseat sofa with six-strand round speed "Double
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Good Quality Victorian Drop End Sofa Settee in a Grey Linen
Located in Benington, Herts
A good quality and well-proportioned Victorian drop arm settee/sofa newly reupholstered in a grey
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Recently upholstered KEM Weber for Lloyd Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Sofa
By lloyd manufacturing co., Kem Weber
Located in Ferndale, MI
Sexy art deco machine age moderne chrome frame tear drop arm loose cushion sofa. Designed by KEM
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Arts & Crafts Mission Style Oak Drop Arm Settee Sofa Day Bed
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful Arts & Crafts Mission style oak drop arm settee sofa day bed, sitting on castors. Circa
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Victorian Club Armchairs in William Morris Upholstery Fabric Part Suite
By William Morris (English), William Morrison
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
armchairs part of a suite I have included a picture of the drop arm Victorian sofa, it's not included in
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Late Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop-Arm Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A late Victorian leather upholstered drop arm sofa standing on mahogany bun feet. English, 1890
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Late Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop-Arm Sofa
Late Victorian Leather Upholstered Drop-Arm Sofa
H 33.86 in W 66.93 in D 33.86 in
1950s, Danish 3 seater drop arm sofa, very good condition, wool, oak.
Located in Tarm, 82
1940-50s, Danish 3 seater drop arm sofa in very good condition: no smells and no stains. Sofa was
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

Classic Vintage Knole Drop Arm Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Classic antique English style Knole button tufted sofa in original pale vellum colored cotton
Category

Vintage 1940s Sofas

1950s, Danish velour 2 seater drop-arm sofa, original good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish drop-arm 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish drop-arm 2 seater sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Restored Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Armchair Drop Arm Sofa Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
nails The sofa is as mentioned a drop arm, the mechanism is stiff but works well once engaged, ideal
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Restored Victorian Drop Arm Chesterfield Buttoned Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield two-seat drop arm sofa The sofa has been fully restored to include having the old colour
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Drop-Arm Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Victorian chesterfield sofa, with drop-arm and leather button back upholstery. Upholtery worn but
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Victorian Drop-Arm Chesterfield Sofa
Victorian Drop-Arm Chesterfield Sofa
H 25.6 in W 75.99 in D 36.62 in
Antique 19th Century Victorian Drop Arm Leather Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Victorian two-seat leather sofa with "drop arm" armrests. Horse hair filled as
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique French Leather Drop Arm Daybed Sofa with French Mattress Ticking
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
recovered in an original antique French mattress ticking and is very clean, free-from stains. The arms drop
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Daybeds

Materials

Down, Leather, Upholstery

Spanish Revival California Signed Monterey Drop-Arm Sofa with Leather Upholstery
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautiful and hard to find Monterey sofa with hand-painted back panels. The arm raises and lowers
Category

Vintage 1930s Rancho Monterey Sofas

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Drop Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer: Edward Ferts Warmley Manufacture: Dunebar Period/style: Mid-Century Moderne Country: US Date: 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Spanish Revival California Signed Monterey Drop-Arm Sofa in Old Wood Finish
By Monterey Furniture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Exceptional, signed Monterey sofa in original old wood finish with hand-painted flowers on red rear
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Sofas

Edwardian Double Drop Arm Brown Leather Sofa/Chesterfield
Located in Surbiton, GB
1920s double drop arm sofa with three different settings for each arm. Upholstered several years
Category

Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Leather

1930s Signed Red Monterey Red Sofa with One Drop Arm
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's Monterey red couch with one drop arm. Signed. Finish was restored years ago. 103.75
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Sofas

Signed Monterey Rancho Sofa with Drop Arm with Old Wood Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Monterey sofa with new leather upholstery and one drop arm, circa 1930s. Measure: 103.75
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Sofas

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Drop Arm Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal drop arm sofa for your home. Each drop arm sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and fabric. There are many kinds of the drop arm sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right drop arm sofa, those designed in Victorian, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made drop arm sofa over the years, but those crafted by Chesterfield, William Morris (English) and William Morrison are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Drop Arm Sofa?

Prices for a drop arm sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,585.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Drop Arm Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low sofa is called a ‘low-profile’ sofa. The low-profile sofa is snug with the ground, and helps to give the illusion of airy and light space in smaller areas. You can shop a collection of sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A shelter arm sofa is a type of sofa wherein the sheltering arm bends outward from the sofa and has a gently sloping curve to it. Shelter arm sofas are generally praised for their comfort since they tend to cradle the person sitting. Find a wide variety of shelter arm sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An English roll arm sofa is a style of sofa that is recognizable by its deep seat, tight untufted back and rolled arms. You can shop a collection of English roll arm sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.