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Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 37 in W 61.75 in D 27.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
XV style gold leaf gilt open arm sofa.
Approximate measurements in inches
30" high at back
25" wide
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Satin, Cotton
Mid-Century Modern Groovy Geometric 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern geometric 3 cushion open arm walnut sofa
Offered is a restored Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Fabulous Wormley Dunbar Style Open-Arm Two-Piece Sectional Sofa Lucite Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous two-piece sectional sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These sofas were
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
H 27.5 in W 110 in D 109 in
Rare Wormley Dunbar Style Open-Arm Two-Piece Sectional Sofa Lucite Legs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare two-piece sectional sofa in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. These
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Howard & Sons leather club sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Early Howard and sons leather open arm club sofa covered in hand finished Italian hide with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Long 18th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Spanish / Portuguese Settee
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional, long open arm walnut sofa with carved and gilt accents, the cabriole legs ending in
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Rococo Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Restored "Triple Triangle" Open Air Pretzel Single Arm Lounge Chair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Triple Triangle" arm rattan lounge chair featuring arch looped base and the unique open-air
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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
Hannah and Morrison Aluminum Sofa for Knoll, Three-Seat Sling Couch, 1970s
By Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison, Knoll
Located in Raleigh, NC
Open arm three-seat sofa with purple microsuede upholstery designed by Bruce Hannah and Andrew
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 27.63 in W 68.5 in D 28.75 in
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
Dunbar open arm sofa - Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Dunbar open arm sofa by Edward Wormley. Angled open armrests. Fully restored. New upholstery
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Dunbar Open-Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Open-arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form sofa with Walnut bracket frames that
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Dunbar Open-Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Large-scale open-arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form sofa with exposed walnut
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Aesthetic Movement Open Arm Sofa Attributed to Howard and Sons
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb 19th century open arm sofa almost certainly by Howard and sons. Upholstered in Rose
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage Giltwood Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage giltwood upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee
Original gilt wood finish with
Category
20th Century European Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee
Painted in a French white with
Category
20th Century Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee painted in a French gray with
Category
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee Painted in a French gray with
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Linen, Wood
Open Arm Sofa, England circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1890
Antique frame newly upholstered in McLaurin & Percy fabric.
55”w x 36”d x 34”h x 15”seat
Ref. SOFA281
$ 6,200
Category
Antique 1890s Sofas
Materials
Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XVI style open arm sofa settee
Painted in a Gustavian gray
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee.
Painted in a French gray with
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee
Painted in a French gray with
Category
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XVI style open arm sofa settee
Painted in a French white
Category
20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Cotton, Muslin, Giltwood
Dunbar Open Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated and well dressed sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The sofa is designed with split
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Open-Arm Sofa by Russell Wright for Conant-Ball
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Open-arm three-seater sofa by Russell Wright for Conant-Ball in the typical style of his work. The
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sofas
Dunbar Open Arm Sofa with Bracket Backs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare open-arm sectional sofa with exposed bracket back frames. Fully restored and reupholstered
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
Danish 1940s Open-Arm Sofa in Sculpted Beech Wood by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Step into the enchanting world of Danish craftsmanship with this exquisite Danish 1940s Open Arms
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
Pair of Edward Wormley Sofas
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Wormley for Dunbar, Pair of Open-Arm Sofas. Model 6342
Brass painted supports. Tufted Bench with
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Howard & Sons Sofa in Pierre Frey Wool Plaid, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Howard & Sons Sofa in Pierre Frey Wool Plaid
England circa 1880
Open arm sofa, newly upholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Wool
Danish Midcentury Open Arm Spindle Back Sofa Model 95 by Slagelse
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sought after three-seat open arm sofa in beech and wool manufactured in Denmark in the 1940s by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech
60's Open-Arm Italian Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual 60's open-arm Italian sofa reupholstered with pale acqua color mohair
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Sofas
Materials
Wood, Mohair
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Offered is a unrestored original mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern 3 Cushion Vikko Open Arm Walnut Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century 3 cushion vikko sofa
Offered is an unrestored Mid-Century Modern sofa. The sofa can
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Open Arm Sectional Sofa with Original Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
measures: 27 H x 89 W x 31 D
Section with one arm measures: 27 H x 84 W x 31 D
Seat is 16 inches high.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Button Back Sofa in Linen Blend, England, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
59 Inch long button back sofa in linen blend by House of Hackney
England, circa 1880.
Open
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Unusual Napoleon III Love seat
Located in Malton, GB
quite a sofa. The open arm design as well makes this hugely decorative, especially with the neatly
Category
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Dunbar Open-Arm Sofa by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Open-arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Sculptural form sofa with walnut bracket frames that
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Open Arm Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a Mid-Century Modern open-arm sofa with a walnut frame. It is in good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee Painted in a French gray with
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Vintage Gilt Wood Upholstered Louis XV Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage gilt wood upholstered Louis XV style open arm sofa settee. Original gilt wood finish with
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Cotton, Giltwood
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Sofa Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XVI style open arm sofa settee
Painted in a French white
Category
20th Century European Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Baker Furniture Knole Open-Arm Settee or Loveseat Sofa
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Baker Furniture Knole open-arm settee or loveseat sofa, circa 1970s. This sofa has been
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Danish 1940s Spindleback Sofa by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s model 117 high back open arm sofa made of stained and lacquered
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Como Corner Sectional Sofa, Designed by Giorgio Soressi for DWR, Canyon Leather
By Giorgio Soressi
Located in Seattle, WA
has three section, two open arm sofas, a corner seating and two oversized throw pillow. Natural Down
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Down
H 27.5 in W 125 in D 125 in
Vintage Painted and Upholstered Louis XVI Style Open Arm Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage painted and upholstered Louis XVI style open arm sofa settee.
Painted in a French white
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Cotton, Wood
A Biedermeier Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
positioned in front of the sofa, and open arm chairs and side chairs were pulled in for an intimate repast
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Tables
Materials
Fir, Birch, Ash
Alfred Christensen Open Arm Settee or Sofa Danish Midcentury, 1940's
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Beech, Wool
Open Arm Chaise Longue with Brass Legs
By Billy Baldwin, Dorothy Draper
Located in Chicago, IL
Chic open-arm chaise sofa. Fully restored and reupholstered. Brass conical legs. 1950s glamour.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mahogany Open Arm Settee
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic mahogany open arm settee or sofa loveseat made in the manner and style of T.H. Robsjohn
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Antique Settee Sofa with Pair of Armchairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Beautifully carved of a dense solid walnut, this antique French salon suite features an open arm
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 37.88 in W 46.63 in D 21.25 in
Open Arm Sofa, by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hadley, MA
Open arm sofa by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with bracket supports.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
A Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Arm Sofa circa 1780
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Arm Sofa circa 1780 reupholstered by Talisman
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Settees
Decorative Antique Open Arm Seat/Sofa/Bench
Located in Lancashire, GB
Decorative Antique Open Arm Seat/Sofa/Bench
A very decorative, 19th century antique oak and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Sofas
Materials
Oak
Upholstered Open Arm Swedish Settee
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered Open Arm Swedish Settee
Category
Swedish Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
1930s Hand-Painted Monterey Sofa with Drop Arm in Old Wood Finish
Located in Pasadena, CA
. Vibrant floral painted panels. With the drop arm open the sofa is 102" long.
Measures: 30" H x 80" W x
Category
Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Sofas
Rosewood Sofa by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant rosewood open arm sofa by Danish modern designer, Frits Henningsen from 1960s, newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
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Open Arm Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the open arm sofa you’re looking for. Each open arm sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and cotton. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage open arm sofa now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an open arm sofa — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An open arm sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen each produced at least one beautiful open arm sofa that is worth considering.
How Much is a Open Arm Sofa?
Prices for an open arm sofa start at $795 and top out at $34,000 with the average selling for $3,997.
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 Open Arm Sofa
- What is a shelter arm sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A 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.
- What is a drop arm sofa for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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.
- 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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