$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen
By Morant & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These settees are extremely comfortable as well as injecting period atmosphere into the interiors.
Brass, Bronze
Tuxedo english Knole Armchair with bronze Legs
Located in Ballard, CA
The distinctive Anouk chair is a tribute to the legendary Lady Knole settee. The chair features exquisite craftsmanship, hand sculpted bronze legs and finials, and is complimented w...
Bronze
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- The original couch served the Dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earliest examples of English, upholstered, seat furniture.
Velvet
Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uccle, BE
His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood bac...
Oak
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage French Knole Style Silk Down Filled High Arm Loveseat Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Includes bolster and lumbar pillows. Off white / beige. Knole inspired French design. Attributed to Taylor King.
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
Knole Drop Arm Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Knole drop arm settee from France circa 1970 that has been newly upholstered in navy corduroy from Holland and Sherry.
Metal
English Knole Sofa
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
The Knole settee or sofa was made in the 17th century.
Fabric
Iron Framed Reeded Knole Style Bench or Settee
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Wood reeded Knole style bench or settee with iron frame.
Iron
Pair of Georgian Style Knole Settees.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Georgian Style Knole Settees. Canted sides in the form originally associated with ”Knole” House in Kent.
Pair of Custom Designed Knole Settees
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of custom designed Knole settees. Canted sides in the form originally associated with a 17th century settee made for “Knole” House in Kent, England.
Linen
Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Located in Folkestone, GB
A beutiful early 20th century Knole Settee with drop ends in the traditional style, handmade with fully jointed original wooden frame.
Fabric
Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet
By Knole
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Edwardian small knole settee in original velvet upholstery and braiding.
Large Dark Tan Leather Knole Settee
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large dark tan leather knole settee, This is a large and very comfortable piece, it is upholstered in its original leather, the leather is very thick heavy quality, and is very s...
Leather
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H 29 in W 59 in D 30 in
Vintage European Knole Settee in Mohair Solid Bronze Finials Older Restoration
Located in Highwood, IL
Vintage Knole settee that did not originate with from the Knoll furniture company, but rather from the Knole house in County Kent.
Bronze
Knole Settee, English, Morant & Co., Green Strie Velvet
By Morant & Co.
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The original couch served the Dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earliest examples of English, upholstered, seat furniture.
Velvet
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H 39.77 in W 77.96 in D 34.45 in
Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This is a magnificent, 19th century copy, having the correct proportion, and being upholstered in a similar style to the original settee at Knole.
Linen
English Knole Style Settee
Located in Highwood, IL
This Knole settee was purchased in France and the arm do go down, unlike so many reproductions.
Fabric
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H 41 in W 81 in D 33 in
French Baroque Style Velvet Upholstered Knole Style Settee, 2nd half 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Upholstered in green velvet with applied embroidered tape/trim with matching braid and fringe, adjustable padded wings controlled by roping. The original Knole Settee (also known as...
Velvet
Rare Mohair Settee from "The Spanish Set" by Elias Barup
By Gärsnäs Mobler, Elias Barup
Located in Long Island City, NY
Elias Barup was the first furniture designer for Gärsnäs AB in Sweden. This fantastic settee, which dates from the beginning of his tenure there in the 1930s, is probably modeled on ...
Mohair, Fruitwood
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H 38.19 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
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 with fringing.
Fabric
English Knole Style Grey Settee, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
1940's English classic Knole inspired love seat or small sofa, with a down and feather single cushion seat and two pillows at the back.
Cotton
18th C Style Cache Knole Down Sleeper Sofa Settee W Custom Pillows
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Cache Knole down sleeper sofa settee w custom pillows.
Velvet
Glamorous Classic Hollywood Regency Knole Sofa
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Knole sofa or settee originated in England in the late 1700s and is still being produced to this day which says something about the Classic good looks.
Bronze
20th century Maison Jansen Golden Velvet Sofa, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in LEGNY, FR
This type of sofa has been known in England since the 17th century under the name of "Knole settee" in reference to the castle of Knole House (Kent).
Velvet
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H 42 in W 43 in D 96 in
Ebanista Carpello II Sofa Knole Sofa Settee Janet Yonaty Trim & Giltwood Finials
By Ebanista
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Ebanista Carpello II Sofa Knole Sofa Settee W Janet Yonaty Trim & Giltwood Finials
Silk, Velvet, Down
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H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in West Hartford, CT
His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood bac...
Wood, Teak
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H 43 in W 85 in D 36 in
18th Century Style Knole Style Down Sofa Settee with Custom Pillows by Cache
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th century Style Knole Style Down Sofa Settee With Custom Pillows by Cache.
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Weesp, NL
His 1945 “Spokeback Sofa,” with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood b...
Wool, Oak
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H 40.16 in W 77.17 in D 36.23 in
Knole, Settee, Sofa, Aubusson, Tapestry, Wool, 3-Seat, Country House, Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
These settees were inspired by and named after a couch at Knole in Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sackvilles, which served the Dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earl...
Tapestry, Wool
Knole House Canterbury Sofa
By Knole
Located in Stamford, CT
Nailhead trim lines the frame for a metallic finishing touch. The Knole settee (sometimes known as the Knole Sofa) was made in the 17th century.
Knole Drop Arm Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
The Knole sofa is a classic English furniture piece that has been around since the 17th century. This particular Knole sofa, upholstered in burnt orange mohair, is a unique and styli...
Mohair
Chic blue grey velvet French Knole style sofa by Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic blue grey velvet French 40's Knole style small sofa by Jansen. 20 in. seat height. Adjustable side arms.
Brass
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H 37.01 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
Settee, Late 19th Century, English, Charles II Style, Cut-Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Very few upholstered settees or couches survive from the 17th century and those that do can be found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent.
Velvet
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