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Knole sofa|nəʊl ˈsəʊfə|
[f. the name of the prototype at Knole Park, Kent, c 1605–20.]
A sofa designed in the style of an early 17th-century model, having adjustable sides that may be lowered to make it into a day-bed. So Knole couch, Knole settee.
[1868C. L. Eastlake Hints Household Taste vi. 142 The sofa at Knole..is an example of thoroughly good design... The sides can be raised or lowered..thus enabling the sofa to be used as a couch or a settee, at pleasure.] 1942R. King Design in Evil xxi. 207 A Knole sofa sheened with lemon-colored damask. 1943D. Welch Maiden Voy. xv. 122 Two fringed and tasselled Knole settees. 1945Burlington Mag. LXXXVI. 114/1 The famous Knole couch..is the first comfortable type of couch that was made in England. 1951A. Christie They came to Baghdad ii. 17 That Knole settee..in electric blue satin. |