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Pillow-Back English Roll Arm Sofa

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86 Blythe pillow back English roll arm sofa in Ludlow Steel stain-proof grey fabric

86" Blythe pillow back English roll arm sofa in Ludlow Steel stain-proof grey fabric (Item shown above may include custom options)

18 Sizes
1,252 Colors

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ChairSofaSectional

Tradition, with Even More Comfort

The classic English roll-arm graces homes and estates around the world with its distinctive profile. Unmistakable characteristics include the set-back, dropping arm and the unique swoop of the side. Our cushion-back interpretation of this piece combines European style with plush, sink-in comfort. We use a modern pocket coil spring system for even, noiseless, and durable seat comfort. Blythe is configurable in dozens of durable fabrics and leathers, as well as multiple sizes. What could be a more perfect fit?

Are you interested in a similar profile with a more formal tight back? Check out Blythe's brother, Basel!

Armchairs from

$1,299

Sofas from

$1,999

Price varies with
size and upholstery
selections.

Starting prices for each size shown below. Contact us for a specific price quote. We ship nationwide — learn more here.

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— Firmness Guide —

Back Firmness Level

Soft pillows provide an ultra-comfortable backrest. Our premium fills ensure that cushions are resistant to compression.

Seat Firmness Level

High-quality seat cushions and our sag-free suspension make all-day use a delight. Cushion firmness can be adjusted softer or firmer upon request.

Pedigree, Construction, & Comfort

  • Made in the U.S.A.
  • Bench-made in North Carolina by skilled craftspeople.
  • Custom hardwood frame built from poplar lumber with blocking in all corners, double-dowel or mortise-and-tenon joinery, metal fasteners, and glue.
  • Our sag-free, ultra-durable pocket coil seat support system.
  • Seat cushions made from multi-density foam core, wrapped in channel-stitched down and feathers for plush yet supportive comfort.
  • Our foam is CertiPUR-US certified and is free of flame retardants.
  • Additional information about our construction.

Custom Options

Blythe can be customized to suit your unique needs and style. Create a truly one-of-a-kind piece of furniture by selecting from our extensive list of options. Need help? Contact us to speak with a furniture consultant.

  • Available in seventeen standard lengths or in sectional configurations. (Contact us for sectional information.)
  • Two more-generous seat depths available.
  • Optional bench seat cushion configuration.
  • Choice of numerous fabric and leather families and colors.

51 Photos of Blythe

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Blythe sofa+chaise in Ridges orange corduroyBlythe armchair in Everlast Blue Guard performance leather86 Blythe pillow back English roll arm sofa in Ludlow Steel stain-proof grey fabric92 Blythe sofa in Como Cadet blue velvet fabric96 Blythe pillow-back English roll-arm sofa in Perry Wool Cricket WhiteBlythe pillow back English roll-arm sofa in Crosby Ivory stain-proof velvet98 Blythe English roll arm sofa in Como Cyan blue velvet86 Blythe English roll arm sofa in Cannes Toast velvet with bench cushionBlythe pillow back English roll arm chair in grey leatherBlythe oversized chair in custom fabricBlythe English roll arm chair in Stanton Ink blue performance fabricBlythe pillow back English roll arm armchair in Harness Nut leather113x100 Blythe sectional with bumper in Jay Evergreen performance fabricBlythe sofa in Martexin Waxed Canvas Navy fabricBlythe sofa in Corsica Pewter stain-proof grey velvetBlythe pillow back English roll arm sofa in Cannes Grey Cloud velvet109x109 Blythe sectional in Cannes Silver Sage velvet86 Blythe sofa in Jay Downy white performance chenilleBlythe sofa in Martexin Waxed Canvas Navy fabricBlythe sofa in Cannes Lichen velvet fabric98 Blythe English roll arm sofa in Prince Celtic green performance velvet80 Blythe English roll arm sofa in Como Romance pink velvet121x121 Blythe L sectional in Bruges FawnBlythe armchair in Mont Blanc Storm leatherBlythe square corner sectional in Echo Cognac leather97x97 Blythe sectional in Montauk Oyster linen performance fabric96 Blythe pillow-back English roll-arm sofa in Perry Wool Cricket White61 Blythe pillow back English roll arm sofa in mixed floral patternsBlythe pillow-back English roll-arm sofa in Como Emerald green velvet68 Blythe love seat in Porto Red velvetBlythe English roll arm armchair in Sunbrella Tailored Indigo fabricBlythe pillow back English roll arm sofa in Montauk Lemongrass stain-resistant linen performance fabricBlythe sofa+chaise in St. Croix Lagoon blue leatherBlythe pillow back English roll arm sofa in Cheyenne Stirrup scratch-resistant performance leather120 Blythe dual-chaise sectional in Como Indigo blue velvet92 Blythe English roll arm sofa in Jay Seaside blue performance fabric164 Blythe dual-chaise English roll arm sectional in Untouchable Preston leatherBlythe pillow back English roll arm sofa with chaise ottoman in Thompson Wedgewood stain-proof blue velvetBlythe pillow back English roll arm sofa in Berkshire Bourbon brown leatherBlythe English armchair in leather38 Blythe armchair in Bruges Eucalyptus green velvetBlythe sofa in linen fabricBlythe armchair in Everlast Blue Guard performance leather102x102 Blythe sectional in Crypton Evere Parchment stain-proof linen86 Blythe English roll arm sofa in Cannes Toast velvet with bench cushion116 Blythe English roll arm sofa in Greenwich Marmalade orange performance fabric61 Blythe English roll arm loveseat in Berkshire Bourbon leather86 Blythe sofa in Jay Downy performance fabricBlythe pillow back English roll-arm sofa in Thompson Wedgewood blue stain-proof velvetBlythe pillow back English roll-arm sofa in Crosby Merlot stain-proof red velvet92 Blythe sofa in Chrystie Coral performance fabric

Find the Perfect Fit

All the dimensions you need to find the piece that fits your space.

Sizes & Starting Prices

Overall WidthInner Seating WidthFabricLeather
Armchairs
38"24"$1,299$1,749
41"27"$1,439$1,949
44"30"$1,579$2,149
47"33"$1,719$2,349
50"36"$1,859$2,549
Love Seats
62"48"$1,999$2,749
68"54"$2,139$2,949
74"60"$2,279$3,149
Sofas
80"66"$2,419$3,349
86"72"$2,559$3,549
92"78"$2,699$3,749
98"84"$2,839$3,949
104"90"$2,979$4,149
110"96"$3,119$4,349
116"102"$3,259$4,549
122"108"$3,399$4,749
128"114"$3,519$4,949
146"132"$3,819$5,549
Sectionals
Our sectionals are available in dozens of sizes and configurations. They use a similar frame system to our standalone sofas, but the lengths are a bit different. We can create equal and unequal length "L" and "U" layouts, sofa+chaise combinations, and more. Check out our available layouts, watch our videos about planning your sectional sofa, or contact us for our best fits for your space.

Available Depths

Overall DepthSeat Depth 
38"22"No charge
40"24"No charge
42"26"Standard. No charge
44"28"Upcharge

Other Dimensional Tidbits

Overall Height35½
Seat Height18½"
Arm Height25½
Arm Width7"

Dimensions represent maximum sizes with legs and cushions in place. Tufted seats can alter seat height. Tufted and tight seats subtract approximately one inch from seat height. Legs on most pieces can be removed to ease ingress. Please remember that our furniture is hand-built and that all dimensions are approximate.

Choices, Choices, & More Choices

Built just for you and your home.

Because we build everything to order — from scratch, for every customer — you can tailor your furniture to match your tastes perfectly. Here are some finishing details that will help you make your piece feel one-of-a-kind.

Fabric & Leather Colors

No one has a range of fabrics and leathers as extensive as ours...period. And we specialize in materials that are leagues ahead of our competition in terms of toughness and cleanability.

Your furniture is built to order in any of our 1,252 fabrics or leathers. Additionally, we're happy to build your piece using material that you provide (COM/COL).

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Seat Configurations

Customize your furniture's look and feel by selecting the cushion setup. Want a firmer or softer seat? We can help with that, too. Note that some configurations, including bench cushions and tufted seats, are added-cost options.

Options:
Two Cushions

Leg Styles

The following styles are available on this profile. Click on a style to see available stain finishes. Note that some styles are available at an added cost.

  • Turned (8500)
    Turned (8500)
  • Scalloped (9500)
    Scalloped (9500)
  • Square Taper
    Square Taper
  • Detailed Taper
    Detailed Taper
  • Notched Taper
    Notched Taper
  • Caster
    Caster1
    • Walnut
      Walnut
    • Espresso
      Espresso
    • Ebony
      Ebony
    • Aged Grey
      Aged Grey
    • Natural
      Natural

    1. Caster legs are for aesthetics only and should never be used to roll furniture.

Nail Head Trim

Nail head trim is an added-cost option on this style. The nails can enhance the lines of a piece and can integrate furniture into the surrounding environment. The following finish colors are available.

Warm Tones

  • 03
    03
  • 21
    21
  • 12
    12
  • 01
    01
  • 37
    37

Cool Tones

  • 13
    13
  • 10
    10
  • 41
    41
  • 44
    44
  • 22
    22
  • 00
    99

Aged

  • 08
    08
  • 33
    33
  • 38
    38
  • 06
    06
  • 46
    46

Better From The Beginning

Our furniture is made in the U.S.A. (not <ahem> "North America") in our factory in North Carolina. We build exceptional furniture from the ground up, and the careful choices we have made in our construction methods separate the custom sofa we build for you from the stuff you get off some other website or catalog.

Detail of Sofa Frame

Old Fashioned

We build furniture the old-fashioned way, starting with a hand-built frame designed to last a lifetime. Many companies talk up their "kiln-dried, hardwood frames" but they are nothing more than CNC-cut plywood. Eww.

Our frames are truly handmade. Each piece of poplar is cut on a bandsaw, doweled, pinned, and screwed, the way traditional furniture frames were made 100 years ago. They take about eight times as long to build as machine-cut frames, but we believe it's well worth the extra attention. They're heavy, sturdy, and long-lasting. So long-lasting, in fact, that we warranty them for life.

A Better Spot to Sit

We think some of the most beautiful parts of a sofa are the ones you never see. Unlike most furniture companies that extract margins by opting for lower-grade components, we make excellent durability and comfort a standard feature.

Our US-made pocket coil suspensions provide more working wire per square foot than any other system, giving you a seat that is comfy, sag-free, noiseless, and guaranteed for life. Our cushions utilize a high-density foam core wrapped in a quilt of down and feathers, and pillows are a down/feather blend. Not down with down? No problem — we have excellent alternatives.

Detail of Sofa Construction
Detail of Sofa Construction

Made in the U.S.A.

Our furniture is built in our own dedicated, 25,000 square foot factory in Hickory, North Carolina — the capital of fine upholstery.

Unlike most furniture companies, we own our factory. This enables us to better control product quality, more immediately deliver new designs and innovations, ensure that our talented team has a safe and rewarding work environment, and maximize your quality-to-price ratio. Besides, have you tasted the chicken-fried steak in Hickory? Yum.

What Do You Guys Know About Furniture?

We know homes. We know furniture. And we know how to help.

What do we know? Quite a bit, it turns out. We have decades of experience in the world of interior design. Roger, in addition to building a career consulting clients the world over, created the Emmy-nominated show Sell This House, which educated home owners on design and real estate decisions. We've written and spoken all around the country as experts in color and design trends. And our team of furniture craftspeople have over a century of shared experience in the industry, with many of them representing second- and third-generation furniture makers.

New to R+C?

Allow us to brag a little bit.

While you may just be learning about us, we've shipped our hand-built furniture to every state in the nation and around the world.

In addition to building sofas for thousands of families, our furniture can be found in the offices of brands you know, including Starbucks, Google, Uber, Microsoft, Nike, CNN, and, like, a whole bunch more.

We've been written about, blogged about, and there's talk of a major studio making a feature film about our Higgins Chesterfield sofa. (Okay, that last one was a joke. But our Higgins did have a supporting role in Deadpool 2.)

As seen in
We've shipped our furniture to every state in the nation

From Our Customers


“I couldn't recommend Roger+Chris enough!!”

— Amber B Design


“Kid-proof, husband-proof, red wine-proof, and beautiful!”

— Allison


“We stood in front of it for a while, admiring all the details.”

— Chris M.

Customer image: Blythe pillow-back English roll arm sofa in fabric
Customer image: Blythe sofa in floral print fabric
Customer image: Blythe sofa in Jay Fennel performance chenille
Customer image: Blythe pillow-back English roll arm sofa in fabric


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Getting Help & Ordering

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To get started, please contact us with your order details and we will provide pricing, a shipping quote, and get your furniture into production.

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I'm Super Overwhelmed!

We know — it's a lot to handle. Finding the right size, making sure you've selected fabric or leather that will work well in your home, and even figuring out the appropriate design direction.

Conveniently, we're experts on all those topics. I mean, have you heard us speak eloquently about Wyzenbeek Double Rub Test? We're pretty, pretty cool dudes.

So just contact us! Drop us some photos of your room, shoot over your questions, whatever. We'll be happy to help.

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