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Gustavian Sofa from Sweden 1700-1800's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
I'm selling this stunning sofa from a costumer.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Harewood
1800's Antique Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
1800's Antique Empire Period, Medallion Back, New Upholstery, Red/Beige Sofa
Beautiful with New
Category
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1800's Antique French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Flanking Crest Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Sofa, French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Cabochon Flanking Crest, 1800s
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 54.5 in W 65 in D 25 in
Biedermeier Swedish Sofa Couch Settee Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 1800s Empire
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 35.04 in W 76.38 in D 24.41 in
Japanese Antique Black Storage Box 1800s-1860s / Tansu Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese black storage box.
Made in the Edo period (1800s-1860s).
Material is cedar wood
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sofa Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 22.25 in W 32.68 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Setee, Late 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker French polish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 19th century Venetian sofa, Valentino Besarel attributed, restored, wax-polished, in hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
H 48.43 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Large Roman Sofa from the 1800s from the Charles X Era
Located in Cesena, FC
Large Roman sofa from the Charles X era.
Large well-proportioned sofa in walnut, with carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Charles X Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Antique Rococo Sofa
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Beautiful carved rococo sofa from the late 19th century.
Seat made of belts and springs
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Rococo Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Antique Victorian Empire Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous antique sofa, American Empire, Victorian, Flaming Mahogany frame, Ornate carvings on top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine 19th century late Gustavian sofa inspired by the Roman Empire and ancient Egypt. Hand Crafted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
Swedish Karl Johan Style Bench w/ Fabulous Pyramidal Back Pediment, Early 1800s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Karl Johan style bench from the early 1800s. This 19th century Swedish painted wood sofa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 47.5 in W 71 in D 24 in
19th century Mahogany Regency Sofa Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome mahogany drop leaf sofa table with original finish and brass caps and casters. Two deep
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century Antique Italian, Carved, Polychrome Walnut with Griffins, Sofa!
Located in Austin, TX
Sofa, Exceptional, Italian Carved Walnut with Griffins, 19th Century, 1800s!!
Exceptional style
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 60 in W 103.5 in D 30 in
Late 19th Century Small Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
gustavian decor and shape. The sofa is from the late 1800s and made in pine. Hand carved wooden decor and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Pine
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture.
The frame is
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Unusual Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in Classic light honey color French polish finish
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 32.29 in W 75.99 in D 25.99 in
Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Back Sofa Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning 19th century, American Empire, solid carved mahogany sofa. Item features a unique curved
Category
Antique 1830s American American Empire Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 47 in W 76.5 in D 35 in
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
paint, circa 1800. This beautiful sofa has been newly upholstered in linen and has unique carving detail
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa
Located in Boden, SE
A charming antique sofa from the mid-1800s. The sofa is from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sofas
Materials
Pine
Mid 20th Century Gripsholm Model Painted White Swedish Two-Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
This famous Gripsholm model was originally designed in the late 1800s with this version dating to
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Country Sofas
Materials
Pine
H 33.08 in W 41.74 in D 27.56 in
Group of 4 Restoration Settees Cherry, Italy XIX Century
Located in Milano, IT
Group of four settees supported by truncated pyramidal legs, the front ones have feet in the shape of feral paws. The uprights of the armrests are carved with the features of griffin...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Sofas
Materials
Cherry
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee
Located in Houston, TX
This Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee exudes timeless elegance with its intricate giltwood frame, meticulously crafted in the 18th-century French aesthetic. Adorned with delicate carv...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
19th Century Pine Slab Top Tavern Table Dining Table
Located in Dorchester, GB
This beautiful 19th century tavern table is crafted from a single slab top and a sturdy pine double x base, a timeless piece that would fit into a range of interiors.
Condition Is gr...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Country Sofa Tables
Materials
Pine
Rare Japanese Antique Wooden Black Low Table/Wabisabi Sofa Table/1800s/Edo-Meiji
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rare Japanese antique wood black low table made in the late Edo to Meiji period.
The top is made of zelkova and the legs are made of cypress or cedar.
It has a very simpl...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Center Tables
Materials
Cedar
H 8.78 in W 34.38 in D 12.45 in
Swedish Primitive Wooden Low Side Coffee Sofa Table in Pine Produced mid 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden side / coffee butcher table in a primitive and wabi sabi style produced out of pine in Sweden around 1850s. In good original condition. Very decorative and stable.
Dime...
Category
Antique 1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Pine
H 17.72 in W 29.14 in D 27.17 in
1800s Florentine Renaissance Sofa & Pair Dante Chairs Carved ebonozed Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique pair of Dante chairs and sofa in solid ebonized walnut hand carved and shaped , from 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Settees
Materials
Walnut
H 34.26 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
French Confident sofa from the 1800s, Louis XV style, in gilded wood
Located in Barletta, IT
French Confident sofa from the second half of the 1800s, Louis XV style, in gilded wood with gold
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 35.04 in W 48.43 in D 36.62 in
Dark Oak Console Table with Two Drawers, Spain 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
appeal of this handsome table.
At 5.5' long, this oak console will serve well behind a sofa, in an entry
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Console Tables
Materials
Oak
Steer Horn Sofa, Two Chairs & Ottoman, Black, Brown & White Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rustic American Victorian Steer Horn living room set. The set includes a settee / loveseat, a pair of chairs in slightly different sizes and an ottoman. All upholstered in the same b...
Category
Antique 1890s American Rustic Living Room Sets
Materials
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
H 40 in W 62.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Sofa
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Cumberland, RI
Furniture made from top designers between the late 1800's and throughout the period of Mid-Century Modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Oak 1800s Side Table with Planked Top, Straight Legs and Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak side table from circa 1800 with planked top, slender straight legs and side
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 26.5 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Set Conversation 9 Pieces
By Russell Woodard, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Wrought Iron Patio Furniture made from top designers between the late 1800's and throughout the period of
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Asian Ming Altar Console Sofa Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique Late 1800s Asian Ming Altar
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Furniture
Materials
Wood, Wicker
Vintage Wrought Iron Sofa Set Refinished by TVPB
By John Salterini, Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
many other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture made from top designers between the late 1800's and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Sofa Daybed in Green Upholstery, Seng Company, Germany, 1930s
By Seng
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa; Settee; Couch; Daybed; Green Upholstery; Fabric; Seng Company; Germany; German Design; Mid
Category
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Metal
Lacquered and Gilded Sitting Room with Carved and Gilded Detail, of 1800s Italia
Located in Cesena, FC
Lacquered and gilded sitting room
Age: XIX century
Important living room of 1800, composed by six
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Rococo Gray Painted Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
the early 1800's. Note the soft, dove gray paint gently distressed over generations of use. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique Black Forest Sofa Ensemble Swiss (5) Pieces Photoshopped with Linen
Located in Chicago, IL
both a bit rustic and a little whimsical. Black Forest furniture dates from the late 1800’s to the
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Living Room Sets
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
H 35.35 in W 60 in D 32 in
Antique Black Forest Sofa from French Chateau in the South of France, Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
from the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s and although most people believe Black Forest originated in
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.25 in W 60 in D 32 in
Harden Queen Anne Style Solid Cherry Sofa Console Table & Bench Stool Set
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
"Harden Furniture American Cherry Sofa Table & Stool Set, circa 1980s. Features a rectangular form
Category
Vintage 1980s Queen Anne Console Tables
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
A Tall 19th Century Carved and Lacquered Wooden Urn from Florence Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Florence, Italy, in the 1800s, this tall wooden urn has been finished with a white
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Urns
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
H 33.25 in W 21 in D 15.25 in
Side or Entry Table Biedermeier Fruitwood Blonde & Black Wood Night Stand LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Side or Entry table Biedermeier Fruitwood blonde & black wood night stand LA CA . Very early 1800’s
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Tables
Materials
Fruitwood, Paint
H 31.75 in W 26 in D 18 in
Large Vintage Pillow from Antique Yamud Rug Fragrant/Kilim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Antique Hand-Knotted pillow. Large enough for center of sofa or floor pillow. Firm interior
Category
Antique 19th Century Afghan Tribal Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Louis XVI Style Buffet Marble Bronze Ormolu Sideboard
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
variety of placements in your home or office! It can work behind a large sofa, as a credenza in the office
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Regence Style Marble Top Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
in France during the late 1800s. The circular marble is inset into the wood base and encircled by a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Materials
Marble
19th Century Belgian Oak Trestle Table
Located in Alpharetta, GA
, desk, or sofa table.
Dimensions: 55.5” W x 26.5” D x 29.25” H
Leg clearance: 39” W x 14” D x 27.75
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Located in Hanover, MA
period and style in this size. Sofas and settees were prevalent but I have never seen another example of
Category
Antique 1850s American Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Mahogany Settee, Chair and Rocker - Set of Three
Located in Louisville, KY
placed on the piece at its creation in the late 1800’s. The seat wear reflects time passed where many had
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Folk Art Oil on Canvas, circa 1830 Attributed to S.V.D. Schans, Unsigned
By S.V.D. Schans
Located in Incline Village, NV
sofa with rolled pillows on the ends; the sofa being used as a prop to place the subjects on and around
Category
Antique 1820s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Black Forest Bergère Chairs c1800's Huge Collection of Black Forest Pieces Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. Although most people think of Black Forest as originating in Germany
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Antique French Aubusson Living Room Set Louis XV
Located in Buxton, GB
giltwood sofa and a pair of armchairs, upholstered with Aubusson tapestry in countryside scenes.
Depicting
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Materials
Giltwood, Tapestry
19th Century English Mahogany Gateleg Drop Leaf Table, ca. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
, exotic imported mahogany that was so prized during the 1800s in Europe. Turned legs connected with turned
Category
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Dining Room Tables
Materials
Mahogany
French Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Mahogany Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
French Empire style gilt-bronze and mahogany five-piece salon suite
French, Late 19th Century
Sofa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Materials
Ormolu
Mid 18th Century Swedish Pine Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early Swedish pine bench from northern Sweden. The bench is a very early version of a seat or sofa
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Country Benches
Materials
Pine
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Located in Queens Village, NY
relaxing on her couch one evening, Emily noticed something strange. box that glows. She stepped up to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel
Antique Industrial Foundry Pattern for Mold Handmade Wood, Number 11
Located in Topeka, KS
grill. It makes the most fabulous wall hanging. Or, it could be the start of a cool coffee or sofa table
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Models
Materials
Wood
1800s Gustavian Pine Kitchen Sofa Daybed, Grey Upholstered Seat with Red Trim
Located in Memphis, TN
1800s Gustavian pine kitchen sofa daybed with grey upholstered seat with red trim. Late Gustavian
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Pine
H 35.3 in W 70.75 in D 29.25 in
Parlor Couch
Located in Houston, TX
Victorian Parlor Couch
American
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New York drop Leaf table with Lion Mounts
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sofa Tables
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1800s sofa for your home. Each 1800s sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. Your living room may not be complete without a 1800s sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A 1800s sofa made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Regency — is very popular.
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Prices for a 1800s sofa start at $2,400 and top out at $35,219 with the average selling for $5,875.
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- What is a modular sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a Sheraton sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a chaise on a sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A chaise, also known as a chaise longue (or, as it is sometimes spelled in the United States, a “chaise lounge”), is a long, upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that can be used to prop one's legs upon. The name "chaise" refers to any long, reclining chair in modern French interior design, and the English translation is "long chair."
- What is a studio sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
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- What is a serpentine sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- When was the sofa invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
- Is a sofa a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
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