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Japanese rope bamboo sofa with beautiful back, 1980s
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in Zevenaar, NL
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The base has a bamboo and metal frame, covered with rope.
The back is just as beautiful as the front.
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield club sofa with super rare
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 75.01 in D 38.98 in
Exquisite Original Victorian Kilim Upholstered Sofa Hardwood Turned Front Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Victorian mahogany framed sofa with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 70.48 in D 33.47 in
Antique Bow Fronted 19thC Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Parchment Leather
Located in London, GB
and finished in parchment.
Turned legs back and front ensure an elegant stance.
We are also very
Category
Antique 1870s British Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Slat Back Three-Seat Sofa Warren McArthur 1930's
By Warren McArthur
Located in Camden, ME
A slat back three-seat sofa, an early design by Warren McArthur manufactured in Rome, New York in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Sofa with High Back in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
wooden fronts that add an interesting and beautiful look to this sofa.
Please note that we advise
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
Featuring Cabriolet legs ending in Escargot carvings
Category
20th Century French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1960s Modern Curved Back Walnut Frame Sofa in NEW Stout Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Richmond, VA
frame and double front legs (7 legs total -- 4 front, 2 back, 1 center). The silhouette of this sofa is
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Very Rare Fully Restored Gentleman's Club Moustache Back Brown Leather Sofa
Located in GB
Victorian gentleman’s club sofa with coil sprung base and rare Moustache back
This is one of the best
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.86 in W 75.2 in D 39.38 in
Swedish Period Rococo 3-Chair Back Painted Sofa Bench, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Rococo style three-chair back sofa from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Scandinavian Brutalist Two-Seater Low-Back Sofa in Camel Colored Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
the sofa sits and supports great. It's in allover good condition.
The sofa rests on the front on
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 31.5 in
1970s Scandinavian Brutalist Three-Seater Low-Back Sofa in Camel Colored Leather
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
the sofa sits and supports great. It's in allover good condition.
The sofa rests on the front on
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Brutalist Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Ekornes Stressless Teak and Slate Gray Leather Buckingham Low Back Sofa Norway
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sleek and sophisticated sofa was made by Ekornes for their Stressless brand. It features solid
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
H 33 in W 80 in D 37 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Sofa Bench with Nicely Arched Back on Bracket Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique Swedish wood sofa bench features a
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
H 40.5 in W 68.25 in D 24 in
Ligne Roset Ploum 3 Seater High Back Sofa in Off-White/Cream Wool Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Seattle, WA
arms.
This is an great newer Ploum Three Seater High Back sofa with some light wear on the fabric: one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Jude Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
, modern and elegant, this piece is just as beautifully detailed from the back as it is from the front
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jude Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
, modern and elegant, this piece is just as beautifully detailed from the back as it is from the front
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hepplewhite Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
front rail and fine tapered and fluted legs. This sofa is classically upholstered and although appearing
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Serpentine
Jude Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
, modern and elegant, this piece is just as beautifully detailed from the back as it is from the front
Category
2010s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Harvey Probber Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-seat sofa by Harvey Probber. Curved front. Loose cushions on the seat, back and sides. Sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Regency rosewood sofa table, circa 1815; the frieze drawer to the front with twin turned knob
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
HIVE Sofa by AROUNDtheTREE
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
Most sofas reserve their beauty for the front. The HIVE sofa is not like most sofas. If when you
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Regency Period, 19th Century, Mahogany Sofa Table Of Generous Proportions
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gilt Chinoiserie Sofa Couch Loveseat by Broyhill and Lenoir Chair Company
By Broyhill
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
both the back and front. Each cushion is removable with a hidden zipper. The legs are in a ming style
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Hickory "Charlotte" Contemporary Sofa
By HBF
Located in Pasadena, TX
from the back as well as the front.
Very good condition. Floor model.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Victorian Walnut Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
turned front and back legs set on the original castors, reupholstered in deep-buttoned and distressed
Category
Antique 1870s English Sofas
Materials
Leather
Chippendale Style Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Camel back sofa in the Chippendale style with Marlborough fluted front legs braced with the sabre
Category
Vintage 1960s British Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
BENTLEY CHURCHILL Leather Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches
30" high at back
84" wide
44" deep (back to front)
30" high at arms
19" high at seat
Category
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Up Sofa by Lagu
Located in Geneve, CH
will add a unique style to your space.
You can combine different fabrics for back and front of sofa or
Category
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo sofa from Lindome. The raised sofa back crowns and undulating s-shaped front edges
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage Edwardian Style Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
features ring turned arm supports with matching front legs terminating in large brass sabots The high back
Category
Mid-20th Century Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
Swedish Modern Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and the detail of the divot design on the front legs. The curving back and armrests are welcoming, and
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Victorian Country House Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
comfort.
The sofa rests upon tapering mahogany front legs and is finished with original brass castors
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Vittorio Valabrega Sofa in Maple
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
design. Note the difference in the base, two cabriole legs in front, and the two saber legs at the back
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Maple
Swedish 18th Century Transitional Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Exceptional Swedish 18th Century sofa with decorative carved detailing to the back and front
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofas
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Fruitwood Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
gracefully curve back, add sense that the sofa is welcoming you.
This is being sold in as found condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in LONDON, GB
front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Fine example of the late Gustavian
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 34.06 in W 58.67 in D 27.56 in
Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Brompton Three-Four Seat Sofa Cream Leather Couch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
supported and strapped, this is the traditional English method of making quality sofa bases going back
Category
2010s Central American Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 32.68 in W 87.01 in D 33.08 in
Fine Antique English Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A camel back long sofa, with serpentine seat rail raised on dark stained four cabriole front legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Regency Style Sofa Table
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Regency style sofa table. This was made in England, it dates from around the
Category
Vintage 1950s British Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
and stretchers and Chinese fretwork brackets top the front legs.
Measures: AH=25/Sofa seat=21" d x
Category
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
floral motifs in front, and curved square legs in back. Upholstered overall in a pale green diamond
Category
20th Century Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Small Georgian Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
said they also look quite happy pushed right up against the back of a sofa and are such useful
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Sofa Tables
Materials
Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency mahogany sofa table, early 19th century. With a mahogany top with burl ash
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Tables
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen 2292 Coupe Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1971, The Coupé sofa has a high enveloping back with wings, providing a calm retreat in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Erwin Lambeth Tomlinson Tuxedo Sofa
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
keep them in place.
Approximate Measurements in Inches
36" high
96" wide
38" deep (back to front
Category
1990s Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Feathers
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
feet to the front out swept back legs, original castors.
An elegant beautifully crafted example
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Other
Donghia Contemporary Sofa in Mohair
By Donghia
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Donghia contemporary sofa, sage green mohair with a shaped back and high sides, with raised rosette
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Style Scroll Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco-inspired C-scroll form back upholstered sofa with curbed back and scroll form arms, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Atelier Linné, Sofa Asafis (Small)
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
seat cushion is in foam with rounded edges at the front. The backrest consists of 2 oval foam back
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
feet to the front outswept back legs, original castors.
A very attractive piece in lovely condition.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Materials
Other
Vintage MCM Sofa Tuxedo Style
Located in Lake Worth, FL
.
Approximate Measurements in Inches
38.5" high at back
91" wide
36" deep (back to front)
25.5" high at
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cotton
Modern Curved Armless Sofa
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
does not puddle once sat in and maintains tailored look. The measurement from extreme front to extreme
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
Hive Sofa by Alexandre Caldas
By Alexandre Caldas
Located in Geneve, CH
front or back depending on the comfort that the user wants to give them.
Our values lie in the
Category
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th Century Anglo Indian carved sofa, the shaped back profusely carved with
Category
Antique 1860s Indian Anglo-Indian Sofas
Materials
Teak
Meki Sofa by Lk Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
seats and cushions.
4 back cushions and 4 front cushions.
It is with the sense of detail and
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Scandinavian Modern Low Teak Upholstered Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery with rolled back cushion. The frame is minimal from the front and sides but features a fantastic
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Victorian Wingback English country house sofa
Located in Malton, GB
tall tapered front legs and angled back legs capped with original brass casters. The high back and
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Beech
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Baroque sofa with outward bending arms and hand-turned ends. The arched back crowns have
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern Velvet Curved Sofa
Located in Wilmington, DE
Velvet upholstery. The sofa features a unique shape-Concave front and a curved back. The sofa gives off
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
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