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19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique French three-seat high back sofa with wooden elegantly shaped legs terminating in casters
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Late 19th Century French Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Large French 19th C Napoleon III Tufted Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
A large scale French 19th century Napoleon III high backed sofa with cabriole legs. The back of
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery

French Napoleon III Sofa in Pale Orange Velvet and White Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French high-back sofa, designed in the opulent Napoleon III style, is the embodiment
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of English High Back Antique Walnut Sofas in Linen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English high back antique walnut sofas in linen-blend upholstery. The sofas have carved
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Late 19th Century English Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Linen, Down, Walnut

Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing
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1920s French French Provincial Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
H 42.13 in W 68.12 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet
Located in Munster, IN
Blue on blue on blue, this vintage sofa is looking for a new place to call home. Textured corduroy
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Style Wood & Hogan Kidney Shaped Sofa with Deep Tufted Back
Located in North Salem, NY
Very Comfortable 18th Century Style Wood & Hogan Kidney Shaped Sofa with Deep Tufted Back Tailoring
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18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Down, Maple, Mahogany, Upholstery, Cotton, Jute

Early 19th Century Swedish Sofa Bench with Nicely Arched Back on Bracket Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
nicely arched back with decorative cut-out at each far corner, high arms, and clean linear lines across
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19th Century Swedish Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Linen, Wood

Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
this but I think this lovely sofa needs to be recovered. The measurement to the where the arms turn
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Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
stamped inside back leg This sofa is a must have for any fine English furniture connoisseur, it screams
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1860s English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Walnut

Fully Restored Antique Victorian Oxblood Knoll Sofa Feather Filled Cushions
By Knoll
Located in GB
back of the sofa and as seen here are originally tied to the sofa back by elaborate tassels. This
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1860s English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather

Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
company operating from Lyme St continue to make high quality sofas and armchairs. Exhibitions and
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1860s English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

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Hardwood

Antique Victorian 1860 Show Frame Carved Walnut Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield tufted club sofa with hand carved walnut Show Frame This sofa is as rare as they
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1860s English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Howard & Sons Ticking Fabric Upholstered Double Wingback Sofa Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
double wingback sofa full stamped with H&S ticking A truly stunning piece, in sublime condition, these
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Exhibition Quality Wylie & Lochhead 1860 Glasgow Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in GB
fully restored Hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield sofa This piece is absolutely sublime, made by
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1860s Scottish High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather

Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
. This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and
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1880s English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
frames were then washed back and traditionally French polished from top to bottom, the seating internals
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1880s Belgian High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CARRIAGE SEAT SOFA ROYAL ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, super rare, fully restored High Victorian carriage coach seat which can be used as a bench sofa with
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1840s English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Fine Antique Victorian Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Oak Lions Hairy Paw Feet
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather Chesterfield fully sprung sofa with hand carved oak Lion's paw feet. This sofa base is very
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1860s English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all the original makers
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1880s English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
make high quality sofas and armchairs. Exhibitions and Important Houses: At the 1862 International
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1880s English High Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture. The frame is
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Velvet Sofa
Antique Velvet Sofa
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
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
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Sofa Table
Small Georgian Mahogany Sofa Table
H 28.5 in W 54 in D 22 in
Vittorio Valabrega Sofa in Maple
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Valabrega sofa, maple, fabric, Italy, 1920s. Elegant and beautiful two seat sofa with a
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Vittorio Valabrega Sofa in Maple
Vittorio Valabrega Sofa in Maple
H 29.53 in W 56.3 in D 28.75 in
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
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19th Century Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Beech

Victorian Wingback English country house sofa
Victorian Wingback English country house sofa
H 44.89 in W 87.8 in D 36.23 in
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
right up against the back of a sofa and are such useful, versatile items of furniture. This
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Dutch walnut sofa, ca 1860
Located in Delft, NL
upholstered, the sofa can be placed beautifully in the middle of a room. The measurement is 89 cm high, 215
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Wood

19th Century Dutch walnut sofa, ca 1860
19th Century Dutch walnut sofa, ca 1860
H 35.04 in W 84.65 in D 26.78 in
Three Seat Sofa by Stig Thoresen-Lassen
Located in San Francisco, CA
with tufting to the insides of the high arm rests and seat back. Consistent with age and use, the
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Swedish Settee or Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s small Swedish sofa with walnut frame, tall back and brass capped front legs. Sleek
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Howard & Sons Grantley Sofa c1880
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb 19th century Howard & Sons Grantley sofa. Raised on Howards uniquely hand turned walnut
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19th Century British Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Howard & Sons Grantley Sofa c1880
19th Century Howard & Sons Grantley Sofa c1880
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 32.29 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
XV style gold leaf gilt open arm sofa. Approximate measurements in inches 30" high at back 25
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique High Back Sofa

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Satin, Cotton

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa
H 30 in W 66 in D 17.75 in
Majestic early 20th Century Sofa with Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
by high-quality wood carvings, expertly crafted, adorning every corner and armrest of the sofa. Each
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Early 1900s Italian Georgian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Original Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco 'Cloud' Sofa by Harry & Lou Epstein. Three seater cloud back sofa with figured walnut
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1920s English Art Deco Antique High Back Sofa

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Leather, Walnut

19th Century English Regency Style Upholstered Mahogany Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive late 19th century upholstered mahogany sofa or settee made in the English Regency taste
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19th Century English Regency Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Brass

Antique French Chesterfield Sofa in Indigo Ikat Print Linen
Located in South Salem, NY
Martin. Deep, high-back seat and traditional scrolled arms with generous seating for two. The bleached
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19th Century French Chesterfield Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery

Exceptional English Fully Buttoned Patinated Leather Chesterfield Sofa #390
Located in Lewes, GB
sofa with fully sprung base, sides and back, filled with horse hair stuffing. The hand dyed deep
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Early 20th Century Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather

Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
backrest is covered in velvet also in the back part, so that the sofa can also be placed in the middle of
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique High Back Sofa

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Velvet, Walnut

Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is
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1830s American American Classical Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Napoleon III Upholstered Sofa in Ebonized Wood, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
Period French Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood, with triple hump-camel back and turned and fluted
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 1900s French Sofa: Timeless Elegance in Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our early 1900s French sofa, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and classic
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique High Back Sofa

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Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery, Linen, Foam

French Gold Giltwood Louis XV Sofa, Loveseat or Settee Newly Reupholstered
Located in Hopewell, NJ
gilded wood in Louis XV style of excellent quality. Sofa reupholstered and covered in high end British
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and comfortable early 20th century salon sofa with West Indies (Cuban) mahogany frame
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Early 20th Century Baltic Belle Époque Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
high back and hand turned walnut legs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
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1880s English Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in GB
This is simply put the most comfortable sofa in the world, the arms back and base are all feather and
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1910s English Edwardian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery

Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in Miami, FL
. Sofa back was upholstered after reinforcement. Fabric is a Robert Allen 100% cotton twill. All original
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19th Century Danish Empire Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian
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1810s Dutch Empire Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood

Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
street The sofa has been fully restored to including having the base lightly washed back and
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19th Century English Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather

Antique English Regency Sofa/ Writing Table in Mahogany with Ormolu & Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine English Regency sofa table on trestle base with drop leaves, in mahogany with line inlays
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Sofa with Ebonzied Wood details, Early 1900s
Located in Southampton, NY
Northern Europe Biedermeier Birch Sofa with Ebonzied Wood details, Early 1900s. Simplified
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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Wood, Birch

Swedish Late Gustavian Period Carved-Wood Sofa Bench, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique sofa bench from Sweden features a high back and arms comprised of a linear top rail with
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Victorian Howard & Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
London to the rear The sofa has been fully restored as you can see, the sofa was stripped back to the
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19th Century English Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

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Leather

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
open Howard Chairs Limited, the company operating from Lyme St continue to make high quality sofas and
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19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Italian 1750s Walnut Tripled Arched Sofa from Lombardy with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut sofa from the mid-18th century, with triple arched back, out-scrolling arms and
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
is unique to this model of sofa, they are over sized and recess under the back and side arm cushions
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19th Century English Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

18th Century French George Jacob Manner Hand Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Firenze, IT
features an extremely comfortable high and slightly arched back, large and firm seat that can comfortably
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18th Century French Directoire Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Rosewood American Rococo Revival Sofa Table or Writing Table NYC, circa 1840
By Meeks & Sons Manufactory 1
Located in Miami, FL
side. Table once had casters. If casters were placed back on table it would be 30" high Makes a lovely
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1840s American Rococo Revival Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Hardwood

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
feathers, the sofa then went to my French polisher to have the woodwork washed back and traditionally
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19th Century English Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Leather

COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along with the castors Please
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Grecian Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa with Brass Trim Newly Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
upholstered in a high end plush black Italian velvet with down filled, new high-density foam seat, back and
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1880s Greek Classical Greek Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Brass

Fully Restored Howard & Son's Baring Sofa Grey Herringbone 100% Wool Upholstery
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
finest duvets, it is stamped and serial numbered to the inside back leg Howard Chairs LTD The sofa has
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19th Century English Victorian Antique High Back Sofa

Materials

Upholstery

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Antique High Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique high back sofa for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every antique high back sofa was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique high back sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique high back sofa made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular.

How Much is a Antique High Back Sofa?

An antique high back sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,400, while the lowest priced sells for $766 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.