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Fan Back Sofa

Pair of Venetian "Fan" Sofas with Mustard-Yellow Upholstery
Located in Dubai, AE
A pair of early 19th-century three-seater Venetian canape sofas, also commonly referred to as 'fan
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Vintage Rattan Bamboo Sofa Rising Sun Design
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Flat fanned bamboo and rattan sofa with botanical upholstered seating and back. Curbside to NYC
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20th Century American Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Swedish, Early 1900s
Located in LONDON, GB
upholster the backs if using them in a room. The sofa will ship in the original fabric which is in
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Birch

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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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in Miami, FL
, double-arched pediment top on back crest rail with a carved fan flanked by rope carving over each of two
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Antique 1830s American American Classical Sofas

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Organic Modern Sectional Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
pattern, fanning out along the back and sides. Its nature-inspired design adds graphic interest and
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Organic Modern Sectional Sofa
Organic Modern Sectional Sofa
H 30 in W 152 in D 54.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Farrah Sofa Cotton Velvet Wood Polished Brass Nails
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
beauty contest back when she was attending college. Once in Los Angeles, she started to be invited for
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Brass

Seating as Minimalist Sculpture, 4 Elements by Uredat, 1969, Mohair Upholstery
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
allow for them to be used equally as either individual lounge chairs or as a modular sofa. This
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Foam, Wood

Restored Rattan Fan Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of 1980s postmodern fan back rattan dining or accent side chairs in teal blue seat cushions
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Vintage 1980s Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Dark Wood Rattan Cane Fan Back Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, lustrous dark stain enhances its allure, while the intricate cane weave fan back and gracefully arched arms
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Restored Rattan Petal Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of 10
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Discover the allure of vintage charm with our restored rattan petal loop fan back dining chairs
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Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Split Reed Rattan Fan Back Chairs and Glass Top Dining Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored split reed rattan tropical botanical fan back chairs and glass top dining table or desk
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan, Glass

Blue Cotton Matelasse Fan Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
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2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Yellow Cotton Matelasse Sofa Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
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2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 piece art deco shell back salon suite circa 1930. Good quality suite comprising of a sofa and 2
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
3 piece art deco shell back salon suite
H 34.75 in W 40 in D 27 in
Early 20th century 3 piece upholstered salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
with fan shell backs, piping and button back detail.  Richly upholstered in later cream material with
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Set w/ Reversible Cushions
Located in Atlanta, GA
lounge chairs and matching two-seat sofa feature the traditional four strand bentwood frames but in a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Contemporary Chair 'Duo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Green + Blue
By Muller Van Severen, Valerie Objects
Located in Paris, FR
left + green seat right Dimensions: H. 61 cm x 182 cm x 62 cm Unlike a massive sofa that sheaths a
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Chair 'Duo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Red + Pink
By Muller Van Severen, Valerie Objects
Located in Paris, FR
left + pink seat right Dimensions: H. 61 cm x 182 cm x 62 cm Unlike a massive sofa that sheaths a part
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Leather Lounge Chair 'Solo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, Red Frame
By Muller Van Severen, Valerie Objects
Located in Paris, FR
) Dimensions: H. 61 cm x 62 cm x 62 cm (SH 34 cm) Unlike a massive sofa that sheaths a part of the interior
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Leather Lounge Chair 'Solo Seat' by Muller Van Severen, White Frame
By Muller Van Severen, Valerie Objects
Located in Paris, FR
(V9018022) Dimensions: H. 61 cm x 62 cm x 62 cm (SH 34 cm) Unlike a massive sofa that sheaths a part of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brown Cotton Matelasse Coffee Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
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2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Red Cotton Matelasse Cake Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
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2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Green Cotton Matelasse Television Pillow by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Pillow cover in soft 100% cotton fabric. Front and back. Off-white embroidery thread. Slim off
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2010s Brazilian Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Restored Rattan Paul Frankl Fanback King Size Headboard
Located in Van Nuys, CA
exquisite piece of furniture. It can be displayed in either direction, with the fan facing in or out, both
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Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan

Framed Chinese Antique Textile Qing Dynasty Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
many stitch techniques including, satin, couching, extensive and very fine Peking knots and forbidden
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

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Silk, Wood

MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style Marbro Pair Blue & Green
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
eye slots and her hat is pointed with gold jewels on the front. She holds a facial fan which she waves
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Restored Woven Wicker "Peacock" Throne Lounge Chair w/ Matching Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
armrest and a fan cobra backrest featuring a decorative spindle back. The set includes a matching large
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Important Vladimir Kagan Rosewood Brass Dresser, Desk Unit, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
If you're a fan of Vladimir Kagan and are looking for a piece with a story, look no farther. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Brass

Vintage MCM Art Deco Figural Jester Harlequin Table Lamps Style of Marbro Pair
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in Topeka, KS
pointed with jewels on the front. She holds a facial fan which she waves as she dances and a shawl that
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Adrian Pearsall Style Sofa Set
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Fair Oaks, CA
These sofas have a fan style to the back. They are shaped in the style of a Mid-Century boomerang
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Bespoke 3 Seater Sofa Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
Located in Bangkok, TH
from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a living room. We believe Ours do. We kept the back
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Two-Seat Bench with Fan Shaped Backrest
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
Nouveau, Edwardian style. Lightly curved backrest with pierced fan shaped back splats. On cabriole legs
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Benches

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Oak

One Seater Lounge, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
fan-base, we felt we really should apply our expertise to a wider field:enter bespoke handmade sofas
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

One Seater Lounge with Footrest, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Hope you agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

One Seater Lounge Chair Swivel, reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool 'In stock'
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a living room. We believe Ours do
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass Bases by P. Tendercool (In stock)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
fan-base, we felt we really should apply our expertise to a wider field: enter bespoke handmade sofas
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the centre of a living room. We believe Ours do
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass Frame by P. Tendercool (Outdoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a living room
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Takeda Ningyo of Sojobo, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
brocades with sleeves tossed back on two layers, revealing the couched and satin stitch embroidered
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Antique 1840s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile

Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a living room. We believe Ours do
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Daybed, Reclaimed Hardwood and Brass Frames
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the centre of a living room. We believe Ours do
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
than against walls. Hope you agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke, Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Bleached Hardwood Frame, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a living room. We believe Ours do. We kept
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Bleached Hardwood Frame, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a living room. We believe Ours do
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Daybed Bleached Hardwood & Brass Frame, by P. Tendercool (Indoor)
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
than against walls. Hope you agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
walls. Hope you agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Handmade Loveseat, Reclaimed Hardwood
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
than against walls. Hope you agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Handmade Loveseat, Reclaimed Hardwood
Bespoke Handmade Loveseat, Reclaimed Hardwood
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 34.26 in
Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Reclaimed Hardwood Frame, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
fan-base, we felt we really should apply our expertise to a wider field: enter bespoke handmade sofas
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reclaimed Hardwood by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
. Hope you agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Double Daybed Reclaimed Hardwood & Solid Brass by P. Tendercool Outdoor
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
walls. Hope you agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Reclaimed Hardwood & Brass Frame, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a living room. We believe Ours do. We kept
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Outdoor Lounge Bed in Brass & Reclaimed Hardwood Frame, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of a living room. We believe Ours do
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Outdoor Daybed in Brass and Reclaimed Hardwood Frame, by P.Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
walls. Hope you agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace the center of
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Outdoor Daybed with Solid Brass Frame by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier
Located in Bangkok, TH
than against walls. Hope you agree most are outright ugly when seen from the back! Very few sofas grace
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2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Fan Back Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Glamorous fan back sofa upholstered with channels in raspberry color fabric sitting on sycamore
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Sycamore

Hollywood Regency Fan Back Sofa
Hollywood Regency Fan Back Sofa
H 29.5 in W 98 in D 35 in
Bamboo Fan Back Sofa Attributed to Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous whitewashed split bamboo and rattan sofa featuring a dramatic fan-back style. Wide banded
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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1960s Danish Retro Teak Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
back cushions add a touch of classic sophistication, ensuring that this sofa doesn’t just blend into
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Elegant Early 19th Century Sofa / Couch
Located in Benington, Herts
An elegant early 19th century mahogany sofa / couch dating to the late Regency / William IV period
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Elegant Early 19th Century Sofa / Couch
Elegant Early 19th Century Sofa / Couch
H 33.86 in W 85.04 in D 26.58 in
Mahogany Inlaid Boudoir Couch
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late Victorian inlaid mahogany two setter boudoir couch, the mahogany frame with central fan shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Mahogany Inlaid Boudoir Couch
Mahogany Inlaid Boudoir Couch
H 32.5 in W 55 in D 23.5 in
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Fan Back Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fan back sofa for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every fan back sofa was constructed with great care. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage fan back sofa you’re looking for, while we also have 17 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fan back sofa — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right fan back sofa, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made fan back sofa over the years, but those crafted by Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer and COR are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Fan Back Sofa?

A fan back sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,800, while the lowest priced sells for $380 and the highest can go for as much as $28,000.

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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.

Questions About Fan Back Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A split back sofa is a sofa which features a back that is made up of two separate panels. These panels can be reclined and adjusted separately from one another, allowing for customizable comfort. On 1stDibs, find a range of split back sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Curved back sofas are also known as conversation sofas or crescent sofas. Curved sofas are highly coveted as comfortable seating as well as for being a unique seating option. Shop a wide selection of curved back sofas on 1stDibs.