French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Antique 19th Century Charles X Sofas
Fabric, Wood
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Fabric, Wood
$8,625Sale Price|30% Off
H 41.34 in W 77.17 in D 27.56 in
Restored Birch Sofa, Castle Biedermeier, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
% customs rate for our US clients. Castle Biedermeier Restored Birch Sofa. New upholstery. This sofa is a
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
$6,721
H 38.59 in W 69.3 in D 25.99 in
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, by Josef Danhauser, Cherry Wood, Austria, 1820s
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This elegant Biedermeier sofa comes from Austria (Vienna) from the early 19th century. It was made
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
$3,596
H 30.32 in W 73.23 in D 24.02 in
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Spruce, Revived Polish, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This Biedermeier sofa dates back to the early 19th century and originates from Austria. It is
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer, Spruce
$10,966
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Biedermeier Sofa, Cherrywood, 1820s, Made in Czechia, Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Czech
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
$8,336Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
Unique Museum Prague Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Fully Restored, Czech, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
% customs rate for our US clients. This sofa represents the absolute pinnacle of craftsmanship and artistic
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
$4,170
H 36 in W 93.5 in D 28.5 in
Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa!
Located in Austin, TX
Classical pieces. Low seat height: Reflects 1820s–30s construction, when sofas were meant more for graceful
Fabric, Wood
$12,322
H 41.34 in W 77.17 in D 27.56 in
Restored Castle Biedermeier Birch Sofa, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Castle Biedermeier birch sofa with new upholstery and revived polish. Source: Austria
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Birch
Unavailable
H 36.25 in W 76.5 in D 25 in
Classical Carved Mahogany Settee, Providence, RI, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
1820s. This sofa, which is somewhat later than the Classical Phyfe sofas that were produced circa
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1820s sofa table in plum pudding mahogany with boxwood inlays and escutcheons. English
Wood
Sold
H 42 in W 73.38 in D 25 in
Neoclassical 1820s, Tuscan Upholstered Wooden Bench with Classical Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
light color palette, this Italian 1820s sofa will bring a wonderful classical elegance to any room.
Swedish Empire Mahogany Sofa Table, circa 1820s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Empire mahogany and fruitwood line inlaid sofa table, First Quarter 19th Century, the
Mahogany
Sold
H 38.19 in W 85.44 in D 26.38 in
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s, New upholstery Black and White Stripes
Located in Brussels, BE
French Charles X sofa, 1820s, new upholstery black and white stripes.
Fabric, Wood
Antique American Empire Mahogany Red Silk Sofa Bench New York 1820s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique 19th century empire sofa made of solid mahogany with scroll arms and carved lion paws with
Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.01 in W 62.6 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, 1820s, Fully Restored
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Austria
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Sold
H 35 in W 70.25 in D 20.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1820s Painted Stickback Sofa with Lower Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
sofa circa 1820 will bring an undeniable touch of Classical elegance to any living room!
Upholstery, Wood
1820s Charles X Enlayed Wood and Pink Velvet Sicilian Sofa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This antique Sicilian sofa has been crafted during the reign of Charles X. The sofa is notable for
Fruitwood
Swedish Karl Johan Period 1820s Painted Sofa with Carved Lyres
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Karl Johan period painted wood sofa from circa 1820 with carved lyres, out-scrolling arms
Wood
Swedish 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Turned Spindle Themed Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood sofa circa 1820 with turned spindle themed back and arms, long wooden seat
Wood
Sold
H 42 in W 75.25 in D 24.75 in
1820s Swedish Gray Beige Painted Sofa with Foliage-Themed Carved Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish sofa from circa 1820 with exceptional carving and gray/beige painted finish. Evoking a
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 33.47 in W 47.64 in D 20.48 in
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Sofa, New Upholstery, Rattan Strings, Austria, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Walnut Sofa. New upholstery. Source: Austria Period: 1820-1829 Material
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Sold
H 30.75 in W 70.5 in D 21.75 in
Swedish Late Gustavian 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Foliage Carved Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
décor, this Swedish Late Gustavian sofa bench circa 1820 will bring a touch of Classicism to any living
Upholstery, Wood
circa 1820s Classical Sofa in Mahogany with Rare Die-Cut Boulle Panels
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Classical sofa, c.1820, Boston, mahogany & mahogany veneers with very rare die-cut "Boulle" panels
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Located in Dayton, OH
"A rare and impressive Regency period Récamier sofa or fainting couch, circa 1820s. Exquisite and
Upholstery, Satinwood
Sold
H 37.41 in W 68.51 in D 29.14 in
Early 19th Century Viennese Biedermeier Walnut Sofa from the 1820s
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Comfortable Biedermeier sofa from the Viennese region. The sofa is from the time around 1820 and
Walnut, Pine
Modern Design 1820s Biedermeier Sofa by Josef Danhauser
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Biedermeier sofa is highly important because it verifies the "Modern" design movement in the
Pine, Upholstery, Walnut
$56,601
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
On Hold|$3,962
H 34.65 in W 84.65 in D 35.44 in
Caesar Lacquer Curved Sofa 1950s wooden cone feet Mid-century
By Cesare Lacca
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sofa Italian Cesare Lacca curved Italy 1950s wooden feet.
Velvet
$8,301Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
$2,830
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$3,950
H 40 in W 76 in D 29.75 in
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
Walnut
$16,744 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Antique Louis XV 18th century sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French elegance. A classic French sofa, it features a curved back with intricate carvings, cabr...
Velvet, Walnut
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
$6,957
H 39.38 in W 74.81 in D 33.86 in
Large Louis XVI Sofa / Daybed in Rechampi and Gilded Lacquered Wood
Located in BARSAC, FR
Magnificent Louis XVI sofa in the style of the ottomans in gray lacquered wood and green, blue and gold rechampi with rich carved decoration of scrolls, wrapped foliage, resting on f...
Wood
$2,346Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.04 in W 22.84 in D 2.37 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Wall Mirror, Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant wall mirror dates from the German Biedermeier period around 1830 and is a fine example of early 19th century craftsmanship. The mirror is veneered in walnut over a softw...
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
$3,779
H 34.26 in W 64.97 in D 23.63 in
A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Upholstered in a Blue Velvet Fabric
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian Mahogany Swan Back Chaise Longue Day Bed Upholstered in a Duck Egg Blue Plush Fabric With A Carved Scroll End Back Rest. Brass Terminating Turned Legs on Original White C...
Brass
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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