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18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa

18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

Beautiful 18th century Italian sofa in carved walnut. Has the detail of an impish sprite in the

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Italian Gilded Sofa
18th Century Italian Gilded Sofa

18th Century Italian Gilded Sofa

Located in London, GB

Italian gilded sofa with original paint from circa 18th Century. H 91 x D 181 x D 60cm Seat H

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas
18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas

18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas

Located in IT

Pair of sofas in carved walnut and lacquered chinoiserie, Venice, early 18th century. This rare

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Wood

18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa
18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa

18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa

Located in Alton, GB

Ornately detailed relief 18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa finished in pale

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee
18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee

18th Century Italian Grey Painted Rococo Sofa or Settee

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian late 18th century grey painted Rococo sofa Complimentary delivery to most areas of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas

Materials

Wood

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC WALNUT SOFA
LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC WALNUT SOFA

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC WALNUT SOFA

Located in Firenze, FI

refinement. Tuscan manufacture from the neoclassical period, around the end of the 18th century

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas

Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa
Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa

Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant and classic 18th century authentic Italian Neoclassical sofa that's part of a salon set

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Italian antique settee of the period Louis XVI. Made of fine walnut wood and velvet covering

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Tuscan Direttorio Dormeuse, Daybed, Italia
18th Century Tuscan Direttorio Dormeuse, Daybed, Italia

18th Century Tuscan Direttorio Dormeuse, Daybed, Italia

Located in Prato, IT

Toscana, end of '700 beginning '800 In walnut Legs in the typical shape of the Tuscan direttorio with carved and gilded wood flower Restored Dimensions: cm L194 x D63 x H96 Sea...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

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

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Made to Order Italian Hand Painted Sleigh Settee, Antiqued Blue Crackle Finish
Made to Order Italian Hand Painted Sleigh Settee, Antiqued Blue Crackle Finish

Made to Order Italian Hand Painted Sleigh Settee, Antiqued Blue Crackle Finish

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made to Order Italian hand painted settee, antiqued blue crackle finish, upholstered in a linen

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American Regency Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

Purple velvet modern three-seater sofa
Purple velvet modern three-seater sofa

Purple velvet modern three-seater sofa

Located in Manzano, IT

A unique and visually striking piece, this modern three-seater sofa is an ideal choice for those who want to add a touch of elegance, color and personality to their living room. The ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modular sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1990s, set of 2
Modular sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1990s, set of 2

Modular sofa by Saporiti Italia, 1990s, set of 2

By Saporiti

Located in Manzano, IT

Refined set of modular seating produced by Saporiti Italia in the 1980s, characterized by geometric lines and bold colors. The sturdy polycarbonate frame combines with vibrant fuchsi...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Synthetic

Two-part sofa, 1950s
Two-part sofa, 1950s

Two-part sofa, 1950s

Located in Manzano, IT

An icon of comfort and style straight out of the 1950s. This vintage sofa consists of two distinct elements that offer maximum versatility: they can be joined together to form a larg...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wooden sofa and armchairs by Mobil Girgi, 1970s, set of 3
Wooden sofa and armchairs by Mobil Girgi, 1970s, set of 3

Wooden sofa and armchairs by Mobil Girgi, 1970s, set of 3

By Mobil Girgi

Located in Manzano, IT

A unique opportunity to add a touch of refined vintage elegance to your home. We present a magnificent living room set, consisting of a three-seater sofa and two armchairs, produced ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Three-seater sofa and armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970, set d
Three-seater sofa and armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970, set d

Three-seater sofa and armchairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia, 1970, set d

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Manzano, IT

Certainly. Here is a well-structured and descriptive sales ad for the sofa and armchair set. Sale announcement Title: Iconic set by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for B&B Italia (1970) - 3 se...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Chenille, Wood

18th century Louis XV sofa in walnut and first patina
18th century Louis XV sofa in walnut and first patina

18th century Louis XV sofa in walnut and first patina

Located in Cesena, FC

Divano Luigi XV Epoca: XVIII secolo Sofà Luigi XV, un'elegante divano proveniente dall'arte e

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Nutwood

Moroso sofa and armchairs in black leather, 1984, set of 3
Moroso sofa and armchairs in black leather, 1984, set of 3

Moroso sofa and armchairs in black leather, 1984, set of 3

By Moroso

Located in Manzano, IT

A timeless and sophisticated vintage seating set designed and produced by Moroso in Italy during the 1980s. This set includes a large sofa and two matching armchairs, all upholstered...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Busnelli modular sofa, 1970, set of 3
Busnelli modular sofa, 1970, set of 3

Busnelli modular sofa, 1970, set of 3

By Busnelli

Located in Manzano, IT

An authentic testament to 1970s Italian design, this rare modular sofa by Busnelli embodies the boldness and creativity of a revolutionary era for furniture. A unique design piece th...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Armchairs by Lev & Lev, 1970s, set of 4
Armchairs by Lev & Lev, 1970s, set of 4

Armchairs by Lev & Lev, 1970s, set of 4

By Lev & Lev

Located in Manzano, IT

A fine set of 4 original armchairs produced by Lev & Lev in the 1970s, perfectly representative of Italian design of the time. Characterized by a cozy, enveloping silhouette, these s...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.

4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.

Located in Cesena, FC

4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s. Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot. Healthy structure, original upholstery Measurements: ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa. Offered is a stunning Italian Louis XVI style painted and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frau modular leather sofa, 1970, set of 5
Frau modular leather sofa, 1970, set of 5

Frau modular leather sofa, 1970, set of 5

By Paltrona Frau

Located in Manzano, IT

Fascinating original Frau modular sofa, made in Italy in the 1970s. This rare set of 5 freestanding orange leather modules is an iconic piece of vintage Italian design. Modules can b...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Bogo leather and suede sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi Di Albizzate
Bogo leather and suede sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi Di Albizzate

Bogo leather and suede sofa by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi Di Albizzate

By Carlo Bartoli

Located in Manzano, IT

Rare "Bogo" modular sofa designed by Carlo Bartoli for Rossi di Albizzate, part of the prestigious Safari 2 Line. Made of smooth leather and suede with an internal structure in wood ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Italian 18th Century Sofa in Walnut
Italian 18th Century Sofa in Walnut

Italian 18th Century Sofa in Walnut

$5,343Sale Price|20% Off

Italian 18th Century Sofa in Walnut

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful Italian sofa, three seats in a bleached walnut with a great patina, new upholstery

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Canapes

Materials

Walnut

Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa

Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa

Located in Brescia, IT

Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Canapes

Materials

Walnut, Silk

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè

Located in Rome, IT

Elegant Nord Italian finely carved 18th century painted canapé. Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape
Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape

Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape

Located in Berlin, DE

Italian 18th century rococo carved walnut sofa or canape Standing on four cabriole legs with

Category

Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Canapes

Materials

Walnut

Mid 18th Century Luis XV Sofa
Mid 18th Century Luis XV Sofa

Mid 18th Century Luis XV Sofa

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined sofa in carved and gilded wood with everted side backrests. The sofa comes without a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Settees

Materials

Wood

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century

Located in Rome, IT

A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Canapes

Materials

Wood

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century

Located in Rome, IT

A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Canapes

Materials

Wood

18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood
18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood

18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood

Located in Wichita, KS

Original 18th century bench or settee from a private estate in Tuscany wearing original paint and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED SOFA
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED SOFA

SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED SOFA

Located in Firenze, FI

the neoclassical period, around the second half of the 18th century. Measurements: H x W x D 86.5 x

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Settees

Materials

Fabric, Poplar, Paint

3 Piece Gorgeous 18th Century Louis XVI Salon Set with Sofa and Armchairs
3 Piece Gorgeous 18th Century Louis XVI Salon Set with Sofa and Armchairs

3 Piece Gorgeous 18th Century Louis XVI Salon Set with Sofa and Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant and classic authentic Italian neoclassical salon set with a sofa and two armchairs or

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of lacquered gilded carved sofas, upholstered in red brocade, Italy
Pair of lacquered gilded carved sofas, upholstered in red brocade, Italy

Pair of lacquered gilded carved sofas, upholstered in red brocade, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

period, padded in red damask brocade, with armrests. Period first half of the 18th century, Origin Naples

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Daybeds

Materials

Poplar

18th Century Italian Sofa with Walnut Frame and Antique Tapestry Upholstery
18th Century Italian Sofa with Walnut Frame and Antique Tapestry Upholstery

18th Century Italian Sofa with Walnut Frame and Antique Tapestry Upholstery

Located in Carmel, CA

18th century Italian sofa with beautifully carved walnut frame and finely carved cabriole legs with

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Wood, Wool

18th Century Italian Sofa with Original Paint
18th Century Italian Sofa with Original Paint

18th Century Italian Sofa with Original Paint

Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire

Good sized, late 18th-early 19th century Italian sofa with original paint and gilding. Seat

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Linen, Hemp

18th Century Venetian Hand-Painted Sofa
18th Century Venetian Hand-Painted Sofa

18th Century Venetian Hand-Painted Sofa

Located in Harrisburg, PA

Absolutely beautiful! This 18th century Italian sofa is in remarkably great condition. Very sound

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Down

Mid-18th Century Italian Chestnut Sofa
Mid-18th Century Italian Chestnut Sofa

Mid-18th Century Italian Chestnut Sofa

Located in London, GB

A very stylish North Italian chestnut wood canapé. In overall good and original condition. The back

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

18th Century Piedmontese Walnut Sofa
18th Century Piedmontese Walnut Sofa

18th Century Piedmontese Walnut Sofa

Located in San Francisco, CA

An 18th century Piedmontese walnut sofa, with an upholstered camel back flanked by out swept arms

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas

18th Century Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa
18th Century Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa

18th Century Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome 18th century Italian venetian carved walnut sofa. Having a padded serpentine back

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Late 18th Century Italian Painted and Gilded Sofa or Bench
Late 18th Century Italian Painted and Gilded Sofa or Bench

Late 18th Century Italian Painted and Gilded Sofa or Bench

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very elegant late 18th century gilded and painted Italian sofa or bench in the classical taste

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Rare Walnut Italian Sofa 'Canape' of Neoclassical Design
Late 18th Century Rare Walnut Italian Sofa 'Canape' of Neoclassical Design

Late 18th Century Rare Walnut Italian Sofa 'Canape' of Neoclassical Design

Located in Suffolk, GB

A late 18th century extremely rare walnut Italian sofa or canapé of neoclassical design retaining

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18Th Italian venetian Original Painted Bed /Sofa
18Th Italian venetian Original Painted Bed /Sofa

18Th Italian venetian Original Painted Bed /Sofa

Located in Milan, IT

Venetian centre bed, with hand carved frames, painted with original floral motifs and original iron. Reupholstered in new texture.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Upholstered Carved Giltwood Sofa or Canapé
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Upholstered Carved Giltwood Sofa or Canapé

Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Upholstered Carved Giltwood Sofa or Canapé

Located in Firenze, IT

condition, recently upholstered with ivory white leather. Italian manufactory, mid-18th century.   

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Giltwood

18th Century Walnut Louis XV Venetian Sofa
18th Century Walnut Louis XV Venetian Sofa

18th Century Walnut Louis XV Venetian Sofa

Located in Sanremo, IT

Sweet and wavy Venetian winged walnut sofa, ad "orecchioni " from the first half of the 18th

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Italian provincial carved walnut sofa
Italian provincial carved walnut sofa

Italian provincial carved walnut sofa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Italian provincial carved walnut sofa, the scalloped padded back joined by outscrolled arms to the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Muslin

Louis XV Sofa-Bed

Louis XV Sofa-Bed

Unavailable|$21,861

Louis XV Sofa-Bed

Located in Genova, IT

Louis XV sofa bed in lacquered wood with polychrome floral pattern, Genova, 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Corbeille Louis XV Sofa
Corbeille Louis XV Sofa

Corbeille Louis XV Sofa

Unavailable|$14,574

Corbeille Louis XV Sofa

Located in Genova, IT

Corbeille Louis XV sofa walnut carved with plant motifs, Genoa mid-18th century.              

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Sofa
Baroque Sofa

Baroque Sofa

Unavailable|$18,217

Baroque Sofa

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Baroque hotel lobby sofa with a very elegant silk fabric, geometric pattern.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Venetian 18th Century Sofa
Venetian 18th Century Sofa

Venetian 18th Century Sofa

Unavailable|$5,000

Venetian 18th Century Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Another item from one of Venice's oldest palazzos and now it could be in your home along with the rest of the set (see 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs)

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Settees

Materials

Gold Leaf

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18th Century Italian Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century Italian sofa for your home. A 18th century Italian sofa — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 18th century Italian sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 18th century Italian sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Louis XVI and Rococo styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a 18th Century Italian Sofa?

The average selling price for a 18th century Italian sofa at 1stDibs is $7,660, while they’re typically $2,219 on the low end and $41,613 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About 18th Century Italian Sofa
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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