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 carving at the centre of the backrest which, typical of its period, would have been a ...
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Italian Ebonised Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Italian ebonised sofa. In the Rococo style, this ebonised sofa is curvaceous and serpentine in form.
Ebony
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century Italian walnut sofa or settee. This excellent sofa is designed to comfortably seat three people and has a carved show-wood walnut frame.
Walnut
18th Century Italian Gilded Sofa
Located in London, GB
Italian gilded sofa with original paint from circa 18th Century.
Linen, Wood
18th century Italian walnut sofa
Located in Augusta, GA
Beautiful walnut sofa with exceptional movement
Wood
Monumental 18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive and extraordinary size 18th Century Italian walnut sofa or settee with original flame stitch upholstery.
Walnut
$32,221Sale Price|20% Off
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 and refined pair of sofas was made in Venice at the beginning of the 18th century, ...
Wood
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 London, UK.
Wood
Italian 18th Century Fratino Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking 18th century Italian Fratino table, crafted in solid walnut and defined by the bold architectural lines and sculptural balance that make this form so enduringly desirable.
Wood
18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Italian Venetian sofa with removable back.
Wood, Linen
LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC WALNUT SOFA
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant hand-carved solid walnut sofa. Its shape is distinguished by the wavy lines of the backrest and armrests, while the legs, characterized by a slightly curved truncated pyramid...
Bronze
Tuscan 18th Century Walnut Sofa from Villa Fioravanti with Carved Lyre Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century Tuscan walnut sofa, hailing from the illustrious Villa Fioravanti in Florence, is a splendid representation of refined Italian craftsmanship and timeless ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$28,000 / set
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 serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
Italian, Venezia, Rococo Carved Walnut & Upholstered Divano, mid 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a slightly arched backrest with a centered stylized carving, the back continuing to the arms in bergere style, raised on four cabriole shaped front legs and four square tapere...
Walnut
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 with two armchairs or fauteuils, selling separately.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,738Sale Price|20% Off
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, characterized by a simple and essential but very elegant line. We recommend replacing th...
Walnut
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...
Walnut
$8,340Sale Price|20% Off
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
Tuscan 1790s Walnut Refectory Table with Carved Scoop Motifs and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian Tuscan walnut refectory table from circa 1790 embodies the charm and craftsmanship of 18th-century design.
Walnut
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 ...
Velvet, Wood
$3,743Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Synthetic
18th century Louis XV sofa in walnut and first patina
Located in Cesena, FC
Louis XV Settee Epoch: 18th century Louis XV sofa, an elegant sofa from the art and refinement of the 18th century, made from walnut wood that lends an aura of nobility and warmth t...
Nutwood
$6,349Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Fabric, Ash
$7,107Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Chenille, Wood
$5,212Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Iron
$3,574 / set
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...
Iron
$5,063 / set
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...
Animal Skin, Wood
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: ...
Canvas, Walnut
$3,753 / set
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...
Animal Skin, Wood
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 ...
Animal Skin, Wood
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 giltwood sofa from the late 18th to early 19th century.
Velvet, Wood
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. Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th Century was in Venice the Golden Age. Ar...
Walnut, Silk
$11,372Sale Price|20% Off
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 Provenance from an aristocratic Piedmontese estate.
Wood
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 stylized foliage a carved rocaille shaped apron with a padded seat.
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian 4-Chair Back Sofa Bench w/Pierced Back Splats
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian four-chair back style, carved wood sofa bench, with upholstered seat from the turn of the 18th and 19th century.
Wood
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 central backrest and with a padded seat. The legs are arched, while on the seat you can s...
Wood
$8,529Sale Price|20% Off
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 decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
Wood
$8,529Sale Price|20% Off
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 decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
Wood
18th Century Italian Painted Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century Italian gilt and painted sofa or settee.
Wood, Paint
Italian 18th Century Style Dining, Writing or Sofa Table, Great Color And Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
Italian 18th century style dining, writing or sofa table.
Iron
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED SOFA
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant small sofa in poplar wood, painted in lean tempera in the two-tone of white and dove gray-blue. The sofa has truncated pyramid legs and curved armrests that enhance its elega...
Fabric, Poplar, Paint
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
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 fauteuils in incredible shape, sturdy and elegant! Louis XVI style carved fauteuils and...
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 43 in W 73 in D 26 in
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 a warm patina.
Walnut, Wood, Wool
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.
Wood, Linen, Hemp
18th Century Venetian Hand-Painted Sofa
Located in Harrisburg, PA
Absolutely beautiful! This 18th century Italian sofa is in remarkably great condition.
Velvet, Hardwood, Down
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 section is removable and slots in place as is the back cushion which is held in pl...
Fabric, Wood
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 raised on turned legs connected with conforming perimeter stretch and now upholstere...
18th Century Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome 18th century Italian venetian carved walnut sofa.
Upholstery, Wood
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 upholstered in a neutral linen.
Wood
Unavailable
H 36 in W 72 in D 27 in
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 some of the original polychrome paint finish.
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
Wood
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Upholstered Carved Giltwood Sofa or Canapé
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian manufactory, mid-18th century.
Leather, Upholstery, Giltwood
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 century with delicate fabric and absolutely of great value. Exceptional sofa ad orecch...
Wood
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 cushion seat, raised on cabriole legs, covered in muslin.
Walnut, Muslin
Louis XV Sofa-Bed
Located in Genova, IT
Louis XV sofa bed in lacquered wood with polychrome floral pattern, Genova, 18th century.
Wood
Corbeille Louis XV Sofa
Located in Genova, IT
Corbeille Louis XV sofa walnut carved with plant motifs, Genoa mid-18th century.
Walnut
Baroque Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baroque hotel lobby sofa with a very elegant silk fabric, geometric pattern.
Silk, Giltwood
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 Italian Velvet of Decortex.
Walnut
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)
Gold Leaf
18th C Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Wonderful venetian rococo walnut settee. The arched upholstered back over outscrolled upholstered arms above a shaped seat raised on cabriole legs endind in scrolled toes.
Walnut
Large 18th Century Silk Couched Needlework Picture
Located in London, GB
The foliate strap-work decoration finely worked in colored silk threads on a cream colored silk ground retaining wonderfully bright colors. Presented in a painted bespoke wooden ...
Silk
18th Century Elegant Sofa in Carved and Gilded Wood
Located in Firenze, IT
Elegant sofa in carved and gilded wood. The piece of furniture comes from an important Florentine residence. The carvings and pure gold gilding are of excellent workmanship, circa 18...
Wood
18th Century Italian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century Italian sofa with beautiful, aged silver gilding.
Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Good sized, late 18th-early 19th century Italian sofa with original paint and gilding.
Linen, Paint
18th Century Italian Sofa in Original Silver Leaf
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th century Italian three-seat sofa in original silver leaf.
Silver Leaf
18th Century Italian Gilt Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine 18th century Italian sofa with nice original aged gilding.
Upholstery, Giltwood
Sold
H 39 in W 79 in D 29 in
Italian 18th Century Rococo Walnut Sofa with Cabriole Legs and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Rococo walnut sofa from the 18th century, with cabriole legs and new upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian 18th Century Walnut Sofa with Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Italian 18th century walnut sofa of beautifully restrained neoclassical form, featuring a finely proportioned open slat back and gracefully curved outscrolled arms.
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Italian Gondola Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th century Italian walnut gondola sofa - recovered in antique French linen.
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning Italian 18th century walnut sofa with unusual double scroll carving on the arms.
Walnut
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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