Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome and comfortable early 20th century salon sofa with West Indies (Cuban) mahogany frame and upholstery.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Edwardian Serpentine Camel Back Sofa Circa 1915
Located in Bedford, NY
Recently reupholstered in a fine multi colored striped chenille. Mahogany legs with box wood inlay - 24"ht arm.
Art Deco Gondola Sofa in Cuban Mahogany, Circa 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Fantastic Art Deco sofa in a very fine Cuban mahogany, Denmark, circa 1915.
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, c. 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
82.75" wide x 26.75" deep x 38.75" high. Features a stepped crest flanked by carved wings; upholstered seat and back. Newly upholstered in muslin with eight way hand tied springs i...
Art Nouveau Green and Brown Sofa
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Weesp, NL
Sophisticated and elegant 1915 Art Nouveau two-seat sofa with a stained beech wood frame made by Pander & sons, The Hague.
Leather, Beech
Italian Futurist-era geometric sofa with cotton fabric grey
Located in Milano, IT
Enter a world of artistic innovation and respect for history with this extraordinary Italian sofa from the Futurist era, dating back to the dynamic period between 1910 and 1915.
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Italian Futurist-era geometric sofa with cotton fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Enter a portal of artistic innovation and historical reverence with this extraordinary Italian Futurist-era sofa from the dynamic 1910-1915 period. These sofas are not just furniture...
Cotton, Wood
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H 28.35 in W 48.43 in D 25.6 in
Viennese Secession Sofa J&J Kohn Nr.975, circa 1915, Josef Hoffmann
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in company Jacob & Josef Kohn. Newly restored. Easier version of Nr.720 designed by Josef Hoffmann. Used textiles also design by Josef Hoffmann. In the production progra...
Bentwood
Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort , Model 109, 1950s
By Theo Ruth
Located in Delft, NL
Sofa by Theo Ruth for Artifort , Model 109, 1950s A sofa for Artifort (Netherlands), 1950s By Theo Ruth (1915-1971).
Fabric, Wood
Robin day Forum three seater sofa for Habitat, 1980s
By Robin Day, Habitat International
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Walnut and black leather 'Forum' three seater sofa designed by Robin Day (1915 - 2010) for Habitat.
Chrome
American Art Deco Wicker Server Sofa Table c.1915-20
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fabulous Art Deco wicker table. There is a wonderful design that continues down the legs. A braid wraps around the table top and there is a shelf on the bottom stretcher....
Reed, Wood, Paint
Art Nouveau Oak and Fabric Sofa for H. Pander & Zn
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Elegant and sophisticated oak handmade two seat sofa by Pander & Sons in the Hague in 1915. The sofa has the original brandmarks of H.
Fabric, Oak
$2,700
H 38.19 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Swedish Karl Johan style design featuring strong sabre legs and a scrolled back. Karl Johan style is similar to the English Regency period. Very versatile chaise we see either...
Wood
$8,750
H 35.5 in W 78 in D 27.5 in
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...
Ormolu
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XV Style, Mahogany, Beige Fabric, Sofa, France, 20th C. A dark stained Mahogany sofa in the Louis XV style designed and produced in the later half of 20th century France. This...
Fabric, Mahogany
$835Sale Price|53% Off
H 36 in W 73 in D 24 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa, Ebonized Wood, Early 20th Century
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Trenton, NJ
nfuse your home with timeless sophistication with this Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Sofa. Its ebonized wood frame features exquisite carvings that highlight the skill and craftsmanship...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Antique English Mahogany Settee
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome 19th-century English settee, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its elegant proportions, sweeping arms and beautifully shaped cabriole legs. The substantia...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,500
H 33.75 in W 73 in D 24 in
Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed in Mahogany with Horsehair Upholstery
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Empire Sofa or Settee Constructed from Mahogany and Upholstered in Horsehair. Our Exquisite looking Empire Sofa looks to have been made in the early 1800's and typically we w...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$12,226
H 37.01 in W 92.52 in D 30.71 in L 37.01 in
Sculptural Regency Sofa in Figured Mahogany Veneer and Velvet Early 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Sculptural Regency Sofa in Figured Mahogany Veneer and Velvet Early 19th Century A large and sculptural regency sofa in beautifully figured mahogany veneer and velvet. Europe, early...
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
$3,984
H 37.41 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in L 37.41 in
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French polish finish. Lovely curved legs, arms and back with a fully sprung seat and web...
Birch
Early 20th Century Walnut Wood Louis XV Upholstery Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a chair, its medium walnut, cabriole scroll form the first thing to catch the eye. It was made in France during Early 20th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detail...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,800
H 34.5 in W 81 in D 28 in
Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
On carved mahogany legs with camelback form and rolled arms with exposed carved mahogany through the arms. Single loose upholstered seat cushion with decorative repeating geometric p...
Fabric, Mahogany
Victorian Parlour Settee Mahogany Sofa Couch Circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant English Victorian parlour settee crafted from mahogany Serpentine shaped frame with carved floral and foliate decoration Just been reupholstered so with new material - clean ...
Mahogany
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic capitals on fascia of arms, Northern Europe, circa 1920. We call this endearingly "...
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,984
H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in L 39.38 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Settee, Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker mahogany colour French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted...
Wood
19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee, Hand-Carved walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH59 Venetian 19th century Baroque settee, sofa with upholstery in good condition, hand-carved walnut frame . For new custom upholstery 1200 euros
Walnut
$4,500
H 31.25 in W 80 in D 35 in
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Reupholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa sh...
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,359
H 37.01 in W 72.05 in D 34.65 in
French sofa from the 19th century in Empire style with detailed armrests
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This luxurious French Empire-style sofa has been reupholstered in a soft cream-colored fabric and features unique dragon-shaped armrests. The sofa dates from the 19th century and has...
Textile, Wood
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
$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
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
H 89.75 in W 59.5 in D 82.5 in
Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Monumental American Empire Neoclassical Carved Flame Mahogany Poster Bed with Acanthus, Stylized Flo...
Mahogany
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$8,490
H 64.57 in W 61.03 in D 80.71 in
Early 20th Carved Medallions Queen Size Bed, Original Four Poster Lisbon Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Baroque bed, original Lisbon bed This Queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, spiral turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and Moorish deta...
Walnut
$2,450
H 58 in W 63 in D 80 in
A French Hollywood Regency style painted and gilt carved full size bed, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This beautiful French bed will add more than a touch of luxurious comfort to any bedroom. With new button tufted upholstery, the giltwood frame provides an opulent border and timeles...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
$29,000
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...
Cherry, Poplar
Exceptional Pair Of Fully Carved French Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very comfortable, solid feeling and plush Bergeres with intricately carved frames having acanthus leaves, scrolls and bell flowers with fine fluted and tapering legs. The a...
Fabric, Wood
$13,712
H 37.41 in W 67.72 in D 24.41 in
Austrian Biedermeier Settee, walnut - Josef Dannhauser, Vienna 1820 - 2 Seater
By Josef Danhauser
Located in Göttingen, NI
2-Seater Burl Walnut veneered. Flat frame on profiled volute feet, bowed armrests. Seat, armrests and back newly upholstered with yellow gold-colored moirée height 95 cm, seat hei...
Walnut
$17,140
H 59.06 in W 37.41 in D 19.69 in
Rare Italian Liberty Style/Art Nouveau Commode with Painted Wood Inlays
Located in Milano, IT
Rare commode in the style of Louis Majorelle with front and sides inlaid in painted wood. Two doors on the front that hide a cabinet with open compartments and small drawers in light...
Wood
$15,000
H 25.5 in W 88.25 in D 27.25 in
English Regency Mahogany Recamier with Flanking Lion Medallions, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany upholstered recamier with fluted scrolled inward arms, flanking lion medallions, carved molded reeded skirt, and terminating on the original winged lions paw...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$9,141Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 71.26 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other antique sofas. Characterized ...
Walnut
$9,450Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 33.25 in W 29.75 in D 22.25 in
Pair of French Belle Époque Louis XV Style GiltWood Carved Bergère Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French Belle Époque 19th-20th century Louis XV style giltwood carved Bergère Armchairs. The finely carved frames centered with floral torch tied with a ribbon, flanked...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$36,558
H 39.38 in W 81.89 in D 41.34 in
Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved walnut and leather upholstered, wax polished All the padding has been replaced with hig...
Leather, 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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