$4,808Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.19 in W 91.34 in D 28.35 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa – Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa – Fine Quality Full of authentic charm and character
Wood
$8,200
H 45 in W 90.75 in D 27.5 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Trundle Sofa with Flared and Scrolled Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming Biedermeier trundle sofa. Burl wood frame with flared and scrolled arms. Gold velvet
Velvet, Burl
$24,745
H 42 in W 79.5 in D 24.75 in
Pair of 19th C. Italian Gilt Wood and Paint Decorated Sofas with Scroll Arms
Located in Kent, CT
A magnificent pair of 19th Century Italian gilt shaped-frame wood benches with decorative paint
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$14,295
H 34.65 in W 88.19 in D 25.99 in
Late Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa in Blue Striped Fabric, England
Located in Sofia, BG
A late Regency mahogany scroll end sofa, with a detachable back, with blue striped fabric, squab
Mahogany
Regency Scroll End Settee/Sofa
Located in Folkestone, GB
A grand Regency scroll-end settee constructed in rosewood. Adorned with acanthus leaf carving to
Rosewood
Continental 19th Century Empire Scroll End Sofa
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
An exquisite 19th century mahogany Empire scroll end sofa. The serpentine back with central fantail
Damask, Mahogany
SCROLL BACK NAPOLEON III SOFA
Located in New Hope, PA
This Napoleon III sofa is handsome and comfortable. It is recovered in neutral fabric.
Wood, Fabric
Late Regency Scroll End Mahogany Sofa with green silk upholstery
Located in Suffolk, GB
A late Regency scroll end mahogany sofa upholstered in green silk floral and foliate fabric
Silk, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 39.77 in W 75.6 in D 33.08 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Scroll Arms Three-Seat Sofa or Settee
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
Scrolled carved and rebated back gallery with cresting to both sides of central panel Leading to
Wool, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 86.62 in D 25.6 in
Antique Quality Victorian/William iv Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise Longue
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality scroll arm carved show wood and mahogany sofa. Dates from circa 1830-1850
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 80.71 in D 26.38 in
Stunning Victorian Regency Mahogany and Beech Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise, circa 1850
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
A stunning Victorian era scroll end sofa We date this piece to be around the mid-19th century
Cotton, Beech, Mahogany
19th Century Regency Carved Mahogany Scrolled Sofa Day Bed
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY REGENCY CARVED MAHOGANY SCROLLED SOFA DAY BED CARVED TWIST LEGS ON UNUSUAL CASTORS
Mahogany
19th Century Napoleon III Scroll Back Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Napoleon III scroll back deep seated sofa. Ready for re-upholstering.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Biedermeier Birch Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a top quality sofa in restored condition, circa 1850. Large in proportions with roll
Birch
Sold
H 38.19 in W 91.34 in D 28.75 in
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa - Very Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa This exceptional 19th Century mahogany scroll arm
Wood
Antique Very Fine Quality 19th Century Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique very fine quality 19th Century mahogany scroll arm sofa. An exceptionally beautiful
Wood
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H 33.5 in W 77.5 in D 26 in
Antique American Empire Classical Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
with scroll and feathered wings, 19th century Measures: 33.5" H x 77.5" W x 26" D.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Marquetry Wood Inlaid Sofa with Scrolled Back
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century well proportioned marquetry wood inlaid sofa with scrolled back and rolled arms
Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood
Stunning 19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Inlaid Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful shaped period sofa circa 1820 german Biedermeier, featuring scrolled arms. Satinwood
Mahogany
Elegant Napoleon III scroll back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
elegant French scroll back sofa. Generous size to accommodate 3 people comfortably. Standing on neatly
Upholstery
Regency Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Regency scroll arm sofa constructed, circa 1820 for an English country estate. Stands upon out
Brass
Victorian deep buttoned scroll arm chesterfield sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality late Victorian scroll arm Chesterfield sofa. Elegant design and generous
Beech
A Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa
Located in London, GB
A Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa With carved show wood front, on turned and reeded legs with
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa, Reupholstered.
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English 19th century Regency mahogany scroll end sofa, reupholstered. circa 1820. Regency mahogany
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll arm sofa. Item features scrolling
Mohair, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Scroll End Sofa Upholstered in Leather Cloth
Located in London, GB
Regency mahogany scroll end sofa upholstered in leather cloth, English, circa 1820.
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H 36.03 in W 88.98 in D 27.17 in
Large Antique Scroll End Settee, Regency Mahogany Sofa Daybed, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique scroll-end settee, a Regency upholstered, mahogany sofa day bed dating to
Sold
H 30.91 in W 86.03 in D 24.02 in
Large Antique Settee, Regency, Mahogany, Scroll End Sofa, Daybed, circa 1820
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique settee, a Regency upholstered, mahogany, scroll end sofa day bed dating to
Mahogany
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H 34 in W 91 in D 23 in
Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Scroll Form Sofa, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Classical American Empire flame mahogany sofa offers shaped back with curved scroll form
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 42 in W 64.25 in D 24 in
Swedish 1880s Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa with Carved Rail and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood Neoclassical style sofa from the late 19th century with original paint
Upholstery, Wood
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H 23.63 in W 78.75 in D 37.01 in
Early 19th Century English Upholstered Button Back Scrolled Arm Chesterfield
Located in London, England
19th century English Chesterfield sofa. Good size three-seater button back sofa. A very
Brass
An English Regency Sofa
Located in New York, NY
One could build a room around this stunning 19th-century English Regency sofa. Featuring scrolled
Mahogany
Neo Classic Mahogany Scrolled Recamier, ca 1810
Located in Westwood, NJ
Neo Classic Mahogany Scrolled Recamier with Bronze Rosettes and Casters
Early 19th Century Marquetry Wood Inlaid Sofa / Scrolled Back
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century well proportioned marquetry wood inlaid sofa with scrolled back and rolled arms
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
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H 37.21 in W 75.79 in D 28.35 in
Rare Biedermeier Gilt Metal Mounted Mahogany French Empire Style Scroll Arm Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Biedermeier gilt metal mounted scroll arm mahogany framed
Metal
19th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Scrolling Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable 19th Century Federal / Regency Mahogany Sofa. Item features dramatically scrolled arms
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
acanthus scroll arms with newer gold bee upholstery, 19th century Measures: 32" H x 86" W x 29
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa of Classical Form
Located in Southampton, NJ
Elegant early 19th century Regency mahogany sofa or settee with scroll ends standing on turned legs
Brass
Empire Mahogany Wood Hand Carved / Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Empire style mahogany wood framed hand carved scroll arm sofa. The sofa is very sturdy and in good
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Flame Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire Classical flame mahogany sofa features carved acanthus scrolled arms and
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Scroll-Arm Sofa
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handsome high-style mahogany framed sofa - probably Massachusetts - excellent hand-carved arm
Brass
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H 31.89 in W 46.07 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Regency Mahogany Scroll Back Two-Seat Sofa or Window Seat
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Lovely Regency two-seat scroll back window seat or hall chair. Fully restored and re upholstered
Mahogany
William IV Double Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Salisbury, GB
A William IV mahogany double scroll arm sofa, circa 1830.
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H 48 in W 83 in D 30 in
Victorian Long Seat Sofa in Red Striae Velvet with Scrolled Arms and Camelback
Located in Pau, FR
Late 19th century Victorian long seat sofa with scrolled arms and camelback upholstered in red
Velvet, Walnut
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H 33.08 in W 45.08 in D 24.02 in
English Early 19th Century Regency Scroll Back Window Seat Newly Upholstered
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Very pretty and elegant Regency two-seat window seat or occasional sofa, fully refurbished
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Regency Carved Mahogany Scroll End Sofa, Settee
By Regency
Located in Vancouver, BC
England, 1840. Original finish. Beautiful carved mahogany. Decorative carved scrolled ends
Mahogany
French Carved Giltwood Sofa with Scroll Arms and Cabriole Legs
Located in Bridport, CT
Wonderful French Carved Gilt Wood Sofa with Scroll Arm and Cabriole Legs. Back Height 39" Back
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa of Classical Form
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant early 19th century Regency mahogany sofa or settee with scroll ends and standing on turned
Mahogany
$38,570
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant minds of the colonial America, Ph...
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
$19,500
H 36.25 in W 78 in D 26.5 in
1940s Mid-Century Sofa in the Biedermeier Style – Cherry & Burlwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier sofa made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The particularized settee is composed with a slightly in...
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
Large 18th Century George III Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large late 18th Century George III giltwood sofa in the manner of James Wyatt. This sofa has a detailed frame that includes bellflowers and carved rosettes. The whole is raised on b...
Beech
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
$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
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Birch
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the charm of the 19th Century with our magnificent Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style North American Sofa. This embodiment of timeless elegance boasts an Empire st...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Empire Sofa Schumacher Sabi Tiger Velvet
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th Century Empire sofa. This handsome burl veneer sofa features ebonized and gilt columns, urn finials, with two hidden drawers, all newly upholstered in Schumacher abstract ...
Wood, Burl
Elaborate Victorian Shaped Walnut Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An elaborate Victorian shaped walnut sofa, the deep-buttoned back with an arched cresting rail and upswept corners curving down to scrolling arms continuing into cabriole legs with b...
Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Three Seat Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate the charm and sophistication of your living space with this Lovely Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Three-Seat Settee, a masterpiece of classic design and craftsman...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,625Sale Price|55% Off
H 37.5 in W 85.5 in D 32.5 in
19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique empire settee three-seater sofa hand carved mahogany feather down cushions with green velvet. Comfortable elegance, quality and outstanding crafts...
Velvet, Mahogany
$29,704Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 86 in D 38 in
19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that...
Leather
Regency Mahogany Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency mahogany sofa, boldly carved with roundels, the curved cresting centered on a scrolling motif and supported on lyre fronted legs with the original castors, re-upholste...
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Austrian Biedermeier-period sofa crafted of mahogany veneer, upholstered in beige fabric with geometric motifs. This refined piece of furniture has rolled armrests decorated with twi...
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough camelback sofa with scrolled arms, raised over six moulded marlborough legs supported by distinctive pierced stretchers which incorporate s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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.
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