Early 19th Century French Directoire Sette (Sofa) with 2 Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These frames are painted a very light shade of green, with dark green accent lines and small flower blossoms. The frames are sold ready to be upholstered, allowing the customer to co...
Wood
19th Century Czech Biedermeier Sofa, Brown Ash, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Biedermeier sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included Shellac polish. Source: Czech Period: 1830-1839.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Swedish Empire Revival Birch Wood Sofa w/Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Empire Revival birch wood sofa from the mid 19th century. This antique sofa from Sweden features a raised back pediment with an elongated arch that lifts at each far end in...
Fabric, Wood
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
19th Century French Wooden Sofa with Wickerwork Back and Seat
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French wooden sofa with wickerwork back and seat.
Gold Leaf
Early 19th C. Italian Upholstered Sofa w/Garland Carved Trim Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian beautifully carved wood and upholstered sofa from the early 19th century.
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a very large and comfortable 19th-century sofa, newly upholstered with a hardwearing washable suede-like light grey fabric. This style of furniture was popular during the rei...
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Irish Regency Sofa Table By Gillingtons Of Dublin, Ireland
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning quality Irish Regency Gonzalo Alves sofa table attributed to Gillingtons of Dublin, the rounded rectangular hinged top with beaded edge, above a pair of frieze drawers wit...
Wood
Late 19th C Herter Brothers Leather tufted Sofa
By Herter Brothers
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully restored Herter Brothers Sofa is upholstered in supple brown calfskin. It has a tight seat, a 3-part tufted back and nailhead trim. The Herter Brothers, Gustave and ...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
$11,100Sale Price / set|40% Off
Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Victorian rare suite you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece w...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
A Charles X Inlaid Wood and Black Velvet Sicilian Sofa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Sicilian sofa is a piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and craftsmanship of the Charles X period, which was prominent in France during the early 19th century.
Wood
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 Period: 1820-1829.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Late 19th Century British Sofa with Tiles by John Moyr Smith, England circa 1875
By John Moyr Smith
Located in Greven, DE
Sofa Bench with Tiles by John Moyr Smith England Ebonised wood, mother-of-pearl, brass, ceramic tiles circa 1875 Dimensions: H × W × D: 99 × 157 × 70 cm, seat height: 45 cm Descri...
Ceramic, Wood
$28,000Sale Price|30% Off
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820
By Deming & Bulkley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A spectacular American Empire sofa with exquisite detailing and design. One of the masterpieces of Federal New York furniture, this circa 1820 parcel gilt sofa with faux bois Rosewoo...
Mohair, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Sofa, Tapestry Upholstery, Gilded Wood, 1800s
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique French Sofa in the Louis XV style was crafted in 1800s in France. With a beige colour tapestry upholstery, this sofa exudes charm and history. The cabriole back style,...
Tapestry, Wood
ORATORY 19th-century Portuguese
Located in Madrid, ES
ORATORY 19th-century Portuguese painted and gilded wood. Glass doors and sides, adapted for display purposes. Dimensions: 128 x 60 x 30 cm Good condition
Wood
Antique Bergère Style Sofa in Wood, Cane and Ochre Yellow Fabric
Located in Meer, VAN
Europe, late 19th century / early 20th century. Compact two-seater in the Bergère tradition, with caned sides and carved wooden frame.
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Large Louis XVI style gilt wood sofa, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large good quality French carved gilt wood sofa, having scrolling foliate and fluted decoration to the show wood frame, raised on turned tapering legs, circa 1900. Batch 73 57758...
Giltwood
Unique Museum Prague Biedermeier Sofa, Cherry Wood, Fully Restored, Czech, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Hassle-free US shipping: We provide all necessary 100+ year-old certifications to ensure a flat 15% customs rate for our US clients. This sofa represents the absolute pinnacle of cr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Cherry
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
19th-Century Low Table in Spruce Wood with Front Drawer
Located in Pont-Saint-Martin, IT
An authentic 19th-century low table handcrafted from spruce wood, characterized by a simple and functional structure typical of traditional everyday furniture from the period. The c...
Fir
French 19th century bench with aries heads
Located in MILL, NL
19th century sofa / bench. Original from France, 19th century. Ebonised frame with white / cream upholstery. Armrests with ram heads. In good condition. Only slight signs of use con...
Wood
Fine Antique English Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A camel back long sofa, with serpentine seat rail raised on dark stained four cabriole front legs and four curved swept back legs. Tub form sides with sloping wood arms. Upholstered ...
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Monolithic Wood Form 19th Century Primitive Bench, Wabi Sabi Presence
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A profoundly sculptural bench carved from a single massive plank of wood, embodying the quiet power of material and time. The form emerges organically. Its low elongated seat is sup...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee Table in Peach Wood
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful saffron colored coffee table made of peach wood with beautiful grain. From Jiangsu Province 1850-1870. Furniture's made in peach wood is relatively rare.
Fruitwood
French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scale French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee. This exceptional settee is raised by seven supports, with four being circular front legs...
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Sofa Bench with Splayed Legs
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful 19th c. Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen fabric with nail head trim. Circa 1800. Beautiful front and back splayed legs. Finished ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Venetian Fantasy Carved and Painted Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Exotic Venetian sofa. Lavishly carved and painted Venetian sofa. 19th century. Dramatic design. Please, contact us for shipping options. Presented Joseph Dasta Antiques
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Custom painted Empire sofa. Sofa has a down filled seat cushion. Legs and frame has carvings.
Upholstery, Wood
Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns
Located in Berlin, DE
Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire-gilt bronze fittings. Some bronze are missing.
Wood
Romantic Canape French, 19th Century in Oilwood
Located in Madrid, ES
romantic canape French, 19th century in Oilwood. Upholstered seat and back, decorated with floral motifs. Usage signs. Dimensions: 104 x 235 x 64 cm good conditions
Wood
Swedish Biedermeier Curly Birch Sofa w/Wavy Top Rail
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Biedermeier upholstered sofa, with quilted curly birch veneers, from the mid 19th century.
Wood, Birch, Upholstery
$3,206Sale Price|20% Off
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
Louis XV Style Little Sofa
Located in Beaune, FR
Lovely little living room sofa in painted wood with pretty tapestry. Provencal Louis XV style work with 2 seats. Good general condition, stable and the structure is very solid. Dime...
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th C. Italian Carved-Wood 4 Chair-Back Bench w/Cane Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood, four-chair back sofa bench with cane seat, from the early 19th century.
Wood, Cane
Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Bench in Birch Veneer, Russia, early 19th century
Wood
Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis Style Sofa, dating back to the late 19th Century.. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunni...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Black Ebonized Figural Carved Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Black Ebonized Figural Carved Loveseat Sofa. Item features carved lion heads to the arms, rolling casters, black ebonized frame, great style and ...
Fabric, Wood
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Located in Brussels, BE
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Fabric, Wood
RARE LION HEAD HAND CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian English style, Victorian Chesterfield Oxblood leather sofa with hand carve...
Leather, Wood
$12,500
Regency Cocuswood Sofa Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Regency Cocuswood, kingwood and holy wood sofa table, the vividly grained top with bookmatched veneers over two real and two false drawers, one working drawer fitted with ratche...
Wood, Kingwood
Turkish Sofa From The Empire Period
Located in Charmes, FR
Elegant Empire period sofa, early 19th century, with a solid mahogany frame.
Wood
c. 1810 English Regency Period Sofa Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
We specialize in period 18th and 19th century English and Country French furniture, fine art, silver, porcelain, lighting, and all appropriate decorative accessories.
Wood
19th Century English Painted Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Very attractive and comfortable 19th Century painted-shaped settee. This piece is upholstered in linen with contrasting buttons and piping. The distressed painted frame and cabrio...
Linen, Wood
A striking Regency coromandel sofa table
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A striking Regency coromandel sofa table, of typical rectangular form with two rounded flaps, each side has one frieze drawer and one dummy drawer, with turned double column supports...
Wood
Irish Mohair Sofa in Green
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant, green mohair 19th century sofa with intricately carved detail and nailhead trim.
Wood
Restored Biedermeier Sofa, Walnut, Reupholstered, Austria, 1830s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This stunning Biedermeier sofa from the first half of the 19th century originates from Austria and represents the essence of classic elegance and craftsmanship of its era.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Italian Settee Sofa with Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian settee, circa 1810. Cabriole legs and back detailed with hand carved acanthus leaves. Original paint and gilt finish. Newly upholstered.
Wood
French Rococo Style Gilt Sofa Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Rococo style sofa bench decorated with carved foliage motifs. Original gilding with beautiful naturally age-related patina. Upholstered with textile from Carlucci. France, ...
Fabric, Wood
H. Pander & Zonen Sofa, circa 1890, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
H. Pander & Zonen Sofa, circa 1890, The Netherlands This sofa is made and signed by H. Pander & Zonen, "Hollandia". The sofa has been completely renovated and upholstered. A beaut...
Fabric, Wood
Swedish 19th Century Carved and Painted Pine Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in Sweden around 1840, this carved pine bench retains its worn, old grey paint and an upholstered seat. The carving gives the frame decorative interest, while the aged grey pain...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,233Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table of Small Proportions
Located in Cheshire, GB
Regency mahogany lamp table of small proportions, the rounded rectangular string inlaid top above two frieze drawers with brass handles. All raised up on saber legs with brass caps a...
Wood
Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa! Antique Sofa, American Classical (Empire style), White, Likely Circa 1825–1840, 19th Century!
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl, circa 1810
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A sizable Swedish Gustavian sofa made in Stockholm by master furniture maker Ephraim Stahl (active 1794-1820). Signed ES on a back leg. Frames and sashes are decorated with upright l...
Wood
Restored Birch Sofa, Castle Biedermeier, New Upholstery, Sweden, 1820s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Castle Biedermeier Restored Birch Sofa. New upholstery. This sofa is a magnificent example of Swedish Biedermeier from the early 19th century, highly prized in the world of antiques...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Unique Antique Sofa Newly Upholstered and with Cut Decor
Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary
This late Gustavian-style sofa is painted with bronzed accents and decorated with carved details. Newly upholstered in beautiful green fabric, it combines classic elegance with a fre...
Fabric, Wood
$1,296Sale Price|25% Off
Late 19th Century French Canapé with Silk Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French canapé with silk upholstery, circa 1890.
Textile, Wood
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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.
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