$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 24.5 in
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa Table, Carved Acanthus & Paws, C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire sofa table offers flame mahogany construction with rectangular top having deep skirt and
Mahogany
Empire Sofa, America circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
America, 1880 Mahogany and veneer with inlay of two birds on a branch. Rolled arms with carved
Wool, Mahogany
American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a
Mahogany
$5,500
H 32 in W 91 in D 26 in
American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire three-seat sofa with a carved mahogany frame with scroll arms, upholstered in a
Fabric
$7,800
H 47 in W 76.5 in D 35 in
Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Rail Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Rail Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial Sofa. Item features a
Mahogany
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features
Mahogany
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed
Mahogany, Burl
$2,500
H 33 in W 81 in D 26 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa. Item features carved
Mahogany
$4,170
H 36 in W 93.5 in D 28.5 in
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
Fabric, Wood
$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
Velvet, Mahogany
$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
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Style North American Sofa. This embodiment of timeless elegance boasts an Empire style design
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Regency Style Velvet Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
The mid-20th century sofa has wood cabriole legs with padded feet set within undulating front and
Fabric
American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful late Federal-early Empire settee sofa, flame mahogany with geometric inlaid wood
Mahogany, Satinwood
16.5 Yards of Fabric
Located in Harrisburg, PA
16.5 yards of fabric used on American Empire sofa.
Polyester
Unavailable
H 32.5 in W 65 in D 25 in
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
Mohair, Wood
Striped American Empire Style Sofa
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Red and cream striped upholstery is framed by carved scroll arms. 36" x 90" x 24"
Mahogany
American Empire Classical Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
American Empire mahogany classical sofa, having hairy paw crouching lions claw feet front and back
Mahogany
Classical Sofa, Mid-Atlantic, circa 1810
Located in Alexandria, VA
This "Grecian Couch" was originally the property of Israel Carle of Carleton, New Jersey 1757-1822
Game of Thrones "Mendi", Handmade Palmwood Two-Seat Sofa
By Pacific Green
Located in Ottawa, ON
seats upholstered in black leather, backs in lambskin. Bruce Dowse for Pacific Green. Measures: Sofa
Palmwood
19th C. American Empire Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Flame Mahogany veneer America Empire Sofa with new striped upholstery.
Mahogany
19th C. American Empire Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Flame Mahogany veneer America Empire Sofa with new striped upholstery.
Upholstery
Flame Mahogany American Empire Small Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare apartment size American empire sofa. The graceful swan arms flank a newly upholstered bench
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 26 in W 101.5 in D 34.5 in
Antique Large American Empire Carved Walnut & Brass Boulle Inlay Sofa, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique American Empire sofa offers walnut frame with scroll, floral and foliate
Metal, Brass
Antique Greco American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa, C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Greco American Empire sofa offers flame mahogany construction with scroll form back over
Mahogany, Upholstery
Sold
H 33.5 in W 89 in D 25 in
Classical American Empire Grecian Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
Classical American Empire sofa features flame mahogany frame with deeply striated back rail flanked
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.25 in W 90.5 in D 27.25 in
Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Sofa, circa 1830
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire sofa in the manner of Anthony Quervelle offers flame mahogany frame with
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.25 in W 78.25 in D 24.5 in
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Greco Flame Mahogany Sofa c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Greco American Empire sofa offers upholstered flame mahogany construction in
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century American Empire Mahogany Sofa Attr. to J. Meeks
By J. & J.W. Meeks
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century American Empire Mahogany sofa Attr. to J. Meeks. This rare and elegant American
Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 69 in D 24 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Figural Eagle
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire sofa or settee features mahogany construction with highly detailed carved
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 77 in D 26 in
Antique 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Classical Sofa 77"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire sofa with striking form and masterful carving, New York; circa 1820s. Made of
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century American Empire Mahogany Sofa
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine 19th century American Empire mahogany sofa. There is a rolled crest top and flamed mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 91 in D 25.25 in
Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire Cornucopia Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Scroll Form Arms and Paw Feet, C1840
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
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
An antique American Empire classical sofa offers mahogany frame with carved scrolled crest
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Federal Style Sofa, Circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Federal style sofa offers flame mahogany frame with scroll form rail and
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 79 in D 26 in
Antique Pair First Period American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Sofas, NY
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique First Period American Empire classical pair matching sofas feature carved mahogany frame
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
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
Sold
H 26.5 in W 84 in D 27 in
American Empire Sleigh Sofa in Mahogany Attributable to Meeks, circa 1835
By J. & J.W. Meeks
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful and elegant American Empire sleigh-sofa attributable to well-known NYC cabinet
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.5 in W 67 in D 27 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Eagle Cornucopia Settee Loveseat Sofa. Circa 19th Century
Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 78 in D 32 in
Antique American Victorian Empire Crotch Mahogany Green Mohair Serpentine Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian Empire crotch Mahogany green mohair serpentine sofa. Item features
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
Antique American Empire Mahogany Red Silk Sofa Bench New York 1820s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique 19th century empire sofa made of solid mahogany with scroll arms and carved lion paws with
Silk, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Greco Flame Mahogany Sofa c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Classical Greco sofa offers upholstered mahogany construction with
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Empire Classical Greco Mahogany Hairy Paw Foot Sofa C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** American Empire
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 37.75 in W 57 in D 25.25 in
Antique American Empire Classical Greco Figural Gooseneck Mahogany Sofa c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Classical Greco figural sofa offers mahogany frame with scroll form
Mahogany, Upholstery
American Empire Settee
Located in Hanover, MA
A fine and unusual example of American Empire small sofa (or love seat) with swan neck arms, winged
Intricately Carved American Empire Antique Mahogany Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricately carved American Empire antique mahogany settee. To be reupholstered with 6 yards C. O
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 86 in D 30 in
Antique Joseph Meeks & Co. Flame Mahogany Classical Empire Sofa, 19th Century
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Classical Empire sofa by Joseph Meeks & Co. features flame mahogany frame with scroll arms
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 17 in W 43 in D 21 in
American Empire Upholstered Flame Mahogany Serpentine Bench, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Grecian classical bench features flame mahogany frame in serpentine form
Upholstery, Mahogany
Fabulous, Antique American Empire Banquette
Located in Bellport, NY
Wonderful American Empire Banquette/Love Seat.Solid flame mahogany frame,all new upholstery in a
Upholstery
Petite period American Empire Settee
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice Petite Empire period settee, that has been re-upholstered. It is in very good condition with
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 40.5 in W 90.5 in D 27.5 in
Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is
Brass, Ormolu
An American Empire Mahogany Love Seat.
Located in Bellport, NY
This 19thc Empire love seat has all the charm of its period,fine craftsmanship, magnificent woods
American Empire Flame Mahogany Love Seat (Banquette)
Located in Bellport, NY
Very curvaceous American Empire Banquette/Love Seat. Flame mahogany wood. Completely
Mahogany, Upholstery
American Empire Flame Mahogany Love Seat (Banquette)
Located in Bellport, NY
Cozy comfy American Empire Banquette.Curvaceous front in flame mahogany wood.All new upholstery in
Down
Antique American Empire Quervelle School Mahogany & Velvet Slipper Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Quervelle School slipper sofa features flame mahogany scroll form frame
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.5 in W 28 in D 80 in
Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor settee or sofa. Made of mahogany featuring rolled arms and blue silk
Silk, Mahogany
American Empire Sofa
Located in Miami Beach, FL
American Empire sofa. Philadelphia, circa 1830.
Sold
H 34.5 in W 79 in D 23 in
19th Century American Empire Sofa with Carved Eagle Heads and Hair Paw Feet
Located in Miami Beach, FL
"19th century American empire sofa with carved eagle heads and hair paw feet" circa 1825-1835
Mahogany
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire sofa features carved mahogany frame with cornucopia over paw feet and
Upholstery, Mahogany
American Empire Settee, 19th Century Flame Mahogany
Located in Houston, TX
Classic American Empire sofa made of flame mahogany with rolled arms that are carved with a floral
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique American Mahogany Rococo Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Newly and professionally re-upholstered in a quality Kravet tapestry antique American empire sofa
Tapestry
Exceptional American Empire Carved Mahogany Sofa With Hidden Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine American Empire sofa with striking form and masterful carving. The crest rail with carved
Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 80 in D 22 in
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Recamier Flame Mahogany Sofa C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
*** Antique American Empire Neoclassical Greco Recamier Sofa with Scroll Form Flame Mahogany Frame, Green
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique classical American Empire upholstered sofa features flame mahogany frame with scroll
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Carved Swan Paw Feet Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire flame mahogany carved swan paw feet sofa. Item features a swan carved frame
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.25 in W 83.75 in D 22.5 in
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Walnut And Burl Sofa C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire Greco upholstered sofa offers walnut and burl construction having floral carved crest
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
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
Sold
H 42 in W 82.75 in D 32 in
Antique Quervelle Style American Empire Foliate Carved Flame Mahogany Sofa C1850
By Quervelle School
Located in Big Flats, NY
Empire Foliate Carved Flame Mahogany Sofa in the Manner of Quervelle C1850 Measures- 42"H x 82.75"W x 32
Mahogany
Sold
H 41 in W 86 in D 33 in
Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1840
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical upholstered carved mahogany sofa features arms with
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 90 in D 26 in
Stunning Gianni Versace Fabric Covered American First Period Empire Carved Sofa
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
A stunning sight. The first period American classically fashioned Empire sofa (Like New York) with
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
$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
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 59 in W 36 in D 21 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Dressing Table with Mirror having Flanking Scroll Form ...
Mahogany
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 39 in D 25.5 in
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Drop Leaf Table c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Neoclassical American Empire Acanthus Carved Flame Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Paw Fe...
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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