19th Century American Empire Sofa with Carved Mahogany Frame
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire three-seat sofa with a carved mahogany frame with scroll arms, upholstered in a vertically striped beige, green, and red fabric, and resting on four large carved oval...
Fabric
American Empire Sofa, Mahogany Frame, Peach Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a mahogany frame with scrolled arms and lions paw feet with a relief carving of cornucop...
Mahogany
19th Century Antique American Empire Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Rochester, NY
A striking example of early 1800s American Empire style sofa. Scroll arms and 4 gorgeous lion claw feet on castors.
Mahogany
American Empire Sofa, Mahogany Frame, Peach Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
American Empire style (19th century) peach upholstered sofa with matching bolster pillows and a mahogany frame with scrolled arms and lions paw feet with a relief carving of cornucop...
Mahogany
$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.
Mohair, Wood
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 plumes and inlaid rosettes, straight seat rail, rolled and carved legs. Newly upholster...
Wool, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric.
Fabric, Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
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.
Mahogany
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Mahogany, Burl
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
Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Empire Mahogany Grecian Sofa Newly Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet Elegant antique American Empire Grecian sofa crafted in richly figured mahogany with bold cla...
Velvet, Mahogany
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.
Fabric, Mahogany
$5,625Sale Price|55% Off
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
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
$2,500Sale Price|21% Off
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 side edges. The upholstered arms are fronted by inlaid curved wood panels. Seats fou...
Fabric
16.5 Yards of Fabric
Located in Harrisburg, PA
16.5 yards of fabric used on American Empire sofa.
Polyester
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 with winged cornucopia scrolling foliate details and bronze dore' ormolu medallions...
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 (see brass plaque). Mr Carle was an officer in the New Jersey patriot forces and se...
Game of Thrones "Mendi", Handmade Palmwood Two-Seat Sofa
By Pacific Green
Located in Ottawa, ON
Polished palmwood frames. Joints made of leather bindings previously used for ax handles. Latex seats upholstered in black leather, backs in lambskin. Bruce Dowse for Pacific Green....
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 seat.
Fabric, Mahogany
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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 carved crest and arms, raised on stylized paw feet having brass Boulle inlay, 19th centu...
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 upholstered seat and back, scroll arms, raised on carved paw feet with foliate and...
Mahogany, Upholstery
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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 by carved cornucopia, oversized rolled arms with carved shell surmounting column-f...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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 straight crest flanked by caved stylized scrolled foliate reserves over upholstere...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
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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 Neoclassical form having scroll form crest and arms, raised on carved paw feet, c1840 Measure...
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 Empire sofa dated to circa 1840.
Mahogany
Sold
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
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** An antique American Empire sofa table offers flame mahogany construction with rectangular top h...
Mahogany
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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 figural eagle legs and crest, triple shield shaped back, overall damask upholstered,...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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.
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.
American Empire Mahogany Sofa with Tan and Beige Gingham Upholstery
Located in Astoria, NY
American Empire Mahogany Sofa, in tan and beige gingham upholstery. 30" H x 40" W x 22" D.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Scroll Form Arms...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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
An antique American Empire classical sofa offers mahogany frame with carved scrolled crest surmounting upholstered back, seat and scroll arms having foliate carved decoration, raised...
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 arms having carved acanthus over upholstered back and seat, raised on carved paw f...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
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H 33 in W 85.75 in D 25 in
Antique Quervelle School American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Eagles
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Quervelle School American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa With Carved Eagle Heads C1840 Measures...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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 with back rail flanked by concave and carved cornucopia over scrolled arms with carve...
Upholstery, 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 foliate carved crest terminating in rosettes and surmounting upholstered back and ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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-maker J. and J.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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.
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.
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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