$9,508
H 37.01 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique double spoon back settee. An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating
Upholstery, Wood
$9,381
H 38 in W 71.66 in D 31.7 in
Antique Canape Sofa, Continental, Wing Settee, 3 Seat, Louis XV, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique canapé sofa. A Continental, ebonised wing settee in Louis XV revival taste
Fabric
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
3-Seat, 2-Seat Chesterfield Sofa Leather Antique Couch English Real Leather
Located in Lage, DE
3-seat, 2-seat chesterfield real leather sofa in original design Very comfortable and with
Unavailable
H 41.15 in W 61.03 in D 30.71 in
Re-Upholstered Antique Large French Carved Painted 3-Seat Canapé or Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
opposed to "gilded" French chic. This settee has newly been re-upholstered and recovered in 100% French
Linen, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 29.14 in W 77.96 in D 36.03 in
Antique Chesterfield Sofa, English, Victorian, 3-Seat Settee, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Chesterfield sofa. An English, Victorian, three-seat settee dating to the late
Mahogany
Sold
H 34.26 in W 67.72 in D 35.83 in
Antique Bergere Sofa Suite, English, Walnut, 3 Seat Settee, Armchair, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bergère sofa suite. An English, walnut 3-seat settee and pair of armchairs
Walnut
Sold
H 34.06 in W 70.67 in D 31.89 in
Antique Bergere Sofa, English, Walnut, Cane, 3 Seat, Settee, Art Deco, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bergere sofa. An English, walnut and cane three seat settee, dating to the
Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 82 in D 35 in
Antique French Victorian Walnut Tufted Back Bergere Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
antique Victorian bergère 3 seat sofa/settee in carved ornate walnut frame. Displaying a desirable aged
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 39.5 in W 21.5 in D 60 in
Antique Shaker Farmhouse 3 Seat Settee Rattan Ladder Chair Back Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century pine Shaker style bench. A three-seat with ladder back design. Features turned finials
Rattan, Pine
Sold
H 29 in W 87 in D 33.5 in
Antique French Louis XVI Walnut 3 Seat Silk Upholstered Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Louis XVI style three seat upholstered sofa or couch. Features a naturally distressed and
Silk, Walnut
$2,894 / set
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Rose by Stieff Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 24 Pieces Repousse
By The Stieff Co. 1
Located in Big Bend, WI
Rose by Stieff repoussed sterling silver flatware set of 24 pieces. Great starter set! This set includes: Six knives, 8 7/8", six forks, 6 7/8", six salad forks, 6", six teaspoon...
Sterling Silver
$5,489
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Light Fixture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish vintage clear glass with intricate metal filigree hanging chandelier. You can see in the second picture one of our light fixture which was used in a Bathroom at Mado...
Metal
A pair of French Louis XV style walnut twin beds, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair will add warmth to your children's room or a guest room! Dating to the early 20th-century, these bed frames are crafted with classic European proportions and include a be...
Wood, Walnut
$5,142
H 48.82 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Antique mid 18th Century Large Spanish Pinewood Carved Arm chair or Fauteuil
Located in Casteren, NL
Presenting a magnificent antique Spanish chair, crafted from solid pine wood around 1750. This chair is a substantial piece, reflecting the high status of its original owner and indi...
Pine, Rush
Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
With panels of inlaid brass, the central door depicting a scene with cherubs playing amidst arabesque scrolls with phoenix and other exotic birds, the flanking glazed doors separated...
Brass, Bronze
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$4,839 / item
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Murano Oval Green Aquamarine Art Glass and Brass Console / Wall Mirror, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Stunning mirror in blazing Green Aquamarine color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which fou...
Brass
Solid Mango Wood Sofa Table Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A solid mango wood sofa table with wonderful wood textures and shades. The table top is crafted from a soild slab of mango wood. The table also features two soild legs that span its ...
Fruitwood
Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise lounge manufactured by Baker,, Frame in excellent original condition.. original fabric upholstery has minor marks,,hav...
Brass
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Velvet, Wood
$1,600
H 33.5 in W 50 in D 31 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Frame Settee with Gold Dragon Upholstery and Down Filled Cushion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 50" W x 31"...
Fabric, Walnut
$5,125
H 0.6 in W 3.82 in D 2.49 in
Pocket Cigarette Case Vessel Miniature Hand-Painted Sterling Silver Enamel Salim
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
6238-7239- Pocket cigarette case with spring button in 925/1000 fire-enamelled sterling silver with beautiful vessel miniature hand-painted by the painter Renato Dainelli and painted...
Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Giltwood Petite Settee
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Giltwood Petite Settee Guilloche Carving and Fluted Tapered Legs Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Giltwood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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