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19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa

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

Category

1820s American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Empire Mahogany Sofa
American Empire Mahogany Sofa

American Empire Mahogany Sofa

$1,800

H 30 in W 40 in D 22 in

American Empire Mahogany Sofa

Located in Astoria, NY

American Empire Mahogany Sofa, in tan and beige gingham upholstery. 30" H x 40" W x 22" D

Category

Early 20th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Empire Sofa, America circa 1880
Empire Sofa, America circa 1880

Empire Sofa, America circa 1880

$7,400

H 34 in W 83 in D 23.5 in

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

Category

1880s Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815

American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia

Category

18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique American Couch

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"

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

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Federal Sofa
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Federal Sofa

Early 19th Century American Sheraton Federal Sofa

Located in Essex, MA

American Federal Sofa in the Sheraton Style. Early 19th Century with Scroll arms and turned legs

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa!
Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa!

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

Category

Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery

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

Category

19th Century American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa
Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa

Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine 19th century American federal period mahogany sofa on 6 turned and carved legs. Beautifully

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Rail Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial Sofa
Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Rail Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial Sofa

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

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric

Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique American Empire Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Sofa with Gold Fabric. Item features beautiful wood

Category

Mid-19th Century Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa w/ Scalamandre Silk Damask
18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa w/ Scalamandre Silk Damask

18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa w/ Scalamandre Silk Damask

Located in Savannah, GA

American Chippendale camelback 18th century sofa featuring a mahogany frame. It has newly

Category

1780s American Chippendale Antique American Couch

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa
American Empire Style Carved Mahogany & Beige, Red, & Striped Upholstery Sofa

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

Category

19th Century American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric

Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts

Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts

Located in Dayton, OH

A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with

Category

1810s Federal Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa

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

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa

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

Category

Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa

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

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1820 SOFA UPHOLSTERED WiTH AMERICAN FLAG STARS & STRIPES USA
ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1820 SOFA UPHOLSTERED WiTH AMERICAN FLAG STARS & STRIPES USA

ANTIQUE GEORGIAN 1820 SOFA UPHOLSTERED WiTH AMERICAN FLAG STARS & STRIPES USA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Jacksonville US in this wonderful American Stars & Strips Flag Please note the delivery fee listed is just a

Category

1820s English Georgian Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

ANTiQUE AMERICAN CARVED BURR WALNUT MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID CHESTERFIELD SOFA
ANTiQUE AMERICAN CARVED BURR WALNUT MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID CHESTERFIELD SOFA

ANTiQUE AMERICAN CARVED BURR WALNUT MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID CHESTERFIELD SOFA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, American hand

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Satinwood, Walnut

Rosewood American Rococo Revival Sofa Table or Writing Table NYC, circa 1840
Rosewood American Rococo Revival Sofa Table or Writing Table NYC, circa 1840

Rosewood American Rococo Revival Sofa Table or Writing Table NYC, circa 1840

By Meeks & Sons Manufactory 1

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A beautiful American Rococo Revival sofa table in rosewood with shaped drop-leaves, escargot feet

Category

1840s American Rococo Revival Antique American Couch

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Empire Sofa
Antique Empire Sofa

Antique Empire Sofa

$3,875

H 36 in W 90 in D 25 in

Antique Empire Sofa

Located in Rochester, NY

A striking example of early 1800s American Empire style sofa. Scroll arms and 4 gorgeous lion claw

Category

19th Century Unknown American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

$8,850

H 30.5 in W 86 in D 30 in

Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

A fine Federal mahogany inlaid sofa with an arched camel back, with scroll arms on six legs, the

Category

1790s North American Federal Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany
19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany

19th Century Antique Empire Sofa Hand Carved Mahogany

$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

Category

Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820

Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820

$32,000Sale Price|20% Off

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

Category

1820s American American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Reupholstered in Elegant White

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830

Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest

Category

1830s American Neoclassical Antique American Couch

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

19Thc Walnut Side Table
19Thc Walnut Side Table

19Thc Walnut Side Table

$1,195

H 24 in W 17 in D 24 in

19Thc Walnut Side Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Side table with pad feet and very nice finish /patina.The condition is very good.

Category

1890s American American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Wood

1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge
1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge

1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge

$720Sale Price|20% Off

H 32 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

1 Steelcase Modular Seating Group Lounge

By Steelcase

Located in Pasadena, TX

Turnstone for Steelcase Jenny Collection Designed with posture and a better sitting experience in mind, Jenny Modular seating provides ultimate comfort. Interchangeable modular loung...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Modern Antique American Couch

Materials

Wood

Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840
Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840

Antique American Empire Settee Sofa, Flame Mahogany, 1840

$1,832Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 65 in D 27 in

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

Category

1840s American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery
American Empire Style Mahogany Sofa with Peach Upholstery

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

Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa

Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa. Item features a wicker

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique American Couch

Materials

Wicker

[Nude on Couch, Right Arm on Leg]
[Nude on Couch, Right Arm on Leg]

[Nude on Couch, Right Arm on Leg]

By Walt Kuhn

Located in New York, NY

Walt Kuhn (1877-1949), [Nude on Couch, Right Arm on Leg], c. 1920, etching, signed in pencil lower

Category

1920s American Modern Antique American Couch

Materials

Etching

A Three Piece Matching Wicker Suite, Sofa, Chair, Rocker, in French Green Finish
A Three Piece Matching Wicker Suite, Sofa, Chair, Rocker, in French Green Finish

A Three Piece Matching Wicker Suite, Sofa, Chair, Rocker, in French Green Finish

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

A beautiful rare top quality suite of close woven fully skirted wicker furniture , American, C

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales, Retold by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch
The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales, Retold by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch

The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales, Retold by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch

By Edmund Dulac

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur T., The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales From The Old French. Garden

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Paper

Recent Sales

Antique Carved Oak, American Sofa, Settee, American 1880, H299
Antique Carved Oak, American Sofa, Settee, American 1880, H299

Antique Carved Oak, American Sofa, Settee, American 1880, H299

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Carved Oak, American Sofa, Settee, American 1880, H299 American 1880 Solid oak

Category

1880s American Antique American Couch

Materials

Oak

Striped American Empire Style Sofa
Striped American Empire Style Sofa

Striped American Empire Style Sofa

Unavailable

H 36 in W 90 in D 24 in

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"

Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

American Empire Classical Sofa
American Empire Classical Sofa

American Empire Classical Sofa

Unavailable

H 35 in W 96 in D 26 in

American Empire Classical Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

American Empire mahogany classical sofa, having hairy paw crouching lions claw feet front and back

Category

19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

American Oak Arts & Crafts Sofa
American Oak Arts & Crafts Sofa

American Oak Arts & Crafts Sofa

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 92 in D 31 in

American Oak Arts & Crafts Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking American Arts & Crafts sofa in oak. A powerful Mission-meets-Moderne form with generous

Category

1920s American Arts and Crafts Antique American Couch

Materials

Burlap, Oak

American Classical Carved Figured Sofa
American Classical Carved Figured Sofa

American Classical Carved Figured Sofa

Unavailable

H 34 in W 85 in D 23 in

American Classical Carved Figured Sofa

Located in New York, NY

American Classical Carved Figured Sofa Mid Atlantic States

Category

19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century American Chippendale Sofa
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Sofa

Late 19th Century American Chippendale Sofa

Unavailable

H 33 in W 100 in D 27 in

Late 19th Century American Chippendale Sofa

Located in Boston, MA

Late 19th century American Chippendale sofa, newly upholstered in George Spencer design "Kea

Category

Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Classical Sofa Attributed to Duncan Phyfe
American Classical Sofa Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

American Classical Sofa Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

Unavailable

H 34 in W 92 in D 23 in

American Classical Sofa Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Long Island, NY

An American mahogany and mahogany veneer classical sofa, attributed to Duncan Phyfe, New York circa

Category

19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

American Rosewood-Inlaid and Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table
American Rosewood-Inlaid and Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

American Rosewood-Inlaid and Mahogany Drop-Leaf Sofa Table

Located in New York, NY

The oblong top with two hinged drop leaves with rounded corners above two apron drawers, all above a tapering and torus-form standard boldly carved with spiralled foliage, the rectan...

Category

19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Brass

Oak Sofa Table
Oak Sofa Table

Oak Sofa Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 60 in D 15.5 in

Oak Sofa Table

Located in Woodstock, NY

A refurbished rough hewn sofa table with tapering oak legs and slate grey top and skirt.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Couch

Classical Sofa, circa 1815
Classical Sofa, circa 1815

Classical Sofa, circa 1815

Unavailable

H 32 in W 80 in D 22 in

Classical Sofa, circa 1815

Located in Alexandria, VA

This Empire sofa was probably made either in New England or New York. The frame is mahogany with a

Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique American Couch

Stick Wicker/Rattan Sofa
Stick Wicker/Rattan Sofa

Stick Wicker/Rattan Sofa

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 71 in D 35 in

Stick Wicker/Rattan Sofa

Located in Sheffield, MA

Stick wicker sofa in natural stained finish with cinnamon and black painted trim. Rounded back form

Category

Early 20th Century North American Antique American Couch

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa
Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa

Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa

Unavailable

H 36 in W 88 in D 38 in

Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa

Located in Sheffield, MA

Deep seated Bar Harbor wicker sofa in white painted finish. Level back having flat collar, also

Category

Early 20th Century North American Antique American Couch

Materials

Willow, Wood

Walnut Sofa/Entry Table
Walnut Sofa/Entry Table

Walnut Sofa/Entry Table

Unavailable

H 28 in W 61.75 in D 21.88 in

Walnut Sofa/Entry Table

Located in Cookeville, TN

A walnut entry table featuring a rectangular surface, straight aprons with curved quarter panels and rests on four turned and fluted legs with peg feet.

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Couch

Materials

Walnut

Classical Sofa, Mid-Atlantic, circa 1810
Classical Sofa, Mid-Atlantic, circa 1810

Classical Sofa, Mid-Atlantic, circa 1810

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 79 in D 23 in

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

Category

Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Parlor Couch
Parlor Couch

Parlor Couch

Unavailable

H 33.25 in W 66 in D 18.5 in

Parlor Couch

Located in Houston, TX

Victorian Parlor Couch American

Category

19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery

Carved Mahogany Classical Sofa with Dolphins, circa 1810, New York
Carved Mahogany Classical Sofa with Dolphins, circa 1810, New York

Carved Mahogany Classical Sofa with Dolphins, circa 1810, New York

By Duncan Phyfe

Located in Providence, RI

This sofa has it all. It retains the finely carved Phyfe tablets that compose the crest rail, and

Category

19th Century American American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Oak Box Sofa
Edwardian Oak Box Sofa

Edwardian Oak Box Sofa

Unavailable

H 32 in W 69 in D 32 in

Edwardian Oak Box Sofa

Located in Woodstock, NY

American Edwardian sofa with exposed oak framing and ball feet. Newly upholstered in matte -black

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery

Carved Mahogany Classical Sofa, Salem circa 1815-1825 Attributed Samuel McIntire
Carved Mahogany Classical Sofa, Salem circa 1815-1825 Attributed Samuel McIntire

Carved Mahogany Classical Sofa, Salem circa 1815-1825 Attributed Samuel McIntire

By Samuel Field McIntire

Located in Providence, RI

This sofa form occurs at the end of the Classical period, the work of Samuel Field McIntire, the

Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Central American Nahuala Console / Front Hall Table
Central American Nahuala Console / Front Hall Table

Central American Nahuala Console / Front Hall Table

Unavailable

H 29 in W 48 in D 20 in

Central American Nahuala Console / Front Hall Table

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Late 19th century Central American hall table or console. This highly stylized table is most

Category

Late 19th Century Panamanian Antique American Couch

Materials

Wood

Three seater Wicker Settee
Three seater Wicker Settee

Three seater Wicker Settee

Unavailable

H 36 in W 73.5 in D 29.75 in

Three seater Wicker Settee

Located in Culver City, CA

A larger American wicker settee, from the first half of the last century, having newly upholstered

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Wicker Sofa by Merikord
Antique Wicker Sofa by Merikord

Antique Wicker Sofa by Merikord

Unavailable

H 40 in W 78 in D 30 in

Antique Wicker Sofa by Merikord

By American Chair Merikord

Located in Old Saybrook, CT

This is an antique wicker sofa that was made by the Merikord Company. It measures 78” wide, 29

Category

1910s American Antique American Couch

Materials

Wicker, Papercord

American Salesman's Sample or Child's Sofa, J &J W Meeks, NY
American Salesman's Sample or Child's Sofa, J &J W Meeks, NY

American Salesman's Sample or Child's Sofa, J &J W Meeks, NY

By J. & J.W. Meeks

Located in Long Island, NY

A rare and important American salesman sample or child's sofa by J & J W Meeks, NY, circa 1840

Category

19th Century American Folk Art Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Seated Nude on a Sofa
Seated Nude on a Sofa

Seated Nude on a Sofa

By Bernard Karfiol

Located in Graton, CA

Painter Bernard Karfiol grew up in Brooklyn and Long Island, New York, an American who was born in

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique American Couch

Materials

Oil

Early 19th c. Rare American Sofa Table
Early 19th c. Rare American Sofa Table

Early 19th c. Rare American Sofa Table

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H 28 in W 34 in D 25.88 in

Early 19th c. Rare American Sofa Table

Located in Milford, NH

Rare American sofa table circa 1800. Mahogany with banding. Table measures 54" wide with drop

Category

19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Wood

18TH CENTURY AMERICAN SOFA IN 19TH CENTURY HOMESPUN LINEN
18TH CENTURY AMERICAN SOFA IN 19TH CENTURY HOMESPUN LINEN

18TH CENTURY AMERICAN SOFA IN 19TH CENTURY HOMESPUN LINEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18TH CENTURY AMERICAN SOFA UPHOLSTERED IN 19TH CENTURY HOMESPUN LINEN

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Antique American Couch

Lg. Mahogany 18th Cent. Style American Sofa
Lg. Mahogany 18th Cent. Style American Sofa

Lg. Mahogany 18th Cent. Style American Sofa

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusually large American Chippendale-style formal mahogany sofa of extraordinary quality. This

Category

19th Century American Antique American Couch

EARLY 19THC  AMERICAN SOFA IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN
EARLY 19THC  AMERICAN SOFA IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN

EARLY 19THC AMERICAN SOFA IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

GREAT EARLY SOFA WITH CARVED PENCIL POST LEGS THIS SOFA WE UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN WITH

Category

19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Wood

19THC AMERICAN SOFA IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN W/DOWN CUSHION
19THC AMERICAN SOFA IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN W/DOWN CUSHION

19THC AMERICAN SOFA IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN W/DOWN CUSHION

Located in Los Angeles, CA

WONDERFUL WALNUT FRAME OVER STUFFD SOFA.THIS SOFA IS UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC FRENCH HOMESPUN LINEN AND

Category

19th Century American Antique American Couch

Federal American Sofa with Updated Fabric
Federal American Sofa with Updated Fabric

Federal American Sofa with Updated Fabric

Located in Stamford, CT

An updated federal sofa, newly upholstered.

Category

1810s American Federal Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Empire Mahogany Sofa
19th Century American Empire Mahogany Sofa

19th Century American Empire Mahogany Sofa

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H 35.5 in W 94 in D 24 in

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

Category

1840s American American Empire Antique American Couch

Flame Mahogany American Empire Small Sofa
Flame Mahogany American Empire Small Sofa

Flame Mahogany American Empire Small Sofa

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H 32.5 in W 56 in D 22.75 in

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

Category

Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Sofa
American Federal Mahogany Sofa

American Federal Mahogany Sofa

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H 36 in W 76 in D 30 in

American Federal Mahogany Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

An American Federal carved seven legged mahogany sofa. Three panels of crest rail carvings: A

Category

Early 19th Century American Federal Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

American Classical Bird’s-Eye Maple Sofa
American Classical Bird’s-Eye Maple Sofa

American Classical Bird’s-Eye Maple Sofa

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H 35.75 in W 89.38 in D 24.5 in

American Classical Bird’s-Eye Maple Sofa

Located in Essex, MA

With curved panel crestrail over an upholstered back and seat, scrolled arms with roundel terminals raised on carved legs ending on paw feet. Probably New York State.

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1840s American American Classical Antique American Couch

19th C. American Empire Sofa
19th C. American Empire Sofa

19th C. American Empire Sofa

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H 37 in W 84 in D 29 in

19th C. American Empire Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Flame Mahogany veneer America Empire Sofa with new striped upholstery.

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19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery

19th C. American Empire Sofa
19th C. American Empire Sofa

19th C. American Empire Sofa

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H 37 in W 84 in D 29 in

19th C. American Empire Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century Flame Mahogany veneer America Empire Sofa with new striped upholstery.

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19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Greco American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa, C1840
Antique Greco American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa, C1840

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

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Antique Sofa in American Antelope Hide
Antique Sofa in American Antelope Hide

Antique Sofa in American Antelope Hide

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H 44 in W 104 in D 40 in

Antique Sofa in American Antelope Hide

Located in New York, NY

Antique sofa fully restored and recovered in American antelope. USA, 1909. Sofa was

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Early 20th Century American Antique American Couch

18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa
18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa

18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa

Located in Savannah, GA

American Chippendale camelback 18th century sofa featuring a mahogany frame. It has newly

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1780s American Chippendale Antique American Couch

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Silk, Mahogany

Classical American Empire Grecian Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia Sofa
Classical American Empire Grecian Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia Sofa

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

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19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Classical Style Carved Mahogany Antique Sofa, 19th Century
American Classical Style Carved Mahogany Antique Sofa, 19th Century

American Classical Style Carved Mahogany Antique Sofa, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Of most attractive form in it's elegant curvalinear profile, the sofa borrows heavily from the

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19th Century American American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa Table, Carved Acanthus & Paws, C1840
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa Table, Carved Acanthus & Paws, C1840

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

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Early 19th Century North American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Victorian Empire Crotch Mahogany Green Mohair Serpentine Sofa
Antique American Victorian Empire Crotch Mahogany Green Mohair Serpentine Sofa

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

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19th Century North American Victorian Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Fine American Classical Mahogany Box Sofa, New York, circa 1840
Fine American Classical Mahogany Box Sofa, New York, circa 1840

Fine American Classical Mahogany Box Sofa, New York, circa 1840

Located in Shippensburg, PA

FINE AMERICAN CLASSICAL MAHOGANY BOX SOFA New York, c. 1840 This austere and attractive form is

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19th Century American American Classical Antique American Couch

19th Century American Empire Mahogany Sofa Attr. to J. Meeks
19th Century American Empire Mahogany Sofa Attr. to J. Meeks

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

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19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa C1840
Antique American Empire Cornucopia Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa C1840

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

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Early 19th Century American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique American Empire Classical Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa, 19th Century
Antique American Empire Classical Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa, 19th Century

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

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19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American 19th Century Boston Mahogany Sofa Table
American 19th Century Boston Mahogany Sofa Table

American 19th Century Boston Mahogany Sofa Table

Located in Southampton, NY

American 19th Century exceptionally beautiful flamed grained veneered mahogany sofa table of the

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19th Century American Antique American Couch

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Federal Style Sofa, Circa 1840
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Federal Style Sofa, Circa 1840

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

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

American Classical Reeded Mahogany Antique Sofa Settee, Baltimore, circa 1820
American Classical Reeded Mahogany Antique Sofa Settee, Baltimore, circa 1820

American Classical Reeded Mahogany Antique Sofa Settee, Baltimore, circa 1820

Located in Shippensburg, PA

swollen balusters that drop into the apron. Usually this form is quite a bit wider, but the sofa was

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1820s American American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Quervelle School American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Eagles
Antique Quervelle School American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Eagles

Antique Quervelle School American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Eagles

Located in Big Flats, NY

School American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa With Carved Eagle Heads C1840 Measures - 33" x 85 3/4" x 25"

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Early 19th Century American Empire Antique American Couch

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Upholstery, Mahogany

C. 1840's Antique American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Sofa!!
C. 1840's Antique American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Sofa!!

C. 1840's Antique American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Sofa!!

Located in Austin, TX

Handsome Antique Sofa, American Classical Mahogany, Tapestry Style Upholstery, Circa 1840's, 19th

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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Pair First Period American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Sofas, NY
Antique Pair First Period American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Sofas, NY

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

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19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Empire Sleigh Sofa in Mahogany Attributable to Meeks, circa 1835
American Empire Sleigh Sofa in Mahogany Attributable to Meeks, circa 1835

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

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1830s American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Scroll Form Sofa, circa 1840
Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Scroll Form Sofa, circa 1840

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

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19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

American Mahogany Sheraton Style Upholstered Sofa, Circa 1880
American Mahogany Sheraton Style Upholstered Sofa, Circa 1880

American Mahogany Sheraton Style Upholstered Sofa, Circa 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Sheraton style sofa with an arched back , carved centered ribbon with graduated

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1880s American Sheraton Antique American Couch

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century American Regency Style Mahogany Sofa
Late 19th Century American Regency Style Mahogany Sofa

Late 19th Century American Regency Style Mahogany Sofa

Located in Southampton, NY

Late 19th century American Regency style Mahogany serpentine sofa. Newly upholstered and in

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19th Century American Regency Antique American Couch

Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Sofa, circa 1830
Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Sofa, circa 1830

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

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique American Couch

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Hardwood

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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Located in London, Park Royal

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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique American Couch

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Gold, Gold Leaf

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique American Couch

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer

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1920s English Art Deco Antique American Couch

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1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa

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$65,000

H 35 in W 144 in D 108 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Dayton, OH

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Upholstery, Walnut

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By Paul Evans

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Antique American Couch For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique American couch for your home. Each antique American couch for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. There are many kinds of the antique American couch you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique American couch bearing Neoclassical, Empire or Victorian hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Antique American Couch?

Prices for an antique American couch can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $375 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,250.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.