19th Century Carved Walnut Leather Tufted Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome English carved walnut distressed leather tufted bench with claw & ball feet and double stretcher at base of the bench. Nailhead trim detail.
Walnut, Leather
A Large & Impressive Painted Carved Mahogany Irish Settle
Located in Kent, Dover
An important Irish carved mahogany and painted settle. Of large proportions and impressive scale. Beautifully carved in the early 18th Century style. Provenance: Bantry Bay
1 of 2 Georgian Walnut Irish Hump Camel Back Sofas Highly Carved Oversized Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of walnut framed Georgian Irish hump/camelback sofas This auction is for one with the option to buy the pair by changing the qu...
Fabric, Walnut
Victorian Oak Settle Bench Hall Carved Seat 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Oak finely carved settle with lions head arms and a lift up seat to reveal a storage area Circa 1850 Great piece for the hallway Intricately carved details include lions head handles...
Oak
Anique Oak Monks Bench Settle Carved Farmhouse 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Victorian carved oak settle or monks bench Great piece for a hallway or room, the seat opens up to reveal the storage space inside Very ornately carved wit...
Oak
Italian Antique Rustic Bench in Carved Walnut Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique Italian bench. The bench is made of solid walnut wood. Characterized by a rich decoration carved into the wood with a majestic backrest with a wavy profile. Note that the dec...
Walnut
Sold|$1,039
Carved Country Oak Window Seat or Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved country oak window seat or hall bench This a lovely piece of, the back of the seat has a turned rail matching the stretcher beneath, the sides have a pierced decoration and...
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Carved Sofa of Large Proportions
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Early Victorian mahogany carved four-seat sofa in very nice condition, the sofa is structurally sound with a very nice good quality Tapestry upholstery attributed to Jim Dickens in...
Mahogany
Venetian Rococo Carved Walnut Mid 18th Century Divano & Daybed
Located in Atlanta, GA
the carved walnut frame upholstered in a linen burlap, having open wings and an arched and removable back, the serpentine form base raised on cabriole six cabriole legs
Walnut, Upholstery
Italian Carved Settle Hunters Bench Inlay Baroque Carving 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a spectacular antique baroque Italian hunters bench Such a great look to this elaborate piece which features intricately carved details The piece is a hunters bench ...
Wood
Sold|$5,928 / set
Antique R.J. Horner Style Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Horner Style 2 piece Carved Mahogany Winged Griffin Parlor Set. Both the settee & matching armchair have beautifully turned crest rail which is slightly scrolled at the ends.
Leather, Mahogany
Italian, Tuscany, Carved Walnut Neoclassic Early 19th Century Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having three joined shield-form backrests carved with wheat husks, the straight arms with carved handles with curved supports, the frame with molded edges, raised on square tapering ...
19th Century Carved Gothic Oak Window Seat or Hall Bench
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved Gothic oak window seat or hall bench This a lovely piece of carved furniture, the back of the seat is crisply carved with the traditional Wheel of Life pattern...
French Empire Carved Mahogany with Full Standing Lions, circa 1880s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous carved mahogany French sofa. The sofa has beautiful upholstery and the carving is exceptional. The sofa dates to the 1880s era and measures 60 wide x 31 deep x 34 ...
Mahogany
American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa Attributed to William Camp, Baltimore
By William Camp 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine carved mahogany sofa from the workshops of Baltimore during the Federal period, this work is attributed to William Camp (Baltimore, 1773-1822) with a very distinct profil...
Mahogany
Irish Georgian Mahogany Sofa w/ Carved Faces on Knees & Paw Feet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Irish Georgian mahogany sofa w/ carved faces on knees & paw feet.
Mahogany, Upholstery
Louis XIV Bench Base In Carved And Molded Sheep Bone Walnut
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XIV Bench Base In Carved And Molded Sheep Bone Walnut. 17th Century. Top seat upholstered in velvet and large nails.
Wood
Antique American Carved Mahogany Conversation Sofa Chair Loveseat Tête-à-Tête
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality late Victorian conversation chair/sofa or (Tête-à-Tête) Circa 1890. This finely carved and upholstered serpentine shaped chair/sofa for two people, allowing the sitter...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Carved Maiden Walnut John Jelliff Renaissance Revival Victorian 7 PC Parlor Set
By John Jelliff
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare 1870s era 7 piece John Jelliff parlor set with 4 side chairs, 2 armchairs and a matching sofa. As was customary during the earlier 20th century, pieces were often upho...
Walnut
Carved Maiden Walnut John Jelliff Renaissance Revival Victorian 7 PC Parlor Set
By John Jelliff
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare 1870s era 7 piece John Jelliff parlor set with 4 side chairs, 2 armchairs and a matching sofa. As was customary during the earlier 20th century, pieces were often upho...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut Good Down Filled French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular French made antique 1890s sofa in the corbielle style. The sofa has a tall goose down feather down cushion and is in good condition and very, very comfortable. ...
Velvet, Walnut
Fine Quality French Carved Walnut Louis XV Style 1840s era with Flowers
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a later "of the period" French Louis XV sofa that just might have the finest and most naturalistic carving of the flowers we've seen in quite a while. The sofa dates to the 1...
Walnut
Sold|$5,800
French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
Located in Belmont, MA
The elegant settee has a cherry wood frame with hand carved details on armrests and front legs.
Cherry
Sold|$5,979 / set
Vintage French Seating Three-Piece Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Vintage French seating set with settee and two side chairs. Each piece is in excellent vintage condition. The settee measure about 48 inches x 35 inches x 22 inches. Seat high 18 inc...
Fruitwood
Painted Antique French Louis XV Style Canapé, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique, parcel-paint Louis XV style canapé or settee has a graceful, central domed, shaped back.
Damask, Oak
Swedish Transitional Late Gustavian / Early Empire Sofa, Circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Swedish transitional late Gustavian / early Empire sofa / settee, circa 1810, origin: Sweden
Pine
Sold|$4,200
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning 19th century French Louis XVI style painted settee or sofa with a finely carved famed having a light gray patina.
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Period Lindome Sette, circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Painted Gustavian period settee, having the signature fruit and flower carvings of the hops plant used by Lindome furniture makers. Hand scraped to the original color and upholstered...
Linen, Pine
Sold|$19,148 / set
Louis XVI Style Gilded French Salon Suite, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive good quality 19th century carved giltwood French Louis XVI style salon suite, consisting on a sofa and a pair of arm chairs. Each having moulded to the show wood fr...
Giltwood
Venetian rococo Giltwood window seat..19th century .
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Venetian rococo exceptionally carved 19th century giltwood window bench ,upholstered in a High quality fabric. 19th century construction with curves, scrolls, and bends for your r...
Giltwood
Sold|$5,076
18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sette
Located in Madrid, ES
Louis XVI sofa with green lacquered patina, carved wooden frame, burnished gold. Having a lovely age finish and fluted tapered legs, classic and elegant lines and decorative elements.
Wood
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail. It has de...
Mahogany
Sold|$4,695
Early 18th Century English Oak Settle
Located in High Point, NC
Early 18th century English oak carved settle with a raised and carved decorated paneled back. The seat is made up of original oak slats, and we recently had it upholstered with cush...
Linen, Oak
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 Swedish sofa in traditional style with carved a gilded details. New upholstery in sage colored short-nap commercial velvet. Very good vintage condition. Coordinating set o...
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Sofa
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French provincial sofa Circa early 20th century Carved wood frame with original paint, damask upholstery, and removable down filled cushion Measures: 70.25" W x 2...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Sold|$3,850
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
18th century French sofa called "corbeille", Louis XVI style.
Wood
Sold|$2,350
Sofa, 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI giltwood sofa features timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework emphasizing acanthus plumes, laurel swags, and fine...
Fabric, Giltwood
Venetian Late 18th Century Painted and Gilt Sofa with Floral and Lyre Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian 18th century painted and gilt wood sofa with new upholstery. This rare Italian sofa features a pierced back, surmounted by a sinuous rail, adorned with delicate painted fl...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$9,995
Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Settle
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian settle or bench from the 1790’s with its original paint finish. The frame of this Swedish bench is made of carved pine with its original worn blue paint finish. T...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Mahogany Bench
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This dark-stained mahogany bench is a classic example of the American Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century. The lyre-form sides flank an upholstered seat with bolsters above a...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench with Griffins in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish sofa bench in the Gustavian style with carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered in linen, circa 1880. Exquisite carved detail thr...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Long 19th Century, French Louis XVI Style Banquette with Armrests
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century narrow, long banquette in Louis XVI style with armrest, richly carved side rails and upholstered seat with down cushion and bolsters. France Seat height: 20" H. Seat 1...
Oak, Paint
19th C Diminutive Classical Mahogany Recamier with Gilt Eagle & Claw Feet
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful diminutive Empire mahogany recamier with gilt eagle and ebonized claw feet, freshly appointed with satin upholstery all around, including a fitted cylinder pillow. Dating...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$6,800
18th Century Swedish Long Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Gustavian style sofa bench with blustered back and sides and tapered legs. Reupholstered in linen. Sweden, 18th century. Surprising pieces and objects, authent...
Linen, Pine
Interesting Neoclassical Gustavian L-Shaped Sofa, Origin, Sweden, circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
An interesting and rare 18th century neoclassical Gustavian L-shaped Sofa, circa 1800, origin: Northern Sweden, extremely comfortable model with original color Provenance: Private C...
Pine, Paint
Sold|$3,371
19th Century French Settee with Carved Frame
Located in Malton, GB
This a very high quality 19th century French carved settee upholstered in vintage patterned velvet.
Walnut
Stunning Victorian Green Leather Maple & Co the Hever Three-Seat Club Sofa
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Maple & Co “The Hever” aged green leather three seater club sofa with feather filled cushions One of the best looking and ...
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian 1890 Stamped Cornelius v Smith Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown Leather
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original Victorian 1890 fully restored Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged brown leather Chesterfield sofa What can I say, if you’re...
Leather, Mahogany
Victorian Open Arm Long Chaise in Leather This is an extremely attractive sofa
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Open Arm Long Chaise in Leather This is an extremely attractive sofa it has lovely smooth old leather upholstery in soft Hazel The settee has carve scroll end arms and tur...
Leather
Sold|$6,875
French Giltwood Canape
Located in Pembroke, MA
Finely-carved giltwood canape or settee in the Louis XVI style, with oval back, carved ribbon cartouche, holly and berry, acanthus leaves, guilloche trim and other neoclassical detai...
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique French Provençal Louis XV Style Painted Settee or Radassier W/ Rush Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
An antique French Louis XV style carved settee or radassier from Provence, circa 1920s.
Rush, Wood
Sold|$1,250
Antique Carved Jacobian Style Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved walnut settee with figural arm terminals and barley twist stretchers and supports.
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$2,393
Antique French Carved Walnut Settee
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique French carved walnut settee. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1920’s.
Fabric, Walnut
Fantastic Needlepoint Upholstered Venetian or Italian Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 74.5 wide x 41.5 tall x 30 deep and seat height is 18.75 Italian needlepoint settee, Venetian tapestry sofa, 19th-century Italian settee, figural needlepoint upholstery, an...
Walnut
Sold|$3,495
Antique Carved Chinese Dragon Bench Settee
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique and unique Chinese bench is finely and ornately carved with dragons with white eyes of hard stone. Center dragon is writhing and entwined within itself. Dragons on arms are h...
Wood
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.
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