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Antique Chippendale Sofa

English Chippendale Sofa
English Chippendale Sofa

English Chippendale Sofa

Located in Paris, FR

English sofa. Late 19th century.

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Fabric

Magnificent Georgian Chippendale Style Walnut Sofa
Magnificent Georgian Chippendale Style Walnut Sofa

Magnificent Georgian Chippendale Style Walnut Sofa

Located in Essex, MA

George II style Chippendale.

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Walnut

18th Century Chippendale Camelback Sofa Likely
18th Century Chippendale Camelback Sofa Likely

18th Century Chippendale Camelback Sofa Likely

Located in Hudson, NY

18th century Chippendale mahogany camelback sofa with scrolled arms, molded tapered legs and bowed front.

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Silk, Mahogany, Pine

English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint upholstery, and terminating on carved floral legs with connecting stretchers.

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1780s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa

Antique Upholstered Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Camel Back Sofa

Located in Bridgeport, CT

On carved mahogany legs with camelback form and rolled arms with exposed carved mahogany through the arms. Single loose upholstered seat cushion with decorative repeating geometric p...

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19th Century Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Fabric, Mahogany

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HUMP BACK COGNAC BROWN LEATHER THREE SEAT SOFA
FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HUMP BACK COGNAC BROWN LEATHER THREE SEAT SOFA

FULLY RESTORED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HUMP BACK COGNAC BROWN LEATHER THREE SEAT SOFA

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

This sofa is part of a suite as mentioned, I have the matching armchairs listed under my other items, they are not included in this sale This sofa is exquisite, the design is based...

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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Leather, Hardwood

Restored Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Feather Cushion
Restored Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Feather Cushion

Restored Victorian Hand Dyed Brown Leather Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Feather Cushion

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this stunning fully restored late Victorian club sofa with Thomas Chippendale style claw & ball feet A truly remarkable find, I have only ever seen one or two ...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Leather

Chippendale Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa w/ 80% Down 20% Feather Cushion
Chippendale Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa w/ 80% Down 20% Feather Cushion

Chippendale Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa w/ 80% Down 20% Feather Cushion

Located in North Salem, NY

Wonderful NEW Wood & Hogan Chippendale style mahogany sofa with bold scroll arms and accentuated curves on moulded legs with stop flute detail.

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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Mahogany, Maple, Down, Feathers

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900

Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900

By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Leather

Antique Leather Hump Back Sofa
Antique Leather Hump Back Sofa

Antique Leather Hump Back Sofa

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique leather hump back sofa in the Chippendale style, made in England and likely dating from around the 1920’s period.

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1920s British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Leather, Wood

GEORGE IV (1811–1830) REGENCY Side Table
GEORGE IV (1811–1830) REGENCY Side Table

GEORGE IV (1811–1830) REGENCY Side Table

By Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in Hawthorne, CA

George IV (1811–1830) Regency period mahogany sofa table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale the Younger.

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17th Century British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Brass

Antique sofa from around 1910, France.
Antique sofa from around 1910, France.

Antique sofa from around 1910, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique sofa from the early 20th century, France. Dimensions: height 109 cm / seat height 45 cm / width 162 cm / depth 75 cm

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1910s French Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Tavolo da divano o poltrona Inglese o Irlandese - Chippendale - George II
Tavolo da divano o poltrona Inglese o Irlandese - Chippendale - George II

Tavolo da divano o poltrona Inglese o Irlandese - Chippendale - George II

Located in Lugo, IT

Tavolo da divano o poltrona. Mancanza del bordo del piano da un lato come da foto. Semplice da riprodurre. Segni d'uso sul piano con crepa come da foto. Grazie

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1890s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Wood

Fine Chippendale Period Carved Silver Table, circa 1760
Fine Chippendale Period Carved Silver Table, circa 1760

Fine Chippendale Period Carved Silver Table, circa 1760

Located in Lymington, GB

A fine English Chippendale-period silver table. George III. This is a particularly refined and beautifully-controlled version of a mid-18th century mahogany silver table. Raised on ...

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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

19th Century Triple Ball & Claw Armchair Style Settee Bench Sofa Chippendale
19th Century Triple Ball & Claw Armchair Style Settee Bench Sofa Chippendale

19th Century Triple Ball & Claw Armchair Style Settee Bench Sofa Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Rockaway, NJ

19th Century triple ball & claw armchair style settee bench sofa chippendale.

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19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare absolutely stunning, circa 1930s fully restored Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendal...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Leather, Oak

Chippendale Style Leather Loveseat from Ft. William Henry Hotel Lake George N.Y.
Chippendale Style Leather Loveseat from Ft. William Henry Hotel Lake George N.Y.

Chippendale Style Leather Loveseat from Ft. William Henry Hotel Lake George N.Y.

By Thomas Chippendale, Henredon

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Chippendale settee, loveseat, sofa, in leather upholstery with decorative nailhead stud trim, and gutsy ball and claw feet.

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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Leather, Wood

Outstanding Mahogany Sofa Console
Outstanding Mahogany Sofa Console

Outstanding Mahogany Sofa Console

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Excellent quality Chippendale style mahogany sofa console, standing on heavy ball and claw carved legs, and wonderful green tooled leather top, in excellent overall condition. 26" h...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

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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- Silver" fabric.

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Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Fabric, Wood

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Sofa-Back Bookcase
Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Sofa-Back Bookcase

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Sofa-Back Bookcase

Unavailable

H 32 in W 96 in D 10.5 in

Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Sofa-Back Bookcase

Located in Woodbury, CT

Dating from the early 20th century Edwardian period, a contoured sofa-back Chinese Chippendale manner mahogany bookcase with significant American social provenance: the Allamuchy, Ne...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Chippendale, Federal Mahogany Camelback Sofa, Philadelphia, circa 1780-1800
Fine Chippendale, Federal Mahogany Camelback Sofa, Philadelphia, circa 1780-1800

Fine Chippendale, Federal Mahogany Camelback Sofa, Philadelphia, circa 1780-1800

Located in Providence, RI

In the world of Chippendale sofas in the colonies, Philadelphia was always a source of standout work and design, and closest to high style English models.

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

Chippendale Design Camel Back Sofa
Chippendale Design Camel Back Sofa

Chippendale Design Camel Back Sofa

Unavailable

H 35.5 in W 84 in D 33 in

Chippendale Design Camel Back Sofa

Located in Baltimore, MD

Camel back Chippendale style sofa with mahogany frame from first half of the 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany, Down, Fabric

English Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa
English Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa

English Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa

Unavailable

H 35 in W 88 in D 32 in

English Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 20th century Chippendale style camel back sofa upholstered in red wool damask with nail-head trim.

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1920s English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Fabric, Mahogany, Wood

Chippendale Mahogany Sofa
Chippendale Mahogany Sofa

Chippendale Mahogany Sofa

Unavailable

H 42.75 in W 77.75 in D 29.5 in

Chippendale Mahogany Sofa

Located in BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY

Beautiful Scale Sofa from the 18th C. Massachusetts . Wonderful patina to the wood

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

Small-Scale Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Sofa
Small-Scale Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Sofa

Small-Scale Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Sofa

Unavailable

H 37 in W 68 in D 30 in

Small-Scale Chippendale Mahogany Camelback Sofa

Located in Providence, RI

This is a small-scale sofa (68 in. wide) supported on four molded legs, giving it a very stabile appearance. The lines are Classic. See the attached images of when Levy had it up hol...

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

1920s Beige Velvet Camelback Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Base
1920s Beige Velvet Camelback Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Base

1920s Beige Velvet Camelback Sofa with Chinese Chippendale Base

Located in Hudson, NY

A beautiful 1920s Camelback sofa, just reupholstered in an elegant Beige cut velvet. the sofa has wonderful curved arms and a graceful camelback shape. the base is detailed in a Clas...

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1910s American Chinese Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Upholstery

18th Century English George III Painted Sofa
18th Century English George III Painted Sofa

18th Century English George III Painted Sofa

Unavailable

H 37 in W 72.75 in D 32.25 in

18th Century English George III Painted Sofa

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in London, GB

18th century English George III painted sofa. In the French taste, the moulded beechwood frame carved with flowers to the cresting and seat rails. The serpentine form raised on cabr...

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Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Upholstery, Beech

Chippendale Camelback Sofa with Claw and Ball Feet, English or Irish, circa 1770
Chippendale Camelback Sofa with Claw and Ball Feet, English or Irish, circa 1770

Chippendale Camelback Sofa with Claw and Ball Feet, English or Irish, circa 1770

Located in Providence, RI

This sofa is a rarity as very few have survived, especially with all claw and ball feet intact. The similar American examples do not have claw and ball feet in the rear, and even amo...

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Late 18th Century English George II Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Cotton Canvas

Late 19th Century Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
Late 19th Century Mahogany Camel Back Sofa

Late 19th Century Mahogany Camel Back Sofa

Unavailable

H 35 in W 81 in D 36 in

Late 19th Century Mahogany Camel Back Sofa

Located in Altrincham, Cheshire

Late 19th century mahogany camel back sofa with 4 Chippendale style ball and claw feet.

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1890s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Camelback Sofa in Modern Fabric
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Camelback Sofa in Modern Fabric

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Camelback Sofa in Modern Fabric

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 83 in D 28.75 in

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Camelback Sofa in Modern Fabric

Located in Woodbury, CT

A fine camelback sofa with slightly tapered legs joined by cross stretchers in mahogany. Probably of New York origin, circa 1780. Secondary woods all white pine, oak and ash. Newly u...

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1780s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet
Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet

Vintage Camelback Sofa with Tufted Back in Blue Corduroy and Velvet

Located in Munster, IN

Blue on blue on blue, this vintage sofa is looking for a new place to call home. Textured corduroy in a classic navy covers the deep seat, extravagant arms, and diamond tufted back. ...

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Upholstery, Wood

Mahogany Chippendale Style Upholstered Settee
Mahogany Chippendale Style Upholstered Settee

Mahogany Chippendale Style Upholstered Settee

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 37.01 in

Mahogany Chippendale Style Upholstered Settee

Located in Poling, West Sussex

A wonderful mahogany framed upholstered settee, or sofa, in the Chippendale style. Of excellent construction in solid mahogany from the late Victorian/Edwardian period.

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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Table, Sofa Table, Coffee Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany
Table, Sofa Table, Coffee Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany

Table, Sofa Table, Coffee Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Beautiful signed, Charles baker, Bath, mahogany side table, drop-leaf table A quality piece of Cuban mahogany Charles Baker (1841-1932) h1 Charles Baker (1841-1932) was a Bath ...

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker
Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker

Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Beautiful signed, Charles baker, Bath, mahogany side table, drop leaf table A quality piece of Cuban mahogany Charles Baker (1841-1932)h1Charles Baker (1841-1932) was a Bath ca...

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker Design
Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker Design

Charles Baker Sofa Table, English, 19th Century, Mahogany, Cabinetmaker Design

Located in South Cotswolds, GB

Beautiful signed, Charles baker, Bath, mahogany side table, drop-leaf table A quality piece of Cuban mahogany Charles Baker (1841-1932) h1 Charles Baker (1841-1932) was a Bath ...

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19th Century British Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Sofa Table
Antique Chippendale Sofa Table

Antique Chippendale Sofa Table

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H 31.5 in W 63 in D 20.5 in

Antique Chippendale Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Ideal for the hallway or foyer, too, this Antique Chippendale Sofa Table features a finely carved apron and oversized shoulders also lavished with carving that is typical of the styl...

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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Sofas with Early Needlework
Pair of 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Sofas with Early Needlework

Pair of 18th Century Georgian Chippendale Sofas with Early Needlework

Located in Essex, MA

Pair of Georgian Chippendale sofas with early needlework. Camelback and scroll arms, wonderful shape and size.

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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

19th Century Antique Irish Chippendale Sofa And Chairs
19th Century Antique Irish Chippendale Sofa And Chairs

19th Century Antique Irish Chippendale Sofa And Chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE IRISH CHIPPENDALE SOFA AND CHAIRS BY BUTLER OF DUBLIN COMPRISING OF A LARGE SOFA AND 4 ARMCHAIRS 2 OF WHICH ARE IN THE REVERSE FABRIC STUNNINGLY CARVED MAH...

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19th Century Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Mahogany

Rare Signed American Philadelphia Style, Hairy Paw Foot Chippendale Sofa
Rare Signed American Philadelphia Style, Hairy Paw Foot Chippendale Sofa

Rare Signed American Philadelphia Style, Hairy Paw Foot Chippendale Sofa

By The Hayden Company

Located in Essex, MA

American turn of the century hairy paw foot sofa. --Philadelphia Affleck style Chippendale.

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Early 1900s American Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

Materials

Walnut

19th c Chippendale mahogany sofa
19th c Chippendale mahogany sofa

19th c Chippendale mahogany sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

19th c mahogany Chippendale sofa from a direct example of Chippendales Gentleman and Cabinet makers Director plate XXIX under sofas published according to act of parliamont 1759

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19th Century English Rococo Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Wood

Antique Chippendale Camel Back Walnut Sofa with Down Cushion, circa 1810
Antique Chippendale Camel Back Walnut Sofa with Down Cushion, circa 1810

Antique Chippendale Camel Back Walnut Sofa with Down Cushion, circa 1810

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Chippendale sofa offers upholstered camel back form with scroll arms and down cushion on walnut frame having eight square and straight legs, c1810 Measures - 38.75'' H ...

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19th Century Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Walnut, Upholstery

Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Convertible Draw-Top Sofa Table, Circa 1910
Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Convertible Draw-Top Sofa Table, Circa 1910

Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Convertible Draw-Top Sofa Table, Circa 1910

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Chippendale sofa table offers mahogany construction with draw-top having two leaves over paneled case with Greek Key bordering and raised on carved cabriole legs with acan...

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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Chippendale Sofa

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Wood, Mahogany

Long Louis XV Blue Purple Chippendale Cane Sofa and Fortuny Style Fabric 1900s
Long Louis XV Blue Purple Chippendale Cane Sofa and Fortuny Style Fabric 1900s

Long Louis XV Blue Purple Chippendale Cane Sofa and Fortuny Style Fabric 1900s

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Long upholstered Cabriole and Chippendale sofa or daybed with humped camelback and rolled arms.

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19th Century Regency Antique Chippendale Sofa

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut 3 Seater Sofa
19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut 3 Seater Sofa

19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut 3 Seater Sofa

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H 40.56 in W 61.42 in D 24.81 in

19th Century Chippendale Style Walnut 3 Seater Sofa

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A magnificent mid 19th century walnut triple chair back settee crafted in the Georgian taste. From the scaled and scalloped back and zoomorphic armrests to the hairy ball-and-claw fe...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chippendale Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Thomas Chippendale Marquetry Walnut Inlay Brown Leather Sofa & Armchairs Suite
Thomas Chippendale Marquetry Walnut Inlay Brown Leather Sofa & Armchairs Suite

Thomas Chippendale Marquetry Walnut Inlay Brown Leather Sofa & Armchairs Suite

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

They have been buttoned in the Thomas Chippendale Floating button style. I've also have made scatter back cushions for each seat The frames are solid walnut with Marquetry flamed ...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Chippendale Sofa

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Antique Chippendale Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique chippendale sofa for your home. Each antique chippendale sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without an antique chippendale sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique chippendale sofa, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique chippendale sofa over the years, but those crafted by Joseph Aronson and The Hayden Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Chippendale Sofa?

Prices for an antique chippendale sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $960 and can go as high as $185,000, while the average can fetch as much as $7,450.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

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.