$20,563
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 in
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant
Upholstery, Hardwood
$12,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 44 in W 62 in D 30 in
Louis XVI Style Living Room Suite 19th Century Sofa Pair of Chairs, and 2 Sides
Located in Houston, TX
roses at the crest of the sofa and all of the chairs. All are newly upholstered in white silk damask
Walnut
Early 20th century 3 piece upholstered salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking 3 piece salon suite circa 1900. Suite comprises of a sofa and 2 matching chairs. Each
Fabric, Beech
$7,418 / set
H 36.23 in W 51.58 in D 26.38 in
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set, Oak Walnut, Stable Constructon, Austria, 1840s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Restored Biedermeier Seating Set (Sofa, 2 Armchairs and 2 Chairs) Source: Austria Period: 1840
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Walnut
French Art Nouveau Living Room / Salon Five Piece Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
, canape) 2 armchairs and 2 chairs. Set needs to be refinished and reupholstered. Photos are very dusty
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Livig Room Set, Jean-Baptiste Sené, circa 1760
By I. B. Sene
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, maître. Comprises of 5 pieces: 1 Loveseat (sofa, canape) 2 armchairs and 2
Beech
Unavailable
French Napoleon III 9 piece Salon suite
Located in Nice, Provence/Côte d'Azur
Exceptional richly carved walnut salon set, consisting of 6 armchairs, 1 large sofa and 2 chairs
Tapestry, Wood
A set of Sofa and 2 Arm Chairs by Jitona Soběslav, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Porto, Porto
A set of 2 Armchairs and one sofa (85 x 192 x 95 cm); para foteli (85 x 90 x 95 cm) Vintage pieces
Fabric
Early 20th Century Buttonback 3-Piece Suite Sofa and 2 Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful button back sofa and 2 armchairs, circa 1900. We have just undertaken a full re
Oak
Early 20th century buttonback 3 piece suite sofa and 2 chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful buttonback sofa and 2 armchairs circa 1900. We have just undertaken a full re-upholstery
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th century buttonback 3 piece suite sofa and 2 chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful buttonback sofa and 2 armchairs circa 1900. We have just undertaken a full re-upholstery
Fabric, Oak
Moorish Style Settee Suite
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moorish Syrian Settee suite with sofa and 2 chairs. Inlaid with mother of pearl and ebony, fine
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 19th Century 4-Piece Bentwood Garden Furniture
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
comprising of 2 chairs, sofa and a table. Made from naturally sourced birch then arranged to form this Folk
Birch
Fine French 19th Century Carved Walnut 7-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
, and cabriole legs. Consisting of one sofa, 2 bergère armchairs and 4 chairs. Made in France, circa
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Flemish Carved Oak Suite of Chairs and Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Finely carved flemish carved oak suite comprising of a 3 seat sofa, 2 armchairs and 4 single chairs
Sold
H 52.76 in W 65.75 in L 52.76 in
Antique Living Room Set Sofas, Armchairs and Benches, Light Blue Brocade, Gold
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
frame, complete in good condition, elegant and joyful colors, total pieces: 1 sofa, 2 armchairs and 6
Wood
Sold
H 39.77 in W 46.46 in D 22.05 in
Art Nouveau Living Room Set by Fischel in Bentwood and Leather, circa 1910
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Thonet, Fischel
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
backs. Set composed of 5 elements: 1 sofa / canape / bench, 2 armchairs and 2 chairs. Art Nouveau
Leather, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Art Nouveau Majorelle 5 Pieces Salon
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Nouveau sofa, 2 armchairs and 2 chairs by Louis Majorelle. Measures: Sofa: height 46
Fabric, Wood
Gilt Wood Louis XV Style Lounge '7 Pieces', 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb living room in gilded wood in Louis XV style composed of 7 pieces: sofa, 2 armchairs and 4
Tapestry, Giltwood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in
Art Nouveau Living Room Set by Pander & Zonen, Netherlands, circa 1900
By H.Pander & Zonen, H. Pander
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb salon / living room set composed of 7 elements: 1 sofa / canape, 2 armchairs and 4 chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century 3-Piece Upholstered Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking 3-piece salon suite, circa 1900. Suite comprises of a sofa and 2 matching chairs. Each
Fabric
Early 20th Century 3-Piece Upholstered Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking 3-piece salon suite, circa 1900. Suite comprises of a sofa and 2 matching chairs. Each
Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Armchairs Bergère Fauteuil White, Early 1900s
Located in Lewes, England
at Angsoo Schlott ( castle) in Sweden - 2 matching sofas and 4 chairs are available separately We
Birch
5-Piece 19th Century Carved Walnut French Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
5 piece 19th century carved walnut French salon suite, circa 1890. Set comprises of a sofa, 2
Walnut
Bidermeier Set of 2 armchairs, 2 chairs and a sofa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Bidermeier set .
Sold
H 44 in W 72 in D 29 in
Late 19th Century French Five-Piece Walnut Salon Suite in the Louis XVI Style
Located in Suffolk, GB
in the Louis XVI style. This suite comprises of a sofa, 2 armchairs and 2 single chairs. The
Walnut
SH Sofa and 2 Armchairs Set, Designed 1929 by Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Vehmersalmi, Finland, FI
SH Sofa, Eliel Saarinen Design 1929, Hardwood, Mahogany, Lemon, Walnut Veneers - The Saarinen house
Birch, Hardwood, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$5,490
H 77.96 in W 72.45 in D 24.81 in
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Mahogany Three Door Wardrobe
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured mahogany three door wardrobe having a quality figured mahogany shaped cornice above three figured mahogany moulded panelled arch top doors with eigh...
Other
$260,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
$100,895
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
Large English Howard & Sons Style Club Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English Howard and Sons style club armchair of large proportions, with splayed back legs and turned front legs on brass casters. The Fermoie fabric is in used but very good c...
Brass
$15,000Sale Price|75% Off
H 81 in W 62.75 in D 85.88 in
Late Victorian 19th C. George Henkels Attributed Walnut + Burl Bed Frame
Located in Round Top, TX
Walnut and burl bed. Purchased in Philadelphia, in 1970, from an antique dealer who informed the buyers that it was from a mansion in the Dupont Circle area of Washington D.C.. The...
Walnut, Burl
$3,907
H 29.14 in W 27.37 in D 35.63 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER STYLE ARMCHAIR NICELY SCULPTED ARMs
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian armchair with period Porcelain castors in Calico upholstery in the style of H...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$25,950
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Fabric, Walnut
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
By Müller Möbelfabrikation
Located in Tilburg, NL
Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal. Germany. Design 1998, current production. Available in every RAL-color. A highlight for your office or your home: The cleverly designed bar cabinet KB 3...
Metal
$19,627 / set
H 36.23 in W 90.56 in D 31.5 in
Pair of New Lord Browns "Standard-Arm" Large 3-Seat Sofas - In Ian Mankin Herrin
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is, quite possibly, the only sofa you might ever need to buy. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it...
Linen
George Smith Upholstered Sofa From Signature Collection
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic bench made George Smith Sofa with rolled English arms, turned wood legs with brass casters. Raised on five legs, all with brass toe caps and casters. The three legs at the f...
Brass
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