19th Century Carved Walnut and Parcel Gilt Sofa
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large walnut framed settee, the finely carved parcel-gilt frame above upholstered back, seat and
Late 19th Century British Antique Gilt Sofa
Walnut
19th Century Carved Walnut and Parcel Gilt Sofa
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large walnut framed settee, the finely carved parcel-gilt frame above upholstered back, seat and
Walnut
A Regency simulated Rosewood and Parcel Gilt Sofa
Located in London, GB
of large prom with scroll arms and paw feet.
Wood
Early 19th Century Russian Mahogany and Parcel-Gilt Sofa Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rich mahogany and bold parcel-gilt supports define this early 19th century Russian sofa table. The
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted and Parcel Gilt Sofa or Canape
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An important French Neoclassical painted & parcel gilt canapé first quarter 19th century Lombardy
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$2,070
French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely French Louis Phillipe two seater gilt couch with deep buttoned cameo back and sides,in
Beech
Sold|$6,000
19th Century French Sofa
Located in New York, NY
19th century French Loius Philippe carved gilt Sofa, newly upholstered in Sanderson.
Louis XV Style Distressed Paint and Parcel Gilt Sofa or Canape
Located in Nashville, TN
Nicely worn paint finish with traces of gilt and red bole showing . Crisply carved floral and
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$7,400
French XVI Style Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Great quality 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and parcel gilt sofa. Circa 1880. A
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$18,500
Important Biedermeier Period Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Important Biedermeier period ebonized and parcel-gilt sofa decorated with Neoclassical penwork
Fruitwood
Sold|$14,000
Gilt Regency Style Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
An imposing and generous regency style gilt sofa. The porportions of this sofa are large and
Giltwood, Fabric
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
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$6,370
18th Century Italian Carved and Gilded Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous 18th Century Italian gilt sofa with its amazing, original patinated carved wood. Having
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XV Painted and Parcel-Gilt Carved Wood Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Louis XV painted and parcel-gilt sofa. The sofa has exquisite lines and is
Gold Leaf
Sold|$5,500
Swedish Carved Painted and Giltwood Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
Swedish Painted and Parcel-Gilt Sofa. Features padded scrolled back, sides and seat within a berry
Wood, Paint
Sold|$1,555
19th Century French Sofa in Louis XVI Style
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
decorations and garlands wood. Lacquered and gilt sofa of high-quality, for antique dealers and collectors. It
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Regency Gilt Brass Mounted Rosewood Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century regency style gilt brass mounted rosewood sofa with red velvet chenille upholstery
Brass
Sold|$2,769
Italian Gilt and Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Small Italian gilt and painted sofa, circa 1900. Stripped back to calico and ready to upholster.
Giltwood, Paint
Sold|$7,500
Carved French Gilt Wood Sofa C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Gilt Wood sofa upholstered in Belgium linen with gimp trim detail.
Gold
Sold|$4,500
French Gilt Wood Carved Sofa circa 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French carved gold gilt wood sofa newly upholstered in natural burlap with nail head trim detail.
Gold
Sold|$9,500
Stunning Painted & Parcel Gilt Italian Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
With its fluid lines painted and gilded, the frame of this lovely sofa has a wonderful patina
Upholstery
Antique Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Wood Upholstered Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, Louis XVI style, sofa, circa early 1900s features a wonderfully patinated, carved ribbon
Wool, Mahogany
Sold|$5,800
Louis XVI Carved and Gilt Wood Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Carved and Gilt Wood Louis XVI Sofa. Masterfully Executed in Style of George Jacob, beginning of
Victorian Ebonised & Gilt Bronze Mounted Velvet Button Backed Sofa Circa 1860
Located in Norwich, GB
A fabulous English mid-19th century ebonised and gilt bronzed mounted, button backed velvet sofa
Bronze
Small 19th century buttoned sofa on Gilt legs
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality diminutive mid 19th century sofa raised on gilt legs and the original brass casters
Walnut
Regency Rosewood and Gilt Bronze Mounted Sofa Table
Located in Essex, MA
false drawers , trestle base with gilt bronze volutes over saber legs , casters.
Sold|$3,800 / item
Gilt Frame Sofa in Mohair Velvet, France, circa 1830
By Jean-Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Gilt Frame sofa in Mohair Velvet France circa 1830 Ornate, carved wooden frame with original
Mohair, Giltwood
Dramatic Venetian Style Silver Gilt and Painted Polychromed Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic and fabulous Venetian design, vintage grey paint and silver gilt, magnificent polychromed
Pair of French Art Nouveau Silver Gilt and Painted Sofas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Art Nouveau style silver gilt and painted sofas newly upholstered in burlap textile
Burlap, Wood
A French Louis XIV Style Sofa with Gilt Wood Frame
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XIV style sofa with high canted back, the carved and gilt wood frame having
Giltwood, Upholstery
Late 19th Century Swedish Gilt and Parcel Paint Decorated Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century Swedish gilt and parcel paint decorated sofa. The frame in a nice damask
Biedermeier Drop-leaf Sofa Table with Gilt Accents, c. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Biedermeier Sofa Table in Mahogany, with Gilt-decorated paw feet & pedestal base. The table
Wood
19th Century Regency Mahogany and Gilt Brass Inlayed Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Regency period mahogany and inlayed brass sofa table. Single-drawer. All
Mahogany
Swedish Neoclassical Style Carved Gilt-Wood & Upholstered Sofa Bench, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassic style gilt-wood and upholstered sofa bench from the 19th century. This antique
Upholstery, Wood
1800s Antique Louis XVI Style, Floral Upholstered, Gilt, Crest, Molded Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Antique Sofa, Louis XVI Style Floral Upholstered, Gilt, Crest, Molded Back, 1800s, 19th
Wood
19th Century Regency Style Rosewood Drop Leaf Sofa Table with Gilt Accent
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Regency style drop leaf sofa table with gilt accent & brass paw feet, England.
Rosewood
Small Rocaille Style Sofa, Natural Walnut and Gilt Highlights, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small Rocaille style sofa in natural carved walnut with gilt highlights. It stands on four cabriole
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$8,800
Louis XVI style sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI style sofa circa 1920 with carved gilt wood accents
Wood
Sold|$18,500
Gilded Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved frame with original paint. Reupholstered in Liberty of London fabric.
Velvet, Wood
Old French Louis XV Style Settee or Sofa with Carved Silver Gilt Frame
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fine quality old French Louis XV style hand-carved silver leaf and wonderful needlepoint tapestry upholstery.
Silver Leaf
Sold|$4,900
Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sofa in the Swedish Neoclassical Style painted gray with gilded details and upholstered in a blue
Sold|$11,800
Regency Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
swept legs (supported by original gilt brass castors). Sofa is dry-scraped back to its original green
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Couch White Carved Detail Gold Early 1900s 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in Classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Couch White Carved Detail Gold Early 1900s 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in Classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative
Birch
Sold|$6,750
19th Century French Regence Style Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely sofa or settee in the Regence style with carved gilt wood arms, legs and "X" stretchers
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$4,800
19th Century Painted French Upholstered Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French sofa upholstered in washed Belgium linen with a loose down wrapped cushion.
Wood, Paint, Down, Foam
Sold|$2,200
19th Century French Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Louis XV style French carved giltwood sofa standing on eight cabriole legs with ram's
Linen, Wood
Sold|$9,800
19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Particularly fine 19th century French Louis XVI style corbeille-shape sofa with original giltwood
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$48,473
Pair of 19th Century Gilded English Sofas
Located in London, GB
This stunning and graceful pair of 19th century English sofas features a shaped top and front and
Silk, Hardwood
Sold|$1,674
Three-Seat Gilded Sofa, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Three-seat finely carved sofa with serpentine legs and open arms. Padded back and seat. The wooden
Wood
Pair Recamier Sofas with Winged Paw Feet
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (1768–1854), New York, about 1815–20
Mahogany
Carved Italian Giltwood Upholstered Sofa C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Italian giltwood sofa upholstered in bronze colored cut velvet. Sofa has loose seat cushion
Gold
Sold|$1,076
Louis XV Style Sofa in Giltwood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XV style sofa in giltwood standing on four cabriole legs finished by scrolls and decorated
Wood
18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa
Located in Alton, GB
Ornately detailed relief 18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa finished in pale
Gold Leaf
18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa
Located in Alton, GB
Ornately detailed relief 18th Century Baroque styled provincial Italian salon sofa finished in pale
Gold Leaf
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.
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