$1,116Sale Price|45% Off
19th Century Spanish Silk Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
Each end of the scrolling arms is decorated with a gilded double volute form. The sofa is completed in silk and decorative trim. Spanish, circa 1820.
Silk, Birch, Oak, Giltwood
Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780
By Louis-Charles Carpentier
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French carved wood and painted sofas with floral silk upholstery, carved floral skirt, and terminating on cabriole legs.
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
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 upholstered by an ex-Colonial Williamsburg master upholsterer in rich golden bronze silk dam...
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
The sofa has been reupholstered in a luxurious white patterned silk blend fabric, enhancing its beauty and providing a comfortable seating experience.
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Five Seat Chair Back Sofa, Carved Walnut, Red Silk Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
A large five-seat quintuple 18th century Spanish Carlos III chair back sofa, with hand-carved walnut wood furniture and silk fabric upholstery.
Silk, Walnut
$9,500 / item
Custom George III Mahogany Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A spectacular Custom George III Mahogany Camel Back Sofa upholstered in exquisite Damask silk accentuating a well drawn camel back silhouette, gently curved scrolled arms, and straig...
Brass
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.
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
Early 19th Century Yew Wood Baltic Empire Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Recently upholstered in a plum color silk fabric.
Silk, Yew
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Dutch Rosewood and Fruitwood Marquetry Sofa
Located in CABA, AR
In the opulent realm of 18th-century Dutch furniture, the rosewood sofa with intricate marquetry in fruitwood stands as an epitome of elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted during the ...
Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Rococo Gilt Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Gilt Sofa Loveseat in excellent condition. There is custom protective plastic cover that can be snapped off the seat back, seat and hand...
Wool, Silk, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI sofa from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The sofa, with its generous seating capacity, provides a perfect centerpiece for entertaining ...
Silk, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, Hand-Carved Elm, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
The seat and backrest are upholstered in a luxurious damask silk fabric, richly textured with delicate woven motifs that subtly catch the light.
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
Pair of 19th C. Italian Gilt Wood and Paint Decorated Sofas with Scroll Arms
Located in Kent, CT
A magnificent pair of 19th Century Italian gilt shaped-frame wood benches with decorative paint, rose and gold silk. The frames are in excellent antique condition for their age; ther...
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight wood and italian silk...
Silk, Wood
Antique Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut French Victorian Rams Head Green Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sofa is upholstered in a beautiful green silk blend fabric with pink roses.
Walnut
$1,312Sale Price|25% Off
Late 19th Century French Canapé with Silk Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French canapé with silk upholstery, circa 1890.
Textile, Wood
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Silk Satin Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The sofa has the original silk satin covering and two bands embroidered in half stitch and applied to the fabric, the backrest is worked in capitonnè.
Satin, Silk, Beech
Late Qing Dynasty Silk Satin Robe with Couching and Satin Stitch Embroidery
Located in Media, PA
Surface: The gold couching on the sleeve bands remains remarkably intact, though there is some light fraying at the very edges of the blue silk trim.
Silk
French Green and Gold Boudoir Settee, Silk Love Seat A Stunning French Sofa
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Green and Gold Boudoir Settee, Silk Love Seat This Stunning French Sofa is in the Rococo style and is decorated with cherubs along the top, the settee is just large enough f...
Silk
18th C. Louis XV Sofa Set with Armchairs, Hand-Carved Giltwood, Original Silk
Located in Madrid, ES
Three piece set, late 18th century French Louis XV canapé / sofa / settee with two matching armchairs. The sofa is able to accommodate three sitters.
Silk, Giltwood
nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Fine antique Aubusson tapestry, with a beautiful floral design and beautiful colors with red, pink, purple, green and yellow, entirely handwoven, with wool and silk on cotton foundat...
Wool, Silk
nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Fine antique Aubusson tapestry, with a beautiful floral design and beautiful colors with red, pink, purple, green and yellow, entirely handwoven, with wool and silk on cotton foundat...
Wool, Silk
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
The carvings' refinement enhance its shape. The sofa will be delivered with the fabric silk shown in the photo, in good conditions or with a new upholstered cover with the fabric cho...
Walnut, Silk
Chinoiserie Living Room with Sofa and Armchairs, France, 1890
By Another Human
Located in Napoli, IT
Chinoiserie living room with sofa and two armchairs, France, 1890. The sofa and armchairs are upholstered with the original silk, the decorations have been made by hand.
Silk, Wood
Bobyrug’s nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Fine antique Aubusson tapestry, with a beautiful floral design and beautiful colors with red, pink, purple, green and yellow, entirely handwoven, with wool and silk on cotton foundat...
Wool, Silk
Jiaqing period, 1796–1820 Four-Clawed Gold Couched Dragon Framed Art
Located in Louisville, KY
The combination of the gold, white and red couching on the deep teal blue silk creates a breathtaking presentation of these two amazing pieces.
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
Salon Set Comprising One Sofa and 4 Armchairs Giltwood Louis XVI Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is the very high end for quality for salon set comprising a sofa and 4 armchairs in the style of louis XVI ,This salon set was upholstery in exactlty in the same maner what they...
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape with cut silk velvet recalls the glory days of Napoleon and Josephine creating what many experts consider t...
Silk, Walnut, Paint
19th Century Louis XVI Gustavian style Salon Suite 1 Sofà 6 Chairs 2 Armchairs
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately. -Sofa: measures cm. W 140, D 70, H 115/45 cm PRICE US$ 6,500.00 -2 Armchairs : measures cm.
Silk, Walnut
Massive Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Silk & Felt Narrative Textile Panel
Located in Media, PA
Narrative & Iconography The embroidery depicts a gathering of auspicious figures and legendary scenes, meticulously rendered in silk satin stitch and couched threads: Central Focal P...
Felt, Silk
Antique Man's Ceremonial Head Cloth (Iket Kepala), South Sumatra
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Man's Ceremonial Head Cloth (Iket Kepala), South Sumatra Malay people, Palembang region A beautifully subtle weft ikat ceremonial head cloth with elaborate silk chain-stitch...
Silk
Rare Antique Embroidered Velvet Pillow with Gold and Silver Threads, Venice 1590
Located in Doha, QA
This exquisite piece is crafted from rich crimson velvet and silk, lavishly embellished with couched gold and silver threads forming elaborate floral and foliate motifs characteristi...
Gold, Silver
A Chinese/Canton Satin Embroidered Hanging From Indies Company Circa 1780
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1780/1810 Canton/ China for export to Europe Large bedspread or hanging in sky-blue chiné satin silk embroidered with polychrome mercerized satin silk thread and couched stitch...
Louis XVI Style Canapé Corbeille in Painted Wood, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Upholstered in a pale green damask silk, the sofa retains a gentle sheen that complements the aged finish of the wood.
Wood
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas Portrait Isabelle McCreery
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in LA, CA
Richard Muther recalls the Munich Exhibition of 1883: “Particularly memorable is the portrait of a graceful young girl in red . . . She is seated upon a sofa of crimson silk, and her...
Oil
Raimundo de Madrazo Y Garreta Palatial Oil on Canvas
By Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Richard Muther recalls the Munich Exhibition of 1883: “Particularly memorable is the portrait of a graceful young girl in red . . . She is seated upon a sofa of crimson silk, and her...
Canvas, Giltwood
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
We have had it reupholstered in slate-blue silk satin.
Satin, Silk, Walnut
1 vol. Arthur Quiller-Couch, The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales First Ed.
Located in New York, NY
1 vol. Arthur Quiller-Couch, The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales First Edition, Deluxe Limited Issue limited to 1000 copies signed by the artist, of which this is no. 29 Illust...
Gold
Unavailable|$2,445
Large 18th Century Silk Couched Needlework Picture
Located in London, GB
The foliate strap-work decoration finely worked in colored silk threads on a cream colored silk ground retaining wonderfully bright colors. Presented in a painted bespoke wooden ...
Silk
Azure maple eight way hand tied taupe mohair velvet sateen silk sofa or settee
By Bruce Andrews Design
Located in Evans, GA
In this instance the Mink colored frame in 100% Mohair velvet is encased too in JAB Germany soft silk velvet back inlay and Champagne satin JAB fabric seated luxury material.
Unavailable|$3,599
18th Century French Walnut Armchair with Metal and Silk Thread Panel
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
French 18th century walnut reclining armchair upholstered in antique fabric with an 18th century velvet panel with metal thread silk couching. Measures: Seat height: 50cm Seat d...
Metallic Thread
Unavailable|$5,093
Late Regency Scroll End Mahogany Sofa with green silk upholstery
Located in Suffolk, GB
A late Regency scroll end mahogany sofa upholstered in green silk floral and foliate fabric.
Silk, Mahogany
Unavailable|$17,630
Baroque Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Baroque hotel lobby sofa with a very elegant silk fabric, geometric pattern.
Silk, Giltwood
Unavailable|$1,900
1920's French Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's French sofa with walnut base and cream silk damask.
Walnut, Silk
Unavailable|$3,820
Gold-Framed "Hindome" Gustavian Sofa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The seating is upholstered in a silk fabric, while the seat itself is composed of elegant grey Swedish wood.
Gold Leaf
Unavailable|$15,000
Diminutive Chinese Export Upholstered Childs Sofa with Paw Feet
Located in New York, NY
Diminutive Chinese Export Upholstered Child's Sofa
Wood, Silk
Unavailable
DANISH CABINETMAKER SOFA
Located in Chicago, IL
WALNUT FRAME SOFA WITH RAW SILK
Walnut
Unavailable|$3,390
Chic Large Luxurious French Carved Walnut Sofa with Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French stylish sofa, a chic blend of a traditional eloquently hand carved rich walnut frame with refined details in a natur...
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
A Fine Antique Rare & Important Louis XVI Gilt Wood sofa, ca.1790
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular & highly important Antique French Louis XVI carved gilt wood sofa of exquisite craftsmanship embellished with carved gilt wood detail depicting wreaths further in sc...
Silk
Unavailable|$23,600 / set
Five-Piece Original Silk Damask and Rosewood Belter Style Complete Parlor Set
By John Henry Belter
Located in Birmingham, AL
This amazing five-piece parlor set is comprised of a sofa, settee and three chairs on casters covered in it's original silk damask fabric and eight original pillows in two different ...
Silk, Damask, Rosewood
Unavailable|$2,200
19th Century Gilt Settee with Red Damask Silk
Located in Boston, MA
Upholstered settee in red damask with giltwood legs and fringe passementerie at base and arms. Matching gimp trimming on seat and back.
Upholstery, Giltwood
Unavailable|$5,365
Late 19th Century Giltwood Settee
By Mellier & Co.
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th century French-style giltwood and gesso scroll arm sofa, made by Charles Mellier & Co Master Cabinet Makers London, upholstered in fine silk "Spiders Web Pattern", marks to...
Silk, Giltwood
Unavailable|$2,800
Japanese Couched Gold and Silk Embroidered Dragon Panel
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Japanese Couched Gold and Silk Embroidered Dragon Panel.
Silk
Louis XV Period Carved Beech Sofa or Canapé Upholstered in Teal Silk, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
With a shaped back and seat, extensive carving including shells, palmettes and foliate designs. Supported on six cabriole legs terminating in scrolling feet. Recent upholstery in f...
Unavailable|$5,705 / set
1930s Three-Piece Sofa Set
Located in London, GB
Wonderful 1930s ivory silk three-piece sofa set. Original fabric in good condition.
Unavailable|$481 / set
Pair of Antique Chinese Yellow Silk Dragon Embroidered Cuff panels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chinese yellow silk cuffs couch embroidered with stylized gold dragons, circa 1920.
Silk
Unavailable|$2,500
Antique Continental Renaissance Style Floral Embroidered Textile
Located in Concord, MA
Continental Renaissance style couched silk and goldwork embroidered red velvet textile, late 18th to early 19th century.
Velvet
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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.
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