Italian Valence
Unavailable|$1,938
Italian Valence
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Superb 17th century Italian valence. Canvas ground and silk threads, inlaid and couched stitch
17th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Silk Couch
Tapestry, Textile
Unavailable|$1,938
Italian Valence
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Superb 17th century Italian valence. Canvas ground and silk threads, inlaid and couched stitch
Tapestry, Textile
Unavailable|$6,250 / set
Pair of Castelo Branco Embroidered Hangings
Located in Portland, ME
floss silks, loosely couched. The effect of the stitch is to allow long lengths of silk to catch the
Unavailable|$8,722
19th Century Oil Painting "The Toilette of Venus" after Francois Boucher
Located in Pasadena, CA
blond. The carved and gilded rococo sofa, the silk, velvet, and gold damask drapery, are heavy and
Canvas
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Silk Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful giltwood sofa covered with golden silk fabric in the Louis XVI style. Slightly distressed
Silk, Wood
19th Century Charles X Walnut, Walnut Crotch and Silk Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
A 19th century Charles X walnut and walnut crotch sofa with padded seat, armrests and backrest
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Style Miles Redd Cubist Silk Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
We restyled this shabby 19th century Louis XVI giltwood sofa in Miles Redd's contemporary new
Silk, Wood
Antique American Empire Mahogany Red Silk Sofa Bench New York 1820s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique 19th century empire sofa made of solid mahogany with scroll arms and carved lion paws with
Silk, Mahogany
Sold|$4,085
18th Century French Walnut Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
velvet panel with metal thread silk couching.
Walnut
Sold|$2,492
19th Century Louis XV Style Sofa in Silk
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th Century French sofa in Louis XV Style, beech moulded frame carved with foliate
Silk, Beech
18th Century George III Giltwood Silk Upholstered French Hepplewhite Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very elegant and well drawn 18th century George III giltwood settee / sofa / canapé in the French
Silk, Giltwood
White Painted Swedish Sofa with Silk Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1910 Swedish settee / sofa has a wood frame with a white painted finish, curved back, open
Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$2,800 / set
19th Century Victorian Carved Wood Sofas in Striped Silk, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
culminates in column feet. Two pillows accompany the sofas. A recent addition is the silk upholstery in a
Silk, Wood
Philadelphia Chippendale Silk Mohair and Mahogany Camelback Sofa
By William Savery
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A long camelback sofa on eight cabriole mahogany legs. The front are hand-carved acanthus leaf and
Knole Velvet Sofa with Silk and Hand Appliqued Details
Located in Culver City, CA
Knole sofa with original velvet fabric once owned by Rose Tarlow and used in a photo shoot with
Wood, Velvet
Antique Asthetic Movement Two Seater Sofa in Damask Printed Silk
Located in London, GB
silk fabric. This lovely little sofa set is set on its original castors and has a classic aesthetic
Wood
Sold|$4,784
Beautiful Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Roma, Lazio
Beautiful Biedermeier sofa, with a beautiful drawing in the center of the back, all covered with
Velvet, Walnut, Silk
Sold|$7,900
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in Pembroke, MA
Giltwood canape sofa with neoclassical detailing and new silk damask upholstery, including two down
Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery
Sold|$12,500
Antique 1840s, Swedish Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Important period Swedish Biedermeier "L" shaped sofa, large size, maple and walnut, with silk
Silk, Maple, Walnut
Sold|$24,000
18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa
Located in Savannah, GA
American Chippendale camelback 18th century sofa featuring a mahogany frame. It has newly
Silk, Mahogany
Sold|$14,500
18th Century French Carved Walnut Canapé Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century French carved walnut canapé sofa with stretcher. There are eight beautifully turned
Silk, Walnut
Fabulous Baltic Neoclassical Yew and Parquetry Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Baltic Neoclassic Yew-wood and parquetry sofa with brass insets. An elegant box form with brass
Yew, Silk
Sold|$48,473
Pair of 19th Century Gilded English Sofas
Located in London, GB
upholstered in a beautiful Damask silk. The sofas are supported on eight cabriole legs with curled acanthus
Silk, Hardwood
Marvelous Very Long Swedish Carved Wood Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Swedish Gustavian sofa – never been painted! A Swedish period Gustavian 19th century sofa
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sofa with Painted Decoration
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th century Italian neoclassical sofa with painted decoration. Celadon stripped silk
Silk, Wood
Sold|$2,750
Biedermeier Sofa in Birch-Sweden 1900s
By Biedermeier
Located in Southampton, NJ
A Biedermeier sofa having a birch frame and luxurious fresh upholstery and cushions. The piece has
Cotton, Silk, Birch
Sold|$5,383
Rich Louis XV Sofa, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rich Louis XV sofa. Italy, 18th century. Measures: 210 x 60 x height 110 cm. Good conditions
Silk, Wood
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite 19th century solid mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style sofa with hand carvings
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold|$2,980
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI painted sofa is a study in Classic architecture that dates back to
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Louis XVI Style Ornate Giltwood Sofa
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Louis XVI style giltwood sofa, or “canapé,” epitomizes the refinement and artistry
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool, Silk
Sold|$6,400
19TH CENTURY EMPIRE SOFA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FLAME AFRICAN MAHOGANY EMPIRE SOFA UPHOLSTERY WITH SILK COPPER FABRIC.
Wood
Embroidered Velvet and Oak Queen Anne Camel Back Sofa, circa 1700
Located in Culver City, CA
Embroidered velvet and oak Queen Anne camel back sofa, circa 1700. With wonderfully carved oak
Wool, Silk, Velvet, Oak
Rare Lisa Whatmough for Liberty London Victorian 1860 Satinwood Patchwork Sofa
By Lisa Whatmough
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, circa 1860 Satinwood silk and velvet patchwork sofa Please note the delivery price listed is just a
Silk, Velvet, Satinwood
Louis XVI style Giltwood Sofa After a Model by G. Jacob, France, Circa 1880
By Georges Jacob
Located in PARIS, FR
Richly carved giltwood sofa, upholstered with a Tassinari & Chatel red silk ornamented with flowers
Silk, Giltwood
American Mahogany Acanthus Upholstered Sofa with Brass Casters. Boston, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany sofa with serpentine shaped arms, carved acanthus knees, and terminating on
Brass
Period Antique Swedish Empire Carved and Bronze Accented Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Uniquely styled mid-19th century period Swedish Empire carved wood sofa upholstered in silk. The
Maple
Victorian Button Back Chesterfield with Mahogony Legs, Upholstered in Green Silk
Located in London, GB
through its newly upholstered green geometric silk fabric. This sofa combines classic design with
Mahogany
Sold|$28,500
Louis XV Piedmontese Canapé with Superb Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
silk.
Wood, Silk
Transitisonal Painted Canape en Corbeille, c. 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
more Sofas & Canapes, along with many other fine antiques, please visit our website at: www
Silk
Louis XV Walnut Canape with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XV style hand carved walnut canape with needlepoint upholstery. The figurals are in petit point.
Wood, Wool, Silk
Striped Biedermeier Settee, Sweden, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
backcloth. This sofa was reupholstered silk or horsehair striped brocade in the last 20 years. Structurally
Fruitwood
Sold|$4,320 / set
Fine Duchesse Brisée, French, Directoire, c. 1800
Located in Charlottesville, VA
restraint. Upholstered in cream raw silk. 35 1/2 x 28 x 44 in. (90.2 x 71.1 x 111.8 cm.) and 30 x 28 x 37
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Directoire canapé sofa, 18th century, Tassinari & Chatel silk
By Georges Jacob, Tassinari
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
antique upholstery and had our canapé covered with a fine Directoire champagne-colored striped silk fabric
Silk, Wood
Superb Antique William IV Mahogany Sofa Settee Silk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This superb William IV sofa is of fine quality and elegant form. It comprises of a mahogany
Silk, Mahogany
Louis Philippe Period Walnut and Embroidered Silk Settee, Sofa, or Daybed
Located in Fayetteville, AR
for multiple uses. As a sofa, the back hooks to the side supports at the back of the piece, but the
Silk, Walnut
Victorian Sofa & Armchair Suite Pink Silk Upholstery Hand Carved Goat Hoof Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with Salmon Pink silk upholstery and hand carved Goats Hoof feet legs, three piece suit A very good
Silk, Hardwood
English Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Settee Sofa With Cream and Grey Silk Blend
Located in Sheridan, CO
Settee English Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Cream and Grey Silk Blend Pin Striped Upholstery, England
Silk, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer, Cane, Rattan
Small French Napoleon III Tufted Sofa in Yellow Silk Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisitely tufted small sofa or settee with graceful rolled arms and back. Both the back and
Fabric
Late 18th C Swedish Walnut Sofa Upholstered in Striped Silk Fabric
Located in Buchanan, NY
intricate decorations and a beautiful patina. The sofa is upholstered in a striped silk fabric. Good vintage
Walnut
Silk Chinese Jacket With Large Heavily Couched Multi Color Applique, 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Take a step back in time and indulge in this exquisite 1920s Chinese jacket. The black silk satin
Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor settee or sofa. Made of mahogany featuring rolled arms and blue silk
Silk, Mahogany
Sold|$7,250
French Rococo Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
effective foil for the multicolored silk brocade, so reminiscent of Nanjing Yunjin. The cushion is down
Brocade, Silk
Sold|$8,950
Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding example of a Gustavian Sofa that dates to c. 1810-1820. The sofa is in very
Silk, Wood
Rare 1880s Country House Napoleonic Blue Silk Velvet Club Armchair Sofa Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
country house club sofa and matching armchair Where to begin! Have you ever seen a more traditional
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold|$5,800
Carved Giltwood and Caned Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carved neoclassical style carved gilt wood and caned sofa. Loose silk seat
Gold
A French Regence Style High Back Sofa
Located in New York, NY
A French Regence style high back sofa with arched back and headrest on either side, the serpentine
Silk, Wood
Louis Philippe Mahogany Upholstered Day Bed / Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
arms, upholstered in white and blue silk with floral motif, circa nineteenth century. Dealer: S138XX
Silk, Mahogany
Sold|$1,784
Percival Lafer MP41 two seater sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Asheville, NC
rosewood and silk cotton eggplant fabric . Sturdy frame with mint condition leather straps, minor scruffs
Cotton, Silk, Rosewood
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