Antique Stained Wood Sofa by Carl Westman, Swedish Design, Circa 1900
By Carl Westman
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained wood sofa designed in 1899 by Carl Westman. Model "Arbetarmöbeln", which means "Workers' furniture". This settee features a warm wood finish, spindle backrest, and turned det...
Fabric, Wood
Gustav Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In the manner of Gustav Stickley USA, Circa 1900 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with up...
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Stickley Brothers USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and back cushions. ...
Upholstery, Oak
Lifetime Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Lifetime USA, Early 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered seat and back cushion...
Leather, Oak
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench By Charles Stickley USA, Early 20th Century Quarter sawn oak, with upholstered seat cushion. Measures: 72"W x 27....
Oak
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period cut-out settle, sofa, or bench By Charles P.
Leather, Oak
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 BLUE VELVET CLAW & BALL FEET SOFA & ARMCHAIR SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored antique circa 1900-1920 Bergere Suite which has been fully restored and newly u...
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique French Provencal Sofa Table, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A scare, antique French Provencal sofa table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The rustic farm, side table is particularized by a dark-colored patina, standin...
Pine
Antique 19th Century, Oriental Couch Table with Inlaid Marakesch, circa 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood with various inlays. Beautifully turned. This type of furniture was very popular in Europe in the 19th century.
Wood
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 61.03 in D 35.83 in
Antique Quality Late Victorian Leather Two-Seat Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality Victorian leather two-seat sofa dating from circa 1900.
Leather
Antique Sofa from circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
The stylish sofa was made of walnut wood at the turn of the century. Stile beautifully carved, subtle but effective crown on the tops. Fabric upholstered furniture finished with orig...
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is currently under renovation. It is possible to choose the fabric with which the sofa is to be covered. D...
Mahogany
Antique Sofa from circa 1900, Eclectic Style
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, made of walnut wood. Furniture in very good condition, upholstered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 107 cm, height 37 cm, width 178 ...
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique monumental sofa from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. Seat and backrest upholstered in new fab...
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in perfect condition, after professional renovation, polished to a high gloss. Seat and backrest upholster...
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Scandinavian Beige Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Walnut
Antique Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa has been upholstered in a new fabric. Dimensions: Height 8...
Mahogany
Antique French Walnut Sofa or Settee, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This an antique French sofa, circa 1900 in date. This sofa was made from solid walnut and has been beautifully reupholstered in Fine fabric from the exclusive Beacon Hill range of...
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1900, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the sofa has been covered with a new fabric. Dim...
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique Empire Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the second half of the 19th century. Made of mahogany wood in Scandinavia. Beautifully decorated by two dolphins on the sides and brass classical ornaments. In ...
Mahogany
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H 32.68 in W 63 in D 32.29 in
Antique Victorian Chesterfield Sofa Drop Arm Settee Blue Two-Seat, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A most pleasing antique sofa presented in very good antique condition Of classic late Victorian style Delightfully heavy, bearing testimony to the quality of the traditional crafts...
Fabric
English Chesterfield Tufted Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Highwood, IL
Circa 1860-1900 Antique English Chesterfield tufted sofa.
Leather
English Regency Leather Tufted Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Regency style leather tufted sofa standing on four curved legs with brass paw feet. Original tufted leather in a beautiful shade of auburn. Antique brass colored nailhead tri...
Leather, Mahogany
Swedish Birch Biedermeier Sofa Bench, circa 1880-1900
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish Biedermeier sofa is made stunning by the birch veneer. The substantial lines and presence of this bench will make a dramatic impact in any setting. Frame is solid, stabl...
Upholstery, Birch
Antique Table, Northern Europe, circa 1900, After Restoration
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic table from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: Height 66 cm / diameter. 63 cm.
Walnut
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H 34.5 in W 51 in D 23 in
Antique English Piece Mahogany Marquetry Satinwood Inlaid Parlor Set, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique English parlor set includes settle, armchair and side chair offering carved and marquestry mahogany frames with splat back having foliate, scroll and bow satinwood inlay d...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
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H 40.16 in W 49.61 in D 22.45 in
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French Empire sofa, circa 1900 in date.
Ormolu
Antique Empire Table, Scandinavia, circa 1900s, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa coffee table with delicate intarsia on the sides in the Empire style. Come from Scandinavia from circa 1900s. After wood polishing and refinishing. Very good condition. ...
Walnut
Antique Empire Table, Scandinavia, circa 1900s, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique table in the Empire style from the beginning of the 20th century, around 1900. Made in Scandinavia. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: H. ...
Walnut
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H 27.56 in W 74.81 in L 27.56 in
Antique Sofa with an Armchair, Northern Europe, circa 1900, Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa with armchair, circa 1900. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats and backrests have been covered with a new fabric.
Walnut
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Sofa Chaise circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A fantastic English antique Edwardian sofa or chaise. There is no mistaking its beautiful and stylish design, which is certain to make it a treasured addition to one room in your hom...
Rosewood
Antique Moorish Syrian Inlaid Arabesque Sofa Circa 1900
By Carlo Bugatti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Syrian or Egyptian, circa 1900. An impressive antique Arabesque sofa.
Walnut
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H 39 in W 71.75 in D 26 in
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
French Louis XVI Style Antique Walnut Settee Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An attractive early 20th century settee in the Directoire taste, it is constructed of solid walnut with a well-developed and oxidized surface patina throughout. The crest is symmetri...
Bronze
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H 39.38 in W 78.75 in
Antique French Hotel Entrance Sofa or Gentlemen’s Shoe Shine Bench, circa 1900
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Authentic French bench in the primitive style that was found in a hotel entrances or lobby's, circa 1900s. Such an hotel entrance sofa was also often used as a gentlemen’s shoe shine...
Leather, Walnut
French Art Nouveau Carved Giltwood Antique Canapé Sofa, circa 1900
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A perfectly designed and proportioned Art Nouveau canapé executed in beechwood with brilliant gilt surfaces, it exhibits precise and gorgeous craftsmanship with a remarkably heavy fr...
Beech
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H 39.88 in W 59.13 in D 24.38 in
French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Antique Settee Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A most fine settee in the Louis XV taste from the turn of the century, this is a statement of rich form and material. Sumptuous curves are highlighted with the most crisp of carvings...
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique English Country House Two-Seat velvet Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Antique English Country House Wing Back two-seater sofa, circa 1900.
Cotton, Velvet
English Edwardian Mahogany grade 1 leather Camel Back Sofa, circa 1920
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Edwardian mahogany camel back sofa This Edwardian mahogany camel back sofa is upholstered in fine English leather. The mahogany sofa has the Classic shape of a Chippendale piece, w...
Mahogany
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H 39 in W 72 in D 34 in
Antique French Needlepoint Sofa with Exquisite Detail and Hand-Carved Legs
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
One of a kind French antique needlepoint sofa, circa 1900 with exquisite detail and excellent workmanship.
Velvet, Wool
$2,726 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,627
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Sold|$2,500
H 24 in Dm 20 in
ANTIQUE- L & JG Stickley-Small Table - with shoe feet model 515 circa 1910 W8123
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a rare antique stand with an eight (8) sided top. Made with thru-tenon construction. The table has an 8 inch bottom shelf. No repairs or replaced parts. Model L&JG Stick...
Oak
$8,469 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$4,450 / set
H 37.8 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Monumental Swedish Pine Armchairs, 1950s – Sculptural Rustic Modernism
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental Swedish Pine Armchairs, 1950s – Sculptural Rustic Modernism. Striking in both scale and silhouette, this rare pair of monumental Swedish pine armchairs from the 1950s exe...
Pine
$4,069
H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
$10,209
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Woka Lamps, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
Bentwood, Plywood
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Gustavian provincial sofa crafted in pine, showcasing its original scraped paint. This sofa, dating back to the early 19th century, around 1800 to 1810, exemplifies ...
Pine
$14,734 / set
H 29.14 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Lounge Chairs in Jade Green Velvet, Finland, 1950s
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Carl-Johan Boman and produced by his company, Oy N. Boman AB, in Finland in the early 1950s. The design is characterized by the curved ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
$1,195
H 15 in W 16.25 in D 13.25 in
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Upholstered Footstool
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period footstool or ottoman In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1900 Quarter sawn oak, with brass studded William Morris styl...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 37.5 in W 30 in D 39 in
2 Stickley Bros. Mission Arts and Crafts Period Quaint Furniture Chairs
By Stickley Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Great set of two Stickley Brothers Co., Quaint Furniture, Mission oak chairs to include a lounge chair, and the matching rocking chair. Nice large scale, classic Arts and Crafts line...
Upholstery, Oak
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
Victorian Blue & White Floral Sink Bowl Basin
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An original Victorian blue and white floral sink bowl basin; a beautiful feature piece for a chic vintage bathroom or traditional ensuite. Decorated with a charming blue and white t...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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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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