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Biedermeier Swedish Sofa Couch Settee Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 1800s Empire
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Sofa Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century Empire Swedish
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Birch

Rare antique dresden baroque sofa / couch bronzed massive walnut veneer 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
rare antique baroque sofa from around 1880 with bronze fittings. Solid wood with walnut veneer
Category

19th Century German Baroque Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Setee, Late 1800s
Located in LONDON, GB
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker French polish
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Wood and White Fabric Italian Sofa Couch, 1880
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian sofa from the late 19th century. Finely carved furniture in walnut wood adorned with very
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative
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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after mid
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Birch

Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
century, couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the
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Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Velvet

Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Custom painted Empire sofa. Sofa has a down filled seat cushion. Legs and frame has carvings.
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19th Century American Empire Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
Antique Empire Custom Painted Sofa
H 35.75 in W 85 in D 28 in
Pair Adrian Pearsall Kidney Shaped Curved Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs curved kidney shaped sofas. Sofas retain
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1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Upholstery

Antique 19th Century French Needlepoint and Petit Point Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Needlepoint and Petit Point sofa. Sofa is in excellent condition. Needlepoint
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Wool, Silk, Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 19th Century
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Unusual Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in Classic light honey color French polish finish
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Walnut and Velvet Cream Color Austrian Sofa, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
Biedermeier two-seat sofa. Sofa all veneered in walnut wood and covered in beige color velvet and
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th Century
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Birch

Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 2-3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu
By Biedermeier
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Birch

French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XV style cane back settee, also called canapé or sofa. Sofa in a very good
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
H 39.88 in W 68 in D 29 in
Spanish Work Bench Console Table
Located in Barcelona, ES
table or sofa couch table in any industrial, eclectic or contemporary decoration. Use it to exhibit a
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Early 20th Century Spanish Industrial Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Iron

Spanish Work Bench Console Table
Spanish Work Bench Console Table
H 26.78 in W 38.59 in D 15.75 in
French Empire Sofa Giltwood Couch Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous giltwood French Empire style sofa or couch Intricately carved frame which has been
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Mid-19th Century Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Giltwood

Tennyson Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Tennyson sofa is a fine country house Chesterfield design of generous proportions. The
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Tennyson Sofa
H 41.34 in W 137.8 in D 47.25 in
Dinton Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Dinton sofa is a fine polished mahogany regency design sofa/settee with classically polished
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Brass

Dinton Sofa
Dinton Sofa
H 35.24 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Hepplewhite Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Hepplewhite design parcel gilded sofa with arched shaped serpentine crest rail, straight
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Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Serpentine

Hepplewhite Sofa
H 104 in W 300 in D 97 in
Empire Sofa
Located in New Haven, CT
Second Empire period mahogany sofa with original ormolu mounts including the paw feet. Note: The
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19th Century French Empire Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Sofa
Empire Sofa
H 39 in W 65 in D 21 in
Gustavian Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant period Gustavian sofa with wonderful original carved details. Lion heads on top of armrest
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gustavian Sofa
Gustavian Sofa
H 35 in W 74 in D 30 in
Ditchley Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
brass ball finals and the frame with inset paterae. The sofa is very well drawn and has a deeper seat
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Brass

Ditchley Sofa
H 37.6 in W 8.82 in D 37.8 in
Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
South German Birchwood and ebonized settee
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19th Century Austrian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Sofa
Biedermeier Sofa
H 35 in W 93 in D 27 in
Walnut Catalan Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A original walnut framed Catalan basket sofa. The scrolling backrest and arms bear intricately
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Walnut Catalan Sofa
Walnut Catalan Sofa
H 38.98 in W 77.96 in D 29.14 in
English Chippendale Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
English sofa. Late 19th century.
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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Fabric

 English Chippendale Sofa
 English Chippendale Sofa
H 36.23 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Marle Club Sofa
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
The Marle Club Sofa is a polished mahogany Regency design sofa/settee with fine classically
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19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Marle Club Sofa
Marle Club Sofa
H 34.65 in W 92.52 in D 33.86 in
Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Pomona, CA
Louis XVI style curved back sofa. The wooden frame has a natural finish with detailed flower
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1890s French Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Sofa
Louis XVI Sofa
H 42 in W 77 in D 32 in
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture. The frame is
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Velvet Sofa
Antique Velvet Sofa
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Period Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Rococo sofa with carved decorative detailing to the top and along the front
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Wood

Period Rococo Sofa
Period Rococo Sofa
H 40.16 in W 67.33 in D 24.81 in
Calamander Sofa Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
An English sofa table with rounded corner rectangular top in rare calamander wood and edge inlay of
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1820s English Regency Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Calamander Sofa Table
Calamander Sofa Table
H 30.25 in W 49.5 in D 24.75 in
Early Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Gustavian (Swedish Rococo) sofa with two bolsters and seat cushion.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Sofa

Early Gustavian Sofa
Early Gustavian Sofa
H 37.25 in W 74 in D 24.75 in
Gustavian Swedish Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Swedish sofa with original paint, 1810. Seat height: 20" (51cm
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Oak

Gustavian Swedish Sofa
Gustavian Swedish Sofa
H 48 in W 84 in D 24 in
Regency Mahogany Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Regency mahogany sofa, boldly carved with roundels, the curved cresting centered on a
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Early 19th Century English Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Sofa
Regency Mahogany Sofa
H 38.98 in W 78.75 in D 26.38 in
Gothic Revival Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This unique 3-cushion sofa features an extraordinary hand-carved solid Oak frame featuring claw
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Gothic Revival Sofa
Gothic Revival Sofa
H 34 in W 89 in D 35 in
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Good Quality Regency Period, 19th Century, Mahogany Sofa Table Of Generous Proportions
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
H 29.5 in W 46.25 in D 24 in
Antique French Marquetry Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique French marquetry sofa, the frame decorated with brass mounts and
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19th Century French Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Kingwood

Antique French Marquetry Sofa
Antique French Marquetry Sofa
H 38.59 in W 72.84 in D 35.44 in
Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
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Early 20th Century European Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Linen, Beech

Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
Danish Curved Sofa, Linen
H 28.5 in W 100 in D 35 in
Black lacquered sofa, 1930s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sofa with full cheeks in black lacquered wood, wide armrests and resting on small stepped feet
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1920s French Space Age Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Wood

Black lacquered sofa, 1930s.
Black lacquered sofa, 1930s.
H 37.41 in W 86.62 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome vintage tufted Chesterfield sofa. Upholstered in a whiskey brown antique French leather
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1880s Chesterfield Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
Vintage Tufted Chesterfield Sofa
H 28 in W 78 in D 31 in
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Gustavian sofa. Scraped to original paint with exquisite carving and recently
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th Century Gustavian Sofa
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
H 37.41 in W 77.56 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Gustavian sofa in the Manor House style. With carved decoration on the arms, legs and
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Gustavian Sofa
H 33.47 in W 89.38 in D 26.38 in
Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant two seat sofa by Danish cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan. The sofa features curved edges
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Early 20th Century Danish Modern Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan
Sofa by Ludvig Pontoppidan
H 29 in W 69 in D 28 in
Late Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
antique sofa has been professionally reupholstered and recovered in new fabric, it retains its original
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Late Victorian Mahogany Sofa
Late Victorian Mahogany Sofa
H 31.11 in W 47.64 in D 27.17 in
Sofa, Historismus, 1880s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Original upholstery - Wooden parts has some signs use - Good, original condition.   
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1880s Czech Empire Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa, Historismus, 1880s
Sofa, Historismus, 1880s
H 40.56 in W 59.06 in D 25.99 in
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Kettering, GB
An elegant Regency mahogany sofa table with two frieze drawers and matching faux drawers to the
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
Regency Mahogany Sofa Table
H 29.93 in W 59.45 in D 29.53 in
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A superb Quality Rosewood sofa table. 19th Century Standing on cast brass castors with a swept
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19th Century Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table
H 28 in W 37 in D 28 in
19th Century Stockholm Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Stockholm sofa. With carved wood and plaster decoration, rosettes acanthus leaves and
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19th Century Swedish Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Wood

19th Century Stockholm Sofa
19th Century Stockholm Sofa
H 36.82 in W 94.89 in D 25.99 in
Victorian Double End Sofa
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian Double End Sofa, with a mahogany frame standing on carved
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Double End Sofa
Victorian Double End Sofa
H 35.04 in W 66.93 in D 25.6 in
1930s, German, Sofa / Daybed
By Art Decor
Located in London, Lambeth
Super comfortable German sofa deep seating which makes it easy to use. this. Item as a daybed
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Cotton

1930s, German, Sofa / Daybed
1930s, German, Sofa / Daybed
H 25.99 in W 81.5 in D 25.6 in
Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
A large and very impressive antique leather Chesterfield sofa. This was made in England & we would
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Antique Leather Chesterfield Sofa
H 28.75 in W 100.01 in D 37.8 in
19th c. Swedish Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Swedish sofa with hand carved details and sunburst motif in pediment back. Hand
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th c. Swedish Sofa
19th c. Swedish Sofa
H 47.5 in W 70 in D 23.5 in
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa.
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1890s Italian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Louis Philippe Sofa
Antique Louis Philippe Sofa
H 39.38 in W 61.42 in D 24.81 in
Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Howard & Sons 'Beaumont' sofa, dating to the 19th century. This classic sofa features a deep seat
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19th Century English Country Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Mahogany

Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
Howard & Sons Beaumont Sofa
H 33.08 in W 67.72 in D 33.86 in
Antique Italian Cherrywood Sofa
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Cherry wood center sofa, early '900.
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Cherry

Antique Italian Cherrywood Sofa
Antique Italian Cherrywood Sofa
H 29.93 in W 88.19 in D 33.47 in
Antique Swedish Leather Sofa
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather sofa. We have recently imported this from Sweden
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Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Swedish Leather Sofa
Antique Swedish Leather Sofa
H 32.29 in W 68.9 in D 32.29 in
19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine gold painted 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa with it's original padding. Currently in
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Gustavian Sofa
H 32.29 in W 78.35 in D 25.99 in
Walnut Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Opole, PL
A sofa in the Louis Philippe style, circa 1880. The frame of the sofa is made in walnut wood, with
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1880s European Antique Sofa Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Walnut Sofa, circa 1880
Walnut Sofa, circa 1880
H 35.83 in W 60.63 in D 24.02 in
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Antique Sofa Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique sofa sofa available at 1stDibs. Each antique sofa sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without an antique sofa sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique sofa sofa bearing Victorian, Regency or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique sofa sofa over the years, but those crafted by Howard & Sons Ltd, Chesterfield and Howard and Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Sofa Sofa?

Prices for an antique sofa sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $201,314, while the average can fetch as much as $5,225.
Questions About Antique Sofa Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A modular sofa is an upholstered seating solution meant to accommodate two or more people. Unlike standard sofas, modular designs feature multiple individual pieces that you can mix, match and arrange into different shapes and configurations. You will sometimes see them called sectional sofas. Find a range of modular sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Sheraton sofa refers to a specific neo-classical English furniture style that features round tapered legs with contrasting veneer inlays. Sheraton style grew in popularity in the late 18th century and remains to be a home-décor favorite for its classic style. Shop a selection of authentic Sheraton pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A chaise, also known as a chaise longue (or, as it is sometimes spelled in the United States, a “chaise lounge”), is a long, upholstered sofa in the shape of a chair that can be used to prop one's legs upon. The name "chaise" refers to any long, reclining chair in modern French interior design, and the English translation is "long chair."
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A studio sofa is similar to a futon in that it’s multifunctional. Studio sofas can be converted into a double bed by flattening out the frame.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sofa plinth is a low base or pedestal that a sofa rests on. It borrows its name from a platform used to support an arch in classical architecture. People also call statue bases plinths. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Also known as living room suites or a three-piece suite, sofa suites are usually sofas with two matching chairs. On 1stDibs you will find a variety of options for antique, new and vintage sofa suites.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Empire movement in design started in the 19th century and is characterized by straight lines in rigid symmetrical compositions. Empire sofas, and furniture specifically, are part of the French neoclassical style. Shop a collection of Empire sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Empire sofa is a type of sofa associated with the Empire style of art and architecture that came out of early 19th-century France. The designs of furniture in the Empire style were actually quite varied depending on the region which interpreted the design principles. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Empire style sofas from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The most comfortable sofa is a personal choice and will depend upon the sofa seat’s depth and height, filling and upholstery, back height and the back-pitch angle to recline or not to recline. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Today, options abound when it comes to style, material and comfort. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    In a tufted sofa, the upholstery fabric is tightly pulled and folded into a geometric pattern and secured by buttons. The cushions on a tufted sofa remain plump and quite comfortable over time. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary tufted sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A recamier sofa is a type of couch that features a high curved headrest and a low footrest. This type of sofa is sometimes backless that can be kept flat across the wall. A recamier sofa looks great in a living room, bedroom, study or elsewhere in your home. Shop a range of antique and vintage recamier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A serpentine sofa is an upholstered seating solution with a curvy shape reminiscent of the letter “S.” Vladimir Kagan designed the piece of furniture in 1950, and it has since become one of the best-known couches of the mid-century period. On 1stDibs, find a range of serpentine sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No one knows for sure when the first sofa was invented. However, ancient versions of the furniture date back to 2000 B.C. in Egypt. Generally, Jay Wellingdon Couch receives credit for inventing the modern sofa in 1895. People even use his surname, Couch, as another name for the sofa. Explore a large selection of couches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A loveseat is a piece of upholstered furniture that is smaller than a sofa. Most sofas can accommodate three or more people, while a loveseat generally seats two. Single-seat furniture like accent chairs and armchairs are also smaller than sofas. Shop a collection of living room furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Corbusier sofa is a sofa designed by Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier. He was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades. With the help of Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier created a number of designs for seating, including the famous LC2 and LC3. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design and is engineered using ergonomic principles to complement the contours of the human form. Find a variety of vintage Le Corbusier sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    A Nelson sofa is a sofa designed by George Nelson. Introduced in 1968, it features an exposed wooden frame and button-tufted cushions outlined by piping. The American industrial designer created the piece for Herman Miller, and the company continues to manufacture and sell it today. Explore a variety of George Nelson sofas from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A Bridgewater sofa is a sofa with a low profile and low arms that are set slightly back from the front of the sofa. Classic Bridgewater sofas also feature a skirt and a rolled back. This is a simple and classic sofa that is an excellent choice for many homes. Shop charming Bridgewater sofas on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bergère sofa is a piece of furniture more commonly called a bergère chair. The term describes an armchair that features upholstery on its back, arms and seat and a decorative wooden frame. Bergère chairs emerged during the Regency period in France but became especially popular during the Rococo era. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of bergère chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bouclé sofa is a sofa that’s made from the heavy textile known as boucle. Bouclé is known for its fuzziness and soft texture, and designers often use it on rounded and asymmetrical furniture. Shop a collection of boucle sofas and other furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.