Oak Antique Empire Danish Sofa 1800s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Absolutely stunning, this early 19th-century sofa hails from the Empire period, showcasing
1850s Danish Empire Antique Sofas 1800S
Fabric, Oak
Oak Antique Empire Danish Sofa 1800s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Absolutely stunning, this early 19th-century sofa hails from the Empire period, showcasing
Fabric, Oak
$3,466Sale Price|35% Off
H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Settee, Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker mahogany colour
Wood
$1,859Sale Price|75% Off
H 28.5 in W 38 in D 23.75 in
Early 1800s Mahogany Regency Drop Leaf Sofa Table with Brass Caps
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome mahogany drop leaf sofa table with original finish and brass caps and casters. Two deep
Brass
$1,890
H 35.04 in W 40.16 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Louis XV Sofa, Tapestry Upholstery, Gilded Wood, 1800s
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique French Sofa in the Louis XV style was crafted in 1800s in France. With a beige
Tapestry, Wood
$10,476
H 48.43 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 19th century Venetian sofa, Valentino Besarel attributed, restored, wax-polished, in hand
Fabric, Walnut
$3,466Sale Price|35% Off
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish
Birch
Large Roman Sofa from the 1800s from the Charles X Era
Located in Cesena, FC
Large Roman sofa from the Charles X era. Large well-proportioned sofa in walnut, with carved
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture. The frame is
Velvet, Wood
Antique Victorian/Georgian-Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
A Victorian/Georgian-style sofa from the late 1800s to early 1900s—especially one made of mahogany
Mahogany
Swedish Biedermeier Curly Birch Sofa w/Wavy Top Rail
Located in Atlanta, GA
1800's, just over of 6.5 feet in length, will make an elegant seating option for your living room
Wood, Birch, Upholstery
Swedish Empire Revival Birch Wood Sofa w/Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
the birch wood. Arm height is 28 inches. This Swedish Empire Revival sofa, circa mid 1800's, will make
Fabric, Wood
Mid 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Small Folk Art Sofa
Located in Boden, SE
A charming antique sofa from the mid-1800s. The sofa is from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden
Pine
$10,534 / set
H 34.26 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
1800s Florentine Renaissance Sofa & Pair Dante Chairs Carved ebonozed Walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique pair of Dante chairs and sofa in solid ebonized walnut hand carved and shaped , from 19th
Walnut
Gustavian Sofa from Sweden 1700-1800's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
I'm selling this stunning sofa from a costumer.
Harewood
Unavailable
H 35.3 in W 70.75 in D 29.25 in
1800s Gustavian Pine Kitchen Sofa Daybed, Grey Upholstered Seat with Red Trim
Located in Memphis, TN
1800s Gustavian pine kitchen sofa daybed with grey upholstered seat with red trim. Late Gustavian
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Sold
H 51.5 in W 73 in D 28 in
1800's Antique Victorian, Ornately Carved, Floral, Upholstered Parlor Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Parlor Sofa, Victorian, Ornately Carved, Floral, Upholstered, 1800's, 19th
Fabric, Wood
1800s Antique Victorian, Transitional, Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous antique sofa, victorian, nice condition transitional sofa, newly upholstered 1800s
Wood
Serpentine Sofa Carved Lacquered Walnut, Mid-1800s
Located in Milano, IT
Serpentine sofa. Carved, lacquered and gilded walnut. Typical shape of the early Baroque period
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 41 in W 54 in D 25 in
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
Sold
H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Settee, Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker mahogany colour
Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Settee, Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker mahogany colour
Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 70.48 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Three-Seat Sofa Couch Settle Setee, Late 1800s A
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker French polish
Wood
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish
Birch
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish
Birch
Sold
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Settee Couch 3-4 Seat Carved Arms Art Deco Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved three-four-seat sofa in Classic darker honey French polish
Birch
Japanese Antique Low Table/Edo Period 1800s /Wabi-Sabi Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A desk made in the late Edo period in Japan. In old Japan, people used to sit on the floor to eat and study. This is a desk mainly for studying and office work. In the Edo period, th...
Cedar
Antique French Sofa in Belgian Linen and Down Cushion
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous Antique Sofa from France (c. 1800s), upholstered in a natural belgian linen, with a soft
Sold
H 47.5 in W 71 in D 24 in
Swedish Karl Johan Style Bench w/ Fabulous Pyramidal Back Pediment, Early 1800s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Karl Johan style bench from the early 1800s. This 19th century Swedish painted wood sofa
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 9.61 in W 36.89 in D 13.9 in
Rare Japanese Antique Wooden Black Low Table/Edo-Meiji 1800s/Wabi-Sabi Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
If you want something special, we recommend purchasing items selected by Brood. We sell carefully selected old Japanese items. I've seen tens of thousands of items so far. Based o...
Chestnut, Cedar
Antique Colonial Embossed Metal and Brass Sofa
Located in Buxton, GB
Add a touch of history to your room with this beautiful Antique Spanish Colonial sofa. Crafted from
Brass
French Period Walnut Intricately Carved Louis XV Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning details in this beautifully hand carved walnut Louis XV French sofa from the 1800s. Newly
Upholstery, Walnut
French Console or Sofa Table, Late 1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Since we had four old rustic French work benches left in stock from the late 1800s, I could not
A Pair of Georgian Demi-Lune Side Tables
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
, Georgian design. Would sit perfectly on either side of a bed or sofa. Early 1800s, England
Oak
Long Antique Chinese Bamboo Altar Table with Black-Lacquer Top
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
recessed base in bamboo with open lattice work, China, circa early-mid 1800s. A handsome sofa table or
Bamboo, Wood
Sold
H 54.5 in W 65 in D 25 in
1800's Antique French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Flanking Crest Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Sofa, French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Cabochon Flanking Crest, 1800s
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 35.04 in W 76.38 in D 24.41 in
Biedermeier Swedish Sofa Couch Settee Honey Color, 3-4 Seat, 1800s Empire A
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 3-4 seat sofa couch in beautiful light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Biedermeier Chaise Longue Couch Art Deco, Swedish, Late 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier carved chaise lounge daybed couch in Classic darker honey French polish
Birch
Sold
H 39.25 in W 76 in D 27 in
Swedish Neoclassical 1800s Painted Wood Sofa with Scrollwork and Waterleaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish sofa bench circa 1800 will bring a touch of calm elegance to any home. The seat is 24 inches deep.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 12.6 in W 27.56 in D 16.74 in
Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1700s-1800s/Coffee Table Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Edo period (1700s-1800s). The material is
Cedar
Swedish Gustavian Provincial Grey Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian Provincial sofa from the Swedish area Forsa in Hälsingland. The sofa is from the early
Pine
Swedish Neoclassical Sofa in Original Light Grey
Located in Kramfors, SE
1700s-1800s. The sofa is in untouched original condition with marks and wear from use. The patina is
Pine
Sold
H 9.93 in W 33.67 in D 11.5 in
Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / Edo Period 1800s / Wabi-Sabi / Coffee Table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A desk made in the late Edo period in Japan. In old Japan, people used to sit on the floor to eat and study. This is a desk mainly for studying and office work. In the Edo period,...
Cedar
Sold
H 37 in W 82 in D 23 in
Victorian Rococo Revival Sofa, Carved Walnut with Striped Upholstery, circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This plush and comfortable Victorian Rococo Revival sofa from the late 1800s displays an amusing
Walnut
Sold
H 8.78 in W 34.38 in D 12.45 in
Rare Japanese Antique Wooden Black Low Table/Wabisabi Sofa Table/1800s/Edo-Meiji
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rare Japanese antique wood black low table made in the late Edo to Meiji period. The top is made of zelkova and the legs are made of cypress or cedar. It has a very simpl...
Cedar
Sold
H 40.16 in W 45.28 in D 21.26 in
Antique Small Gustavian Style Sofa Bench, Unusual Swedish Pine Hand-Made
Located in Kramfors, SE
gustavian decor and shape. The sofa is from the late 1800s and made in pine. Hand carved wooden decor and
Pine
French Green Velvet Sofa From Late 1800's
Located in New York, NY
Green Velvet Sofa with Scroll Arms and Back, French 55"W x 41"H x 25"D, Seat 19"H
Velvet
Sold
H 44.5 in W 28.5 in D 18.5 in
1800s Italian Renaissance Settee Sofa Couch with Two Chairs in Carved Walnut
Located in Hialeah, FL
Description: Nice pair of chairs and sofa in solid walnut carved and shaped ebonized 19th century
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 45.28 in W 108.27 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Empire Walnut Italian Sofa Paolina Dormeuse, 1800s
Located in Roma, RM
Dormeuse or Paolina, central Italy, early 19th century, in walnut wood. Imposing in its dimensions but at the same time it remains well-proportioned and sinuous in its forms. Six leg...
Walnut
Early 1800s Empire Period Birch Veneer Biedermeier Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
upholstery, early 1800s. Probably Scandinavian.
Birch
19th Century Louis XVI Mahogany Inlay Dutch Table, 1800s
Located in Roma, RM
Sofa table from the Netherlands, in full Dutch style in tarsia, famous throughout Europe. It is
Mahogany
Early 19th c. Anglo-Indian Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
A truly beautiful Anglo-Indian sofa from the early 1800's. With sweeping arms and magnificent
A Swedish Upholstered Bench Sofa circa 1800s
Located in London, GB
A Stunning Swedish Upholstered Bench Sofa circa 1800s Fully Reupholstered by Talisman
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 48.43 in D 36.62 in
French Confident sofa from the 1800s, Louis XV style, in gilded wood
Located in Barletta, IT
French Confident sofa from the second half of the 1800s, Louis XV style, in gilded wood with gold
Gold Leaf
1800s Swedish Pine Kitchen Sofa Bench
Located in Memphis, TN
1800s Swedish pine kitchen sofa, classic with graceful, curved lines. Bench seat lifts off to
Pine
French Directoire Style Upholstered Sofa in Mahogany, Late 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable French upholstered mahogany sofa in the Directoire style, circa 1890. The sofa has a
Fabric, Satin, Ebony, Mahogany
Louis XVI Style French Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers from France in the Louis XVI style. This piece is made of mahogany that has been finished with a lustrous French polish of museum quality. There are two dovetailed d...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$229,532Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$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
$18,833
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$4,043
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
Alabaster, Bronze
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
$12,735
H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...
Walnut
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Gold with Black Highlights Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _Gold Shade Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the image, i...
Ceramic
$5,332
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
$6,890
H 66.15 in W 54.73 in D 78.75 in
19th Century, Baroque Full Bed, Original Four Fluted Poster Spanish Bed
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century baroque bed, original Spanish bed. This queen size 4-poster bed is hand carved with elaborate details, fluted turned post, 3D open spiral twist spindles, and moorish de...
Walnut
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
Early 19th Century Regency Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Period early 19th century Regency Mahogany Partners desk. Drawers on both sides. Great proportion. Excellent quality Mahogany. Leather top. --Provenance: Hutton Wilkinson for Tony...
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Headboard
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a 19th Century Italian headboard, crafted from carved giltwood. The intricate carvings on the headboard showcase the skilled craftsmanship of the era, adding a touch of elega...
Giltwood
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