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 French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted...
Wood
$1,859Sale Price|75% Off
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 drawers with two false drawers in back. Reeded swept legs. Measures: 60 inches wide w...
Brass
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-carved walnut restored with light green temporary upholstery. We can customized the ...
Fabric, Walnut
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.
Tapestry, Wood
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 finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
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 feet and armrests and back decorated with an egg-shaped frame.
Fabric, Walnut
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture.
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 with claw feet—is a beautiful example of late 19th-century revival furniture.
Mahogany
Swedish Biedermeier Curly Birch Sofa w/Wavy Top Rail
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish Biedermeier sofa, circa mid 1800's, just over of 6.5 feet in length, will make an elegant seating option for your living room, bedroom, or den.
Wood, Birch, Upholstery
Swedish Empire Revival Birch Wood Sofa w/Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish Empire Revival sofa, circa mid 1800's, will make both a functional and distinguished looking seating option for your home.
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 It's petite and compact, perfect for smaller spaces.
Pine
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 century. Florentine Renaissance. Period: 19th century Material: solid walnut hand-...
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.
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 Century!
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. Manufactured in the second half of the 19th century. Decorated with carved leaves, cu...
Velvet, Walnut
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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 century!!
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 French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted...
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 French polish finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted...
Wood
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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 finish that brings out the figure in the top grade mahogany quilted veneers. It featur...
Wood
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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 finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
Birch
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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 finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It fea...
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 finish that brings out the figure in the top grade golden birch quilted veneers. It f...
Birch
Sold
H 30 in W 48.25 in D 28.25 in
1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Glass-Top, Walnut, Rectangle, Salon Table!!
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome 1800's Antique Louis XVI Style, Glass-Top, Walnut, Rectangle, Salon Table!! Antique Table, Louis XVI Style Glass-Top Walnut Salon Table, Rectangle, 1800s!! This Antique Lo...
Glass, Walnut
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 down wrapped bench cushion with zippered closure for cleaning.
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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 bench features a pyramidal back pediment with a five-pointed star at the top center...
Linen, Wood
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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
The antique sofa was manufactured in the 1800s and has been well-maintained over the years.
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 upholstered, the neutrality of the fabric complements the lovely and detailed flora...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Console or Sofa Table, Late 1800s
Located in Highwood, IL
Since we had four old rustic French work benches left in stock from the late 1800s, I could not resist the temptation to see what one would look like finished, as though it was someo...
A Pair of Georgian Demi-Lune Side Tables
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
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
A 19th century altar table from the Qing dynasty with black-lacquer top with everted ends over recessed base in bamboo with open lattice work, China, circa early-mid 1800s. A hand...
Bamboo, Wood
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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, 19th Century!
Fabric, Walnut
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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 curved arm detailing and carved applique roundel decorative motifs in the highest qua...
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 finish that brings out the figure in the top grade veneers. Measures: 217 cm. It ...
Birch
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H 39.25 in W 76 in D 27 in
Swedish Neoclassical 1800s Painted Wood Sofa with Scrollwork and Waterleaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical painted wood sofa bench from the early 19th century, with scrollwork design, lions, beads, waterleaf motifs and new upholstery. Born in the early years of the ...
Upholstery, Wood
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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
It can also be used as a sofa table. It is very rare.
Cedar
Swedish Gustavian Provincial Grey Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
The sofa is from the early 1800s, around 1820, and has the original grey paint with green accents.
Pine
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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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