Victorian Loveseat, Faux Leopard Velvet, Hand-Crafted, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style modern loveseat with camel back and upholstered in faux leopard velvet.
Velvet
Victorian Loveseat, Tufted Paisley Upholstery, Curved Arms, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style loveseat with a rounded back, curved arms, and shaped seat, upholstered in a red, orange, yellow, and blue paisley fabric with tufted detail and pleated edge,...
Brass
Victorian Wicker Loveseat
Located in Miami Beach, FL
It is a delightful example of a late Victorian love seat.
Wicker
Outdoor Victorian painted wire shaped back loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor Victorian painted wire shaped back loveseat with scroll design and 4 legs connected with a stretcher
Paint
Rustic Victorian Steer Horn Loveseat, Paisley Upholstered, USA
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic American Victorian (19/20th Cent) steer horn loveseat with paisley upholstered seat.
Horn
Victorian Painted Iron Loveseat, Twig Design, 19th Century, USA
Located in Queens, NY
Outdoor American Victorian painted iron loveseat with twig design on seat and back Jaimie has taken out for repair -TC 11/30 nRepaired and returned to warehouse 12/5/22 -TC
Iron
Victorian Cast Iron Loveseat, Hand-Painted, Horseshoe Motifs, 1890
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black painted cast iron loveseat with scroll design and filigree seat with horseshoe motifs on back (att: CARRON Co, Stirlingshire)
Iron
Set of Antique Victorian Empire Style Mahogany Loveseat & Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Needs New Upholstery, Carved Wood Style: Victorian Empire Condition: Needs New Upholstery Dimensions: Loveseat: 35.50”H x 56”W x 33.75”D Seat Height 21" Arm Chair: 35.5...
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Wicker Loveseat by Maker Larkin & Co., High Back Design, USA
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on back and apron.
Wicker
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Bellflower Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee...
Walnut
Antique Wicker Loveseat by Larkin & Co., Arts and Crafts Style, USA
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on the back and apron and cane seat.
Brass
Super Victorian Conversation Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian two seat conversation sofa, ebony turned legs, brown pot castors, dark beige deep buttoned plush upholstery, in very good overall condition. 29.5" high 47" wid...
Ebony
English Victorian Black Lacquered Floral Settee
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache black lacquered and gold decorated floral painted settee with cane seat and 3 back panels.
Gold
$1,687Sale Price|55% Off
Victorian Ebonized Walnut Sofa in Dark Blue Paisley
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming 19th Century handcrafted parlor sofa reupholstered in heavy weight fabric in dark blue. The sturdy walnut frame has been lightly ebonized. New linen or velvet upholstery is ...
Textile, Walnut
Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perhaps the Rarest of all Victorian Wicker pieces, this parlor chair was used for Ladies to gossip while not facing one another or to limit contact between courting couples. Victoria...
Wicker
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
$3,123Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Love Seat, English, Walnut, Duet Bench, Dog Bed, Small Settee, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique love seat. An English, walnut and textile duet bench or dog bed, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. Beautifully presented seat, with appealing up...
Textile, Walnut
Whimsical Antique Love Seat w/ Carved Faces, Claw Feet & Carved Arms, ca.1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful oak love seat has it all. Rich golden oak color. Whimsical faces carved back, claw feet and faces on the arms. Sounds fancier than it appears. Has a clean look and do...
Oak
Victorian Wicker Settee/Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
American victorian woven wicker high back settee/loveseat with apron.
Wicker
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered Parlor Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered Parlor Sofa Loveseat.
Walnut
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Black Ebonized Figural Carved Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Black Ebonized Figural Carved Loveseat Sofa.
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Ball & Stick Settee Loveseat Corner Chair 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
This unique antique walnut parlor Settee or loveseat also known as a gossip bench, telephone chair or corner chair, blends striking late Victorian style with functional novelty design.
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat Sofa with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Rolling Casters.
Mahogany
American Country Outdoor Folding Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Country style Outdoor folding iron loveseat with a weathered white painted wood slat design seat and single slat back.
Slate, Iron
Antique French Mahogany Loveseat or Settee, Lion Paw Feet Unrestored c1800's
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French settee or loveseat deconstructed and probably made in the late 1800's. When you take a hard look at the lion paw feet, you'll notice two things, the wood is a very hig...
Fabric, Mahogany
Cast Iron Passion Flower Two Seat Loveseat Bench After Coalbrookdale Company
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A rare Cast Iron Bench in the elaborate Passion Flower Pattern. This early botanical design originated in England and was registered in 1862 by the Coalbrookdale Company and was then...
Iron
American Victorian Loveseat, Mahogany & Gold Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian mahogany carved dolphin-side roll arm loveseat with gold upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Balloon Back Bergere Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful Victorian balloon back bergere loveseat sits atop short cabriole legs.
Walnut
Victorian Ebonised Love/Conversation Seat
Located in Tetbury, GB
A Victorian plush ebonized love/conversation seat with upholstered red button back. A gorgeous and fine example. Each chair surrounding a central burr walnut veneered top table...
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Loveseat
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
19th century English Victorian Loveseat.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Victorian Loveseat
Located in Pasadena, CA
Victorian Walnut Loveseat from England. Newly upholstered in gold cotton velvet.
Wood, Fabric
French Victorian Wicker Loveseat
By Perret et Vibert
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Victorian natural wicker loveseats trimmed with green and white wrapping having a scalloped back and a stretcher with a seat cushion by PERRET & VIBERT (PRICE EACH) (mat...
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique Victorian Armless Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian armless loveseat in velvet, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina, it needs refinishing and new upholstery.
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee
Located in London, GB
This very attractive settee would sit well in many places in the home, including a bedroom. It’s antique early Victorian, possible William IV. Dating to around 1840s-1860s & solid wa...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Curved & Button Back Upholstered Loveseat C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Victorian Curved & Button Back Upholstered Loveseat C1900 Measures - 32.5"H x 48"W x 31"D
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 39.75 in W 48 in D 21 in
Antique Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Loveseat with Suzani Textile Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Characterful antique Victorian style carved dark wood loveseat updated with multicolored antique Suzani textile upholstery.
Textile, Mahogany
19th c. American Clawfoot Garden Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century American outdoor loveseat composed of white painted iron and featuring cabriole legs as well as a seat and back filigreed with figural and scroll designs. For c...
Iron
One Antique Mahogany Loveseat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely Antique Mahogany Victorian Loveseat with turned front legs and flaired back legs,newly upholstered with tufted back in creamy color velvet.
Upholstery
Chic Vintage Black and gold Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Diminutive, great style with curves everywhere and sleek at the same time, carved, ebonized and gilded, nailheads and upholstery in a subtle very thin striped silk blend Seat depth ...
Giltwood, Fabric
Handsome Ornately Carved Wood Two-Piece Settee Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of American Victorian mahogany corner chairs, circa 1890, that when pushed together make a handsome settee. Carved wood is impressive with animal figures and turned spindles tha...
Mahogany
Romantic Renaissance Revival Ornately Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent Victorian carved walnut loveseat having ornate figural carvings of women on the arms, three oval back rests and a sexy kidney shaped seat.
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Wicker Settee
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Savannah, GA
This painted wicker fanciful Victorian settee features all the bells and whistles the Heywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. was known for; curves, rolls, curlicues, scrolls, fish scales an...
Cotton, Wicker, Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Ebonized Conversation Seat
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century Victorian ebonized conversation seat, having an ebonized frame with gilt decoration, with padded seats and backs upholstered in pink velour, w...
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Love Seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality love seat of small proportions, circa 1890. Shaped and upholstered backrest held to the seat with turned spindles. Standing on 4 gillowed legs and brass caster. Re...
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Parlor Settee Bench Love Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-late 19th century Victorian settee. Made from mahogany with ornate carved back. Featuring split back upholstered panel and seat. Measure: 50".
Upholstery, Mahogany
Victorian Walnut Conversation Seat
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian walnut conversation seat, remaining in very good condition, showing minor signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Width: 120cm Depth: 80c...
Walnut
Sold
H 42 in W 33 in D 74.5 in
Antique Victorian Serpentine Wingback Parlor Snake Serpent Settee Bench Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian carved parlor sofa or settee. Made of mahogany with serpentine form featuring carved intertwined serpents with swan like heads and fish tails along the wingbacks an...
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 24.81 in W 50.4 in L 24.81 in
Sublime Original Antique Victorian 1860 Tete a Tete Love Coversation Sofa Seat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian solid mahogany tete a tete love conversation seat A sublime example, the frame is 100% solid and made from hand...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Parlor Settee Love Seat Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake parlor settee or love seat. Made of walnut featuring a flare of Renaissance Revival with carved pierced back and frame with turned legs supporting a wide f...
Upholstery, Walnut
Camel Back Love Seat in Velvet, England 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Loveseat in Pierre Frey Velvet England, 1890 Camel back loveseat sofa newly upholstered in Pierre Frey velvet. 62”L x 24.5”d x 34”h x 18”seat
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 18 in W 65 in D 20 in
An Extending Brass and Leather Club Fender This is an elegant piece of country
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An Extending Brass and Leather Club Fender This is an elegant piece of country House Furniture with dark red leather studded seats and it can be pulled out to alter the size to fit ...
Brass
Late 19th Century Mahogany Window Seat of Small Proportion
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century mahogany window seat of small proportions. The mahogany carved frame above upholstered back, seat and arms, having acanthus capped forearms on fluted and reeded col...
19th Century Original Tufted English Leather Sofa
Located in Surrey, BC
A very good true leather tufted sofa in old worn, perfect patina. Solid seating. Good overall condition and very rare find. Acquired from a private collection of old antique dealer w...
Leather, Walnut
Ebonized Eastlake Parlor Sofa with Tufted Velvet Upholstery in Orange
Located in Dekalb, IL
Victorian Eastlake-style parlor sofa featuring an ebonized wood frame with gilt-highlighted carved details and geometric ornament typical of the period. The back is composed of two d...
Brass
Victorian Wirework Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Circa 19th century Victorian wirework loveseat or bench with c-scroll detail.
Iron
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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