19th c. Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This charming 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee has been hand-scraped to reveal the
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th c. Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This charming 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee has been hand-scraped to reveal the
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish Neoclassical Style Carved Gilt-Wood & Upholstered Sofa Bench, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassic style gilt-wood and upholstered sofa bench from the 19th century. This antique
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Period Gustavian Lindome Sofa Bench in Original Paint, 18th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
A classic Gustavian period sofa from Lindome, Sweden that has been hand-scraped down to the
Wood
Sold|$6,500
19th Century Swedish Sofa Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century painted Swedish sofa bench with splayed arms and legs.
Mid-Century Modern Sofa or Bench by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher, 1970s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Fröscher Sitform
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern sofa or bench. Design by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Frõscher KG
Leather, Rosewood
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench Daybed In Old Gray Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa or daybed with grey old paint. The sofa has been carefully
Pine
Swedish 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Turned Spindle Themed Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood sofa circa 1820 with turned spindle themed back and arms, long wooden seat
Wood
Antique American Empire Mahogany Red Silk Sofa Bench New York 1820s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique 19th century empire sofa made of solid mahogany with scroll arms and carved lion paws with
Silk, Mahogany
Mid Century Modern Borge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa Bench, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid Century bentwood oak frame two-seat bench by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
Oak, Fabric
Scandinavian Danish Bench Sven Ellekaer for Komfort Teak, 1960's Sofa
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Scandinavian bench from the 70's by the Danish designer Sven Ellekaer for the publishing house
Wool, Teak
George Smith Bench-Made Distressed Leather Sofa with Down Fill and Brass Casters
By George Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
This exceptional sofa by George Smith of Newcastle, England exemplifies the brand’s reputation for
Brass
18th C. Swedish Rococo Sofa Bench in Original Paint from Stockholm
Located in Wichita, KS
A stunning Stockholm made 18th c. Swedish sofa in original paint and newly upholstered in linen
Linen, Wood, Paint
Floral and Nature Patterned Sofa, Bench Designed by Gocken Jobs, Sweden
By Gocken Jobs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage floral print couch. The fabric is designed by Gocken Jobs, 1969 and features pansies, ferns
Cotton, Wood
Gothic 19th Century Sofa or Hall Bench in an Irish Plaid Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
crafted Gothic hall bench or sofa.
Pair of Midcentury Addition Sofas with Matching Bench by Kaare Klint, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of addition sofas with a matching bench in patinated leather Designed by M.A.A Kaare Klint for
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa or Bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mid-Century Modern organic teak sofa or bench by De Ster Gelderland, 1960s. Re-upholstered in
Fabric, Teak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A mid-19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back kitchen sofa or bench, circa
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1830s Painted Sofa Bench with Lift Seat and Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sofa bench from the mid 19th century with stick back, lift
Wood, Upholstery
Mid Century Sofa Bench in Pink Naugahyde by California Furniture 1974
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a statement piece! Designed by California Furniture of Los Angeles. Tag states, upholstered in "shocking pink naug." and dated 6/15/74 Exceptional quality piece of furnitur...
Upholstery
Rare Antique Howard & Sons Stamped Pair of Sofa Benches Feather Filled Cushions
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
exceptionally rare original antique Howard & Son’s Berners street sofa benches with Floral upholstery and
Upholstery
Cassina “253 Nest” 2.5-Seat Sofa & Bench Footstool – In Red “Pelle” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs. On offer on this occasion is a superb, beautifully-presented
Leather
Bench or Sofa in Leather Steel & Granite Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1980s
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bench or sofa in leather steel and granite Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy, 1980s. WS bench
Granite, Steel
Swedish Neoclassic Sofa Bench W/Open Hourglass Back-Splat Design, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style carved-wood sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa or Bench by Arne Norell for Coja, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Coja Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern sofa or bench. Design by Arne Norell for Coja Culemborg. Striking
Leather, Beech
B&B Italia Modern Memphis Style Sculptural Sofa Chaise Bench, Paolo Piva, Italy
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large sculptural modern sofa or settee bench by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia. The curved color blocked
Chrome
Vintage White Ethan Allen Sofa with Bench Cushion and Bamboo and Brass Detail
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
couch around the bottom and sides, with brass on each corner. The bench cushion in the middle has
Brass
Exceptional De Sede DS600 Non-Stop Leather Sofa Set with Benches and Tables
By Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger, De Sede
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Exceptional and exclusive DS600 Snake Non-Stop sectional sofa set in Ivory Cream leather. Very
Metal
Sold|$7,500
Sofa Bench Baroque 18th Century Europe
Located in New York, NY
A sofa bench made during the mid-18th century in Europe. Styrdy frame made from oak with acanthus
Oak
Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Hall Settee Sofa Bench # 205 c. 1905-12
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rare and striking form, this austere work from the workshop of Gustav Stickley is a fine investment grade object. The solid oak and oak veneers glow under years of waxing, the fini...
Leather, Oak
Sold|$3,450
Antique Mahogany Sofa Bench from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This classic Swedish sofa has refined lines and simple gold accent medallions which add to the
Mahogany
Vintage circa 1950's British Railways Train Sofa Bench Seating Drop Down Arms
By British Railways
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
sofa with drop down arms A very good looking and well made piece, if you grew up in the same era as
Upholstery, Plywood
Red Smaller Size Lawson Sofa with Rolled Arms Down Bench Seat and Tight Back
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible cranberry red sofa in a smaller size Lawson style with rolled arms, a down wrapped bench
Fabric, Wood
Exclusive DS600 'Snake' Non-Stop Sectional Sofa with Foot Benches
By De Sede, Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva, Heinz Ulrich, and Ueli Berger
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Exceptional and exclusive DS600 snake non-stop sectional sofa set in with 2 foot benches and round
Metal
Model 'BZ82' Wooden Slat Bench or Sofa by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s
By 't Spectrum Bergeijk, Martin Visser
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The largest slat sofa by Martin Visser is the 'bz82'. This particular one is of black lackered
Maple
Charles Model by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Beige Color Sofà and Bench Set
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in IT
charles Model of sofa and bench designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia. From 1990s period, The
Steel
Sold|$2,800
Rustic Antique Pine Faux Painted Sofa Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique European faux painted sofa bench with pretty shaped top and wonderful worn patina that can
Pine
Charming Hand-Painted Large Swedish Sofa Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful vintage large cottage style Swedish sofa or bench with open back, scrolled arms, fretwork
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian period sofa bench from the 19th century with a soft blue and aged white painted
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely 6' long upholstered bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship
Wood, Paint
Antique Mission Arts & Crafts Walnut Vinyl Sofa Settee Couch Bench Craftsman
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Mission 1920s-1930s arts and crafts sofa or couch. Made of oak featuring rectangular form
Leather, Oak
George Nelson Sectional Sofa, Bench and Side Table for Herman Miller
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
four seat sofa and two seat bench, upholstered in blue vinyl cushions, against a white enameled metal
19th Century Swedish Stamped Stockholm Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish Gustavian bench stamped and signed on bottom and beautiful grayish white paint
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Painted Carved Gustavian Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautiful Gustavian sofa bench with scraped back to original finish paint from the 1700s with a
Wood
Sold|$3,846
Oak Art Deco Modernist Bench or Sofa, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Art Deco Modernist bench or sofa. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak
Macassar, Oak
White Gustavian Settee Sofa Bench, circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
This elegant Gustavian sofa or settee has an antique white painted finish, exquisitely curved arm
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Settee Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a truly exceptional sofa or settee of the Swedish Gustavian period due to the beautiful
Wood
Sold|$3,348
Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench, circa 1810.
Sold|$11,500
Gustavian Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully elaborated c. 1800 Swedish Gustavian bench or settee/sofa. The bench retains
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Sold|$5,576
Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Classic Gustavian period bench or sofa bed, circa 1800. With a rectilinear wooden frame
Upholstery
1970s Wicker Sofa/Bench Having Storage under the Seat
Located in Winnetka, IL
A 1970s wicker sofa/Bench having storage under the lift top seat.
Wicker
Sold|$16,000
Large and Rare Pine Sofa Bench, circa 1910, USA
Located in Girona, Spain
Large and rare sofa bench Pinewood Upholstered seat cushion, circa 1910, USA Very good vintage
Pine
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Carved and Painted Sofa Bench
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century Swedish neoclassical whitewashed sofa bench made in Sweden during the period 1790-1810
Wood
Gray Gustavian Bench Settee Sofa, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee has fluted carved details along slat back, sides
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
Kho Liang for Artifort. Sofa or couch model. 1960s.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Kho Liang for Artifort. Bench, or sofa, model C683, in leather and chromed metal. Dutch work
Metal
19th Century Karl Johan Period Original Paint Long Sofa Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A very long sofa bench from the Karl Johan period in original paint with a newly upholstered seat.
Wood, Paint
Arhaus Camden Collection Modern Upholstered Nailhead 4 Seat Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Arhaus Furniture Camden Collection four seat sofa or couch. Features Arhaus's Bench Crafted
Upholstery
Late 18th Century Swedish Blue Pine Country Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Very unusual blue bench or sofa from the late 1700s. The sofa is a country house furniture from
Pine
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