Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Beech
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Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa and Two Armchairs
$10,575 / set
H 35.04 in W 68.9 in D 31.5 in
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa and two armchairs from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The whole set has been
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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Beech
Outstanding Art Deco Sofa Original Sculpted Brocade Fabric
By Beachley Furniture Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Art Deco sofa, looks like it came off the set of a Fred Astaire, Ginger Roger's Hollywood
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Wood
Ralph Lauren English Sofa Damask Brocade Fabric
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1980s Ralph Lauren Camelback Roll Arm English Sofa With
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Vintage 1980s Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Damask
1940s Banana Sofa In Crimson Brocade Fabric
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: 71 wide x 29″ deep x 28" tall Condition: In excellent original condition with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sofa by Henredon w/Chinese Red Floral Brocade
$4,495
H 29 in W 88.5 in D 32 in
Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sofa by Henredon w/Chinese Red Floral Brocade
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sofa by Henredon with Chinese red floral Brocade
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofa w/Off White Brocade Fabric by Waters
$4,495
H 29 in W 90 in D 33 in
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofa w/Off White Brocade Fabric by Waters
By Waters Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Hollywood Regency sofa by Waters wearing an off-white Brocade fabric with
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen, Aristokrat Model, Original Upholstery
$3,665Sale Price|25% Off
H 28.76 in W 77.51 in D 29.01 in
Teak Sofa by Bertil Fridhagen, Aristokrat Model, Original Upholstery
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The teak wood sofa with original upholstery in perfect condition, belonging to the Aristokrat model
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Teak
1950s Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper
$8,107
H 33.08 in W 85.04 in D 27.56 in
1950s Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper
By Svend Skipper
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unique four-seat sofa by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Teak
Pair of lacquered gilded carved sofas, upholstered in red brocade, Italy
$8,812
H 48.82 in W 90.56 in D 25.6 in
Pair of lacquered gilded carved sofas, upholstered in red brocade, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Pair of very rich antique sofas, lacquered and gilded with precious curl decorations typical of the
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Antique 18th Century Italian Daybeds
Materials
Poplar
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Black Brocade Sofa, 1920
Located in Homburg, DE
Wonderful black brocade sofa. Produced 1920 in Kaiserslautern-Ramstein (Rhineland-Palatinate
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Vintage 1920s German Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Nutwood
Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper, 1950s
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H 33.08 in W 85.04 in D 27.56 in
Prototype Sofa by the Danish Designer & Furniture Maker Svend Skipper, 1950s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Unique four-seat sofa by the Danish designer and furniture maker Svend Skipper. This prototype has
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Teak
19th Century English Victorian Three-Seat Black Sofa with Brocade Fabric
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H 41.74 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
19th Century English Victorian Three-Seat Black Sofa with Brocade Fabric
Located in Florence, IT
19th century English Victorian three-seat sofa in black ebonized wood with original brocade fabric
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Canapes
Materials
Brocade, Wood
19th Century French Ebonized Carved Wood Sofa with Original Upholstery, 1890s
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H 40.56 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
19th Century French Ebonized Carved Wood Sofa with Original Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French ebonized carved wood sofa with original brocade upholstery, 1890s.
Category
Antique 1890s French Victorian Canapes
Materials
Brocade, Wood
Vintage Hollywood Regency Baker Furniture Brocade Sofa
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency couch for sale. Manufactured by Baker Furniture, and very high-end. It's
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Feathers
Hollywood Regency Mid Century Brocade Sofa by Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage 1960’s pink, gold, and green striped brocade style upholstered sofa. Bohemian lover’s dream
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Asian Chinoiserie Brocade Sofa with Ottoman by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Asian Chinoiserie Brocade Pattern Solid Wood Sofa with Ottoman Featuring solid wood construction
Category
1990s Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Wood, Down, Cotton
Mid Century Modern Yellow Floral Walnut Trim Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern yellow and white floral brocade sofa with walnut accents c.1950’s. Overall good
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Walnut Sofa or Settee, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
cushions and brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Walnut
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Two-Seat Settee Sofa
Located in London, GB
brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Mahogany is probably
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Mid Century French Silk Brocade Down Filled Track Arm Sofa Couch Fringe
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H 30 in W 110 in D 38 in
Vintage Mid Century French Silk Brocade Down Filled Track Arm Sofa Couch Fringe
Located in Dayton, OH
Stunning mid century track arm sofa. A rectangular frame upholstered in an old world off-white silk
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
Antiqued Baroque Rococo High Relief Carved Settee Continental Sofa Brocade Seat
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H 43.5 in W 85.5 in D 32 in
Antiqued Baroque Rococo High Relief Carved Settee Continental Sofa Brocade Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Antiqued baroque rococo high relief carved settee continental sofa brocade seat Exceptional
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20th Century Rococo Revival Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Paisley Upholstered Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Paisley Upholstered Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa, with buttoned back and scroll arms, with three drop
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Late 20th Century American Classical Sofas
Materials
Brocade
Paisley Upholstered Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Astoria, NY
Paisley Upholstered Buttoned Chesterfield Sofa, with buttoned back and scroll arms, with three drop
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Late 20th Century American Classical Sofas
Materials
Brocade
Vintage Mediterranean Spanish Revival Style Sofa Wood Details by American Furn
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H 31.25 in W 86.25 in D 33 in
Vintage Mediterranean Spanish Revival Style Sofa Wood Details by American Furn
By American of Martinsville
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Mediterranean or Spanish Revival style sofa with pecan color finish, plastic
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Mid-20th Century American Other Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Plastic, Wood
Pair of Classic Kidney Bean Shaped Sofas
Located in Dallas, TX
bullion fringe applied at base. Upholstered in a beautiful brocade fabric. A very comfortable sofa with
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Antique Pair of Victorian Mahogany Armchairs, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
cushions and brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Our
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique Pair of Victorian Rosewood Spoonback Armchairs
Located in London, GB
cushions and brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Our
Category
Antique 1860s English Armchairs
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Card Table C.1860 19th Century
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H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Inlaid Card Table C.1860 19th Century
Located in London, GB
brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Our reference: A4607
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Pair Victorian Mahogany Armchairs c.1860
Located in London, GB
brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Mahogany is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Three-Piece Suite, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
their financial, so velvet cushions and brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes
Category
Antique 19th Century English Settees
Vintage Victorian Style Burr Walnut Kidney Shaped Desk
Located in London, GB
brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Please feel free
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Vintage 1970s Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique Black Lacquered Papier Maché Teapoy c.1880
Located in London, GB
brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Teapoy is a type
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Antique 19th Century English Tables
Baker Furniture French Tuxedo Roll Arm Down Filled Sofa Couch Love Seat Brocade
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H 32 in W 86 in D 90 in
Baker Furniture French Tuxedo Roll Arm Down Filled Sofa Couch Love Seat Brocade
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Vintage Baker Furniture Tuxedo sofa. A rectangular form upholstered in a white
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Antique Corner Sofa in Walnut, Green Brocade Fabric, 18th Century, Italy
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H 39.38 in W 57.09 in D 35.44 in
Antique Corner Sofa in Walnut, Green Brocade Fabric, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique corner sofa, with structure carved in precious and solid walnut, covered with original
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Antique 18th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Natural Linen Brocade Custom Round Arm Floral Jacquard Sofa, Down-Filled
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H 33.5 in W 81 in D 36 in
Vintage Natural Linen Brocade Custom Round Arm Floral Jacquard Sofa, Down-Filled
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage natural linen brocade custom round arm floral Jacquard sofa, down-filled and
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
Antique Living Room Set Sofas, Armchairs and Benches, Light Blue Brocade, Gold
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H 52.76 in W 65.75 in L 52.76 in
Antique Living Room Set Sofas, Armchairs and Benches, Light Blue Brocade, Gold
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
9 pieces antique living room sofa set, armchairs and benches, blue brocade fabric and gilded wood
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Antique Early 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Mahogany and Rosewood Serpentine Side Cabinet, 20th Century
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H 40.16 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
Beautiful Mahogany and Rosewood Serpentine Side Cabinet, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
cushions and brocade sofa fabric were often coordinated with velvet drapes for maximum impact. Ormolu
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Late 20th Century Victorian Cabinets
Materials
Marble
French Rococo Sofa
Located in Long Island City, NY
effective foil for the multicolored silk brocade, so reminiscent of Nanjing Yunjin. The cushion is down
Category
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Materials
Brocade, Silk
French Louis XV Parcel Gilt Carved Walnut 3-Piece Parlor Set, 19th Century
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H 41.5 in W 57 in D 30.5 in
French Louis XV Parcel Gilt Carved Walnut 3-Piece Parlor Set, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
carved flower and raised on cabriole legs with scroll form feet and having brocade upholstery, 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Large Two-Piece Sectional Sofa in Pale Yellow Brocade
Located in Bronx, NY
Large two-piece sectional sofa in pale yellow brocade with colorful floral pattern. The seating
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1990s Sectional Sofas
Henredon Knole Cambridge Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Pasadena, TX
Knole House style sofa by Henredon The original Knole sofa is thought to have been made around
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Vintage 1970s North American Tudor Sofas
Materials
Brocade
Superb Gilded Painted French Louis XVI Silk Upholstered Settee Sofa Circa 1950
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H 41 in W 79 in D 33 in
Superb Gilded Painted French Louis XVI Silk Upholstered Settee Sofa Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
silk brocade. The sofa is beautifully carved with gold leaf gilded accents. The sofa is absolutely
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Walnut
Sotheby's Auction Catalogue: Property from the Collection of Mrs. Antenor Patiño
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H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in
Sotheby's Auction Catalogue: Property from the Collection of Mrs. Antenor Patiño
Located in valatie, NY
from Mrs. Patiño's 5th Avenue apartment. Pieces include brocade-covered sofas and chairs, Louis XV
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20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
19th Century, French Wooden Sofa with Its Original Brocade Velvet Fabric
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H 38.19 in W 55.91 in D 20.48 in
19th Century, French Wooden Sofa with Its Original Brocade Velvet Fabric
Located in Florence, IT
19th century, French wooden sofa with its original brocade velvet fabric.
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Canapes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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