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
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful painted and parcel gilt Empire sofa with medallions heads on the back, uprights modeled as swan heads in the arms, ( the swan heads are carved wood).
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
$4,495Sale Price|39% Off
English Victorian Hunt Sofa, Carved Oak with Gargoyle Arms, 1860
Located in Pueblo, CO
The most rare highly carved English Victorian Hunt Sofa, barley twist oak construction throughout with gargoyle arm ends, thick carved scrolled leaf and floral back topped with hunti...
Textile, Oak
RESTORED FLAMED HARDWOOD LION CARVED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV SOFA CUPBOARD LOCK ARMS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 1830 Flamed Mahogany William IV sofa with ornately hand carved arm panels depicting L...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany
$9,180Sale Price|30% Off
Hepplewhite Style Wood & Hogan Mahogany Sofa with Molded Arms; In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
Quidenham Park, the seat of the Earl of Albemarle, is a magnificent estate belonging to one of the great houses of England. Within the grand halls of this historic residence, you wil...
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
$4,720Sale Price|20% Off
Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Regency sofa in Mahogany 19th century antique sofa with Intricately carved details.
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Period Style Sofa with Scroll Arms Made by La Maison london
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
French, Louis XVI Style sofa with scroll arms, hand carved by La Maison London.
Wood
Mid-Century Pine Loveseat, Green Leather Sling Arms, Hand Carved Posts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loveseat combines substantial pine construction with green leather sling arms and cushions. Hand-carved round-topped posts anchor each corner, connected by thick wooden peg supports....
Iron
19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Luna Outdoor Modular Sofa in Iroko Wood with Sculptural Carved Arms
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
Handcrafted in solid iroko wood with sun-inspired carved arms and a refined leather-strap backrest, it harmoniously blends natural textures and Mediterranean warmth.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Classic French Empire Curved Walnut Sofa With Dolphin Arms
Located in Southampton, NJ
A classic French Empire Style curved back settee with distinct Neoclassical design elements in the carved gold dolphin arms & carved Klismos legs. Newly upholstered in gorgeous Medi...
Silk, Walnut
Guillerme et Chambron, Catherine, Sofa with Winged Arms, France, Mid-Century
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Robert Guillerme studied design and architecture at the École Boule, graduating in 1934. After the Second World War he moved to Lille, in the north of France, where he decorated home...
Upholstery, Oak
French Empire Sofa Mahogany Carved Arms Green Original Velvet
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful French Empire two-seat sofa in its original moss green velvet upholstery with mahogany frame and carved dolphin arms.
Velvet, Mahogany
Classic French Empire Carved Walnut Sofa with Dolphin Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very elegant classic French Empire sofa, heavy and substantial, having a carved walnut frame with wonderful dolphin arms and new fresh creamy cotton duck upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 45.5 in W 87 in D 27.5 in
Antique Mahogany Biedermeier Sofa with Dramatic Carved Cornucopia Arms
Located in Round Top, TX
Notice how the dramatic, large rolled arms are formed around an exceptional, highly carved spiral cornucopia of fruit, which are accented along the carved high back as well.
Mahogany
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 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 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 42 in W 64.25 in D 24 in
Swedish 1880s Neoclassical Style Painted Sofa with Carved Rail and Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood Neoclassical style sofa from the late 19th century with original paint, carved crest and new upholstery. This Swedish painted sofa features a slightly slanted ...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 44.5 in W 95 in D 38 in
Grand Scale Foliate Carved Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Camelback Sofa
Located in Milford, NH
A fine grand scale Georgian mahogany camelback sofa with beautiful foliate carved arms, recently upholstered in a muted salmon color, supported by eight legs, the front with molded s...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 53.5 in W 65.5 in D 26 in
19th century French Hall Bench Sofa Barley Twist Carved Oak Black Forest Bird
Located in Choudrant, LA
Large finials on carved blocks top the barley twist side posts. Sofa arms extend to carved hound heads, supported by barley twist posts.
Upholstery, Oak
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Mahogany Frame Carved Paw Feet Scroll arm sofa. Item features scrolling carved arms, ornate paw feet, red mohair fabric, very nice vintage item, great style a...
Mohair, Mahogany
Classic Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape with Reeded Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This lovely vintage sofa has carved reeded legs and arms, with graceful curves continuing around the back.
Upholstery, Walnut
English Regency Sofa
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Regency period rosewood sofa, with scrolled arms and carved back and inlaid throughout with brass stringing and details, circa 1820.
Brass
Chinese Export Rosewood Caned Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese export caned rosewood sofa with sunflower carved roll arms with later elements.
Mahogany, Cane
Sold
H 35 in W 70 in D 28 in
American Mahogany Acanthus Upholstered Sofa with Brass Casters. Boston, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany sofa with serpentine shaped arms, carved acanthus knees, and terminating on floral bulbous legs with the original brass casters.
Brass
Danish Teak Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son ca. 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic three seater Danish Modern teak sofa with gracefully carved arms, designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark, ca. 1960s.
Teak, Upholstery
Elegant Grey Blue Leather Tufted Chesterfield
By Schaffer Bros.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking Chesterfield sofa with curlicue arms and carved mahogany Chippendale style base.
Leather
19th Century Flemish Carved Oak Suite of Chairs and Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Embracing brass mermaids forming a handle. Carved lion heads to the sofa and armchair arms. Carved legs, all united by turned stretchers.
18th Century Venetian Sofa or Settee
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Venetian Rococco Sofa with Carved and Painted Scrolled Arms, Cabriole Legs and Serpentine Back
Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 76 in D 30 in
Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs & Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Someone who is better at restoring fabric may be able to save this but I think this lovely sofa needs to be recovered. The measurement to the where the arms turn out is 76 inches, t...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 45 in W 104 in D 45 in
Ralph Lauren Home "Belmont" Hand-Carved Leather Camelback Sofa With Scroll Arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Masterful details elevate this piece to collectible status: hand-carved mahogany scroll arms with acanthus leaf motifs, antique brass nailhead trim meticulously applied by hand, and ...
Iron
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Flame Mahogany Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire Classical flame mahogany sofa features carved acanthus scrolled arms and back, cornucopia and hairy lion paw feet with detailed knees, floral diaper pattern ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 28.5 in W 71 in D 19 in
French 1870s Upholstered Fruitwood Settee with Carved Urns and Outscrolling Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French fruitwood settee from the late 19th century, with carved urns, out-scrolling arms and new upholstery. Born in France at the end of Emperor Napoleon III's reign, this settee ...
Brass
Sold
H 41 in W 86 in D 33 in
Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1840
By Joseph Meeks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Meeks School American Empire Classical upholstered carved mahogany sofa features arms with full barley twist column supports above floral carved die joints and seated on acan...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 30 in W 58 in D 19.5 in
French Upholstered Bench with Arms, Carved with Swan-Head Finials and Garland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage French carved wood and upholstered sofa bench. This bench from France is adorn with carved swan head finials along the gracefully curved arms, and a garland-carved trimming...
Wood
Traditional Striped Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Traditional Striped 8-Legged Sofa. Decorative wood carved legs and arms with original salmon striped fabric upholstery.
Wood, Fabric
18th Century Irish Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Late 18th century Irish sofa with finish carved detailing at arms and on legs, newly upholstered in linen
Wood, Linen
Regency Mahogany Framed Sofa
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Regency mahogany framed sofa with bulbous scroll arms carved with acanthus leaves, cabriole legs with claw feet, carved rosettes to the frame and shell carved top rail.
Mahogany
Rare George III Sofa
Located in Litchfield, CT
The form of the sofa with scrolled arms and carved blind-fret Chippendale legs are also strong attributes.
Mahogany, Beech
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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