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Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and shapely mahogany 1930s Victorian-style sofa. Newly upholstered in a quality linen textile.. The sofa is sturdy and ready for years of use and enjoyment.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 44 in. W 70 in. D 35 in.
Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in London, GB
Antique French carved walnut sofa with a lovely flowing shaped and very good carvings. It’s in very good original condition and I would date it to circa 1920s-1930s period. It was up...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 37.8 in. W 65.36 in. D 11.42 in.
Semi Antique French Carved and Painted Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Louis XVI style salon sofa carved and painted in ecru. With a ribbon and beaded carved frame overall, the shaped crest rail with floral carved crest. The arms with carved aca...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 44 in. W 61 in. D 23 in.
Antique 19th Century Victorian Walnut Carved Sofa
Located in Norwich, GB
A magnificent antique 19th century Victorian walnut carved sofa having a stunning walnut show frame back with superior leaf carving decoration, walnut show frame front with delightfu...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 40.16 in. W 73.23 in. D 25.6 in.
Outstanding Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Norwich, GB
Outstanding antique Victorian carved rosewood sofa table having a wonderful color and a beautiful ornate carved gadrooned edge detail to the top with two drop leaves. The frieze is f...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Sofa Tables
Materials
Rosewood
H 29 in. W 36 in. D 24 in.
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué decoration on the front panels, arms and legs. Measure: 215cm.
It is finished i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 39.38 in. W 84.65 in. D 27.56 in.
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué decoration on the front panels, arms and legs. Measure: 215cm.
It is finished i...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 39.38 in. W 84.65 in. D 27.56 in.
Antique French Carved and Painted Grisaille Upholstered Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved and painted grisaille upholstered sofa.
Category
Antique 1870s Sofas
Materials
Wood
H 36 in. W 71 in. D 29 in.
Antique American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Quervelle School Sofa, circa 1830
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire sofa in the manner of Anthony Quervelle offers flame mahogany frame with straight crest flanked by caved stylized scrolled foliate reserves over upholstere...
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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Materials
Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery
H 35.25 in. W 90.5 in. D 27.25 in.
Antique French Regency Victorian Swan & Kissing Bird Carved Frame Mahogany Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency Victorian swan and kissing bird carved frame mahogany sofa. Item features finely carved swan figures, kissing bird carvings to top corners, unique shapely fram...
Category
Early 20th Century European Regency Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
H 38 in. W 79 in. D 35 in.
Carved Antique 19th Century Danish Birch Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
Simply imagine this sofa with new upholstery and the possibilites explode, thanks to the incredible quality and craftsmanship of this Biedermeier sofa. Enhanced with flame birch ven...
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 35 in. W 73.25 in. D 26 in.
19th Century Georgian Style Rolled Arm Carved Mahogany Antique Curved Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable 19th century (Possibly Earlier) Georgian Style Rolled Arm Curved Frame Sofa. This dramatic carved mahogany sofa features a whimsically curved frame, ornate rolled arms, si...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in. W 89 in. D 41 in.
Antique Conversation Sofa Carved Window Seat 2-Seat Petite Victorian Settee
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A rare and impressive 19th century conversation sofa.
Upholstered in pale velvet (wear to back) and raised on ebonized mahogany turned legs on brass capped castors.
England, circa ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
H 28.08 in. W 46.54 in. D 27.49 in.
Antique 19th C American Empire Curved Back Sofa Carved Mahogany Pineapple Finial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning 19th century, American Empire, solid carved mahogany sofa. Item features a unique curved frame, acanthus carvings at the posts, tall pineapple finials, rolling casters, and ...
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Antique 1830s American American Empire Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 47 in. W 76.5 in. D 35 in.
French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Antique Settee Loveseat Sofa 20th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Beautifully carved and gilded, this striking Belle Époque settee is crafted in the typical manner of the Louis XVI taste during the fourth quarter of the 19th century. Tight infinite...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Giltwood, Fabric
H 45.75 in. W 56.25 in. D 21.25 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 baroque rococo designed sofa. Features high relief scalloped floral carvings. Upholster...
Category
20th Century Rococo Revival Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 43.5 in. W 85.5 in. D 32 in.
Borromeo Three-Seat Tufted Sofa with Carved Antique Gold Feet by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
The Borromeo three-seat sofa, which has become one of the iconic models distinguishing the Zanaboni brand, is presented here in the grey version, fully upholstered in velvet with han...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 40.95 in. W 96.46 in. D 44.49 in.
Sofa, Antique French Louis XV Wingback
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XV sofa features a wingback design, and a frame hand carved from solid walnut in the graceful naturalistic form and embellishment of the Rococo style that enamou...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Silk, Walnut
H 44 in. W 86.5 in. D 23.5 in.
Antique French Carved Oak Altar Hall Table Sofa Foyer Gothic Chapel Church 1900s
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, an original French church altar table, sourced with all the other interior cabinetry when the church was remodeled~
~ Beautiful detailing in the carvings across ...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
H 36 in. W 60 in. D 18 in.
Antique Louis XV Style French Sofa Canapé
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Antique Louis XV style French sofa canapé. This is a perfect piece to restyle by maybe gilding or painting the gorgeous carved frame and reupholstering.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 35 in. W 80 in. D 32 in.
Magnificent Antique Georgian Revival Walnut Chair Back Sofa/Settee
Located in Norwich, GB
An outstanding unusual Georgian revival walnut chair back sofa/settee also available as a near pair. Boasting beautiful twin walnut shaped backs and elegantly shaped arms with carved...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 39.77 in. W 55.91 in. D 23.23 in.
Magnificent Antique Georgian Revival Walnut Chair Back Sofa/Settee
Located in Norwich, GB
An outstanding unusual Georgian revival walnut chair back sofa/settee also available as a near pair. Boasting beautiful twin walnut shaped backs and elegantly shaped arms with carved...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 39.77 in. W 55.91 in. D 23.23 in.
Antique French Chesterfield Sofa in Indigo Ikat Print Linen
Located in South Salem, NY
One-of-a-kind Chesterfield sofa made in France, updated in blue ikat pattern linen fabric by Andrew Martin. Deep, high-back seat and traditional scrolled arms with generous seating f...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 30 in. W 70 in. D 27 in.
Pair of English High Back Antique Walnut Sofas in Linen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English high back antique walnut sofas in linen-blend upholstery. The sofas have carved walnut bases. Sofas have down seats.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Linen, Down, Walnut
H 42 in. W 79 in. D 35.5 in.
Antique Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Old Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M,
Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry. Unique piece!
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Wood, Cotton Canvas
H 37.41 in. W 95.67 in. D 24.41 in.
Antique Swedish Gustavian Gilt Carving Sprung Sofa Loveseat, Mid-19th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Very beautiful Swedish antique Gustavian two- three-seat sofa loveseat intricately decorated with carved cane work, acanthus leaf motifs and shell carvings.
One of the best exampl...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 39.38 in. W 47.25 in. D 25.6 in.
Antique Hickory Furniture Company Queen Anne Style Mahogany Sofa, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Queen Anne style sofa by Hickory Furniture Company offers camel back form with scroll arms, raised on mahogany cabriole legs with stylized carved shell and scroll knees an...
Category
20th Century American Queen Anne Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 35 in. W 81 in. D 35 in.
Mid 19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Gilt Carving Sprung Sofa Loveseat
Located in LONDON, GB
Very beautiful Swedish Antique Gustavian two- three-seat sofa loveseat intricately decorated with carved canework, acanthus leaf motifs and shell carvings.
One of the best examples ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Materials
Birch
H 39.38 in. W 47.25 in. D 25.6 in.
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Settee
Located in Bosco Marengo, IT
Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Refined fabric in the style of Missoni. Excellent antique good conditions of the wood and ...
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Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 44.89 in. W 70.87 in. D 25.6 in.
Antique French Oak Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Louis XIII Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from France~
~Beautiful French writing desk or sofa table with elegant features!~
~Lovely barely twist legs as well as barley twist stretcher and cross stretcher (always a ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Sofa Tables
Materials
Oak
H 31 in. W 41.25 in. D 25.25 in.
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Victorian Carved Mahogany Purple Loveseat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Victorian carved mahogany purple loveseat settee sofa. Item features solid wood construction, finely carved details, cabriole legs, very nice antique i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
H 39 in. W 53 in. D 28.5 in.
Antique Chinese Wine Table
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, rare, 19th century wine table from Northern China. The tabletop is constructed of four members joined by mitered tenons surrounding a floating panel. A graduate waist co...
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sofa Tables
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in. W 40 in. D 20 in.
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Rosewood Dragon Loveseat/Sofa/Bench
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty carved rosewood dragon loveseat/sofa/bench, circa1890. This sofa is made for the Chinese market in Japan in the late 19th century. The bench is finely an...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Loveseats
Materials
Rosewood
H 44 in. W 54 in. D 23 in.
Antique French Octagon TABLE BARLEY TWIST Carved Oak Center Sofa Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Octagon TABLE BARLEY TWIST Carved Oak Center Sofa Renaissance
~Direct from France~
~Ornately carved antique French “octagonal” table with impressive silhouette an...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Center Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.5 in. Dm 27 in.
Antique French Octagon Table Barley Twist Carved Oak Center Sofa Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French octagon table barley twist carved oak center sofa renaissance
~Direct from France~
~Ornately carved antique French “octagonal” table with impressive silhouette an...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Center Tables
Materials
Oak
H 28 in. Dm 28.5 in.
Antique French Carved Walnut Gothic End Sofa Table Cabinet Renaissance Marble
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved walnut Gothic end sofa table cabinet Renaissance marble
~Direct from France~
~Lovely and versatile antique French gothic cabinet with stunning carvings! Orn...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic End Tables
Materials
Marble
H 34 in. W 28 in. D 16.25 in.
Antique French Louis XVI Style Distress-Painted Ovoid Carved Canapé Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable antique French canape in the Louis XVI taste circa 1920. This stunning item features a intricately hand carved frame, carved reeded legs, ovoid shape, and desirable authen...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Wood
H 38 in. W 75 in. D 22 in.
Antique Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Settee Sofa Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique Louis XV style carved settee with nailhead trim.
Category
20th Century Louis XV Settees
Materials
Walnut
H 31 in. W 44 in. D 20 in.
Antique Spanish Carved Oak Office Desk Writing Sofa Side Table Catalan Iron
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Spanish carved oak office desk writing sofa side table catalan iron
~Direct from Europe~
~Lovely antique writing table/desk with a stunning silhouette.
~Beveled edge ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 32.25 in. W 41.75 in. D 29.25 in.
19th Century Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Painted Settee Sofa
Located in Shippensburg, PA
French neoclassical carved and painted beechwood settee,
circa late 19th century
Item # 007CPB30K
This fantastic 19th century settee is carved in the taste of the Louis XVI per...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Wood, Beech
H 39.25 in. W 50.75 in. D 18.5 in.
Antique French Hand Carved Fruitwood Louis XV Style Sofa or Loveseat, Cut Velvet
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous Antique French crisply hand carved fruitwood Louis XV style sofa or loveseat with gorgeous cut velvet in jewel tones. Superb condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Materials
Fruitwood
H 40 in. W 59 in. D 21 in.
20th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Antique Canapé Settee Sofa
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A gorgeous and sleek settee of fine quality with crisp carvings and an excellent profile, this is an excellent strike point piece for the salon or living rooms. Each grouping of carv...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Giltwood
H 38.25 in. W 50 in. D 23.13 in.
French Louis XVI Style Carved Painted Antique Canape Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Brea, CA
This gorgeous French Louis XVI style canapé was crafted during the last quarter of the 19th century, the surfaces are carved in the typical manner of the period with highly detailed ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
H 38 in. W 59 in. D 28 in.
Antiqued Baroque Rococo High Relief Carved Set Settee & Chairs Continental Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Antiqued Baroque Rococo high relief carved set settee and chairs continental sofa
Exceptional Baroque Rococo designed sofa and chairs. Features high relief scalloped floral carvin...
Category
Late 20th Century Rococo Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 43.5 in. W 85.5 in. D 32 in.
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Carved Aubusson Upholstered Sofa Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Beautiful aubusson upholstery adorns this splendid gilded Louis XVI antique frame. The sofa is in good antique condition.
Category
20th Century Settees
Materials
Fruitwood
H 42.50 in. W 56.50 in. D 28.75 in.
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany and Fabric Sofa
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique mid-18th century style mahogany settee with later fabric coverings. The serpentine apron is carved with scallop and acanthus decoration, the supporting cabriole legs termi...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Settees
Materials
Mahogany
H 42 in. W 79 in. D 30 in.
Antique French Walnut Louis XVI Canape, Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French walnut Louis XVI canapé, sofa is part of an exquisite salon set which includes the pair of side chairs and pair of bergère (armchairs) you can view by clicking on the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Silk, Walnut
H 37 in. W 51 in. D 25 in.
Antique Sofa Bed Late Ming in Carved Wood and Rattan, Late 19 Th Century
By Ming Chiao Kuo
Located in Milano, IT
Ancient late Ming sofa bed of elegant proportions, the removable rails of the backrest and armrests are made of carved wooden panels. The ornaments have been carefully inlaid with ja...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in. W 84.26 in. D 39.38 in.
Classical Antique Style Bergere Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality classical antique style walnut Bergere sofa and two armchairs. Having carved gilded Rams heads, stuff over upholstery with scatter cushions. Raised on carved C sc...
Category
20th Century European Settees
Materials
Walnut
H 33.47 in. W 80.32 in. D 41.34 in.
18th Century Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Day Bed, Antique Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand carved pinewood and fabric. This charming wood sofa was scraped to its original finish. Hand carved Greek key ornaments ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
H 34 in. W 73 in. D 27 in.
English George III Period Antique Canapé Sofa in Early Paint, circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A simply exquisite canapé from the last quarter of the 18th century during the height of the George III period, the piece remains in very fine original condition throughout. Retainin...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Canapes
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 38.5 in. W 76 in. D 25 in.
Antique Carved Mahogany Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique carved Duncan Phyfe style mahogany sofa with hand-carved detail and scroll arms upholstered in a gorgeous damask fabric rests on four brass covered feet.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 33.5 in. W 84 in. D 27 in.
Antique Carved Oak Sofa/Daybed
Located in Redding, CT
Antique Carved oak Sofa/Daybed is truly comfortable enough to sleep in. With it's newly upholstered woven duck cloth cushion it would fit into any decor.
Category
Early 20th Century English Sofas
H 32 in. W 74 in. D 36 in.
Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in London, GB
Antique French carved walnut sofa with a lovely flowing shaped and very good carvings. It’s in very good original condition and I would date it to circa 1920s-1930s period. It was up...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 37.8 in. W 65.36 in. L 37.8 in.
Antique Leather Upholstered Carved Oak Sofa
Located in London, GB
This antique carved oak sofa still has the original leather upholstery, which is beautifully worn in & shows loads of character. The leather is still in good condition, with no tears...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31 in. W 62 in. D 39 in.
Antique Andrea Brustolon Style Figural Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an exceptional antique Andrea Brustolon style figural carved walnut club chair with tapestry upholstery.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
H 33 in. W 85 in. D 37 in.
Antique Sheraton Classical Samuel McIntire School Carved Mahogany Sofa
By Samuel Field McIntire
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique period Sheraton classical Samuel McIntire School sofa features mahogany frame with scroll form open arms having central rosettes over foliate carved columns, raised on tur...
Category
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 39 in. W 77 in. D 30 in.
19th Century Antique Carved Oak Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century antique carved oak sofa stunning sofa upholstered in bold fabric, beautifully carved allover back.
height: 50"
width: 5ft 6"
depth: 26"
seat height: 20"
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Oak
H 50 in. W 66 in. D 26 in.
Antique Renaissance Revival Jelliffe School Carved & Inlaid Walnut Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Jelliffe School triptych sofa features carved frame with segmented back including crest with foliate inlaid medallion with gilt bordering, gilt rosettes t...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
H 39 in. W 67 in. L 39 in.
Antique Classical American Empire Carved Flame Mahogany Upholstered Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique classical American Empire upholstered sofa features flame mahogany frame with scroll form arms having carved acanthus decoration and raised on four carved paw feet flankin...
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 36 in. W 85 in. D 27 in.
Carved Couch Antique For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved couch antique you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each carved couch antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a carved couch antique, we have 50 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved couch antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A carved couch antique, designed in the Louis XV, Louis XVI or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one carved couch antique that is appealing in its simplicity, but Zanaboni produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Carved Couch Antique?
Prices for a carved couch antique start at $716 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,575.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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