French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French elegant and well-made antique carved walnut sofa, loveseat or settee. Classic example of the French Louis XVI style: the quality is superb, the frame has crisp and intricate ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Bellflower Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa. Circa Early 20th Century.
Walnut
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Inlaid Parlor Set Sofa and 4 Chairs - 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Inlaid Parlor Sofa Set - 5 Pcs. Set includes (1) Lo...
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Frame Settee with Gold Dragon Upholstery and Down Filled Cushion. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 50" W x 31"...
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Alpaca Mohair Love Seat Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved Wood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French L...
Alpaca, Wood
Louis XV Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite/Sofa
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Louis XV style Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite Settee/Sofa and two Armchairs Very fine original walnut framed three-piece salon suite, one settee and two ...
Walnut
LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional sublime Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère Window seat or Settee P...
Rattan, Giltwood
Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The ornate, carved frame of the sofa is gilded, adding a touch of luxury and refinement, a common practice in Louis XV furniture.
Gold Leaf
$6,676Sale Price / set|40% Off
Rare Victorian Damask Upholstery Walnut Carved Lion Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian walnut framed three piece suite with Walnut hand carved Lion hair paw feet A very high quality and well made example, th...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut & Cane Pink Daybed Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. French Louis XVI Carved Walnut & Cane Daybed Sofa. Item features double cane panels, custom mattress, custom support, and stunning custom silk upholstered double sided pink, ...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Biedermeier Settle Sofa Quilted Golden Birch Swedish, 19th Century Couch Settle
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful and very unusual 19th century Swedish antique Biedermeier settle sofa in top grade quilted golden birch in a deep French polish finish with lovely carved detail.
Mahogany
$5,800Sale Price|25% Off
Baroque Sofa, Germany 1750
Located in Leimen, DE
18th Century Baroque Walnut Sofa with Antique Figural Needlework An exceptional 18th-century Baroque walnut sofa, distinguished by its elegant carved frame and richly detailed antiq...
Walnut
$11,127Sale Price / set|20% Off
ORNATELY HAND CARVED WALNUT ART DECO CIRCA 1920's ANTIQUE SOFA & ARMCHAIR SUITE
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare Harry & Lou Epstine style Art Deco three-piece suite with hand carved Walnut fra...
Upholstery, Walnut
Refined and Chic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Settee Sofa Canape Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined French Louis XV carved walnut settee, circa 1920, embodies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design. With its graceful serpentine back, scrolled arms, an...
Walnut
$2,665Sale Price|20% Off
Set of French sofa 2 armchairs 2 chairs carved painted wood - Louis XV style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent set consisting of a sofa / bench, two armchairs à la reine and two Louis XV style chairs.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$11,684Sale Price|30% Off
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid 18th Century Luis XV Sofa
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined sofa in carved and gilded wood with everted side backrests.
Wood
Antique British Colonial Settee or Couch
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century West Indies British colonial settee handcrafted with mahogany in classic elegant form with carved ocean inspired motifs, rolled arms and carved and turned legs.
Mahogany
19th Century Chinese Hardwood Sofa, circa 1860
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th Century Chinese hardwood three seater sofa, having wonderful classical hand carved and pierced scrolling foliate decoration with Dragons entwined.
Hardwood
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Sofa Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm sofa table This Antique Shanxi Province Elm sofa table has its original color and patina. This piece would be great in any entryway, kitchen, or living a...
Wood, Elm
Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold Solid wood, finely carved and gilded.
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Canape ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Canape ~ Sofa represents the epitome of the neoclassic style! Lovingly hand-crafted from select, sumptuous French walnut, it features a tailored...
Fabric, Walnut
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests.
Walnut, Silk
Antique French Louis XV Day Bed ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
The traverse is richly carved with scrollwork and foliate sprays to complement the rest of the embellishment.
Mohair, Oak
Child-Sized Deacons' Bench / Wooden sofa (20th-Century, Rare Find)
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Elevate your interior with a masterpiece of historical craftsmanship. This exceptional child’s bench (or "wooden sofa") is a rare find, a primitive bench from the early 20th century,...
Pine
Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Griffin Details, Newly Upholstered
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered, circa 1900.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Rare Needlepoint Empire Salon (One Sofa and Two Armchairs)
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa and two armchairs in mahogany. The armrest is adorned with dolphins and saber-shaped legs. Circa, 1830. Rare upholstery of complete needlepoint in the neoclassical style. A rea...
Mahogany
$4,521
19th Century Indian sofa
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century Indian sofa 19th Century Indian sofa, richly hand-carved.
Coconut
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A finely carved 19th-century Italian Louis XV–style giltwood canapé, distinguished by its elegant proportions and richly detailed craftsmanship. The beechwood frame is delicately car...
Beech
Antique French Provencal Sofa Table, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A scare, antique French Provencal sofa table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The rustic farm, side table is particularized by a dark-colored patina, standin...
Pine
$14,700
Inlaid Anglo Indian Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved inlaid Anglo Indian sofa.
Bone, Wood, Ebony
$2,037Sale Price|40% 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
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY SMALL PAINTED SOFA
Located in Firenze, FI
The sofa has truncated pyramid legs and curved armrests that enhance its elegance.
Fabric, Poplar, Paint
19th Century Triple Ball & Claw Armchair Style Settee Bench Sofa Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century triple ball & claw armchair style settee bench sofa chippendale.
Upholstery, Mahogany
English Oak Jacobean Style Console, Sofa Table, Ca. 1950s
Located in Viterbo, VT
Console table hand-made in England in the Jacobean style in the mid 1900s using oak. The table features two inset drawers decorated with geometrical molding , as typical of the style...
Oak
Vintage French Art Deco Sofa and Three Fauteuils, Birchwood, 1930
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of three vintage French Art Deco fauteuils and sofa, in good condition. The chairs and sofa are made of hand crafted Birchwood, upholstered in a black velvet fabric as well as ...
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chaise Longues Tuscany, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet.
Mahogany
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa. The settee features four straight mahogany legs, the front two of which are set on...
Bronze
19th Century Renaissance Revival Louis XIII Style Sofa in Solid Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Renaissance Revival sofa crafted in solid oak and executed in the enduring Louis XIII style.
Fabric, Mohair, Oak
18th Century English Rustic Gothic Style Oak Console ~ Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
An 18th century English console table hand carved from solid oak, with a rich, time-softened patina and wonderful depth of surface. The narrow form gives the piece an elegant presenc...
Oak
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Hall Bench - Antique Scandinavian Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian Fållbänk, hall bench made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian three seater pull-out wood sofa has a tall curved ba...
Metal
Antique Sofa Bench Settee Loveseat Chair Red Upholstery Oak Western Farmhouse
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique carved oak frame paired with red upholstered hall bench, settee, sofa, or loveseat.
Oak, Leather
Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Upholstered in fine Aubusson tapestry fabric, this 19th century French Louis XVI style three-piece salon suite includes a settee and two matching armchairs. The carved giltwood furni...
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique French Round Table Entry Sofa Foyer Coffee Table Renaissance Revival Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
Superb highly carved late 19th century antique oak round entry, coffee, sofa, center, parlor or end table ~~Victorian Era Renaissance Revival ~~c. 1890s These versatile tables were ...
Oak
$6,662Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chais Longues, Tuscany, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet.
Mahogany
Antique Italian Figural Tufted Sofa and Chair Newly Reupholstered in Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Italian Rococo Style Hand-Carved Finely Detailed Figural Lion Motif Tufted Sofa and Chair Set Newly Reupholstered in a Full Grain Italian Cognac Leather Antique Parlor Set ...
Leather, Foam, Wood
19th C. Five Piece Victorian Period Salon Set, Side Chairs, Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Spanish Isabelina / Victorian style "Quintetto" or five-piece sofa and chair set. With carved dark hardwood frames decorated with sections of floral relief, curving arms...
Fabric, Hardwood
$6,662Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 19th Century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chaise Longues Tuscany, 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine tuscany mahogany swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet.
Mahogany
$6,062Sale Price|16% Off
Italian 19th century Mahogany Swan Neck Sofa or Chais Longues Tuscany 1820
Located in Rome, IT
A fine tuscany mahogany Swan neck sofa The front side of the curved arm ends on carved swan, The settee rests on four lion paw feet.
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Located in Forney, TX
Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$8,345Sale Price|40% Off
Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare absolutely stunning, circa 1930s fully restored Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendal...
Leather, Oak
A 19th C.French Japanism Style Dragon Design Hardwood Sofa, by Gabriel Viardot
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century French Hardwood Japanism Sofa, by Gabriel Viardot. The backrest of this exceptional sofa is adorned with a stunning display of carved open fret-work design...
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
The neoclassical architecture of this exceptional example includes a subtly arched seat back crown, tapered, carved and fluted columns supporting the armrests and the seat.
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding.
Giltwood
$4,590Sale Price / set|40% Off
Rope Twist Napoleon III Style Suite Seating Armchair & Settee Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of Napoleon III style early 20th century Rope Twist seating A stunning little suite, the armchairs come up for sale occasional...
Upholstery, Wood
Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers on Sofa, After J.J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers seated on a Sofa with a Pug Dog, After J.J. Kandler. The piece depicts a man and a woman seated on an ornate sofa, each ...
Porcelain
Biedermeier Parlor Suite in Walnut with Sofa and Pair of Armchairs, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful South German Biedermeier suite in fine walnut consisting of a sofa and a pair of armchairs/ bergères, each with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests...
Upholstery, Walnut
Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved and gilt -wood 6 piece suite comprising of one sofa, four armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding.
Giltwood
19th Century Upholstered Sofa With Musical Motifs, France
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The ornate, carved frame of the sofa is gilded, adding a touch of luxury and refinement, a common practice in Louis XV furniture.
Gold Leaf
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