19th Century French Atlas Figural Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally executed antique, circa 1880s, French Renaissance Revival figural settee / sofa
Metal
$19,850Sale Price|48% Off
H 53.13 in W 64.5 in D 29.75 in
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Settee
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Panciera Besarel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural settee (Sofa-Loveseat
Fabric, Walnut
Late American Empire Style Painted Figural Settee, 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine carved late American Empire settee in white paint. With a shaped back open at the sides and
Fabric, Wood
$2,396
H 31.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
20th C. Ornate French Renaissance Revival, Carved, Upholstered Salon Settee!!
Located in Austin, TX
! Gorgeous Salon Settee, Ornate French, Renaissance Revival, Figural, Carved, Upholstered, 20th Century
Wood
Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Baroque Figural Bench/ Settee 18th century or older, some later support added A
Upholstery, Walnut
Carved Early 19th Century Walnut Settee with Carved Figural Details
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, of walnut, in the Fantasy Furniture realm, having rectangular back, seat and armrests
Sold
H 39.5 in W 73 in D 26 in
Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Triptych Settee
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four figural Chinese settee features inset marble seat and triptych back framed in dragons
Marble
Sold
H 39 in W 69 in D 24 in
Antique American Empire Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Figural Eagle
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire sofa or settee features mahogany construction with highly detailed carved
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 55 in D 27 in
Antique Art Nouveau Karpen Figural Carved Mahogany Canapé Two-Piece Parlor Set
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Big Flats, NY
canapé form and having arms surmounted in carved figural woman's 3/4 bust and raised on legs with carved
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Carved Jacobian Style Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved walnut settee with figural arm terminals and barley twist stretchers and supports
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 43.5 in W 72 in D 26 in
John Jeliff Jenny Lind Carved Figural Renaissance Revival Victorian Sofa Settee
By John Jelliff
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
highly sought after. The sofa features a stately high back with richly carved figural busts, finials, and
Walnut
Sold
H 61 in W 57 in D 20.75 in
Antique French Bench Settee Gothic Oak Linen Fold Figural Lift Top Seat c. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
Storage~~HIGHLY CARVED ~~c. 1900 Spectacular design elements featuring linen fold and figural
Oak
Rare 3 Piece Carved Figural Gold Karpen Victorian Parlor Set
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved gilded wood. Figural. Upholstered. Settee measures 40 5/8" h x 54" w x 29 1/2" d. Seat
Mahogany
Sold
H 37.5 in W 52.5 in D 32 in
French Empire Style Settee Loveseat Sofa Cream and Gold Figural Carved Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Early 20th Century French Neoclassical / Empire style figural gold gilt and cream painted
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century, Regency Style Hand Carved Settee, Figural Arms
Located in Plymouth, MA
This settee is as comfortable as it is beautiful. Made in New York City pre-Civil War by skilled
Upholstery, Mahogany
$8,465Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
$4,078
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
Floor Lamp “Uchiwa” by Ingo Maurer for Design M Germany, 1977
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Rijssen, NL
This floor lamp is inspired by the traditional Japanese Uchiwa fans. Designed by the world famous designer Ingo Maurer. Ingo Maurer first came across fans in a Paris shop in 1972 whi...
Steel
$2,400 / set
H 19.5 in W 38 in D 16 in
Pair of Vintage Fret Chinese Chippendale Faux Bamboo Wood Benches End of Bed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage wood faux bamboo bench. Upholstery is original and will absolutely need to be recovered. May have stains, holes, dirt and indents to foam cushion interior from stacki...
Wood, Faux Bamboo
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
Fabric
$131,337 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
$6,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...
Brass, Bronze
$16,747
H 70 in W 87.7 in D 88.5 in
Cherub Bed Hand Crafted in the Rococo Style Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The iconic Rococo style Cherub Bed, hand carved in solid wood, is featured in the bedrooms of Soho House, NY and Crazy Bear, UK. The playful curves, harmonious proportions and genero...
Gesso, Wood
Burmese Kalaga Tapestry
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautifully embroidered with glass beads, metallic wrapped thread, metal sequins and beads, this tapestry seems to come to life with its rows of dancing women and mythical creatures....
Fine Pair of Cut Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A fine and unusual pair of Art Deco hexagon form cut rock crystal obelisks, beautifully hand-cut and hand-polished, Paris.
Rock Crystal
$73,910 / set
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Renaissance by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 156 Pcs Herbst Estate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Renaissance by Tiffany & Co sterling silver Flatware set - 156 pieces. This multi-motif pattern was designed by Paulding Farmhan and was introduced in the year 1905. This set ...
Sterling Silver
Amoeba Walnut Coffee Table
By Jerry Nance
Located in New Hampton, NY
Walnut coffee table based on the style of historical pieces. This coffee table features an irregularly curved tabletop with vertical grain thick-veneered perimeter. Three turned Waln...
Wood, Walnut
$38,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 55.5 in D 24 in
French 19th C. Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted & Marquetry Commode by Boudet
By Jean Baptiste Hedouin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Impressive French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood marquetry bombé two-drawer commode with marble top, by Maison Boud...
Marble, Bronze
"Medaillon" dining chair by Studio Glustin.
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
"Medaillon" dining room chairs in ash wood with seating upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. Price for one chair. Please ask for availabilities.
Fabric, Wood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Even Arm Sofa Model 4907A/ Brass Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Edward Wormley for Dunbar 108" long, 4 back Cushions Sofa with the desirable Brass Legs! Often described as the most beautiful sofa of it's time! Design is still classic and timele...
Brass
Moroccan Brass Chandelier Oversized Andalusian Moorish Style
By Alberto Pinto
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Massive hand-crafted Moroccan Moorish Alhambra Ryad openwork pierced metal brass chandelier. Oversized spectacular, exquisite pierced brass Moroccan chandelier. Moroccan Brass Chande...
Brass
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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