Pair of Early 20th Century English Georgian Style Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb quality pair of early 20th Century English antique camel back sofas or settees. Each
1890s English Styles Of Antique Couches
Mahogany
Pair of Early 20th Century English Georgian Style Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb quality pair of early 20th Century English antique camel back sofas or settees. Each
Mahogany
Pair of George II Style Sofas, Early 20th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
An elegant pair of English George II style camel back sofas with eight finely carved walnut claw
Upholstery, Walnut
French carved walnut sofa Louis XV-Style
Located in Houston, TX
The exceptional carving and graceful style Of this sofa is special. It is well made and The
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century French Empire style sofa. Consists of beautiful hand carved wood details all
Upholstery, Wood
Period English Regency Desk or Sofa Table in Style of Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Essex, MA
Period English mahogany desk or sofa table in style of Thomas Hope Mahogany with figured
Mahogany
Quality Antique Victorian Regency Style Mahogany Carved Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
A fine quality late 19th-century Regency style mahogany sofa of elegant classical form beautifully
Mahogany
$4,038Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.67 in W 55.91 in D 27.17 in
High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice High-backed sofa is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII
Walnut
$5,528
H 39.38 in W 82.68 in D 26.38 in
A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form in the style of Henry Thomas Peters
By Henry Thomas Peters
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form, in the style of Henry Thomas Peters. An antique piece
Fabric, Walnut
$9,800
H 48.82 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
18th-Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Oak Frame and Original Upholstery, Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
flowing curves characteristic of Swedish interpretations of the style. The sofa rests on cabriole legs and
Fabric, Textile, Oak
$7,587
H 37.41 in W 55.12 in D 29.53 in
Edwardian Period Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee of the Queen Anne Style
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine Edwardian Period Carved Walnut Settee of Queen Anne Style This elegant carved walnut settee
Walnut
$1,200
H 12.05 in W 34.65 in D 20.16 in
Antique wooden low table from Korea / 20th century / Wabi-sabi style low table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
, and it fits naturally not only in a Japanese-style interior but also in a modern space that makes use
Wood, Oak, Pine
$2,788Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 63 in D 33.47 in
Empire Settee, France 1810, Manner of Jacob Desmalter (1770-1841)
Located in Leimen, DE
exquisite Elegant Empire Settee, crafted in 1810. This resplendent sofa is a testament to the timeless
Bronze
$12,619 / set
H 38.98 in W 50.01 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Victorian colonial style sofas, early 20th century
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Victorian colonial style sofas, early 20th century Product Details Crafted from carved wood
Wood
Antique Figurine Sculpture of Woman on Couch, Victorian Style, USA
Located in Birmingham, AL
This item appears to be antique style figurine sculpture depicting a woman lounging on a green
Art Glass
$9,615Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 57.49 in D 33.08 in
Sofa in the style of Gio Ponti, Cesare Lacca, Guglielmo Veronesi.
By Fede Cheti, Cassina, Gio Ponti, Cesare Lacca
Located in Lugo, IT
Velvet sofa in the style of Ponti, Lacca, Veronesi. Broken leg. Back fabric of sofa in satin with
Fabric
$11,036
H 26.38 in W 78.75 in D 38.59 in
1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 lovely restored vintage Victorian club sofas This
Leather, Mahogany
$2,692Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 77.17 in D 32.68 in
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
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$11,000 / set
H 43.5 in W 57 in D 30.5 in
19th C. French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Parlor Salon Sofa Suite - Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century French Louis XV Style Gold Gilt Wood 3 Piece Parlor Salon Suite. Listing includes, (1
Fabric, Wood
$12,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 44 in W 62 in D 30 in
Louis XVI Style Living Room Suite 19th Century Sofa Pair of Chairs, and 2 Sides
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful five piece living room suite, Louis XVI style made in walnut with A carved wreath of
Walnut
$2,414
H 37.21 in W 86.42 in D 27.56 in
Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Napoleonic symbolism. Their detailing is clear, well-proportioned, and characteristic of the style. The sofa
Fabric, Mahogany
$3,785 / set
H 15 in W 4.5 in D 5.15 in
French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
Located in Miami, FL
expensive fabrics. Tapestry work on furniture was very much in style. The structure of chairs and sofas was
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
Biedermeier Period Sofa in Cherrywood, 1830s
Located in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein
embodying the classical style of this era. The sofa features elegant thread intarsia. It has been
Cherry
Early 20th Century English Burr Walnut Sofa Table
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A very good Georgian style burr walnut sofa table. Of good construction in solid walnut with burr
Walnut
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Set Of Four Luis XV Rococo Style Carved Walnut Amchairs, Sofa And Table
Located in Lučenec, SK
Set of 4 armchairs, sofa and table was crafted during the second half of the 19th century during
Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 55.12 in D 25.6 in
19th Century Sofa in the style of Napoleon Third Re-upholstered in Calico
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
French carved wood 19th century sofa with over proportioned backrest.
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 20 in D 7 in
Hina Ningyo Set of Five Female Tsuzumi Percussionists, Edo Period
Located in New York, NY
embroidered in rimpa style of gold wrapped thread couched as a stream with pink silk flowers at the water’s
Textile
Gilt Regency Style Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
An imposing and generous regency style gilt sofa. The porportions of this sofa are large and
Giltwood, Fabric
Pair of Camel Backed Georgian Style Sofa's Circa 1920
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of camel backed Georgian style sofa's. Studded vintage brown leather upholstery with solid
Leather, Walnut
Contemporary Curvy Sofa in the Style of Vladmir Kagan
Located in London, GB
A late 20th to 21st century sofa in the style of Vladimir Kagan. Belgium, c21st century
Upholstery
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian style pine sofa of bench from Hälsingland. An extendable sofa
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 34.25 in W 59.44 in D 20.5 in
Pair of 19th Century, Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa Benches
Located in Wichita, KS
An almost identical pair of 19th century Swedish sofa benches in the Gustavian style, newly
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Sofa in the Style of Westmann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century Swedish Sofa in the Style of Westmann, One of a kind. Visit our site at
Lg. Mahogany 18th Cent. Style American Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusually large American Chippendale-style formal mahogany sofa of extraordinary quality. This
Sold
H 35 in W 67.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Scottish Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Leather Button Back Sofas
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of Scottish Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Leather Button Back and Seat Sofas. Labeled "T
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Sofas, Late 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of French giltwood Louis XVI style sofas, each having stuff over upholstery with
Giltwood
French 19th Century Empire Style Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Empire style sofa is made of walnut from 19th Century France. The decorative laurel
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Victorian Howard & Sons Style Serpentine Fronted Chesterfield Club Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
; Son’s style Chesterfield club sofas in aged green leather. These had the original Howard and Son’s
Leather
Sold
H 26.78 in W 76.78 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Fully Restored Howard & Son's Style Victorian Chesterfield Leather Sofas
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
mid Victorian fully restored Howard & Son’s style Chesterfield club sofas in cigar brown leather
Sold
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
1900s Viennese Secession Sofa in the Style of Josef Maria Olbrich
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - - Professionally reupholstered in quality fabric designed by Gustav Klimt - height of seat 45 cm.
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 36.62 in W 52.37 in D 19.69 in
Art Nouveau Mahogany Sofa, circa 1900 in the style of Gabriel Viardo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau mahogany sofa, circa 1900.in the style of Gabriel Viardot; 2 armchairs and 2 chairs
Mahogany
Antique French Green Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Oirlo, LI
This elegant green sofa is a beautiful example of the classic Louis XVI style. It comes from France
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 18.51 in
1900s Set of Viennese Secession Sofa and Armachairs in the Style of Josef Maria
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished. - Professionally reupholstered in quality fabric designed by Gustav Klimt. - Armchairs: H78, W53, D47 cm.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 68.51 in
19th Century English Camel Back Sofa in the Style of Howard & Sons, c1880
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A superb quality antique Country house sofa raised on 4 nicely turned legs with original brass
Walnut
Chippendale Style Camelback Centennial Sofa with ball and claw feet
Located in Milford, NH
Chippendale style camel back Centennial sofa of excellent proportions and raised by eight legs. The
Mahogany
Pair Of Upholstered Sofas, 18th Century France
Located in New York, NY
to find two of this uniquely styled sofa. Recently reupholstered with down and feather seat cushion
Elm, Walnut
Large Period 1780s Era Carved Walnut French Louis XV Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique 18th century carved walnut Louis XVI style sofa of large scale and of the period. This is a
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Black Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
sofa such as this one. Added to the classic style of a Chesterfield sofa, and the combination is
Leather
Authentic Vintage Chesterfield Sofa from England
Located in Round Top, TX
such as this one. Added to the classic style of a Chesterfield sofa, and the combination is inviting
Leather
Sold
H 47.64 in W 80.32 in D 28.75 in
Antique Goldenrod Biedermeier Sofa from circa 1850, after Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
The mahogany sofa was made in the mid-19th century in the style of Biedermeier. A sofa with a
Cotton, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Vintage Leather Chesterfield 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
age-defying Chesterfield look which never goes out of style. This handsome sofa has 3 seat cushions
Leather
18th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench In Original Gray Paint, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French neoclassical style of Louis Seize (XVI). The sofa retains and is presented in the mid 19th
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Style Side Tables
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century chinioserie style side tables, each ebonized with beautiful hand-painted
A Louis XV Style Settee, from The Estate of Geoffrey Beene
Located in Bellport, NY
An Elegant Louis XV style settee in antique white ,down filled cushion and blue chanille
Wood
Pair of French Louis XV Style Sofa or Canape
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine pair of canape or sofa, made of beechwood with fine carvings and original caned back
Small Side Table, End of Sofa, Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small side table, end of sofa, Louis XV style, 19th century. Small side table, end of sofa in
Bronze
Pair of Bedside or Sofa End Light Wood, Carved Regency Style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bedside or sofa end light wood, carved Regency style, pink marble tray, period 1900
Marble
Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Settee of Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Early 20th Century Louis XVI style carved and painted settee or sofa. Down seat cushion
Sold
H 34.26 in W 20.08 in D 13.98 in
Louis XVI Style Pedestal Table and End of Sofa from the 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style pedestal table and end of sofa from the 19th century. Louis XVI style two-tier
Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 69.69 in D 28.75 in
Important Walnut Sofa from the 19th Century in the Style of Louis XV
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important walnut sofa from the 19th century in the style of Louis XV.
Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 40 in L 40 in
Pair of Signed Maison Jansen Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Settees Sofas
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These are an absolutely gorgeous pair of 1890s French signed Maison Jansen settees that match a pair of armchairs and 4 side chairs we have listed separately. The settees feature mor...
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 55 in D 27 in
Pair of Diminutive Chaise Lounges in the Méridienne or "Fainting Couch" Style
Located in Long Island City, NY
This pair of early 19th-century William IV chaises longues or chaise lounges is distinguished by their unusually small size. They are ornamented with carved rosettes, and with lion's...
Sold
H 44 in W 73.5 in D 30 in
French Giltwood Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Sofa Settee and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
French giltwood Louis XVI style Cameo back sofa settee and pair armchairs. This is a large and
Giltwood
Sold
H 36.23 in W 45.28 in D 20.48 in
Set of Four Thonet Style antique Chairs with Sofa, circa 1880 by Wackerlin & Co
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Rare set of four curved beechwood chairs and a sofa in pure Thonet style. Made by Italian Wackerlin
Straw, Beech
Miniature Classical Sofa, circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Miniature classical style sofa made of beach with pine secondary wood
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa from Northern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Northern Italy, in the style of Louis XVI, this giltwood sofa most likely dates to
Textile, Cotton, Wood, Giltwood
Gilt Wood Louis XV Style Lounge '7 Pieces', 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Superb living room in gilded wood in Louis XV style composed of 7 pieces: sofa, 2 armchairs and 4
Tapestry, Giltwood
Sold
H 37.8 in W 55.52 in D 25.2 in
Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Living Room Set in Return from Egypt Style
Located in Paris, FR
Mahogany living room set in Return from Egypt style composed of a sofa, two chairs and two
Bronze
19th Century Living Room Set in the Empire Type
Located in Opole, PL
quarter of the 19th century. Its style resembles that of Empire. The sofa backrest is rectangular. Its
Brass
Victorian Wicker Sofa Style of Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Victorian wicker sofa with a painted finish. Great for in or outdoor. Well made and great look for
Wicker
Pair of Chippendale Style Mahogany Camelback Sofas
Located in New York, NY
The serpentine back and outscrolled arms are particularly graceful as is the overall incurved form. On straight legs with H-form stretchers. Each newly upholstered in Bakers Ferns li...
Linen, Mahogany
Pair of Decoratively Carved Swedish Gustavian Style Sofas
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare pair of decoratively carved Swedish Gustavian style sofas with back carved in knot of
Linen, Pine
Sold
H 34.5 in W 58 in D 31 in
Pair of Chippendale Style Camelback, Sofa or Settees, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Chippendale Style Camelback Sofa or Settees, Early 20th Century. Down cushion insert
Sold
H 27.17 in W 78.55 in D 37.21 in
Pair of Restored Antique 1880 Serpentine Howard & Son's Style Chesterfield Sofas
By Howard and Sons, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather serpentine fronted Chesterfield Tufted club sofas after Howard & Son's of Berners Street
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 37.5 in W 78 in D 26 in
Louis XVI Style Sofa in Cotton Linen from House of Hackney, France circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Louis XVI Style sofa in Cotton Linen from House of Hackney, France circa 1880. Louis XVI style
Gold Leaf
Sold
H 40 in W 69 in D 31 in
Set of Two 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted and Upholstered Silk French Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Set of two 19th century Louis XV style French sofas painted and upholstered in Scalamandre silk
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Down
Louis XVI Style Giltwood French Sofa Settee in Irish Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Fabulous French sofa in the Louis XVI style. This sofa is one of our favorites, it has a large
Cotton, Down, Linen, Slip, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 75.01 in D 39.38 in
Very Comfortable Victorian Restored Howard & Son's Style Aged Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather Howard & Son’s style Victorian sofa One of the most comfortable sofas we’ve ever had
Leather
Original Vintage Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa from England
Located in Round Top, TX
leather sofa such as this one. Added to the Classic style of a Chesterfield sofa, and the combination is
Leather
Monumental Italian Hollywood Regency Solid Bronze Clam Shell
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Italian bronze clam shell sculpture. When examining the exterior, it almost appears to be a patinated bronze. The interior is a more of polished gilded bronze wi...
Bronze
$38,460
H 42.13 in W 83.47 in D 32.29 in
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
$14,200
H 88.5 in W 49 in D 19 in
Dorothy Draper Lacquered Viennese Secretary Desk for Henredon, circa 1963
By Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Everyone can have a taste of iconic Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency style with this perfectly sized and oh so elegant Viennese Collection Secretaries Desk Breakfront. Regal. Whimsic...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Italian Venetian Faux Marble Top Painted Cabinets
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of large 19th century Italian painted cabinets or chests painted in the Florentine Venetian style with bold neoclassical Greek key motifs. Each case has a faux-marbl...
Wood
$8,461Sale 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
$16,554
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
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
$19,275
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures: 59.75 wide x 31.5 tall x 38 deep and seat height 18 inches. It was made for a corner — and yet it refuses to be hidden. This rare and distinctive French Louis XVI giltwo...
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
$15,000
H 45 in W 60 in D 32 in
English Mahogany Camel Back Settee Upholstered in White Muslin, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany camel back settee with flanking scrolled brass tacked arms, removable cushion, carved floral knees, and terminating on trifod splayed feet. Settee is upholstered in ...
Brass
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$3,931
H 36.62 in W 65.95 in D 24.41 in
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parl...
Giltwood
Pair Of Exceptional Antique Louis XVI Carved Wing Back Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of wing back chairs with solid and sturdy heavily carved frames with bell flowers, egg/dart and foliate motifs. The chairs with fixed back and seat, manchettes, custom upholster...
Fabric, Wood
French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
Cane, Wood
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved crest rail with a carved palmette as the crest. Scrolled arm ends and short carved ...
Fabric, Wood
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 18th century French sofa exemplifies the artistry and elegance of the Rococo period. Its solid walnut frame is adorned with intricate hand-carved details along the ...
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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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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