Antique Swan Carved Claw Foot Mahogany Settee
Located in Woodbury, CT
Very rare early 1900's Empire/Classical swan carved mahogany settee. Featuring tall swan carved
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
American Cast Iron Garden Suite Early 20th Century
Located in Omaha, NE
, conservatory, or garden, this suite represents the strength and elegance of early American cast iron design
Iron
Carved Wood Settee Leg Table Lamp
By Maison Baguès
Located in Denver, CO
Late 19th century hand carved settee leg fashioned as a table lamp. The primitive yet detailed
Wood
$1,650
H 35 in W 32.5 in D 20 in
Early 20th C American Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Mahogany Art Nouveau Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 20th c., American Art Nouveau settee with mother of pearl and satinwood inlay in a floral
Brass
19th Century American Federal Three-Seat Windsor Settee
Located in Houston, TX
A good antique American three-seat Windsor settee, probably Pennsylvania; with Canted horizontal
Antique American Wooden Settle
Located in San Francisco, CA
I've been fascinated with settles since I was a young kid making antique buying trips with my father through rural Pennsylvania. The high backs are so perfect for keeping the heat ni...
Wood
20th Century American Cast Iron "Scroll Settee"
Located in Southampton, NY
Cast iron settee unsigned but thought to be made by Kramer Bros of Ohio We have another settee
Gustav Stickley Oak Settee
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Millbrook, NY
Nice Gustav Stickley oak settee. Having original label.
Oak
Three seater Wicker Settee
Located in Culver City, CA
A larger American wicker settee, from the first half of the last century, having newly upholstered
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 33 in W 46.75 in D 27 in
Settee with Cast Iron Scroll Work and Wire Mesh Back in Regency Style
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pretty two person loveseat with fancy floral motif iron scroll work and a wire mesh back. Seat height is 18 inches including the pad. Comes with pads that are outdoor foam covered in...
Iron
Early 20th-C. American Inlaid Mahogany Barrelback Settee in Green Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful classic piece. It is an early twentieth century inlaid mahogany barrelback
Velvet, Mahogany
American Green Oversized Painted Settee
Located in Queens, NY
American green painted extend settee with a square woven panel back, sides, and apron with a single
Upholstery, Wicker
American Chippendale Style Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely American Chippendale style walnut settee upholstered in beige with carved scrolling armrests
Upholstery, Walnut
A Handsome American Arts&Crafts Black Walnut Barrel-Back Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Handsome American arts & crafts black walnut barrel-back settee; of pegged construction with
1920s American Carved Oak Settee by Robert Irwin, Grand Rapids, MI
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s American carved oak settee by Robert Irwin, Grand Rapids, MI Gorgeous early 20th century
Oak
Sold
H 33.75 in W 56 in D 23.25 in
American Federal Period Mahogany Settee or Love Seat in Diminutive Size
Located in Milford, NH
American late Federal period mahogany settee or love seat of a diminutive size with classically
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Scroll Arm Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency scroll arm settee. Beautiful paint over gesso frame with beautiful gilt detail
Gesso, Silk, Upholstery
Antique West Indies Carved and Caned Settee or Sofa
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome 19th Century West Indies settee handcrafted with mahogany in elegant form with caned back
Mahogany
American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
American Federal carved mahogany sofa, early 19th century. Flame mahogany crest rail and front
Mahogany
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 41.5 in W 26 in D 58.5 in
Antique S. Karpen & Brothers American Empire Mahogany Parlor Settee & Chair Set
By Karpen & Bros.
Located in Dayton, OH
"S. Karpen & Bros (1880-1951) The 9 Karpen brother immigrated to America from Prussia in 1872
Upholstery, Mahogany
Original Primitive American Folk Art Painted Twig Settee
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
. The settee retains it's original paint and is very good condition, especially for it's age. Perfect in
American Federal Birch-Inlaid Mahogany Settee Sofa, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine work in mahogany and inlaid with panels of flamed birch, this settee is a remarkable
Brass
Sold
H 40 in W 51.5 in L 40 in
Classic Original Early Plank Seat Windsor Spindle Back Hoop Bench or Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
turned slats, arms and uprights, the shaped plank seat above turned splayed legs. Remnants of early brown
Oak
American Late Sheraton Painted Bench or Settee, c. 1820-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
treasure of early Americana. Forms like this American settee or sofa would typically grace a long hallway
19th Century Carved Sofa or Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unique, if not slightly funky, highly carved bleached mahogany small sofa or settee that
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 18th-Early 19th Century American Windsor Faux Bamboo Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Late 18th-early 19th century American Pennsylvanian pine Windsor style settee with an oak faux
Pine, Faux Bamboo, Oak
Early 20th Century Arrow Back Windsor Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a early 20th century version of a early 19th century arrow back Windsor settee from New
Pine
Sold
H 30 in W 86.5 in D 19 in
Antique Federal New England Windsor Spindle Back Cherry Bench Settee 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique American Federal period cherry bench/settee, New England, Circa 1820. The bench
Cherry
Early American Wood Slat Back Settee or Bench, Reupholstered
Located in Alhambra, CA
Early American settee with a Primitive American Folk Art aesthetic. Wonderful carved or organic
Early 1900's American Settee with Adjustable arms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a very unique early 20th century sofa with arms that adjust to desired height.
Colorful Native American Twig Settee
Located in Damariscotta, ME
This exuberantly colored red and black settee has an eye-catching structural design created with
Cedar
An American Federal Settee ca. 1790
Located in Vancouver, BC
An American Federal settee. Circa 1790. Made at the approximate time of the formation of the
American Wicker Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This wonderful American wicker sofa is in fantastic condition. It has been recently painted. It
Reed, Wood, Paint
American Antique Settee
Located in Chamblee, GA
Beautiful American Settee Newport Rhode Island estate and was in the same family until recently
Sold
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 16.5 in
American Period Windsor Settee, Bamboo Turned Spindles, Early 19th Century
Located in Wells, ME
American rare period Windsor settee of the early 19th century, New England origin, bamboo turned
Ash, Pine
American Vintage Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa / Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a fantastic piece of Americana. The wicker settee is Bar Harbor in style yet it lends to a
Reed, Paint, Wood
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
By Kem Weber
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Kem Weber three-seat chrome settee Art Deco design, USA, 1930s Magnificent Kem Weber three-seat
Fabric
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
By Kem Weber
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Kem Weber three-seat chrome settee Art Deco design USA 1930s Magnificent Kem Weber three-seat
Fabric
1900s Empire Ivory and Pink Silk Upholstered Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant antique settee. Empire styled and dressed in Peau de Soie finery, this lovely settee
Silk, Wood
Kem Weber Three-Seat Chrome Settee Art Deco Design, USA, 1930s
By Kem Weber
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Kem Weber three-seat chrome settee Art Deco design, USA, 1930s Magnificent Kem Weber three-seat
Fabric
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$11,095
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's
By Louis Comfort Tiffany, Tiffany Studios
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created b...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Extraordinary Carved Mahogany Full Bed With Swans
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elaborately carved full bedstead with intricate swan carvings. The headboard with a gadrooned carved acanthus motif trim around the parquetry herringbone inlay. The arched headboa...
Mahogany
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
$3,800
H 36 in W 84 in D 35 in
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Head Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a large impressive form, gold gilt painted carved wood accents, beige fabric, gre...
Fabric, Mahogany
Howard and Sons Crescent Chesterfield Sofa c1860
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A huge 19th century 'Crescent' shaped country house chesterfield sofa by Howard & Sons - London c1860. Raised on 6 short walnut legs with 3 turned front legs and 3 splayed rear legs....
Walnut
$33,816
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
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
$33,816
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$60,734Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Regency Scroll End Settee/Sofa
Located in Folkestone, GB
A grand Regency scroll-end settee constructed in rosewood. Adorned with acanthus leaf carving to the back and scroll ends and standing on turned and reeded legs with brass castors. ...
Rosewood
$9,343Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 71.26 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other antique sofas. Characterized ...
Walnut
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes. This sofa is decorated in front of a lyre in the center,...
Bronze
Restoration period bed with canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...
Bronze
$4,600
H 37 in W 55 in D 20 in
Finely Carved Mahogany Settee Loveseat Empire Claw Feet Tall Back CLEAN
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Finely Carved Mahogany Settee Loveseat Empire Claw Feet Tall Back CLEAN
Mahogany
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