Sold|$6,605
18th Century Swedish Empire Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Swedish painted pine sofa. This sofa has been dry scraped and paint back to its
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
Sold|$6,118
Early 19th Century French Empire Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century French empire walnut sofa with shaped, scrolled back rest. Fine quality carved
Hemp, Walnut
Sold|$3,824
French Empire Sofa Giltwood Couch Seat
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous giltwood French Empire style sofa or couch Intricately carved frame which has been
Giltwood
Sold|$2,765
Small Blue Empire Sofa, France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Small Empire style sofa produced in France in circa 1880s. After renovation of wood and changing
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Empire Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the second half of the 19th century. Made of mahogany wood in Scandinavia
Mahogany
1940s Empire Sofa In Gold Damask & Carved Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly designed sofa from the early 1940s in a beautiful gold silky damask upholstery. The frame
Walnut, Silk, Damask, Upholstery
Sold|$5,800
French Empire Sofa, 1810-15
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique Empire settee dates back to around 1810-15 and comes from France. The elegant settee
Cherry
19th Century Italian Poplar Wood Empire Sofa or Bench
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique empire poplar wood sofa 19th century in full Empire era. Particular decorative columns with
Poplar
French Empire Sofa Mahogany Carved Arms Green Original Velvet
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful French Empire two-seat sofa in its original moss green velvet upholstery with
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s Empire Sofa In Gold Damask And Carved Walnut
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegantly designed sofa from the early 1940s in a beautiful gold silky damask upholstery. The frame
Walnut, Silk, Damask, Upholstery
Ebonized Empire Sofa with Swan Décor, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Ebonized daybed on short bent feet with a straight frame. The lateral rests end in carved swan heads and show crossed strutting. The bench is decorated with Fine carved details on th...
Fabric, Wood
1930s Black Lacquer & Parcel Gilt Empire Sofa In Cream Wool
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s empire style sofa upholstered in new off white wool, original black lacquered finish with
Lacquer, Wool, Upholstery
Philadelphia Neoclassical Empire Sofa, Attributable to Joseph Barry, circa 1830
By Joseph Barry
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Anything but demure, this handsome and beautifully-crafted neoclassical sofa from Philadelphia is
Brass, Ormolu
Sold|$4,000
19th c. French Country Empire Sofa
Located in Winter Park, FL
A sturdy sofa constructed of walnut with pegged construction, 8 legs and newly upholstered in
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Golden Birch Honey Colour, 19th Century
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Biedermeier sofa in classic honey colour French polish finish with curved arm
Birch
19th Century Swedish Painted Green Empire Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish sofa has gorgeous layers of rust, white and sage polychromed paint. You can see that
Wood
Empire Sofa, Walnut, Full Columns, Black Boucle, Vienna, Austria circa 1815-20
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Sofa from Vienna, Austria circa 1825. Walnut veneered and solid walnut. Two
Bouclé, Beech, Walnut, Softwood
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 3 Seat, 19th Century Ormolu A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Swedish Biedermeier 2-3 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Sofa Empire Couch Honey Color, 4-5 Seat, 19th/20th Century A
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier 4-5 seat sofa couch in classic light honey color French polish finish with
Birch
Sold|$2,195
Flame Mahogany American Empire Small Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare apartment size American empire sofa. The graceful swan arms flank a newly upholstered bench
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Mahogany Red Silk Sofa Bench New York 1820s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique 19th century empire sofa made of solid mahogany with scroll arms and carved lion paws with
Silk, Mahogany
Antique Large American Empire Carved Walnut & Brass Boulle Inlay Sofa, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique American Empire sofa offers walnut frame with scroll, floral and foliate
Metal, Brass
Classic French Empire Carved Walnut Sofa with Dolphin Arms
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very elegant classic French Empire sofa, heavy and substantial, having a carved walnut frame with
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Greco American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa, C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Greco American Empire sofa offers flame mahogany construction with scroll form back over
Mahogany, Upholstery
Classical American Empire Grecian Carved Flame Mahogany Cornucopia Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
Classical American Empire sofa features flame mahogany frame with deeply striated back rail flanked
Upholstery, Mahogany
Russian Empire Brass Boulle Inlaid Mahogany and Satinwood Paw Footed Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare Russian brass inland Empire sofa. Made during the 1840s this incredible and large
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Greco Flame Mahogany Sofa c1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Greco American Empire sofa offers upholstered flame mahogany construction in
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century American Empire Mahogany Sofa Attr. to J. Meeks
By J. & J.W. Meeks
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century American Empire Mahogany sofa Attr. to J. Meeks. This rare and elegant American
Mahogany
Antique Curved Danish Three Seater Sofa in Velvet, Empire, 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Such an elegant three seater antique empire sofa in a classic red velvet. Made by a Danish
Velvet, Beech
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after
Birch
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa Table, Carved Acanthus & Paws, C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
American Empire sofa table offers flame mahogany construction with rectangular top having deep skirt and
Mahogany
Sold|$9,200
Period Empire Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved, Painted and Gilded Empire Sofa.
Biedermeier Antique Swedish Barrel sofa Couch Empire 2-3 Seat Golden Birch
Located in Lewes, England
Wonderful antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in the sort after mid
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted birch figured veneers in the sort
Birch
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French
Birch
Biedermeier Sofa Couch Empire Settle Swedish 19th Century 3-4 Seat Loveseat
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa in top grade quilted figured veneers in a rich deep French
Birch
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Flame Mahogany Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire sofa, circa
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Classical Sofa 77"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire sofa with striking form and masterful carving, New York; circa 1820s. Made of
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Empire Bench in Walnut with Ebonized Details and Caned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Beatiful empire sofa, settee or bench in the Spanish style with cane back and back with ebonized
Cane, Walnut
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
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué
Birch
Swedish Biedermeier Carved Sofa Quilted Golden Birch 19th Century Antique A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Empire sofa settle couch in the country style with a wealth of appliqué
Birch
Christian Lacroix Upholstered 19th Century Original French Empire Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful 19th French Empire sofa fully restored and reupholstered with elegant Christian Lacroix
Velvet
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French Empire sofa, circa 1900 in date. It has
Ormolu
Sold|$1,842
Swedish Empire Style Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th century Swedish empire style sofa decorated with carved Griffins raised on fluted turned
Pine
Sold|$4,900
French Empire Style Sofa
By Meyer Gunther Martini
Located in Southampton, NJ
A small scale sofa in the French Empire style featuring exquisite curved Mahogany frame embellished
Silk, Mahogany
Sold|$3,750
Empire Style Sofa 1950's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Empire style sofa made in high quality wood and red fabric. in a very good condition. with some
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$6,500
19th Century American Empire Mahogany Sofa
Located in Hixson, TN
A fine 19th century American Empire mahogany sofa. There is a rolled crest top and flamed mahogany
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