$2,980
H 42.52 in W 73.63 in D 35.44 in
French Antique Sofa, Hand-Carved Walnut, Floral Upholstery, Circa 1880
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional French antique sofa is a striking example of 19th century craftsmanship, featuring
Walnut
French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite French mid-20th century curved sofa in the style of Napoleon III, sourced in Provence
Jacquard, Velvet, Hardwood
$11,950
H 36 in W 82 in D 30 in
Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis Style Sofa, dating back to the late 19th
Upholstery, Wood
$8,924
H 37.8 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Two Seat Sofa Maurice Dufrene, with Floral Wood Carving details, France 1920's
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two Seat Sofa Maurice Dufrene attr ,with Floral Wood Carving details, France 1920's. The sofa needs
Fabric, Wood
$3,950
H 40 in W 76 in D 29.75 in
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid
Walnut
Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee, Canape / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Small Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery A simply stunning Louis XV
Wood
$3,641
H 40.95 in W 76.78 in D 25.2 in
Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood with floral carving, black and white striped
Located in Valladolid, ES
with refined floral carving adorning the three sides of the sofa. Open armrests, typical of the Louis
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Antique French Floral Green Settee Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique French floral settee is upholstered with a vibrant green fabric featuring a floral
Oak
Sold
H 28 in W 98 in D 34 in
Mid Century French Provincial Down Filled Blue Velvet Floral Day Sofa Couch 98"
By Interior Crafts
Located in Dayton, OH
Retro Mid Century French Provincial day sofa by Interior Crafts. Features scalloped frame with
Velvet, Hardwood
Roche Bobois Floral Tufted Fabric Profile 2.5 Seat Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Rochester, England
Designed by Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni for Roche Bobois, the Profile sofa offers a
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 41 in W 54 in D 25 in
1800s Antique Louis XVI Style, Floral Upholstered, Gilt, Crest, Molded Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Antique Sofa, Louis XVI Style Floral Upholstered, Gilt, Crest, Molded Back, 1800s, 19th
Wood
Vintage Carved and Painted French Style Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage carved and painted French style sofa Large floral carved sofa, painted in a French
Cotton, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 52.5 in D 27 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Gold Giltwood Floral Upholstered Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI gold giltwood floral upholstered loveseat settee sofa. Item features gold
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 64 in D 36 in
Vintage Blue Linen French Provincial Baker Two-Seat Sofa with Tan Floral Accents
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous sky blue linen with sand colored pattern 2-seat sofa by Baker Furniture with accent
Linen
Sold
H 33.5 in W 81 in D 36 in
Vintage Natural Linen Brocade Custom Round Arm Floral Jacquard Sofa, Down-Filled
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous vintage natural linen brocade custom round arm floral Jacquard sofa, down-filled and
Upholstery
Sold
H 20.87 in W 74.81 in D 37.41 in
Mah Jong Modular Sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral Loveseat Set
By Hans Hopfer, Missoni, Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong Modular sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral loveseat set. Extremely rare in
Textile
Pairs Of Sofas With Floral Decor
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb pair of sofas in fabrics with embroidery on silk with their very beautiful trimmings
Silk
Sold
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 60.24 in
1940's Two-Seater "Crapaud" Sofa in Velvet with Vintage Art Nouveau Floral Pater
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Nice two seater "crapaud" bench or sofa from the 40's which has been reupholstered in the past with
Velvet, Wood
Classic Curved Settee with Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Banana sofa, beige floral fabric and oak, France, 1950s This voluptuous sofa is executed with
Velvet, Oak
Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Floral Marquetry and Parquetry Side Table
Located in Nashville, TN
overall cognac color. Each top panel in stained floral marquetry inlay. The front with a work slide and
Painted Floral French Rococo Carved Settee Canape Sofa, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful French-made rococo paint decorated settee with floral upholstery in good
Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 68 in D 36 in
Hollywood Regency Custom Floral Living Room Set, Settee and Slipper Chair, Sofa
By Scalamandre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hollywood Regency custom floral living room set, settee and slipper chair, sofa (2-seat
Textile
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.58 in D 40.16 in
Set of Floral 2 Seater Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in Original Fabric
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
remained a cult classic for over 40 years. One sofa has a green stain in the front of the seating. The
Fabric
Painted Louis XV-style floral needlepoint sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century Louis XV-style floral needlepoint sofa with loose cushion. Moss green paint to
Wood, Upholstery
French Metal Canopy Bed, King
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Metal Canopy Bed, King Size, with a bronze finish metal canopy frame with a padded upholstered headboard in a neutral linen fabric. The frame with finials, square posts, and r...
Metal
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$10,034 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$12,351Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...
Metal
$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
$5,300
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$166,589
H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
By Carlo Zappa
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...
Fiberglass
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish empire birch sofa circa 1860 Good quality Swedish empire period birch sofa upholstered in kalim woven fabric. Small sofa or a very comfortable single cha...
Fabric, Birch
Small Scale French Napoleon III Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A magnificent small scale 19th century French Napoleon III “chapeau de gendarme” style settee in red velvet with contrasting bullion fringe. This lovely small scale French Napoleon ...
Upholstery
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric, circa 1880.
Velvet, Wood
$4,864Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...
Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
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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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