$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 a beautifully sculpted walnut frame and an elegant silhouette with a raised double...
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, France.
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 Century.. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunni...
Upholstery, Wood
$8,780
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.
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 with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details.
Walnut
$8,600
H 27 in W 51 in D 40 in
Ligne Roset Newly Upholstered 2-Seater Blue Floral TOGO by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Toronto, CA
This two-seater Togo by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset pairs the sofa’s signature slouchy comfort with a striking and unexpected romantic blue floral fabric.
Fabric, Foam
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 Style Canape or Settee having a walnut solid wood frame circa 1940 recently recovered...
Wood
$3,582
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
Beautiful 3-seater sofa or divan, second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III era. Divan with a profile of galvanized bars and carved wooden cornucopias as the upper finials. Solid...
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 pattern and embellishments, adding elegance and classic beauty to any home. Arms and b...
Oak
Vintage French Sectional Sofa, Floral Tapestry, Provence, 1940
Located in Astoria, NY
A monumental pair of vintage French sofas, sourced in Provence. Upholstered in the original floral tapestry fabric woven in shades of ochre, russet, muted blue, sage, and soft gold, ...
Tapestry, Hardwood
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 cabriole legs and raised blue velvet upholstery with duck down filled back cushions. ...
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 contemporary update on the classic Mid-Century Tuxedo style. Constructed from a fir ...
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 century!!
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 antique white with distressed edges, where gilt and wood are showing through the paint.
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.
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 pillows and skirt. Hardwood frame, 8 way handtied quality construction sofa. Wonderful vi...
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 ordered from the D & D building in New York. MSRP over 10,000 USD.
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 Roche Bobois, Missoni, Hans Hopfer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mah Jong Modular sofa Hans Hopfer Roche Bobois Missoni Tulip Floral loveseat set. Extremely rare in Missoni’s iconic ‘Jersey’ print in the “beige" color way, ice blue, white, indigo,...
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 Exceptional quality which would cost a fortune new and very decorative Sold with 4 small ...
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 a very nice velvet fabric with art nouveau floral prints, solid wood legs. Nice vi...
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 elegant wooden legs and a light colored, velvet fabric with a floral embroided pattern.
Velvet, Oak
Louis XVI Style Tulipwood Floral Marquetry and Parquetry Side Table
Located in Nashville, TN
Originally a tri-fold poydreuse or vanity but these days almost always a bedside table or lamp table. Tulipwood with the red and light brown fading that distinguishes this wood as it...
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 condition. The settee dates to the 1890s and is very chic and can match many different de...
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). Dimensions: Sofa 68” x 36” x 30.5” H, slipper chair 20” W x 28” D x 30.5” H.
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 Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Designed in 1973 by Michel Ducaroy, instantly recognisable from its distinctive shape, the Togo has remained a cult classic for over 40 years. One sofa has a green stain in the fr...
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 woodwork
Wood, Upholstery
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
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
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$8,639Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$15,439 / item
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
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Limestone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white Crema Luna Limestone a very soft tactile stone and ideal option with these style of sinks; these ...
Limestone
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
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
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$1,910
H 34.65 in W 37.8 in D 26.38 in
Louis XV Bergère Marquise Chair, Gilded Wood, Rococo Style, Circa 1890
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique chair is a French Louis XV style ‘Bergère Marquise’ in the Rococo tradition, dating from circa 1890-1900. The chair is meticulously crafted from gilded wood, s...
Wood
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
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
$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
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
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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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