$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Cane French Louis XV Gilded Settee Canape circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine French Louis XV gilded settee, or canape, circa 1900, is a remarkable example of the elegance and craftsmanship associated with the Belle Époque period.
Walnut
19th Century Gothic Gilded Bergamo Velvet Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The gilded legs in the Victorian/Gothic pattern are stunning.
Velvet, Mahogany
Large English Water Gilded and Finely Carved Settee
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English carved and water gilded settee of fine quality, with shell crest, scrolled corners and decorated with English roses and foliage throughout.
Giltwood
French Regency Gilded Petite Vanity Settee Newly Reupholstered In Teal Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Regency Gold Gilded Tufted Back Petite Vanity Settee Newly Reupholstered in Italian Emerald Teal Mohair This exquisite antique French Regency vanity settee features a...
Mohair, Giltwood
Stunning Crackle Painted and Gilded Silk Upholstered French Louis XV Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This stunning French Louis XV settee is a remarkable example of timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Silk, Walnut
$10,200Sale Price|35% Off
Gilded Cane English Regency Settee C 1810 with Original Horsehair Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, all original, Regency gilt caned settee, expertly crafted and finished in lustrous black lacquer with refined gilt gold accents. Reflecting the classical influence of early...
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Rare Ebonised Settee by Gebrüder Thonet, with Gilded Decoration, Austria, 1890
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in High Peak, GB
P0208 Rare ebonised sofa by Thonet, having shaped top rail with kidney shaped back, generous seat and open scroll arms, standing on outsewpt legs, all with gilded decoration througho...
Bentwood
Gilded Age American Neo-Gothic Carved Settee in Mahogany, circa 1890
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exceptionally beautiful settee with upholstered seat and carved mahogany frame embellished with acanthus and fleur-de-lys motifs, carved scroll arms and escargot feet. Seat is uph...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
Gothic Turned Wood Settee
By William & Mary
Located in New York, NY
Gilded Age American settee with upholstered seat and carved mahogany frame with spindle detailing.
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Settee In Blue Velvet
Located in Kent, Dover
A fine French Louis XVI style carved giltwood settee, water gilded and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Giltwood
Louis XV basket settee in gilded carved wood, 18th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV basket sofa in gilded carved wood, 18th century, structure in good condition.
Wood
Empire Style Carved Wood and Gilded Armchair and Settee Suite
Located in El Monte, CA
This exquisite Empire style armchair and settee suit, hand carved and rendered in a striking combination of gilded and cream-painted wood, exemplifies the grandeur of the Napoleonic ...
Wood
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
Sensational French Louis XVI Style Gilded Gold Scroll Arm Bench Settee
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational vintage French Louis XVI Style scroll arm Settee/Bench. The bench has been reupholstered with high end Missoni style velvet and the frame is finished in gold lacquer. To...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
French Louis Xvi Century Gilded Sofa Settee
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Fabulous French gilded sofa sette with the Original upholstery. The sofa needs to be restored. The gilded wood is in a very good condition. Sofa's like this with the Original satin a...
Wood, Satin
Early 19th Century Shaped and Gilded French Settee
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th Century Shaped and Gilded French Settee
Swedish Upholstered Settee, Original Gilt, circa 1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Swedish white settee with gilded ornaments and centered shell on the painted frame.
Unavailable
H 41.15 in W 61.03 in D 30.71 in
Re-Upholstered Antique Large French Carved Painted 3-Seat Canapé or Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Very French Provincal in style as opposed to "gilded" French chic. This settee has newly been re-upholstered and recovered in 100% French Linen fabric in a pale blue shade, with con...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Art Deco Gilded Settee
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco gilded settee. White gold leaf settee with carved and fluted details.
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilded Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
French 19th century Louis XVI Gilded Settee features exquisitely fine carved detail including spiral ribbon, a subtle bow centered on the seatback crown, and acathus plumes on the ar...
Quality Antique Victorian Large Carved French Gilded Settee
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian large carved French gilded settee having a quality carved shaped top rail shaped carved gilded arms standing on 6 carved gilded shaped cabriole legs.
Other
Louis XVI style Gilded Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
A very attractive French canape in the style of Louis XVI, circa 1940, elegantly carved wood frame in original gilt, upholstered in linen and burlap in the back.
Wood, Fabric
c.1880 Louis XVI Style Gilded Settee
Located in Highwood, IL
Louis XVI style hand carved gilded settee with bronze nail heads, black velvet upholstery and original gilding with a wonderful patina.
Gold Leaf
Louis XVI style gilded settee with pink and cream fabric.
Located in Oakville, ON
A Charming Louis XVI style settee ( canapé ) made in France, circa 1920. It has the typical hand carved Louis XVI bow at the top of the settee and the hand carved ribbon on the lowe...
Wood
Pennsylvania, Paint-decorated And Gilded Settee
Located in York County, PA
PENNSYLVANIA, PAINT-DECORATED AND GILDED SETTEE WITH TWO DISTLEFINK BIRDS AND 6 HERONS, 1845-1865: Paint-decorated, Pennsylvania, plank-seat settee of the mid 19th century (1845-6...
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H 33 in W 40 in L 33 in
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Ebonized Gilded Settee with White Leather Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Hollywood Regency loveseat having ebonized and gilded frame with turned legs, windowpane back, low slung curved arms and brand new white leather upholstery.
Leather, Wood
Gilded Age Mahogany Settee, cira 1890
Located in Astoria, NY
Gilded Age mahogany wood settee from the turn-of-the-century in the "Colonial Revival" style, circa 1890-1910, with acanthus carved crest rail, down swept arms and seat rail above ca...
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Aubusson French Gilded Louis XV Style Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Intricate carved details and distinguished gilding add to this 19th century French settee and still in it's original Aubusson fabric. Original Aubusson is a beautiful soft cream, blu...
Fabric, Giltwood
19th century Gilded and Paisley Print Loveseat Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful gilt carved French loveseat, curved lines, elegantly and newly upholstered in a cream and mustard paisley cotton blend. Seat 22" D
Fabric
Gilded French settee in Italian blue dyed pony skin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning in every way - beautiful gilded french settee with Italian dyed pony skin - and no, we didn't raid the petting zoo -
Giltwood
French Oval Back Louis XVI Style Gilded Frame Settee
Located in Troy, MI
Turn of the century era French settee in class Louis XVI style with a carved and gilded frame.
Giltwood, Upholstery
Large English Water Gilded and Finely Carved Settee
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English carved and water gilded settee of fine quality, with shell crest, scrolled corners and decorated with English roses and foliage throughout.
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Settee with White Paint And Gilded Detailing
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1850s Louis XVI style settee with white painted and gilded finish. Upholstered seat, sides and back in a bronze/gold chenille.
Giltwood, Upholstery
Fine Carved French Bronze Gilded Louis XVI Cane Settee Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The settee is done in an antique bronzed gilded finish and is in good condition with wonderful carving and a great cushion that appears to be silk.
Cane, Walnut
19th c. Louis XVI Style French Gilded Wood & Neddlepoint Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original French Pastoral scene Needlepoint Settee. Part of a complete Salon, set of 4 Armchairs listed on 1st dibs are also availlable.
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H 40 in W 50.25 in D 25.75 in
Fantastic Carved Birds Parcel Gilded French Louis XVI Style Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French Louis XVI style settee canapé is a stunning example of refined craftsmanship and neoclassical elegance.
Gold Leaf
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H 34 in W 72 in D 20.5 in
English Regency Style Settee with Gilded Greek Key Frieze and Custom Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency style dark brown painted four seater settee from the early 20th century, with gilded Greek Key frieze, cane seat, custom cushion, cylindrical legs and petite spher...
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
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H 43 in W 62 in D 26.75 in
Early 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Settee with Gilded Bronze-Doré Mounts
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Early 19th century French Empire mahogany settee with bronze-doré mounts re-upholstered in a Scalamandre silk, circa 1820.
Gold Plate, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Gilded Paint Decorated Settee 2 of 2 Available
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Ok, the upholstery is in need of refreshing...I get that. But the frame is gorgeous! Look at the wonderful paint decorated frame and genuine gold leaf that trims the frame. The uphol...
Walnut
Gold Leaf Gilded French Louis XVI Carved Window Bench Settee, circa 1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous cane window bench that features a fine old genuine gold leaf surface and beautiful design and carved detail. The bench measures 45 wide x 21 deep x 29 tall and the...
Cane, Beech
Petite French Bergère Settee
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique Louis XVI petite bergère settee settee with original gilded frame.
Wood
Petite French Bergère Settee
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique Louis XVI petite bergère settee with original gilded frame.
Wood
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