$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Rococo Gilt Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Gilt Sofa Loveseat in excellent condition. There is custom protective plastic cover that can be snapped off the seat back, seat and hand...
Wool, Silk, Wood
French Rococo Style Gilt Sofa Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Rococo style sofa bench decorated with carved foliage motifs. Original gilding with beautiful naturally age-related patina. Upholstered with textile from Carlucci. France, ...
Fabric, Wood
Regency Rosewood and Parcel Gilt Sofa Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Regency Rosewood Sofa Table with Coramandel and Amboyna Crossbanded Top, Parcel Gilt Acnthus Decorated Baluster Column on Pedestal Base Supported on Scroll Feet - 34"w (58" fully ope...
Rosewood, Zebra Wood, Amboyna
Extraordinary 19th Century Gustavian Paint Decorated And Gilt Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and elegant example of the type of 19th century neoclassical Gustavian paint decorated square frame upholstered sofa. Paint decorated overall in pale gray with gilt details.
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An outstanding Regency sofa in neoclassical taste. The couch is supported by Curule form legs with gilt edges.
Velvet, Wood
$1,032Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a lovely vintage French Louis XV style gold leaf gilt open arm sofa. Approximate measurements in inches 3...
Satin, Cotton
$6,835Sale Price|25% Off
17th Century Italian Baroque Louis XIV Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Sofa
Located in Firenze, IT
This extraordinary Italian Louis XIV sofa embodies the zenith of late 17th-century Neapolitan craftsmanship. This antique seating piece masterfully blends elegance and comfort, showc...
Gold Leaf
Outstanding French Walnut Couch
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super French six leg walnut and parcel gilt sofa, standing on original castors, double serpentine front, carved top rail, rust velvet upholstery, in excellent overall condition. 44"...
Walnut
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Classical New York Sofa, circa 1820
By Deming & Bulkley
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A spectacular American Empire sofa with exquisite detailing and design. One of the masterpieces of Federal New York furniture, this circa 1820 parcel gilt sofa with faux bois Rosewoo...
Mohair, Wood
1800's Antique French, Chairs and Settee, Gilt, Off White, Parlor Set, Set of 3
Located in Austin, TX
Pair, French Style, Carved, and gilt Armchiars, Height, 45 ", Width 29", Depth 25" French Style, Carved, Gilt Sofa, Height 44 ", Width 70 ", Depth 26 ins PAIR FRENCH STYLE CARVED AN...
Fabric, Giltwood
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning Painted and Parcel-Gilt Italian Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
With its fluid lines painted and gilded, the frame of this lovely sofa has a wonderful patina. Upholstered in a celadon floral damask with down cushions.
Walnut
French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Very pretty French gilded two seater couch, recently upholstered in cream damask, in very good overall condition. 35" high 33.5" wide 21" seat depth 16" seat height You are welcome...
Gesso
French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice French two seat gilded and carved couch, recently upholstered in Italian silk fabric, in overall very good condition. 37" high 46" wide 21" seat depth 18" seat height Y...
Giltwood
Regency Rosewood and Gilt-Metal Mounted Sofa Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with rounded drop-ends, fitted with two frieze drawers with drop handles; raised on ring-turned end supports inlaid with bead-and-reel gilt-metal banding, termina...
Metal
Italian Settee Sofa with Gilt Finish
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian settee, circa 1810. Cabriole legs and back detailed with hand carved acanthus leaves. Original paint and gilt finish. Newly upholstered.
Wood
Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
This is a very large and comfortable 19th-century sofa, newly upholstered with a hardwearing washable suede-like light grey fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Regency Ebonized and Gilt Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English Regency period rosewood sofa table, the top with vividly grained rosewood with wide crossbanding in satinwood with holly stringing, over two drawers (one real and one fa...
Rosewood, Satinwood, Giltwood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
An 18th C Venetian Hand Painted Gilt Wood Sofa
Located in London, GB
The delicate painted flowers are complemented by the soft gilt highlights, creating a harmonious balance of colour and form that is both decorative and sophisticated.
Giltwood
17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
17th century Venetian painted and parcel gilt gondola sofa. This gorgeous antique venetian sofa or canape has been newly upholstered in a plush white short pile mohair type fabric.
Mohair, Wood
Large Louis XVI style gilt wood sofa, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large good quality French carved gilt wood sofa, having scrolling foliate and fluted decoration to the show wood frame, raised on turned tapering legs, circa 1900.
Giltwood
French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Sofa, Late 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A striking French Louis XIV style giltwood sofa from the late 19th century. This exquisite piece features intricate carvings and a luxurious red and gold damask upholstery. The sofa'...
Giltwood
Baltic Neoclassic Parcel Gilt, Ebonized and Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Queens, NY
Baltic neoclassic parcel-gilt, ebonized and mahogany sofa table with two drop leaves over a frieze drawer on eagle headed legs.
Giltwood, Mahogany
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back. Fine example of the l...
Birch
Pair of 19th C. Italian Gilt Wood and Paint Decorated Sofas with Scroll Arms
Located in Kent, CT
A magnificent pair of 19th Century Italian gilt shaped-frame wood benches with decorative paint, rose and gold silk. The frames are in excellent antique condition for their age; ther...
Silk, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
18th Century Italian Gilded Sofa
Located in London, GB
Italian gilded sofa with original paint from circa 18th Century. H 91 x D 181 x D 60cm Seat H 43cm Seat D 47cm
Linen, Wood
$1,126Sale Price|45% Off
19th Century Spanish Silk Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
Each end of the scrolling arms is decorated with a gilded double volute form. The sofa is completed in silk and decorative trim. Spanish, circa 1820.
Silk, Birch, Oak, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Style Sofa. This unusual antique Italian Louis XVI style sofa , loveseat or canape has gorgeous exaggerated arms and is painted a gorgeous soft blue co...
Wood
LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSIC WALNUT SOFA
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant hand-carved solid walnut sofa. Its shape is distinguished by the wavy lines of the backrest and armrests, while the legs, characterized by a slightly curved truncated pyramid...
Bronze
$11,096Sale Price|25% Off
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
Late 19th Century French Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French painted sofa with gilt decoration. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and the cushion is feather filled.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, Hand-Carved Elm, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired design, with its perfectly balanced proportions, refined carved details, and luminous g...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
18/19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm Gilded
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Epfach, DE
Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl, Stockholm circa 1800 This exquisite piece, a small sofa crafted by Ephraim Stahl in Stockholm around 1800, represents the refined elega...
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Two-Seat Sofa
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant French two-seat sofa, crafted in the Louis XVI style, dates from the early 20th century and beautifully captures the refined neoclassical aesthetic that has remained tim...
Velvet, Walnut, Paint
Art Deco Sofa by Richard Guino, Gilded Wood, Curved Back, France, 1920
By Richard Guino
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sofa in carved and gilded wood with a curved back and double matting designed by Richard Guino (1890–1973). Central medallion representing Venus and Cupid signed "GUINO". Richard ...
Wood
Swedish Empire Painted Parcel Gilt Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glamorous Swedish Empire style settee from the early 19th century (circa 1820) as a painted wood frame sheltering the fully upholstered interior of a single bench cushion, three ba...
Gold
Dutch Painted Parcel Gilt Settee with New Upholstery
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic Dutch Regency style settee from the 19th century, recently updated with new upholstery to complement the painted frame with sections of parcel gilt trim. Wrapping the tig...
Brass
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful painted and parcel gilt Empire sofa with medallions heads on the back, uprights modeled as swan heads in the arms, ( the swan heads are carved wood).
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Gilt Settee, France circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1900 Carved gilt wood Settee with floral motif, serpentine seat rail, cabriole legs, and scroll arms. Newly Upholstered in Pierre Frey wool velvet. 80”L x 32”d x 43.5”h x 16”...
Wool, Giltwood
An Important Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Gilt Canapé
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important Italian Neoclassical Painted & Parcel Gilt Canapé First Quarter 19th Century Lombardy, Italy The back rest with paneled top rail decorated with swans flanking a founta...
Wood
Swedish Neo-Classical White Painted and Parcel Gilt Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Neo-Classical Settee with a carved wooden frame, painted white and parcel silver gilt, with decorative silver giltwood foliate carvings and roSettes, the seat and back uphols...
Wood, Fabric, Giltwood, Upholstery
$2,224Sale Price|20% Off
Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine and well preserved mahogany & gilt bronze canapé from the Second Empire Period under the reign of Napoleon III. Absolutely wonderful condition, seat cushion has been redone in...
Bronze
$23,000 / item
GEORGE IV (1811–1830) REGENCY Side Table
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Hawthorne, CA
George IV (1811–1830) Regency period mahogany sofa table in the manner of Thomas Chippendale the Younger.
Brass
Magnificent antique side table gilded with marble top from around 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent antique side table gilded with marble top from around 1860 Richly carved solid wood body with rich ornaments, finely carved. Balustrade with leaf ornaments articulated o...
Marble
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century French Empire style handcrafted gilt bronze mahogany framed upholstered settee / sofa.
Bronze
Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze couch French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 107cm, width 192cm, depth 72cm This beautiful canapé style couch is craft...
Ormolu
$4,882Sale Price|25% Off
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Two pairs of detached columns adorned with gilt bronze rings take place on the side posts of this boat bed forming feet.
Bronze
$8,522Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
Wood
$8,522Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
Wood
Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved and gilt -wood 6 piece suite comprising of one sofa, four armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding.
Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding. Upholstered with a precious Ru belli silk fa...
Giltwood
$11,362Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant French 19' Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Four Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved and gilt -wood 6 piece suite comprising of one sofa, four armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding.
Giltwood
$11,328Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding. It's part of an eleven piece s salon set pub...
Giltwood
$11,362Sale Price|20% Off
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding. It's part of an eleven piece s salon set pub...
Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Gustavian Sofa Settee
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Essex, MA
Parcel gilt. Laurel leaf motif terminating in lion head at arm ends.
Beech, Giltwood
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Gilded Sofa by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Miami, FL
A “Paul Follot, Art Deco salon canape, Circa: 1922: French Art Deco solid mahogany sofa with gold leaf, decorated with a carved fruit basket on each arm, elegant arc-shaped backrest,...
Fruitwood
Mid 18th Century Luis XV Sofa
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined sofa in carved and gilded wood with everted side backrests. The sofa comes without a central backrest and with a padded seat. The legs are arched, while on the seat you can s...
Wood
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