Early 19th Century American Sheraton Federal Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
American Federal Sofa in the Sheraton Style. Early 19th Century with Scroll arms and turned legs.
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Federal Sofa
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Federal Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
American Federal Sofa in the Sheraton Style. Early 19th Century with Scroll arms and turned legs.
Mahogany
An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
An Exceptional Philadelphia Federal Sofa, Circa 1820–1830 — With Magnificent Cornucopia Arms This grand Philadelphia Federal sofa, crafted circa 1820–1830, stands as a striking testa...
Wood
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Federal mahogany inlaid sofa with an arched camel back, with scroll arms on six legs, the beautifully upholstered cushion backrest, seat, and arms are in wonderful, clean, rea...
Mahogany
Fine 19th Century American Federal Period Mahogany Sofa
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 19th century American federal period mahogany sofa on 6 turned and carved legs.
Mahogany
$5,880
H 34 in W 71.5 in D 28 in
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with cross banding.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,800
H 33.5 in W 63.5 in D 27.25 in
American Federal Style Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid Sofa Green Striped Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A refined American Federal style sofa crafted in richly toned mahogany with luminous satinwood inlay, featuring gracefully scrolled ends, tapered and fluted legs, and elegant neoclas...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Satinwood, American Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite mid 19th century mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style upholstered sofa. The sofa features hand carved in the Sheraton style design and upholstered side arm rest stan...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$6,500
H 35 in W 73 in D 25 in
Antique Tripple Rush Seat Solid Linen Upholstery Cushion Bench Sattee Sofa Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very decorative antique tripple rush seat solid linen upholstery cushion bench sattee sofa mint!
Rush, Chestnut
Federal Sofa
Located in Litchfield, CT
Probably Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1810. Mahogany, mahogany veneer, bird's-eye maple inlay, white pine secondary wood. Condition: Excellent. Minor repairs (re-enforcement to the ...
Mahogany
An excellent New York Federal inlaid sofa
By Michael Allison
Located in Sharon, MA
A Fine and Rare Federal Inlaid Mahogany Sofa, New York City, circa 1800-10.
Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe Federal Period Sofa
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
The Phyfe Shop's earliest (prior to 1800) Sheraton-Adam inspired, masterfully carved mahogany SIX legged sofa or 'settee'. Three panels of crest rail carvings: a central bowed swag p...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Poplar
New York Federal Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
New York drop Leaf table with Lion Mounts
Unavailable
H 35 in W 81 in D 36 in
Fine Chippendale, Federal Mahogany Camelback Sofa, Philadelphia, circa 1780-1800
Located in Providence, RI
In the world of Chippendale sofas in the colonies, Philadelphia was always a source of standout work and design, and closest to high style English models. The Philadelphia look is i...
Mahogany
Early New England Sofa Frame
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Early New England federal style sofa frame from the personal collection of the late Nan Gurley.
Birch, Pine
New York Federal Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
An America, New York, Federal sofa with bowknot and drapery carving, reeded legs with casters.
Federal American Sofa with Updated Fabric
Located in Stamford, CT
An updated federal sofa, newly upholstered.
Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
An American Federal carved seven legged mahogany sofa. Three panels of crest rail carvings: A central swag panel, with reeded panels to either side.
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Wood Federal Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite 19th century solid mahogany wood framed Federal Sheraton style sofa with hand carvings throughout resting on eight legs.
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
American Federal Birch-Inlaid Mahogany Settee Sofa, Massachusetts
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine work in mahogany and inlaid with panels of flamed birch, this settee is a remarkable presentation piece that probably comes from the North Shore of Massachusetts, circa 1...
Brass
Sold
H 52 in W 77 in D 33 in
Antique Federal Style Carved Ornate Tufted Sofa and Loveseat Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
***Selling separately 2 matching chairs. Dimensions: Sofa H: 52” W: 77” D: 33” Seat H: 19” Seat D: 23” Arm H: 29” Loveseat H: 52” W: 58” D: 27” Seat H: 19” Seat D: 22” Arm ...
Leather
1920`s US Federal Style Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
1920`s US Federal style mahogany sofa
Sold
H 33.25 in W 71 in D 30 in
Early 20th-C. Federal Style Sofa W/ Painted Gustavian Finish & White Upholstery
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early Federal style sofa that has been given a fresh update with a Swedish / Gustavian antique finish.
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Federal Style Sofa, Circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique American Empire Federal style sofa offers flame mahogany frame with scroll form rail and arms having carved acanthus over upholstered back and seat, raised on carved paw f...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.75 in W 72.75 in D 31 in
Duncan Phyfe Style Federal Mahogany Sofa Attrib. to the Ernest F. Hagen Workshop
By Ernest F. Hagen
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Duncan Phyfe style Federal Mahogany Sofa with decorative swag carved crest, attributed to the Ernest F.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Federal Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent Federal style settee. 24 stars to perimeter of base. Solid wood construction. Nice patina.
Early 19th Century New York Sofa, Probably by Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Richmond, VA
Great example of an early 19th century New York sofa from the federal period. Probably by Duncan Phyfe.
Mahogany
American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
American Federal carved mahogany sofa, early 19th century.
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 71 in L 38 in
Antique French Empire Mahogany Settee Sofa Figural Dolphin Parlor Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Empire mahogany settee sofa figural dolphin parlor federal 71" 19th century French Empire mahogany sofa or settee.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.38 in W 80 in D 28 in
American Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa Attributed to William Camp, Baltimore
By William Camp 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine carved mahogany sofa from the workshops of Baltimore during the Federal period, this work is attributed to William Camp (Baltimore, 1773-1822) with a very distinct profil...
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.5 in W 28 in D 80 in
Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor settee or sofa. Made of mahogany featuring rolled arms and blue silk scalamandre upholstery with insects and bolster pillows. The sofa is supported by turned...
Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.71 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Restored Swedish Biedermeier circa 1850 Eagle Sofa Table Gold Gilt Eagle Federal
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, circa 1850 Swedish Biedermeier table with hand-carved hawk under and Lion hairy paw feet This is one of those pieces that will o...
Mahogany
George III Sheraton Mahogany Settee, England, circa 1795
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Additional search terms: Georgian, English Regency, Regency, Neoclassical, Classical, Sofa, Federal, Phyfe, hall, foyer, entry, bedroom, country house
Brass
Federal Sofa with Carved Fluted Detailing
Located in Greenwich, CT
This vintage Federal Sofa is newly upholstered in muslin. Mahogany frame newly painted in a grey finish.
Mahogany, Muslin
Antique American Federal Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Burled wood frame with exaggerated scrolled back and arms. The crest rail carved with acanthus leaves, and raised on heavy carved lion's paw legs with scrolled foliate decoration. On...
Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Crotch Mahogany Scrolling Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable 19th Century Federal / Regency Mahogany Sofa. Item features dramatically scrolled arms, turned legs, brass casters, crotch mahogany lower rail and solid mahogany rolled ba...
Mahogany
Sold
H 38 in W 74 in D 28 in
19th C Classical American Federal Cornucopia Carved Mahogany Sheraton Style Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Federal carved mahogany Sheraton style sofa believed to be circa mid-late 1800s.
Fabric, Mahogany, Down
Sold
H 46.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Federal Empire period carved flame mahogany high back / arm loveseat sofa, circa 1815, Mid Atlantic States, New York or Baltimore.
Velvet, Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 29 in D 68 in
Antique Sheraton Revival Mahogany Parlor Settee Sofa Love Seat Bench Federal
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Sheraton style bow back parlor sofa or settee. Made of mahogany featuring an arched back with red silk upholstery, nailhead trim, and ornate turned and reeded legs with arrow...
Silk, Mahogany
Hepplewhite Federal Style Antique Two Drawers Console Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Two drawers antiques dovetails Federal style mahogany console sofa table.
Mahogany
Sculptural Antique Federal Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sofa , though Federal, has the chic sensualness of a great Hollywood Regency piece, and as such would be elegant in both a traditional or contemporary aesthetic.
Wood, Fabric
Federal Sofa
Located in Alexandria, VA
Sheraton design– scrolls and reeded urns on arms - original castors on reeded front legs – replaced castors on flared back legs – French welt seat - seat, back and arms reupholstered...
Mahogany
Federal Sofa
Located in Litchfield, CT
Federal Scrolled Arm Sofa, Massachusetts, North Shore, probably Salem, ca. 1810-1820.
Mahogany, Maple
Early 19th Century Federal Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant and comfortable early 19th century sofa with gently curving back and seat covered in a rich yellow cotton chintz accented with brass tacks.
Early 19th Century Federal Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant and comfortable early 19th century sofa with gently curving back and seat covered in a rich yellow cotton chintz accented with brass tacks. An elegant loose fitting cream ...
American 19TH C Federal Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Fedearl sofa upholstered in red wool
Mahogany
Federal Sofa in the Sheraton Manner
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unusual sofa was probably made in the Mid-Atlantic. Wonderful in-curved arms - plum pudding mahogany back rail - unusual turned legs and channeled bottom rail - urn-shaped turne...
Mahogany
Duncan Phyfe New York Federal Sofa - Single or Collector's Pair
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Woodbury, CT
All six legs rest on casters; the 'red' sofa on wooden, and the white on brass. Exceptional refinement of English Sheraton and Scottish Adam Brothers design and proportion; with ch...
Poplar, Mahogany
Federal Sheraton Mahogany Sofa, New York, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This form of Federal sofa with its boldly turned feet and arm support was popular as living room or formal furniture of quality.
Mahogany
Federal Scroll-Arm Sofa
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handsome high-style mahogany framed sofa - probably Massachusetts - excellent hand-carved arm supports and turned legs - original cup casters - removable flame mahogany back rail - l...
Brass
Federal Squareback Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Federal style square-back sofa detailing reeded incurvate arms with ends scrolled.
Mahogany
Federal Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in Woodbury, CT
Fine late federal neoclassical carved mahogany sofa, with acanthus carved and paneled crest, carved rolled arms faced with reeding with carved base rosette, connected to a reeded fro...
Mahogany
Federal Tiger Maple Sofa, New England, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This sofa is composed of beautifully grained tiger maple that has developed a mellow patina over time. This sofa is quite substantial in its construction with beautifully baluster tu...
Fabric, Maple
Sold
H 28.75 in W 38.5 in D 23.75 in
American Federal Period Rosewood Sofa Table with Acanthus Leaf Carving
Located in Wells, ME
American early 19th century federal period rosewood sofa table with dropleaves, two drawers and unusual carved end supports.
Rosewood
Sold
H 35.5 in W 77 in L 35.5 in
Classical / Federal / Sheraton Carved Mahogany Phyfe Sofa, New York, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
This is the best of the phyfe line of sofas, with the sought-after pronounced turned in arm. A virtually identical example is illustrated in Albert Sack’s new fine points of furnitur...
Mahogany
High Federal Drop-Leaf Table, Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alexandria, VA
We attribute this piece to the workshop of Duncan Phyfe in New York City. Excellent size for use today as a center table, a sofa table or a small dining table. Shaped drop leaves. On...
New England Sheraton Sofa
Located in Alexandria, VA
This excellent Federal settee has fine reeding, turnings, and carving throughout. Delicate reeding on the back rail and arms connect to a beautiful hand-carved rosette atop each end...
Carved Mahogany Sofa, New York, Possibly Phyfe, circa 1810
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Providence, RI
The Devil is in the details and this is one of the finest classical sofas we've owned. Let's start with the arm supports. Note where the skirt meets the leg. That block is carved on ...
New York Federal Gilt Wood Overmantle Mirror
Located in Woodbury, CT
The swag motif complements the crest rail decoration of Federal and Classical period NYC sofas from the shop of Duncan Phyfe.
American Federal Period Sheraton Mahogany Carved Sofa
Located in Wells, ME
American Federal period Sheraton mahogany carved sofa. The four front legs are turned and reeded, the arms have the inverse pattern of turning and are similarly reeded.
Mahogany
Federal Neoclassical New York Sofa, circa 1805
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Alexandria, VA
This rare and beautiful sofa is the finest we have ever offered. It is exceptionally graceful in form, yet very "sittable." When we acquired it, it was covered in a very rotten Chine...
Mahogany, Poplar, Silk, Ash, Fabric
19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa
Located in Harrisburg, PA
From a Long Island estate this is an exceptional sofa. Over the years its beautiful mahogany carvings had been touched up and varnished over and aver again The frame has been str...
Silk, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mahogany Sofa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An early 19th C. American, possibly Baltimore, mahogany arched back sofa or settee upholstered in a blue tapestry style fabric supported on square tapering legs terminating in brass ...
Mahogany
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$1,250
H 33.5 in W 77 in D 33.5 in
Southwood Chippendale Style Mahogany Fretwork Camelback Parlor Sofa Couch 77"
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Southwood Chinese Chippendale parlor settee / sofa / couch featuring a camelback design with floral upholstery, rolled arms and mahogany fretwork legs. Southwood, Hickory, N...
Fabric
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century English Georgian Style Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb quality pair of early 20th Century English antique camel back sofas or settees. Each standing on eight mahogany legs with stretchers. Circa 1890.
Mahogany
$2,868Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 85.75 in D 37 in
Vintage English Georgian Style Camel Back Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage English Georgian Style Camel Back Sofa 20thC Measures - 34 1/2" x 85 5/8" x 37" An English Georgian style camel back sofa from the 20th century. This piece features a camel...
Upholstery
$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
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 88 in D 30 in
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina th...
Leather, Mahogany
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Waxed Chintz Camelback Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this Vintage Boho Waxed Chintz Camelback Sofa. Featuring the classic elegance of a camelback silhouette, this sofa is wrapped in vibrant, waxed chintz fabr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered features a gently arched top rail at back, carved acanthus leaves decorated the sk...
Upholstery, Wood
English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint upholstery, and terminating on carved floral legs with connecting stretchers. Late ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.5 in W 110.25 in D 49 in
Antique Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Curved Sofa with Women & Cherubs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Curved Sofa with Women Nymph Caryatids, Cupid Cherub Figures and Hairy Paw Feet 19thC. Measures - 40 1/2" x 110 1/4" x 40 1/2" This an...
Walnut
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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