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H 39.75 in W 71 in D 36 in
Antique Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Splayed Leg Tapestry & Griffin Sofa c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique RJ Horner Figural Carved Mahogany Splayed Leg Tapestry Sofa With Griffins C1890 Measures
Mahogany
$12,900
H 37.83 in W 59 in D 27.19 in
Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Griffin Details, Newly Upholstered
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style barrel back sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the
Linen, Wood, Paint
Chrome Griffin Sofa
By L'Esperance Design, R.J. Horner & Co., Karpen & Bros.
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An exact replica of an American Carved Mahogany Sofa, late 19th century - early 20th century, in
Composition, Chrome, Steel
19th Century Empire Seating
Located in Genova, IT
Empire seating in finely carved and gilded wood with finials decorated with winged griffins
Wood
Rare Neoclassical Carved and Painted Griffin Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A very rare neoclassical carved and painted Griffin sofa attributed to Ephraim Stahl. The Griffin
Upholstery, Wood
Griffin Sofa #2 By Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Griffin Sofa #2 by Lawson-Fenning shown in suede. Also available to order COM/COL for $2950. 12
Suede, Upholstery
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H 60 in W 103.5 in D 30 in
19th Century Antique Italian, Carved, Polychrome Walnut with Griffins, Sofa!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous 19th Century Antique Italian, Carved, Polychrome Walnut with Griffins, Sofa! Antique
Fabric
Ephraim Ståhl, Late Gustavian Griffin Sofa, circa 1795
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in New York, NY
Ephraim Ståhl (1767 Stockholm 1820), Late Gustavian griffin sofa with Egyptian heads, origin
Wood
19th Century Swedish Painted Griffin Sofa Gustavian
Located in Benington, Herts
A wonderful and decorative 19th century Swedish Gustavian style sofa with original paintwork
Linen, Pine
Rare Carved Walnut RJ Horner Winged Griffin Sofa Settee Circa 1870
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The detail of the frame on this sofa is absolutely outstanding. The carved faces are fantastic and
Walnut
Painted Swedish Sofa with Griffins and Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted Swedish Sofa with Griffins and Lions- 18th Century, One of a kind. Visit our site at
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench with Griffins in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish sofa bench in the Gustavian style with carved griffins, hand-scraped to the
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique French Oval Dining Table Carved Oak Black Forest Sofa Library Griffin
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Oval Dining Table Carved Oak Black Forest Sofa Library Griffin. Direct from France
Oak
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H 36 in W 75 in L 36 in
Pair Rare Italian Carved Griffin Directoire Genuine Gold Leaf Settee Sofas C1960
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic pair of French Directoire style, Italian-made settees or sofas. They are each
Beech
Period Neoclassical Gustavian Sofa By Ephraim Stahl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Essex, MA
Period giltwood and painted Griffin sofa attributed to Ephraim Stahl - Gilded and white painted
Fir
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H 54.5 in W 65 in D 25 in
1800's Antique French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Flanking Crest Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Sofa, French Louis XIII Carved Walnut, Griffins Cabochon Flanking Crest, 1800s
Fabric, Walnut
Swedish Griffin Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Griffin Sofa
Wood
Painted sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted sofa with griffin decoration. Scraped to original off-white paint.
Wood
Small Swedish sofa with griffin detail on arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
Small Swedish painted sofa with finely carved griffin detail on arms and turned legs.
Wood
Gustavian Griffin Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Swedish white-painted Gustavian style sofa straight back armrests carved with griffins
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
$10,804 / item
H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 47.25 in
Art Deco Stone Coffee Table Calacatta Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Stone Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. Stone coffee table lives up to its name featuring an exuberant stone texture with beautiful, in...
Marble, Carrara Marble
$101,263
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
Iron
$18,000
H 76.5 in W 158.125 in D 1 in
Spectacular Painted Six-Panel Armorial Baroque Screen from Italy, Circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
This six panel Italian screen is from the Baroque period, circa 1700. The four central panels have been affixed to a foldable frame, while the two outer panels are detached. When all...
Wood, Canvas
$9,600
H 44 in W 69 in D 23.25 in
Antique Swedish Rococo Period Settee or Sofa Bench in Original Paint, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A richly carved, 18th century Swedish sofa bench from the Rococo period, newly upholstered linen. This beautiful antique settee has been hand-scraped back to reveal the original pain...
Wood, Paint
$14,900
H 41 in W 64.19 in D 25.19 in
Gustavian Demilune Buffet, Hand-Painted Wood, Sweden, Circa 1780
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish buffet from the Gustavian period with demilune sides and original paint inside and outside, circa 1780. This special piece came from a manor house in Uppland, Sweden. ...
Wood, Paint
$34,380
H 83.47 in W 74.81 in D 88.19 in
Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Magnificent, 18th Century, Venetian, Trompe-L’œil, Painted, Bed, Superking 6ft, 180cm wide, With Massive 213cm, 6ft 10in Shaped Headboard & 149cm, 5ft Shaped Footboard & Fortuny Bedc...
Paint
$45,619
H 110.24 in W 701.58 in D 3.94 in
Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This piece of woodwork was made at the extreme end of the 20th century, around 1985 and comes from a Parisian mansion. It presents a grey paneled decoration enhanced with gold, comp...
Wood
18th Century Swedish TragSofa Gustavian Original Patina
Located in Houston, TX
Imbued with the elegance of 18th-century Swedish design, this tragsofa emanates a timeless allure. Crafted with masterful artistry, its exquisite form showcases a harmonious blend of...
Wood, Paint
$27,900 / set
H 25 in W 11.25 in D 23 in
19th Century Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Sphinxes - Antique Tuscan Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Italian 19th-century sphinx statuettes handcrafted in terracotta, in good condition. The detailed Tuscan garden statues are laying on a volute base, and the wooden...
Terracotta
19th Century Late Biedermeier Walnut Display Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
A lovely and light walnut cabinet/vitrine, with one original large glass door, glass side panels, and a mirrored back. Two large shelves with two recessed half shelves covered in fab...
Glass, Mirror, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Classical Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An unusual period Gustavian sofa with classical plaster decoration. With rare lions paw feet and scraped to original paint. Newly upholstered in linen.
Linen, Wood
$9,800
H 30.13 in W 61.82 in D 66.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Gate Leg, Drop Leaf Table in Original Paint, Circa 1780
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish gate leg or drop leaf table from the Gustavian period in original paint, circa 1780. A very practical piece with two large leaves each supported by double gates. When ...
Wood, Paint
Important and Rare Canopy Bed of the Guangxu Reign
Located in Madrid, ES
Important and rare canopy bed. In 19th century tamarind, of the Guangxu reign (1875-1908). Decoration with plant motifs. Dimentions.: 228 x 210 x 165 cm. Complete and in very g...
Wood
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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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