18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa original paint upholstered in French linen
Located in London, GB
A handsome late c18th Swedish Gustavian painted sofa. that has been hand scraped down to the
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Pine
18th century Swedish Gustavian sofa original paint upholstered in French linen
Located in London, GB
A handsome late c18th Swedish Gustavian painted sofa. that has been hand scraped down to the
Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Painted and Parcel-Gilt Carved Wood Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Louis XV painted and parcel-gilt sofa. The sofa has exquisite lines and is
Gold Leaf
19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XV Style Sofa Upholstered in Organic Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th Century Carved and Painted Louis XV Style Sofa Upholstered in Organic Linen Antique French
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$11,500
Gustavian Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully elaborated c. 1800 Swedish Gustavian bench or settee/sofa. The bench retains
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Sold|$13,000
19th Century Gustavian Sofa
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 19th century late Gustavian sofa inspired by the Roman Empire and ancient Egypt. The sofa has
Wood
Sold|$11,800
Regency Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Regency scroll arm sofa constructed, circa 1820 for an English country estate. Stands upon out
Brass
Sold|$4,500
Carved Gold Leaf Sofa Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
From the 19th century, this sofa frame was hand-carved and then painted with gold leaf by hand. The
Gold Leaf
Sold|$6,900
19th century Swedish Sofa Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century late Gustavian period painted wood sofa bench with out- scrolling arms, pierced back
Linen, Pine, Paint
Sold|$23,000
18th Century Rococo Sofa
By Christopher Tietze
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional 18th century Rococo sofa in original color and fine carvings, Signed and made by
Wood
A Hand Painted Byzantine Themed Occasional Table
Located in Kent, Dover
A large Italian occasional table with a hand painted representation of the famous Byzantine mosaic
Sold|$3,196
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian sofa from northern Sweden. This model was manufactured around the turn of the century
Pine
Sold|$6,800
19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 19th century Swedish late Gustavian, Empire sofa in original color and very good proportions
Pine
Sold|$6,900
19th century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa with carved decoration around the apron and storage/bed
Linen, Pine, Paint
Sold|$4,380
Early 19th Century French Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 19th century French sofa in Louis XVI style.
Wood
Gorgeous 18th Century French Sofa "Corbeille"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Gorgeous 18th century French sofa "Corbeille".
Sold|$6,306
19th Century Gillows Carved Hardwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
taupe linen upholstered fabric with a soft cream painted base. The sofa is supported on 8 carved
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold|$2,400
French 19th Century White Settee Sofa
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 19th century white painted settee sofa with new upholstery.
Pine
Magnificent 19th Century French Sofa "Corbeille"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent 19th century French sofa "Corbeille".
Sold|$5,880
Magnificent French Louis XVI Period Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent, French Louis XVI period sofa.
Wood
Sold|$7,500
Gilded Rococo Style Sofa, Sweden, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Gilded Rococo style sofa, Sweden, circa 1890 Painted wooden frame with gilded details and a
Linen, Wood
Sold|$7,500
19th Century French Carved Rococo Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carved Rococo style sofa depicting ram's heads on the arms and intricate floral
Wood
Sold|$3,500
Antique Hollywood Regency Rococo Style Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful restored antique Rococo style sofa updated with white lacquer exposed carved wood frame
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English chinoiserie revival taste of 1850. Features a hand-painted gilt frame of floral and foliate motif
Linen, Lacquer, Wood
Neoclassical Gustavian Style Leather Cabriole Sofa Canape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
painted finish having parcel gilt accents. The sofa is supported by Louis XVI style tapered legs having a
Brass
19th Century Chinese Chippendale Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
English chinoiserie revival taste of 1850. Features a hand-painted gilt frame of floral and foliate motif
Linen, Lacquer, Wood
18th Century Compact Living Sofa Bed from 1790
Located in Kramfors, SE
18th century compact living sofa bed. During the day it was used as a sofa while at night the
Pine
Postmodern Memphis Era Hand-Painted Zig-Zag Entry Table
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique entry hall tall table, hand-painted wood tiles on bird's-eye maple wood frame, well made
Birdseye Maple
Vintage Hickory Chair Chinese Chippendale Camelback Faux Bamboo Sofa
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic Palm Beach regency sofa designed and crafted in a Chinese Chippendale form with rolled arms
Faux Bamboo
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa Bench in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
19th c. Swedish sofa bench in the Gustavian style wearing its original, natural patina. There are
Fabric, Wood, Paint
"Macedo" Sofa in Hardwood & Boucle by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional 'Macedo' sofa by Sergio Rodrigues is a rare find, featuring an integrated storage
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century French Velvet Tufted Sofa with Cane Medallion Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French velvet tufted sofa. The painted sofa frame is visibly worn from years of use
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Carved Giltwood & Green Sofa with Red Damask Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine form French carved polychrome & giltwood sofa in green with matching red damask upholstered
Damask, Giltwood
Sold|$28,587 / set
Pair of Venetian "Fan" Sofas with Mustard-Yellow Upholstery
Located in Dubai, AE
'-shaped sofas. The frames are carved from wood, with serpentine padded backrests and seats, painted in a
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Yellow Chenille, Celina, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and White Linen by Celina made in the 60s is nothing less
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century Cast Iron and Marble Confectioner's Table, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring a lovely two-tone painted finish on the intricately base, this 19th Century cast iron
Marble, Iron
Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Perla Sofa
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Madrid, ES
upholstered in hand painted cotton fabric designed by Livio de Simone, Italy, 1950s.
Wood, Cotton
Guglielmo Veronesi for ISA Bergamo Mid-Century Modern Italian Perla Sofa
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Madrid, ES
upholstered in hand painted cotton fabric designed by Livio de Simone, Italy, 1950s.
Wood, Cotton
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Brown Leather by Liceu De Artes 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, with complimentary domestic shipping included this midcentury sofa in
Leather, Hardwood
French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880
Located in Tarry Town, NY
-style antique Settee /sofa. Created during the opulent Belle Époque era, circa 1890, this settee
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
1950’s Ficks Reed Lacquered Stick Rattan President’s Sofa Custom Upholstered
By Ficks Reed
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
An iconic and sought-after design by Ficks Reed, this 1950’s Stick Rattan “President’s Sofa” has
Rattan, Paint
French Mid-Century Sofa Table with Green-Turquise-White Ceramic Tiles 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Salzburg, AT
Square sofa table by Roger Capron, signed. The bright colors of the table are captivating, the rich
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Original Upholstery Italian Sofa, Ready to Ship
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern two-seat sofa. Made of solid wood structure. Original hand painted upholstery
Bronze
Organic Modern Teak Root Side Table/ Sofa Table, Special Handpainted, IDN, 2023
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Out of the ordinary organic modern teak wood side table/ sofa table handmade by an artist from the
Stainless Steel
Sold|$14,600
Early 18th Century Painted Canapé
Located in Chireno, TX
Early 18th century Regence canapé (sofa), with later paint and newly upholstered with down-wrap
Down, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Large French Square Sofa Table in Gilt Wood in Louis XVI Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Large square sofa table in gilt wood frame with two levels in glass top. France, circa 1960.
Wood
Sold|$15,475
Stone Colored Curved Sectional Sofa, Bensen
By Bensen
Located in Tulsa, OK
Endless sectional sofa by Bensen Covered in a stone colored cotton blend textured woven fabric
Metal
Sold|$18,000
Two Piece Iron Framed Sofa by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
sofa. This example is from the estate of Melvyn and Kitty LeRoy and was used on the terrace of their
Metal
Sold|$3,009 / set
Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Table with crossover legs and painted pine top. Sofa is made forming a latice back which matches the
Birch, Pine, Paint
Pair of Italian Painted 1930s Side Tables with Mirrored Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian painted 1930s side table with antique mirrored tops. The tripod shaped bases stand
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Painted Louis XV Style Canape in Navy Gingham Linen
Located in Kent, Dover
A French carved and painted Louis XV style canape, in subtle greens and yellows, newly upholstered
Fruitwood
Sold|$8,596
Louis XVI Settee, Denmark 1780-1790
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish Louis XVI settee sofa or bench, c. 1780-1790. Carved and painted wood with elegant and
Fabric, Beech, Pine
Metz & Co Metal Modernist Side Table, Holland, 1950
By Elmar Berkovich, Metz & Co.
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. Unfortunately we cannot figure out who designed this beauty. It’s made of Bordeaux painted solid steel
Steel
Sold|$7,800
Hessian Hall Bench
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak frame, upholstered in hessian fabric and fitted with brass nails.
Brass
Chinoiserie Altar/Sofa Table 'Hand Painted'
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Chinoiserie Altar/Sofa Table Hand Painted Made in Italy
Wood
French XIX Pinewood Hand Carved, Hand Painted Console or Sofa Table
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French XIX pinewood hand-carved, hand-painted console or sofa table.
Pine
Charming Hand-Painted Large Swedish Sofa Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
bottom and turned legs, all hand painted hunter green, red oxide and pale yellow. Custom seat cushion in
Wood
Sold|$6,400
19th Century Swedish Painted Sofa Bed
Located in Charleston, SC
Gustavian sofa bed, Sweden circa 1850 with beautiful Gustavian details; the back and apron with
Linen, Pine, Paint
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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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