$13,751
H 37.01 in W 77.17 in D 28.35 in
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Wood Duchesse Brisée Armchair
Located in IT
with its components together, functioning as a sofa and chaise longue, or, when needed, transformed
Wood, Walnut
Large Howard and sons chaise longue sofa
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Early substantial deep seated Howard and sons chaise sofa covered in H&S blue ticking standing on
Walnut
$8,213
H 13.39 in W 29.93 in D 24.22 in
LARGE RESTORED 1880 ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER FOOTSTOOL
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
central support tension beam, I have only ever seen this on large sofas and chaise lounges, the support
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Edwardian Fainting Green Chaise Sofa Lounge on Castors
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This Superb late 19th Century Victorian Walnut Antique Chaise Longue dates from circa, 1890 and
Upholstery, Wood
$8,272
H 33.47 in W 66.54 in D 31.5 in
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Drop Arm Chaise Lounge Sofa Horse Hair Fill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian drop arm sofa chaise
Leather
$4,624
H 74.81 in W 66.74 in D 14.18 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE DRESSiNG ROOM CONSOLE TABLE FULL LENGTH MIRROR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
five star hotel in Rome, the bathroom was so large it had a sofa, chaise, two toilets and one of these
Mirror, Wood
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 80.71 in D 26.38 in
Stunning Victorian Regency Mahogany and Beech Scroll Arm Sofa Chaise, circa 1850
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
A stunning Victorian era scroll end sofa We date this piece to be around the mid-19th century
Cotton, Beech, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.44 in W 68.9 in D 28.35 in
Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chaise Lounge with hand carved walnut frame This is the first chaise in this model I have seen, its a
Upholstery, Walnut
French Ebonized Recamier or Couch, circa 1830s
Located in Greding, DE
Very beautiful French ebonized recamier or couch, circa 1830s. Elegant recamier with a simple
Fabric, Wood
Victorian Rosewood Carved Sofa or Chaise
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian carved rosewood sofa in nice condition standing on cabriole legs. Structurally sound, a
Rosewood
Sold
H 32 in W 72 in D 30 in
Victorian Set Of Turquoise Painted Iron Garden Table, Sofa, Chaise And Armchair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Turquoise painted iron garden patio cocktail table, lounge chair, two person sofa and armchair
Iron
Dormeuse, chaise longue sofa in gilded wood and velvet, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient Dormeuse, relaxing sofa, chaise longue in carved and gilded wood, red velvet fabric, built
Wood
Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Sleigh Bed c.1830
Located in London, GB
combination of wood and metal. They are a cross between chaise lounge, couch and a bed. They were developed in
Mahogany
Méridienne/Récamier Daybed with Carved Mahogany
By Empire Furniture
Located in Sofia, BG
down or sitting upright, the couch - and its cousins, the sofa, the settee and the daybed - has a long
Textile, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 49.22 in
Restored Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Brown Leather Corner Sofa Chaise
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Howard & Son’s Berners Street, Walnut framed corner sofa chaise lounge with Chesterfield tufting If
Leather
Sold
H 39.38 in W 66.93 in D 29.53 in
1920 French Bottle Green Jacquard Velvet and Velour’s Piano Stripe Chaise Lounge
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An extremely beautiful sofa / chaise lounge. This chaise lounge is reupholstered with green
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 41 in W 75 in D 35 in
Early 19th-C. Rustic Moroccan Carved Wood and Wicker Daybed / Chaise / Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is amazing! It is an early 19th century heavily carved Moroccan chase. The back is some sort of carved exotic wood, possibly teak, and the seat is a woven wicker. It has age app...
Wicker, Wood
1920s Bamboo and Rattan Chaise Longue
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Elegant and evocative Art Deco chaise longue from the 1920s made from bamboo and rattan with
Bamboo, Rattan
Victorian Carved Walnut Chaise Longue
Located in Stutton, GB
Victorian carved walnut frame chaise longue, with a lovely carved serpentine shaped back ,carved
Walnut
George III fainting couch
Located in San Francisco, CA
A late 18th Century George III fancy painted fainting couch. Painted yellow, with Neo-Classcial
Wood, Paint, Cane
19th Century English Upholstered Sofa by Charles Hindley and Son, London
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this lovely shaped English upholstered Sofa/chaise Great shape and of good
Upholstery, Mahogany
Small Antique English Upholstered Sofa
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this lovely shaped small English upholstered sofa/chaise. Great shape and of
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Of Louis XV Jean Avisse Armchairs With Beauvais Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
(1723-after 1796) produced chairs, sofas, stools, chaises and similar furniture during the eighteenth
Wood, Tapestry, Upholstery
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Stained Glass Door
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A beautiful early 20th Century glazed hardwood door with Japanese inspired stained glass panels depicting a parrot and other birds seated on branches of stylised blossom.
Glass, Hardwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$10,077 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
French Majolica Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica tulip Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890 Height / 7 inches. Diameter / 10 inches.
Ceramic
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
$13,751 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
"Voltaire" Figured Oak Nightstand by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Step into the allure of 1930s French sophistication with our exquisitely hand-crafted Voltaire nightstand, a homage to the Post-Deco era. Meticulously designed, this nightstand captu...
Oak
Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of four French Art Deco dining chairs, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, France. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 1940s. The detailed designed backrest panels will ...
Brass
The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
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