$13,517
H 37.01 in W 77.17 in D 28.35 in
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Walnut Wood Duchesse Brisée Armchair
Located in IT
It can be presented with its components together, functioning as a sofa and chaise longue, or, when needed, transformed into two comfortable and cozy seating areas, even separated by...
Wood, Walnut
$8,082
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 and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is the first footstool I have ever seen by Howard which has Howards signature central support tension beam, I have only ever seen this on large sofas and chaise lounges, the sup...
Leather, Hardwood
$8,139
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 lounge in hand dyed Whisky brown leather A very good looking well made and comfortab...
Leather
$4,550
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
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, Antique Circa 1900-1920 French Louis XVI style full length trifold dr...
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, circa 1850 The piece is constructed from mahogany and beechwood with beautiful pa...
Cotton, Beech, Mahogany
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 English walnut turned legs and original gilt castors.
Walnut
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 Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chai...
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 ebonized frame and slightly curved feet. The backrest is also curved and shows flower-...
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 few marks to the upholstery but no rips or tears. Dimensions: Length 51.18 inches ...
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. This late Victorian set is featuring scrolled iron corners that conjoin and taper endi...
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 for the living room of nobles in France in the 19th century, maximum dimensions cm ...
Wood
Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Sleigh Bed c.1830
Located in London, GB
They are a cross between chaise lounge, couch and a bed. They were developed in the early 1800s, and are associated with English Regency and late French Empire/early Restauration sty...
Mahogany
Méridienne/Récamier Daybed with Carved Mahogany
By Empire Furniture
Located in Sofia, BG
Whether used for lying down or sitting upright, the couch - and its cousins, the sofa, the settee and the daybed - has a long history, going back to classical Greek and Roman times.
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 Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare highly collectable Victorian circa 1870-1880 Howard & Son’s Berners Street, Walnut framed corner sofa chaise lounge with Chesterfiel...
Leather
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 stands on beautiful turned legs with castors. The scroll arm has some fine carvings an...
Upholstery, Wood
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 jacquard (Uasbrenner) velvet and a black and white stripe in chenille fabric.
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 adjustable back. In good vintage condition. Approximate dimensions: Height 91cm ...
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 shaped arm, serpentine front rail, stands on lovely shaped cabriole legs with origina...
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 motif. Painting mostly original.
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 size and dimensions.
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 good size and dimensions.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Of Louis XV Jean Avisse Armchairs With Beauvais Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Jean Avisse (1723-after 1796) produced chairs, sofas, stools, chaises and similar furniture during the eighteenth century.
Wood, Tapestry, Upholstery
$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
$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
$11,545 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Leather
$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
$8,082 / set
H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in
George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...
Leather
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
$3,995
H 52.5 in W 50.75 in D 26.25 in
Louis XV Style Vanity with Bronze Mirror & Frame Manner Maison Forest
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Elevate your interior with this stunning Louis XV style vanity, featuring an ornate bronze-mounted mirror and frame, crafted in the refined manner of Maison Forest, the renowned Pari...
Bronze
$8,580 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$6,800Sale Price / set|80% Off
H 43 in W 31 in D 26.5 in
Pair of Large Louis XV Style Giltwood Fauteuil with Tapestry
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate lawyers say must sell as probate close looms . Pair of unusually large and commodious giltwood fauteuil with possibly 18th century chinoiserie tapestry later associated (and a...
Gold Leaf
$2,377
H 63.78 in W 44.49 in D 23.82 in
LOVELY ART DECO CIRCA 1930's SATIN WALNUT DRESSING TABLE + MIRROR PART OF SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely satin Walnut Art Deco circa 1930's dressing table with tri folding mirrors which is part of a sm...
Mirror, Walnut
Sold|$12,929
H 49.61 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
Gerard Rigot, Peacock Dressing Table. Hand painted carved wood France, 1992
Located in Munster, NRW
There is Art Deco, Art Nouveau; there is design, modernism or Memphis… And then there are pieces that resist classification. Gérard Rigot’s creations, as if drawn from a fable, most ...
Wood, Paint
$33,958
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$24,950 / set
H 38 in W 66 in D 28 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
Vintage Distressed Mirrored Vanity and Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This enchanting vintage vanity captures the romantic allure of French Provincial and Neoclassical design through a soulful, aged lens. The dressing table features a graceful serpenti...
Serpentine
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