Fine Open Arm Hide Leather Library Sofa Country House Antique Howard Sons style
By Mulberry
Located in London, GB
A superb quality, gorgeous and extremely rare Howard & Sons style two-seater open-arm cigar hide leather library sofa in lovely vintage condition.
Leather, Wood
1976 Nicos Zographos Saronis Leather & Oak Sofa from Hugh Stubbins Library
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a leather and oak Nicos Zographos Saronis sofa from 1976, which came directly from a Hugh Stubbins (Architect) designed library at a notable ivy-league institution.
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century European Leather Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Early 20th century European leather "Library" sofa. Carved wood. Forged iron handles.
Leather
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 96.46 in D 35.44 in
English Georgian Style Leather Sofa with Large Brass Nailhead Edging
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very elegant English leather library three-seat sofa. Cushions are feather filled and the sofa is strong and comfortable for everyday use.
Leather
Unavailable
H 29 in W 57 in D 24.5 in
English Mid-19th Century Mahogany Writing, Library or Sofa Table Pedestal Ends
Located in Wells, ME
English Early Victorian mahogany leather top writing, library, or sofa table with bold pedestal ends.
Cowhide, Mahogany
Sold
H 32.49 in W 56.11 in D 37.21 in
FiNE CHESTNUT BROWN LEATHER LAUREN ASHLEY CHESTERFIELD TWO SEAT LIBRARY SOFa
By Laura Ashley
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very elegant Laura Ashley Chestnut brown leather Library sofa which is Chesterfield tufted all over Pl...
Leather
Sold
H 77 in W 42 in D 34 in
Vintage Italian Fruitwood Tufted Leather Nailhead 3 Seat Library Sofa Couch 77"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian sofa or couch featuring a Fruitwood frame with high back and padded rolled arms. Upholstered in brown tufted leather with downfilled cushions and nailhead trim. Mad...
Leather, Fruitwood
Leather 2 Seater Library Chesterfield Settee
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Leather 2 Seater Library Chesterfield Settee This Settee is the ultimate in Vintage Country House Chic, it has a delightfully generous shape, and the leather upholstery is original...
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 71.66 in D 33.47 in
Gentlemans Antique Library Buttoned Oxblood Settee Faux Leather Scottish 19thC
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A wonderful 19th century Gentleman’s library settee sourced from a country house estate in Scotland. In the original buttoned leather cloth with brass head tack detailing, in an attr...
Brass
Early 21st Century Custom Bespoke george Smith Style Brown Leather Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Charleston, SC
Georgian Rolled Scroll Arm Library brown leather Sofa, Sette, George Smith Style Large english traditional style library sofa in a plush very deep brown leather. sitting on four le...
Brass
Sold
H 33 in W 75 in D 44 in
Hancock and Moore, Georgian Scroll Arm Sofa, Dark Blue Distressed Leather, 2000s
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian Rolled Scroll Arm Library Blue Leather Sofa, Sette, George Smith Style Large english traditional style library sofa in a plush very deep blue leather. sitting on five legs ...
Leather
Sold
H 35 in W 78 in D 35 in
1940-1950’s Traditional Green Naugahyde Faux Leather Lawson Club Style Sofa
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Traditional green Naugahyde faux leather Lawson style club or library sofa with rolled arms by Vargas Fine Furniture.
Brass
George III Mahogany Library Table
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very handsome English library table, mahogany with string inlay drawers that open on three sides, tooled green leather top.
Mahogany, Leather
Antique English Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Leather Top Library Table
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique English Georgian style library table features mahogany construction with gilt decorated leather top, carved acanthus scroll trestle legs terminating in paw feet and connected...
Sold
H 31.3 in W 54.73 in D 30.12 in
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1880 fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite. A very rare find, I never come ac...
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 81.5 in D 38.39 in
Vintage Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Club Armchair & Sofa Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning vintage fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather Library suite. A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three pieces ...
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 81.5 in D 38.39 in
Vintage Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Club Armchair and Sofa Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage fully restored Chesterfield cigar brown leather library suite A very rare find, I never come across original sets of three...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 49 in D 24.75 in
Antique English Carved Oak Barley Twist Library Desk Leather Top Hall Sofa Table
Located in Choudrant, LA
Direct from England, a lovely antique English oak writing desk, with thick barley twist legs and barley twist stretcher and cross stretchers~ ~Thick block joints with carved fronts,...
Leather, Oak
French Blue Leather Chesterfield Library Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous leather sofa made in the USA by Leathercraft in North Carolina.
Sold
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Club Wingback Armchair & Sofa Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We have fully restored the suite and it is in better than retail new condition throughout, not bad for something over 70 years old The restoration has been extensive, my leather p...
Leather
Victorian Small Leather Library Sofa
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Victorian small leather library sofa This Victorian small leather library sofa, is upholstered in fine antiqued leather.
Leather
Stately Library Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully carved frame and leather library sofa. I have two club chairs that match.
Wood, Leather, Velvet
English Library Leather Sofa
Located in Mississauga, ON
An English brass nailed well patinated olive green brass nailed leather sofa with down filled cushions. Very Very comfortable.
19th Century Mahogany Library Sofa Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A 19th Century Mahogany Library Sofa Table on casters with one drawer, mahogany knobs and antiqued tobacco leather insert.
Mahogany, Leather
Early 20th Century European Leather Sofa
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Early 20th century European leather "Library" sofa. Carved wood. Forged iron handles.
Leather
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