18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa with Cushions
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 18th Century Swedish Trag sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and historical
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Canvas, Wood
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa with Cushions
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 18th Century Swedish Trag sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and historical
Canvas, Wood
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.13 in W 72.44 in D 27.19 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench Tragsofa, Linen Upholstery, Circa 1790
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish Rococo Trag Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional, early Swedish trag sofa in original paint. Cushions have been recently added in down
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish period Tragsoffa, scraped down to original lovely cream or white color. Beautiful carved apron over reeded tapered legs. Upholstered in antique Swedish Hemp. Gre...
Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous 18th century Baroque bench scraped finish to its original paint. Intricate carving and in excellent condition. One of the best we've had at M.Naeve. Recently upholstered dow...
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Brecht, BE
This is an exceptional 18th century Swedish trag sofa, original hand scraped paint, all the
Linen, Wood
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H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 25.19 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered Trag Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish Trag Sofa from the Gustavian period hand-scraped to reveal the
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish 19th Century Painted Blue Trag-Sofa with Lyre Back
Located in Round Top, TX
horrible. I think it's possible to even clean it but I loved the hemp so I left it as is. It is a trag-sofa
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18th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning hand-carving on this 18th-century Trag sofa. It features elegant, hand-carved lines and a
Wood
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H 33.13 in W 79.5 in D 26.75 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Blue Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the
Linen, Wood, Paint
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H 36.25 in W 79.5 in D 29.94 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Trag Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th century Swedish (Tråg sofa) from the Rococo period with original linen seat, back, and side
Hemp, Wood, Paint
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H 33.08 in W 70.08 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Gustavian Trag Sofa with Original Paint
Located in London, England
19th century Swedish Gustavian Trag sofa, with a wonderfully decorated front frieze Upholstered
Fabric, Wood
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Trag Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish Trag Sofa from the Gustavian period in original paint, newly
Linen, Wood, Paint
Carved "Trag Roccoco" Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A painted and beautifully carved "Trag Rococo" sofa, with original upholstery.
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish carved trag sofa. Original blue and ochre color.
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Swedish "trag" sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very nice Swedish "trag" sofa from the 19th century or earlier in faded blue paint; base recently
Wood
Long Tråg Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish rococo Trågsoffa, circa 1820. Ornately carved apron and cabriole legs with carved knees and scroll feet. Solid back and sides for a cosy feel.
Upholstery
$6,644 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
$34,043
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Louis XV Potoro Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Southall, GB
French Rococo Louis XV fireplace mantel made in a superb Potoro marble. Hand carved molded shelf above a paneled frieze, centered by an elaborate scrolled cartouche enclosed on the e...
Marble
Early 19th Century Late Gustavian Giltwood Mirror, Stockholm
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant late Gustavian mirror, crafted in Stockholm in the early 19th century. The giltwood frame retains its well-preserved original gilding, now gently washed to reveal its soft...
Mirror, Giltwood
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
$2,779Sale Price|28% Off
H 64.97 in W 56.3 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A gorgeous Bookcase Display with two glazed cabinet doors Painted and refinished in a black with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an authentic antique feel The inside i...
Brass
20th Century Swedish Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish nightstand features a refined design with a marble top, showcasing the timeless appeal of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The semi-circular silhouette i...
Marble
$13,534 / 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
$7,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 33 in W 90 in D 31 in
Antique 18th C. William & Mary Mahogany Carved Settle Bench Sofa Empress Hotel
Located in Dayton, OH
An Impressive William & Mary mahogany Settle or sofa, circa 18th Century. Featuring heavy scrolled frame with downswept open arms, six legs and Neoclassical floral upholstery. The ...
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style console table with tapered legs. Applied carved embellishments top the legs and a lion medallion in the center of skirt each add to the romantic appeal of thi...
Wood, Paint
$19,500
H 36.25 in W 78 in D 26.5 in
1940s Mid-Century Sofa in the Biedermeier Style – Cherry & Burlwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique German Biedermeier sofa made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The particularized settee is composed with a slightly in...
Fabric, Upholstery, Cherry, Burl
A Blue Rococo 18th Century Writing Table With Drawer, Finland
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful 18th Rococo writing table in absolutely original condition. The table features a single drawer and a beautiful vintage patina with the original blue colour. The condition...
Pine
French Louis XIV Three-Seat Walnut Sofa
Located in Troy, NY
A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling arms, the seat supported by four turned front legs connected by turned center stretche...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,104
H 20.48 in W 29.73 in D 17.92 in
French Forged Iron and Limestone Coffee Table by Gilbert Poillerat, c. 1940.
By Jacques Adnet, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in London, GB
A forged iron and limestone coffee table by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988), from a drawing by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984). French, c. 1940.
Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
Swedish Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl, circa 1810
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A sizable Swedish Gustavian sofa made in Stockholm by master furniture maker Ephraim Stahl (active 1794-1820). Signed ES on a back leg. Frames and sashes are decorated with upright l...
Wood
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
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