Victorian Wicker Loveseat
Located in Miami Beach, FL
It is a delightful example of a late Victorian love seat.
1880s American Victorian Victorian Antique Love Seat
Wicker
Victorian Wicker Loveseat
Located in Miami Beach, FL
It is a delightful example of a late Victorian love seat.
Wicker
$3,104Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.86 in W 48.23 in D 33.47 in
Antique Love Seat, English, Walnut, Duet Bench, Dog Bed, Small Settee, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique love seat. An English, walnut and textile duet bench or dog bed, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Textile, Walnut
$3,500
H 38.5 in W 43 in D 24 in
Whimsical Antique Love Seat w/ Carved Faces, Claw Feet & Carved Arms, ca.1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful oak love seat has it all. Rich golden oak color. Whimsical faces carved back, claw feet and faces on the arms. Sounds fancier than it appears. Has a clean look and do...
Oak
Victorian Ebonised Love/Conversation Seat
Located in Tetbury, GB
A Victorian plush ebonized love/conversation seat with upholstered red button back.
Wood
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian love seat, "Conversation Settee" which dates from Circa 1850.
Upholstery
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut framed conversation seat, also known as a "Sociable Settee", which dates from Circa1850. It is of quatrefoil outline with fo...
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Love Seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality love seat of small proportions, circa 1890. Shaped and upholstered backrest held to the seat with turned spindles. Standing on 4 gillowed legs and brass caster. Re...
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Parlor Settee Bench Love Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-late 19th century Victorian settee. Made from mahogany with ornate carved back. Featuring split back upholstered panel and seat. Measure: 50".
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 49.61 in D 24.41 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut love seat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from Circa 1850.
Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 69.3 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Leather Love Seat Conversation Settee Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a very large fantastic English antique early Victorian walnut and leather framed conversation seat, also known as a "Sociable Settee", which dates from Circa 1850. It is...
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Belter Style Canopy Or Love Seat, Sofa
By John Henry Belter
Located in Stamford, CT
Victorian belter style canopy or loveseat sofa. The frame in fine condition the fabric faded to age in front with a small tear that has been photographed in the last picture. The lis...
Fabric, Wood
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H 36.23 in W 34.45 in D 19.49 in
Antique Love Seat, English, Pine, Bench, Pew, Ecclesiastic Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique love seat. An English, pine two-seat bench or pew with ecclesiastic taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1900.
Pine
Sold
H 36.23 in W 34.65 in D 19.89 in
Antique Love Seat, English, Pine, Hallway Bench, Pew, Ecclesiastic, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique love seat. An English, pine two-seat hallway bench or pew with ecclesiastic taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Pine
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Parlor Settee Love Seat Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake parlor settee or love seat. Made of walnut featuring a flare of Renaissance Revival with carved pierced back and frame with turned legs supporting a wide f...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 24.81 in W 50.4 in L 24.81 in
Sublime Original Antique Victorian 1860 Tete a Tete Love Coversation Sofa Seat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian solid mahogany tete a tete love conversation seat A sublime example, the frame is 100% solid and made from hand...
Upholstery, Hardwood
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H 30 in W 20 in D 36.5 in
Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Patio Bench Settee Love Seat Garden Bistro 37
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French cast iron patio or garden bench. Made of cast iron featuring an ornate design with crest and scrolled seat.
Iron
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H 33.5 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Mott Iron Works Victorian Painted Cast Iron Trellis Garden Love Seat
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Mott Iron Works Victorian Painted Cast Iron Garden Love Seat With Trellis & Floral Pattern C1...
Iron
Sold
H 27.17 in W 47.84 in D 11.23 in
Antique Gothic Bench, Scottish, Oak, Love Seat, Hall Pew, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic bench. A Scottish, oak love seat or hallway pew, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Oak
Camel Back Love Seat in Velvet, England 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Loveseat in Pierre Frey Velvet England, 1890 Camel back loveseat sofa newly upholstered in Pierre Frey velvet. 62”L x 24.5”d x 34”h x 18”seat
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Victorian Bamboo Settee
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique Victorian settee or love seat USA, 19th century Bamboo and hardwood, with newer upholstered back panels.
Upholstery, Bamboo, Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut love seat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from around 1870.
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee" which dates from circa 1860.
Mahogany
Antique Iron Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian iron love seat for home or garden. Features dramatic scrolled arms and elegant detailing throughout.
Victorian Wicker Love Seat Shell Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
An incredible amount of imagination and skill went into the production of this "Shell Back" Victorian love seat. It is the prettiest, most unusual Love Seat we have seen.
Wicker
Sold
H 37.8 in W 77.17 in D 28.75 in
Victorian Antique Chaise Longue Love Seat Sofa, 18th-19th Century
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Antique French or English carved chaise Longue love seat sofa. The upholstery will look best if redone. It already has been done in the past. Size: W x D x H in cm: 196 x 73 x 96 ...
Walnut
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H 40 in W 51 in D 24 in
1890s French Red Velvet Victorian Hand Carved Wood Loveseat with Musical Motif
Located in New York, NY
1890s Victorian red velvet love seat from France. The frame is heavily carved and made of walnut or oak with a musical motif.
Velvet, Wood
Belter Victorian Settee by John Henry Belter
By John Henry Belter
Located in Long Island, NY
A Museum quality Victorian love seat by John Henry Belter New York, mid-19th century His furniture is in most major American Museums, and a complete parlour is devoted to his furnitu...
Rosewood, Upholstery
Carved Walnut Victorian Period Love Seat / Conversation Seat
Located in Darwen, GB
A carved walnut Victorian Period love seat/conversation seat. Each side constructed using solid walnut with curved padded back supports, acanthus carved scrolling arms and finely tur...
Walnut
Antique Victorian Woven Iron Patio Love Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original woven iron love seat from the turn of the century. Good condition.
$56,169
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Carrara Marble, Granite, Onyx, Brass
$3,982
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
$8,191 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
$4,042
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
$5,331
H 25.99 in W 43.51 in D 28.55 in
STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valo...
Upholstery, Wood
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 34 in D 14.75 in
Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Located in Huntington, NY
This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.
Mahogany
$1,404
H 13.78 in W 30.32 in D 19.3 in
Italian Louis XVI Style Black Lacquered and White Velvet Dog's Bed
Located in Meda, MB
This unique and particular Louis XVI style dog's bed, was produced in Italy. The wooden part is white lacquered and it is upholstered with a fine white velvet.
Velvet, Lacquer
$72,552 / item
H 29.93 in W 120.08 in D 51.19 in
Modern CC Dining Table Calacatta Viola Marble Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
CC dining table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection and inspired by nature’s organic r...
Onyx, Marble, Brass
American Victorian Wicker Loveseat
By Larkin & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker woven roll design high back loveseat with spindles and bobbins on back and apron. (LARKIN & CO. label)
Wicker
$14,669 / set
H 39.77 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Louis XV Style Giltwood Duchesse Brissée, Chaise Longue & Pair of Chairs
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A Louis XV Duchesse Brissée that keeps on giving as it can also be used as a chaise longue or pair of chairs. Hand carved and hand finished to order. This piece has been upholstered ...
Giltwood, Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Victorian Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. Rectangular in shape, this Victorian wicker sewing stand has a dome lid, ...
Wicker
Classical Wood Dog Bed
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Classical wood dog bed. Fading from sun to cushion fabric.
Wood
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