$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Carved Rosewood Oval Back Medallion Settee C1880. Measures - 38.75'' H x 51.5'' W x 31'' D; seat height 14".
Rosewood, Upholstery
$2,396Sale Price|40% Off
Incredible Adams Painted Decorated Triple Oval Back Settee Circa 1910
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The settee features a rare triple oval backrest, each with finely carved lyre and urn motifs, beautifully accented with hand-painted details in gilt and polychrome.
Walnut
$2,620
Louis XVI style settee
Located in Houston, TX
This Louis XVI Style settee has an oval back and a graceful shape. The frame is sturdy And it is beautifully gilded.
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Victorian Giltwood Settee, Hand-Carved, Circa 1890
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian carved gilt triple oval back settee with rope and tassel carving Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Giltwood
A George III Style Hand Carved Mahogany Settee, Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant hand carved mahogany George III double frame back settee. The oval backs with plume spalt in center with gently formed ridge arms and tapering legs.
Silk, Mahogany
Neo-Classical Wrought Iron Garden Patio Bench or Settee with Stylized Arrows
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique stylized heavy wrought iron black garden bench or settee with ovals and scroll work, in the neoclassical style with Italian influence of Gio Ponti style gold Arrows and concen...
Wrought Iron
Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uccle, BE
His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood bac...
Oak
Five-Piece Stick Wicker or Rattan Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
Five-Piece Stick Wicker Set in dark colored finish with worn green painted trim. Settee, 2 armchairs, oval table & small cricket ottoman.
Rattan, Wood
Circa 1900 Louis XVI Style Oval Back Settee
Located in Troy, MI
Oval back rest, padded arms, carved details on frame, reeded and tapered legs.
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
French Oval Back Louis XVI Style Gilded Frame Settee
Located in Troy, MI
Turn of the century era French settee in class Louis XVI style with a carved and gilded frame.
Giltwood, Upholstery
19th Century Mahogany Framed Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
A mahogany settee, the oval upholstered buttoned back with scroll cresting, open arms above serpentine front.
Mahogany
19th century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare, 19th century French Louis XVI style double oval back settee with richly carved motifs, scrolling arms and uphostered in linen.
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century, French, Louis XVI Style Salon Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A 19th century, French, Louis XVI style oval back salon settee retaining its original painted patina, newly upholstered in a natural linen.
Linen, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Oval Chaise Lounge Settee
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates oval chaise longue or sofa upholstered with Mexican striped textile and solid blue cotton, circa 1960s. Fabric is vintage, sho...
Upholstery
Pair of French Louis XV Style 1920s Era Oval Back Settees
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of French style walnut settees. They are in beautiful upholstery and have great lines. They each measure 49 wide x 31 deep x 37.5 tall x 14.5 inch seat height. ...
Walnut
19th Century Three-Piece Louis XVI Style Giltwood Parlor Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A very nice late 19th century three-piece Louis XVI style giltwood parlor set. Consisting of a settee and a pair of arm chairs, beautiful carved designs on the arms and legs, the ...
Fabric, Wood
French Sofa -Canape Luis xv Mink Color, Wood
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Canapé- sofá en Corbeille, in Louis XV style, made of carved walnut wood with plant decorations and 19th century , recently re-upholstery in mink color loop wool or wool bo...
Silk, Wood
Sold
H 47 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
Rare Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Tall Secretary Secretaire Desk Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in West Hartford, CT
His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood bac...
Wood, Teak
Mid Century Modern Oak Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Weesp, NL
His 1945 “Spokeback Sofa,” with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood b...
Wool, Oak
Sold
H 35.5 in W 48 in D 23 in
Neoclassical Style Settee w/Pierce-Carved Back-Splat & Oval-Shaped Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Neoclassical style oval settee, will make a lovely seating addition for your entry foyer, living, or bed room.
Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 53 in D 32 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Canapé Pink Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV style carved walnut settee. Features shapely oval frame, partial down filled cushion, solid wood construction, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, great sty...
Fabric, Walnut
1930s Era French Painted Oval Back Louis XVI Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous distressed paint decorated settee. The settee is in good condition with its origina distressed painted finish. The settee measures 60 wide x 40 inches tall x 32 de...
Beech
Swedish Neoclassical Painted Settee
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian painted neoclassical settee with oval padded back rests over lattice work lower back, the square tapered legs ending in spade feet, the whol...
Vintage Cane-Arm Louis XVI Style Settee With Carved Frame
Located in Trenton, NJ
The carved wood frame displays traditional Louis XVI motifs including turned legs and oval medallions, lending the settee a refined architectural quality.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 41.5 in W 62.25 in D 31 in
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Green Upholstered Giltwood Sofa or Settee
Located in Milford, NH
A fine antique French Louis XVI style giltwood sofa or settee with oval upholstered back with small carved shell or fan center crest, padded arms, and a foliate decorated giltwood fr...
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Adrian Pearsall oval chaise settee. Fully restored and reupholstered in mohair over refinished walnut legs.
Walnut
Sold
H 37.41 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Mid century modern scandinavian oak lounge chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Weesp, NL
His 1945 “Spokeback Sofa,” with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood b...
Oak
Oval Leather Settee
Located in New York, NY
Camel-color leather upholstered oval settee attributed to Selig of Denmark circa 1960
Oval back Louis XV 'Style' Painted Settee with Silk Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is an oval back Louis XV 'Style' painted settee with silk upholstery.
Borge Mogensen Armchair with Stool from Denmark Midcentury
Located in Singapore, SG
His 1945 “Spokeback Sofa,” with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood b...
Oak
Leather Hunting Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Megeve, FR
His 1945 “Spokeback Sofa,” with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval Silhouette of its plywood b...
Brass
Edwardian Chair-Back Settee
Located in Alexandria, VA
Charming Neo-classic or Hepplewhite-inspired settee. Beautiful oval sunburst inlays, string inlay and fretwork back.
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$3,840
H 36.62 in W 65.95 in D 24.41 in
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parl...
Giltwood
19th Century Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Belmont, MA
Elaborate Louis XVI style settee, finely carved pearwood. Straight back crowned with wreath, upholstered seat and back, ending on round tapered baluster legs. Originally the settee b...
Pearwood
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style Chauffeuse. This stylish French chair, bergere or chauffeuse makes a great side chair in a living area, bedroom, dressing room or closet and dates to the 1920...
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures: 59.75 wide x 31.5 tall x 38 deep and seat height 18 inches. It was made for a corner — and yet it refuses to be hidden. This rare and distinctive French Louis XVI giltwo...
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style giltwood settee with a floral cartouche at the top of the back, and circled in a carved ribbon motif, with fluted and tapered legs. The back and...
Wool, Upholstery
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72.25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Walnut
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant late 19th-century Louis XVI-style sofa is crafted from beech wood, painted in a soft antique finish that highlights its delicate carved details. Resting on four tapered,...
Velvet, Beech
$3,900
H 38.59 in W 48.43 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, Hand-Carved Elm, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired design, with its perfectly balanced proportions, refined carved details, and luminous g...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French Louis XV style walnut settee dating from the late 19th century, featuring a beautifully shaped and carved frame with the graceful curves characteristic of the perio...
Walnut, Fabric
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 26 in D 35 in
Antique Oversized Carved Walnut Armchair with Carved Floral Elements C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Victorian oversized armchair offers walnut frame with deeply carved floral crest over upholstered back, seat and arms, raised on cabriole legs, c1890 Measures- 41.5''H x 26''W x 35...
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French sofa exemplifies the Louis XVI style, combining neoclassical design elements with timeless sophistication. The solid beech wood frame is hand-carved ...
Upholstery, Beech
Carved Louis XVI Style Diminutive Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With handsome Dark Stained and very well-carved frame depicting Scrolls and Shells. The divided Settee Back with separate Pads and the Legs terminating in a Snail’s Head foot. Uphols...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat. Lovely 19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat, sofa, canapé or settee. This antique sofa would work well in an ...
Giltwood
$2,636Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – Elegant 19th Century Seating An elegant Victorian walnut chaise longue, circa 1860, which showcases excellent cra...
Walnut
$4,036
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
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$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
Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your living space with this Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape, a stunning antique piece that embodies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Dat...
Walnut
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Wardrobe is a true marvel of the cabinetmaker's art! Hand-crafted from solid French walnut which was still in abundance during the Napoleon III...
Carrara Marble
$14,985Sale Price|49% Off
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 32 in
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Gildwood Carved Center Hall Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style gildwood carved center hall table. The rectangular shaped intricately carved frame with an X-stretcher centre with a urn, all surmount...
Marble
$2,130
H 63.25 in W 36.75 in D 14 in
E. 1900's Antique French Louis XV Style, 'Vernis Martin' Cabinet, Vitrine!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous E. 1900's Antique French Louis XV Style, 'Vernis Martin' Cabinet, Vitrine!! Antique Vitrine, Display Cabinet, French Louis XV Style, 'Vernis Martin', Mahogany, Marble Top...
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...
Lacquer, Wood
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Hand-Painted & Partially Gilt Adams Style Small Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite Mid-20th Century hand-painted and partially gilt wood frame Adams Style Small Settee. This charming settee boasts a meticulous floral and foliate wood frame ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$175,000
H 108 in W 96 in D 24 in
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A palatial and superb early 20th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XVI style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke François Linke The arched top with scrolled corners and centered by ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Settee
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved mahogany settee having a quality mahogany shaped back with carved ribbons and bows to the top, newly reupholstered in a quality blue and white pretty...
Other
Rococo Style Pair of Twin Beds
By François Linke
Located in New Orleans, LA
Superior craftsmanship and elegant adornment characterize these exceptional, matching pair of mahogany twin beds by François Linke, the most influential and distinguished French ébén...
Bronze
Antique French Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved walnut canapé settee, circa 1860. Beautiful period-correct yellow silk upholstery.
Fabric, Walnut
$95,000
H 29 in Dm 31.5 in
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Very Fine Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Center Table by Henry Dasson Henry Dasson The brèche rouge circular marble top above a frieze mounted with allegor...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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