Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sofas
Brocade, Beech
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the
Brocade, Beech
Early Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
mode of domestic living that contrasted with the more rigid modernism of the period. The sofa
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
lovely example from this design period. The design of this sofa is gentle and elegant, and formed from
Fabric, Wood
1960s Organic Modern Custom Sheepskin Sofa with Birch Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Dallas, TX
materials that defined avant-garde interior design of the period. The sofa features a fluid, biomorphic
Sheepskin
Sofa "Millor" in Hardwood, Fabric & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Produced in Brazil during the 1960s, the Millor sofa reflects the period’s emphasis on material
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
18th Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Wood, Re-Upholstered Linen, Sweden
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 18th Century Rococo sofa from the area of Lindome, Sweden. It has exquisite carving, the
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning early 19th century English Regency sofa table. Made from flamed mahogany
Brass
18th Century Rococo Sofa, Wood, Light Grey Upholstery, Sweden, Antique
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Rococo sofa with carved decorative detailing to the top and along the front
Wood
Regency Ebonized and Gilt Rosewood Sofa Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English Regency period rosewood sofa table, the top with vividly grained rosewood with wide
Rosewood, Satinwood, Giltwood
$21,441Sale Price|29% Off
Fine Pair Regency Mahogany & Satinwood-Inlaid Sofa Tables
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine and rare pair of English Regency-period mahogany sofa tables of elegant design. Early-19th
Mahogany
Art Dèco Italian Walnut and Velvet Sofa, 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Early Art Deco period Northern Italian sofa, in walnut and ivory velvet upholstery, the back of the
Velvet, Walnut
Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Wien, AT
with the period of production. The sofa functions both as a seating object and as a sculptural
Metal
French Art Deco Patinated Leather Lounge Sofa, France, 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
visual weight, staying true to the design language of the period. What truly sets this sofa apart is the
Leather, Beech
Stickley Brothers Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period open arm settle sofa In the manner of Stickley
Leather, Oak
EXQUISITE ORIGINAL EDWARDIAN KILIM UPHOLSTERED SOFA CHAISE LOUNGE WiTH DROP ARM
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
upholstery is period and well faded, the sofa has been upholstery cleaned and its ready to go! Dimensions
Upholstery
Post-Modern Italian Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
architectural structure, typical of Italian furniture from this period. The sofa shows a base with a low
Fabric, Beech
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
increasingly sought after late deco period inspired sofas are great anchor pieces for the living room with
Brass
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Louis XVI period Provençal carved sofa from the late 19th century, with new upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Italian Lounge Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
ergonomic comfort that defined Italian modernist aesthetics of the period. The sofa features gently rounded
Leather, Beech
18th-Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Scraped Paint, Circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine period Gustavian sofa dating to circa 1780, retaining its original painted surface
Wood
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa or bench By Charles Stickley USA, Early
Oak
Hans Hollein Marilyn Sofa, Birdseye Maple & Fabric, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans Hollein
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
1934 and worked with Sottsass during the Memphis period. This rare and unique sofa was produced in a
Fabric, Birdseye Maple
Lifetime Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Lifetime USA, Early 20th
Leather, Oak
Three-Seat Sofa by Luciano Frigerio for Frigerio di Desio, Italy, 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio di Desio, Luciano Frigerio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian design culture of the period, the sofa embodies a balance between material richness and formal
Fabric, Wood
Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofa in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970’s
By Baxter
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
comfort. Designer: Marco Milisich Manufacturer: Baxter Country: Italy Model: Arcon sofa Design period
Leather
$4,116Sale Price|30% Off
Rare Antique American Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa Settee Boston Massachusetts
Located in Dayton, OH
A Very Fine American Federal Period Carved Mahogany Sofa, circa 1810. Features a bowback frame with
Upholstery, Mahogany
Gustav Stickley Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Gustav Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bench, settle sofa, settee, or love seat In
Upholstery, Oak
$8,309Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Biedermeier Sofa In Original Fabric And Walnut Veneer, Vienna 1825
Located in Zohor, SK
refined simplicity and understated luxury of the Biedermeier period. The sofa retains its original grey
Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
$3,798Sale Price|20% Off
1970's Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design Leather 3 Seat Sofa. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period
Leather
Directoire Sofa in Fruitwood with Paw Feet, France, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Directoire period fruitwood sofa with carved paw feet, France, circa 1800,
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$3,048Sale Price|20% Off
Stouby Danish modern brown leather beechwood sculptural two-seater sofa 1980s
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, PT
cushions, confirming authenticity. A quiet standout from the late modern Scandinavian period, this sofa is
Leather, Beech
$9,009Sale Price|31% Off
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Walnut Sofa with New Upholstery
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This elegant Biedermeier sofa from Southern Germany, dating from around 1825, represents the very
Fabric, Upholstery, Spruce, Walnut
Baxter ‘Arcon’ Sofa Large in Buffalo Leather by Marco Milisich – Italy, 1970’s
By Baxter
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Milisich Manufacturer: Baxter Country: Italy Model: Arcon sofa Design period: 1970’s Date of manufacturing
Leather
Post-Modern Italian Two Seat Sofa in Wood and Creme Colored Velvet Upholstery
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
architectural structure, typical of Italian furniture from this period. The sofa shows a base with a low
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Gustavian Carved-Wood and Upholstered Tub Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Gustavian upholstered and carved-wood sofa from the early 19th century. This
Wood
1930's HAND DYED RESTORED WHISKEY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-20th century Chesterfield club sofas with the period correct leather unless it’s in pieces. This sofa
Leather
$12,720Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gustavian Sofa by Johan Lindgren, Hand-Scraped Original Paint, 1780
By Johan Lindgren
Located in Wichita, KS
A fine, period Gustavian sofa or settee from Stockholm, hand-scraped to the original paint, and
Linen, Wood, Paint
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LION CARVED SOFA OR SETTEE PART OF A SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
have some patination, the only point to note, its looks pretty much period perfect to me Sofa
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
period; includes a sofa cover of the same fabric. All in very good condition. Measures cm: H 98/45, W
Fabric, Walnut
1970s MP-91 / MP-163 Earth Sofa by Percival Lafer in leather and hardwood
By Percival Lafer
Located in Victoria, BC
Designed by Percival Lafer during the 1970s, the MP-91 / MP-163 “Earth” sofa remains one of the
Leather, Hardwood
Stickley Brothers Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1900
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By Stickley Brothers USA, Early
Upholstery, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this period, exemplified by
Fabric, Wood, Faux Fur
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S ViCTORIAN PORTARLINGTON SOFAS
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original period patina Sofa dimensions Height:- 100.5cm Width:- 193cm Depth:- 82.5cm Seat height
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Regency Rosewood Sofa Table by T & G Seddon, London
By Thomas & George Seddon
Located in Essex, MA
Period rosewood sofa table by the Acclaimed cabinetmakers, Thomas and George Seddon, London On a
Rosewood
L. & J. G. Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Settle Sofa, Circa 1910
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period settle sofa By L. & J.G Stickley USA, Circa
Leather, Oak
STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH MADE FOR LIBERTY'S LONDON KILIM THREE SEAT SOFA
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions made for and
Upholstery, Beech
1950s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
almost never come across mid 20th century Chesterfield club sofas with the period correct leather unless
Leather
1960s Hand Dyed Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Sofa English
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
almost never come across mid 20th century Chesterfield club sofas with the period correct leather unless
Leather
Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this collectable Howard & Son’s Chairs LTD sofa with the
Upholstery, Hardwood
COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair
By Klaus Uredat, COR
Located in Munich, Bavaria
other similar Sofas of the period like Mario Bellinis Le Bambole and Camaleonda or Ligne Roset Togo this
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage DS-47 Two-Seater Sofa by De Sede, Neck Leather Extendable Seat, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
. Details Origin: Switzerland Maker: De Sede Model: DS-47 Period: 1970s Type: two-seater sofa / loveseat
Leather
George II Giltwood Sofa on Lion Mask Hairy Paw Feet Possibly by Giles Grendey
By Giles Grendey
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptionally Fine and Important George II Period Giltwood Settee / Sofa, Possibly by Giles
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Large Lounge Sofa in Bordeaux Leather by Sapporo for Mobil Girgi, Italy, 1970
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Almelo, NL
design period. This comfy lounge sofa would make an eye-catching addition to any interior, such as a
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Emilio Sala & Giorgio Madini in New Teddy Upholstery.
By Emilia Sala and Giorgio Madini
Located in Almelo, NL
testament to the refined and playful design ethos of the period. The sofa has been newly reupholstered in a
Upholstery, Beech
Fine Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen France & Son Mid Century Modern Sofa
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original, this sofa has the period cushions, frame and supports, it is a rare survivor, there are no side
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Chippendale Period Carved Silver Table, circa 1760
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine English Chippendale-period silver table. George III. This is a particularly refined and
Mahogany
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
influenced by modern art, integrated this inspiration into his designs during that period, with the 46 Sofa
Velvet
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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