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H 39 in W 53 in D 28.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Victorian Carved Mahogany Purple Loveseat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Victorian carved mahogany purple loveseat settee sofa.
Mahogany
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H 34.26 in W 77.96 in D 44.1 in
George Smith Purple Velvet Signature Scroll Howard Arm Sofa Settee
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
There sofas come in three depths, this is the deepest The sofa is made from solid beech and has a Victorian style coil sprung base and overstuffed feather filled cushions.
Velvet
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H 34.5 in W 76 in D 25.5 in
Romantic Antique Purple Velvet Victorian Fainting Couch Chaise Longue
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Just refurbished to its original splendor, a romantic tufted Victorian era fainting couch that belongs in a Victoria Secret ad! Super sexy. seat depth 23 height at back ranges from ...
Velvet, Oak
Antique Sofa Settee Purple Velvet Victorian, 19th Century, Mahogany
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 19th century Victorian mahogany sofa settee, light purple velvet upholstery on mahogany cabriole legs Dimensions sofa: Height 36" inches (Floor to seat 14" inches) /...
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Sofa Settee Purple Velvet Victorian 19th Century Mahogany
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 19th century Victorian mahogany sofa settee, light purple velvet upholstery on mahogany cabriole legs Dimensions sofa: Height 36" inches (Floor to seat 14" inches) /...
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
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