$1,800
H 34 in W 96 in D 42 in
Large Traditional Custom Sofa, Beige Scalamandre Upholstery, Rolled Arms, 2000s
By Scalamandre
Located in Manhasset, NY
Large Traditional Custom Sofa, Beige Scalamandre Upholstery, Rolled Arms, 2000s A large and
Fabric, Wood
Newly Upholstered Couch in Yellow Scalamandre Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This Newly Upholstered Couch in Yellow Scalamandré Fabric is a timeless and elegant sofa, perfect
Wood
$21,500
H 37 in W 82 in D 30 in
18th Century American Chippendale Camelback Sofa w/ Scalamandre Silk Damask
Located in Savannah, GA
American Chippendale camelback 18th century sofa featuring a mahogany frame. It has newly
Silk, Mahogany
$3,420 / set
H 39 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Pair of 19th-20th Century Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
seemingly new Scalamandre upholstery. A couch and pair of large bergères sold separately. Sturdy and
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Vivetta Collaboration Sofa with Scalamandre Throw Pillows
By VIVETTA
Located in Firenze, IT
The sofa was created in collaboration with Italian Fashion house Vivetta to celebrate our formal
Cotton
Scalamandre Venetian Carnival Petit Settee Sofa
By Scalamandre
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Scalamandre Venetian Carnival Petit Settee Sofa.
Wood
Vintage Regency Gilt Sofa in Scalamandre “Le Tigre” Velvet
By Scalamandre
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
upholstered in the iconic Scalamandré “Le Tigre” velvet. A true statement piece, this sofa blends neoclassical
Velvet, Giltwood
Ferguson Copeland Custom Silk Scalamandre Damask Sofa
By Ferguson Copeland
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, mint condition Ferguson Copeland silk damask three-seat sofa. The colors are stunning
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Silk
Sold
H 34.5 in W 77.5 in D 30 in
Sheridan Style Sofa / Settee with Silk Scalamandre Upholstery, Mahogany
Located in Manhasset, NY
Traditional Sheridan Style Sofa / Settee, Silk Scalamandre Upholstery, Mahogany Having a lovely
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 36 in W 89 in D 40 in
Custom Caramel Scalamandre Silk Sofa, Baker Furniture Company, Three-Seat, Down
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Custom Caramel Scalamandre silk sofa, Baker Furniture Company, three-seat, down. Gorgeous custom
Silk
Sold
H 38 in W 84 in D 40 in
Grosfeld House Sofa, Mid-Century Modern, Part of Livingroom, Scalamandre Fabric
By Grosfeld House
Located in Manhasset, NY
Grosfeld House Living Room Set, Sofa and Pair Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Scalamandre Fabric
Textile, Mahogany
French 1940s Sofa with Cloven Hoof Feet
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
French 1940s high style sofa with cloven hoofed feet with dramatic lines and aged scalamandre
Sold
H 36.5 in W 28 in D 80 in
Antique American Empire Federal Mahogany Scalamandre Parlor Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
scalamandre upholstery with insects and bolster pillows. The sofa is supported by turned reeded legs with
Silk, Mahogany
18th Century Hepplewhite Sofa in Scalamandre Upholstery
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Savannah, GA
Hepplewhite sofa dating from circa 1775-1785, newly reupholstered in Scalamandre double cloth
Upholstery, Mahogany
Custom Upholstered Sofa in Striped Silk Fabric by Scalamandre
By Henredon
Located in Pembroke, MA
Salon sofa by Scalamandre by Henredon, and custom upholstered by Scalamandre in silk Simbolo stripe
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 85 in D 40 in
Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Baroque Bouquet Sofa, Carleton Varney, Downfill
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous. Cloud
Textile
Sold
H 30.5 in W 68 in D 36 in
Hollywood Regency Custom Floral Living Room Set, Settee and Slipper Chair, Sofa
By Scalamandre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hollywood Regency custom floral living room set, settee and slipper chair, sofa (2-seat
Textile
Sold
H 29 in W 74 in D 36 in
Vintage Postmodern Floral Tapestry Recamier Loveseat Sofa, Scalamandre Fringe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Postmodern floral tapestry Recamier loveseat sofa, colorful Scalamandre fringe. Well-made
Fabric, Tapestry, Silk
Sold
H 34 in W 88 in D 40 in
Michael Taylor Inspired Wicker Sofa with Scalamandre Style Leopard Upholstery
By Wicker Works, Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Michael Taylor inspired stick wicker sofa custom-made by "The Wicker Works" in San
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Sold
H 32 in W 33 in D 36 in
Dorothy Draper Hollywood Regency Armchair Pair, Carleton Varney, Down-Filled
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous. Cloud
Textile
Custom Scalamandre Silk and Cotton Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Contemporary design sofa upholstered frame and cushions with deep seating.
Cotton, Silk
19th Century European Sofa with Scalamandre Faux Bois Upholstery
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an elegant sculptural distressed wood and caned arm sofa dating to the mid-19th century
Cane, Hardwood
18th C Canape In Walnut and Scalamandre Fabric
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Mid 18th C walnut canape with arched back and acanthus carved crest in Scalamandre fabric with
Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,200
H 27 in W 83 in D 32 in
Traditional Floral Sofa With Pastel Chinoiserie-Inspired Upholstery and Skirted
Located in Elkton, MD
Late 20th-century traditional curved sofa featuring pastel floral upholstery with a Chinoiserie-inspired pattern. Designed with rolled arms, a skirted base, and three-seat cushions. ...
Upholstery
$24,000 / set
H 42 in W 33 in D 26 in
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Marquise Bergere Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of Louis XVI style marquise bergère armchairs, gilt wood, 19th century. In the clean and classic Louis XVI style, the name Marquise is attributed due to their exceptiona...
Velvet, Wood
Elegant Tight Back Loose Down Seat Sofa
Located in Bronx, NY
Elegant tight back loose down seat sofa - 24 D seat depth. - 21 seat high. - 25.5 arm high.
Upholstery
$1,507 / set
H 37.41 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Chairs with Striped Silk Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched set of 19th century Louis XVI style dining or side chairs with walnut furniture, nicely carved floral rosettes, and new cream and light green striped silk upholstery. A Cla...
Silk, Walnut
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved crest rail with a carved palmette as the crest. Scrolled arm ends and short carved ...
Fabric, Wood
$35,000
H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 in
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post and terminating on Marlboro feet with original brass casters. Bed is queen-size. Cust...
Mahogany
$4,200 / set
H 33.5 in W 19.25 in D 16.5 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
By Georges Jacob
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood side chairs. These highly detailed French gilt chairs have beautifully detailed identical front and rear legs (super...
Giltwood
$4,950
H 37.2 in W 33.7 in D 30 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise Bergère Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise bergère chair from the 19th century, with slanted rectangular back, petite carved finials, scrolling knuckles on the arms, fluted le...
Upholstery, Walnut
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
19th Century Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic set of 19th century French dining chairs crafted from mahogany. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs the later measuring 21" wide, 20" deep, 37" high, and a ...
Velvet, Mahogany
$3,850
H 35 in W 64 in D 34.5 in
Wonderful Flowered Linen Chippendale Style Camelback Loveseat Sofa, Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful flowered linen Chippendale style camelback loveseat sofa with mahogany legs. We love the original bright flowered linen used on this sofa-gives it great vintage appeal.
Upholstery, Mahogany
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
Mid-Century American Modern Embroidered Floral Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant 1950s American mid-century sofa composed of an off-white upholstery with a pale taupe floral motif (it appears slightly pink in some of the images but is not). Clean lines w...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Regency Custom Tufted Sofa in Pierre Frey Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Regency Custom Tufted Sofa in Pierre Frey Chinoiserie fabric, combining classic tufting with vibrant, exotic patterns. A luxurious centerpiece for any refined living area. Ac...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 91 in D 40 in
Taylor King French Damask Silk Down Filled 3 Seat Rolled High Arm Sofa Couch 91"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Taylor King three seat sofa or couch featuring a down filled silk Damask fabric with skirted base and high rolled arms and back. Includes lumbar pillows with tulip tassels. ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
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