Large Traditional Custom Sofa, Beige Scalamandre Upholstery, Rolled Arms, 2000s
By Scalamandre
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Traditional Custom Sofa, Beige Scalamandre Upholstery, Rolled Arms, 2000s A large and comfortable TV sofa removed from a fine Long Island, NY estate, fitted with a later Scala...
Fabric, Wood
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg CW-174 Chippendale Scalamandre Fabric Sofa
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg CW-174 Chippendale Scalamandre Fabric Sofa Dimensions : 90" Wide X 36" Tall X 32" Deep This stunning sofa was made by Kittinger for their Colonial W...
Mahogany
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 upholstered by an ex-Colonial Williamsburg master upholsterer in rich golden bronze silk dam...
Silk, Mahogany
Pair of 19th-20th Century Paint Decorated Louis XVI Style Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
The pair in a seemingly new Scalamandre upholstery. A couch and pair of large bergères sold separately.
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 grand opening of the von Hessenbeck Gallery.
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
Unleash bold sophistication with this show-stopping Vintage Regency Gilt Sofa, exquisitely upholstered in the iconic Scalamandré “Le Tigre” velvet.
Velvet, Giltwood
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 for adding sophistication to any space.
Wood
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, taupe and a metallic, subtle gold. Outstanding craftsmanship including eight-way hand ...
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 Stamford, CT
Traditional Sheridan Style Sofa / Settee, Silk Scalamandre Upholstery, Mahogany Having a lovely hump back with an all over wooded frame displaying maple square inlays on the top of ...
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.
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 Stamford, CT
Grosfeld House Living Room Set, Sofa and Pair Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Scalamandre Fabric Complete three piece Living Room set having one pair of chairs and a sofa.
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 damask upholstery and sofa is self decked.
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
Antique Victorian parlor settee or sofa. Made of mahogany featuring rolled arms and blue silk scalamandre upholstery with insects and bolster pillows.
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 fabric that features a welcoming pineapple motif.
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 fabric with contrasting cord and antique brass nailheads.
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
Rolled arm, skirted, down-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous.
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). Dimensions: Sofa 68” x 36” x 30.5” H, slipper chair 20” W x 28” D x 30.5” H.
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 custom piece.
Fabric, Tapestry, Silk
Sold
H 34 in W 88 in D 40 in
Michael Taylor Inspired Wicker Sofa with Scalamandre Style Leopard Upholstery
By Michael Taylor, Wicker Works
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Features a Scalamandre style leopard upholstery over a natural finish wicker.
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
Rolled Arm, Skirted, down-filled sofa. Scalamandre trim. Striking, luxurious piece that is as comfortable as it is gorgeous.
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
Newly upholstered in high-end Scalamandre designer light grey and white faux bois weave fabric with a green cotton double contrast welt.
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 serpentine seat.
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
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
King Size Mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a new traditional king size mahogany Pencil Post Bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by poster beds from the Regency period and features simple round tap...
Mahogany
$5,600 / set
H 37.5 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original finish. This type of chair is called the Swedish model, oval back frame with carved r...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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
$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
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 85.75 in D 37 in
Vintage English Georgian Style Camel Back Sofa 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage English Georgian Style Camel Back Sofa 20thC Measures - 34 1/2" x 85 5/8" x 37" An English Georgian style camel back sofa from the 20th century. This piece features a camel...
Upholstery
$5,800 / set
H 37.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Antique French Set of 6 Louis XV Dining Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant set of 6 French carved walnut dining chairs or side chairs, Louis XV 19th Century with all new upholstery. Stunning floret carvings on back, apron and legs. From Salva Freres...
Upholstery, Walnut
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XV Style Carved Creme Paint Decorated Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34in W: 51 3/4in D: 29in SH: 18 3/4in This vintage Louis XV Style Creme Paint Decorated sofa settee is made of the highest quality! If you look at the photos provid...
Upholstery, 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
Custom Upholstered Sofa By Anthony Lawrence In Lee Jofa Velvet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A dramatic and colorful Blue upholstered Hollywood Regency style Sofa with rolled arms loose upholstered seat cushions with rope turned trim and fringed base. Dimensions: 87” wide ...
Velvet, Wood
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.5 in W 110.25 in D 49 in
Antique Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Curved Sofa with Women & Cherubs
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut Curved Sofa with Women Nymph Caryatids, Cupid Cherub Figures and Hairy Paw Feet 19thC. Measures - 40 1/2" x 110 1/4" x 40 1/2" This an...
Walnut
On Hold|$4,950 / set
H 40.5 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style 1900s Painted and Parcel-Gilt Bergères Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood, parcel-gilt bergères chairs from the early 20th century with soft yellow green double welt upholstery, scrolled arms, carved foliage an...
Upholstery, Wood
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