Victorian Wicker Loveseat
Located in Miami Beach, FL
center front. It is a delightful example of a late Victorian love seat.
1880s American Victorian Victorian Antique Love Seat
Wicker
Victorian Wicker Loveseat
Located in Miami Beach, FL
center front. It is a delightful example of a late Victorian love seat.
Wicker
$3,891
H 21.86 in W 48.23 in D 33.47 in
Antique Love Seat, English, Walnut, Duet Bench, Dog Bed, Small Settee, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique love seat. An English, walnut and textile duet bench or dog bed, dating to the
Textile, Walnut
Victorian Ebonised Love/Conversation Seat
Located in Tetbury, GB
A Victorian plush ebonized love/conversation seat with upholstered red button back. A gorgeous
Wood
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian love seat, "Conversation Settee" which dates from
Upholstery
Antique Victorian Love Seat Conversation Settee 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut framed conversation seat, also known as a
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Love Seat
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality love seat of small proportions, circa 1890. Shaped and upholstered backrest held to
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Parlor Settee Bench Love Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-late 19th century Victorian settee. Made from mahogany with ornate carved back. Featuring split
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 33.47 in W 49.61 in D 24.41 in
Antique Victorian Walnut Love Seat Conversation Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut love seat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from
Walnut
Sold
H 32.29 in W 69.3 in D 59.06 in
Antique Victorian Leather Love Seat Conversation Settee Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a very large fantastic English antique early Victorian walnut and leather framed
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Victorian Belter Style Canopy Or Love Seat, Sofa
By John Henry Belter
Located in Manhasset, NY
Victorian belter style canopy or loveseat sofa. The frame in fine condition the fabric faded to age
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 36.23 in W 34.45 in D 19.49 in
Antique Love Seat, English, Pine, Bench, Pew, Ecclesiastic Taste, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique love seat. An English, pine two-seat bench or pew with ecclesiastic taste
Pine
Sold
H 36.23 in W 34.65 in D 19.89 in
Antique Love Seat, English, Pine, Hallway Bench, Pew, Ecclesiastic, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique love seat. An English, pine two-seat hallway bench or pew with ecclesiastic
Pine
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Parlor Settee Love Seat Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake parlor settee or love seat. Made of walnut featuring a flare of
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 24.81 in W 50.4 in L 24.81 in
Sublime Original Antique Victorian 1860 Tete a Tete Love Coversation Sofa Seat
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian solid mahogany tete a tete love
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 30 in W 20 in D 36.5 in
Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Patio Bench Settee Love Seat Garden Bistro 37
Located in Dayton, OH
crest and scrolled seat.
Iron
Sold
H 33.5 in W 43.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Mott Iron Works Victorian Painted Cast Iron Trellis Garden Love Seat
Located in Big Flats, NY
Works Victorian Painted Cast Iron Garden Love Seat With Trellis & Floral Pattern C1880. Measures
Iron
Sold
H 27.17 in W 47.84 in D 11.23 in
Antique Gothic Bench, Scottish, Oak, Love Seat, Hall Pew, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic bench. A Scottish, oak love seat or hallway pew, dating to the early
Oak
19th Century Victorian Bamboo Settee
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique Victorian settee or love seat USA, 19th century Bamboo and hardwood, with
Upholstery, Bamboo, Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Walnut Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian walnut love seat, "Sociable Settee" which dates from
Walnut
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Loveseat Conversation Settee
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic English antique Victorian mahogany love seat or conversation "Sociable Settee
Mahogany
Antique Iron Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Victorian iron love seat for home or garden. Features dramatic scrolled arms and elegant detailing
Victorian Wicker Love Seat Shell Back
Located in Miami Beach, FL
" Victorian love seat. It is the prettiest, most unusual Love Seat we have seen. Two woven wicker shells fan
Wicker
Sold
H 37.8 in W 77.17 in D 28.75 in
Victorian Antique Chaise Longue Love Seat Sofa, 18th-19th Century
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Antique French or English carved chaise Longue love seat sofa. The upholstery will look best if
Walnut
Sold
H 40 in W 51 in D 24 in
1890s French Red Velvet Victorian Hand Carved Wood Loveseat with Musical Motif
Located in New York, NY
1890s Victorian red velvet love seat from France. The frame is heavily carved and made of walnut or
Velvet, Wood
Belter Victorian Settee by John Henry Belter
By John Henry Belter
Located in Long Island, NY
A Museum quality Victorian love seat by John Henry Belter New York, mid-19th century His furniture
Rosewood, Upholstery
Carved Walnut Victorian Period Love Seat / Conversation Seat
Located in Darwen, GB
A carved walnut Victorian Period love seat/conversation seat. Each side constructed using solid
Walnut
Antique Victorian Woven Iron Patio Love Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An original woven iron love seat from the turn of the century. Good condition.
$56,517
H 76.78 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Poerugal by Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Penedo Quartz Display Cabinet, Handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple The Penedo quartz display cabinet captures the enduring beauty of nature’s landscapes,...
Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble, Brass
$229,050Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$8,222 / set
H 43.31 in W 71.66 in D 29.53 in
Seating Set of Baroque Sofa and Two Armchairs, Budapest, 1870s
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful baroque seating set consisting of a sofa and two armchairs. Extraordinary workmanship of the woods made according to the canons of the time. Measures sofa: Depth 75 cm,...
Velvet, Wood
$3,992
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
$8,289Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
$5,345
H 25.99 in W 43.51 in D 28.55 in
STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valo...
Upholstery, Wood
$16,238
H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in
Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.5 in W 34 in D 14.75 in
Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Located in Huntington, NY
This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.
Mahogany
$60,000
H 12 in W 14 in D 7 in
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...
Porcelain
Small Armchair Designed as a Dog Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional small French armchair designed for a dog. This small armchair is not just a chair - it's a piece of history. Constructed in the 1920s, with French craftsmanship and qu...
Wood
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Victorian Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Part of a large collection of ornate Victorian wicker that was collected over the years by a Senator's wife. Rectangular in shape, this Victorian wicker sewing stand has a dome lid, ...
Wicker
$1,409
H 13.78 in W 30.32 in D 19.3 in
Italian Louis XVI Style Black Lacquered and White Velvet Dog's Bed
Located in Meda, MB
This unique and particular Louis XVI style dog's bed, was produced in Italy. The wooden part is white lacquered and it is upholstered with a fine white velvet.
Velvet, Lacquer
$7,500
H 38 in W 48 in D 22 in
Rare Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Victorian Wicker Conversation Gossip Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Perhaps the Rarest of all Victorian Wicker pieces, this parlor chair was used for Ladies to gossip while not facing one another or to limit contact between courting couples. Victoria...
Wicker
French Victorian Wicker Loveseat
By Perret et Vibert
Located in Queens, NY
2 French Victorian natural wicker loveseats trimmed with green and white wrapping having a scalloped back and a stretcher with a seat cushion by PERRET & VIBERT (PRICE EACH) (mat...
Upholstery, Wicker
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