Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils or Armchairs with Silk Lampas Fabric
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of lovely Louis XVI style painted fauteuils with elegant silk lampas French fabric and double welt (early 20th century).
Fabric, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Located in Pembroke, MA
Upholstered in lovely silk lampas fabric (probably Tassinari) with gimp trim.
Gesso, Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Circa 1880 Italian Giltwood LXV Style Chaise Longue
Located in London, Park Royal
The piece was sourced in this striking, jewel red silk lampas fabric. A beautiful find.
Gold Leaf
William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Glove Box on Stand - U.K. - Circa 1690
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare William and Mary walnut glove box on later stand - exceptional quality with aged patina - featuring elaborate walnut oyster veneered top and walnut veneered sides - the interior...
Fabric, Walnut
George III Style Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Seat height 20.5", arm height 26.5". Lampas is a figured silk fabric, meaning its patterns and decorations are woven into the fabric itself.
Cotton, Silk, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Modern Italian Crafts Swivel Faux Leather Fabric Bergére Armchair
By DIMA art & design
Located in Vimercate, IT
Bergére is synonymous with comfort while the sophisticated choice of this patchwork upholstery – composed of precious fabric and leather - enhances its quality and elegance Particu...
Fabric, Wood, Faux Leather
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Plainview, NY
A Pair of French Art Deco armchairs with mahogany frame the domed shaped back ending in fluted circular arms capped by button finials continuing to form the tapered front two legs, t...
Metallic Thread
Pair of Louis XVI Period Bergères in Yellow Silk Lampas Fabric
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of stunning French Louis XVI period bergères, upholstered in yellow silk lampas brocade fabric and gimp trim, with separate down-stuffed seat cushions (Circa 1790).
Silk, Upholstery, Beech
French Carved Painted Bergere and Ottoman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful carved French Bergere chair with matching ottoman The beige gray frame is currently covered in a silk lampas fabric in gray blue tones with a trellis pattern.
Silk, Wood
Stamped Empire Open Armchair In Blonde Mahogany Circa 1815
By Pierre-Antoine Bellangé
Located in London, GB
His highest style court furniture was built of gilded beech and upholstered in silk lampas fabrics in saturated colours, often with a gold jacquard pattern of medallions, eagles, or ...
Sold
H 14 in W 22 in D 7 in
Decorative Pillow in Luigi Bevilacqua Silk Lampas Emerald Green Birds Pattern
Located in Venezia, IT
This amazing decorative lumbar pillow is handmade using the emerald green Uccelli Lampas from "Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua," the historical and prestigious textile company of Venice. ...
Fabric, Velvet, Trimming
$2,660
H 28.15 in W 20.28 in D 15.16 in
Rare Restored Burr Walnut & Tunbridge Inlaid Sewing Work Box Table Carved Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored heavily carved Victorian walnut sewing table with ornately inlaid Tunbridge wear decorated top A very good looking ...
Walnut
$3,900
H 38.59 in W 48.43 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, Hand-Carved Elm, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired design, with its perfectly balanced proportions, refined carved details, and luminous g...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures: 59.75 wide x 31.5 tall x 38 deep and seat height 18 inches. It was made for a corner — and yet it refuses to be hidden. This rare and distinctive French Louis XVI giltwo...
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Louis XVI Style Gilt Wood Settee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XVI style gilt wood settee with Aubusson style upholstery, circa 1900. The back with Aubusson style upholsterery with a foliate carved gilt wood frame, an Aubusson upho...
Gold Leaf
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 41 in W 61 in D 28 in
Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style sofa offers giltwood frame with carved crest over Aubusson tapestry upholstered back and seat, covered scroll form arms and raised on cabriole legs w...
Tapestry, Giltwood
Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is without holes.
Upholstery, Giltwood
$904Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 40 in W 27 in D 27 in
French Provincial Louis XV Armchairs by Chateau d'Ax, Set of 2
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton
$3,765Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 46.5 in D 28.5 in
French Louis XV-Style Giltwood Two-Seater settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
French Louis XV-Style Giltwood Two-Seater Canape settee, late 19th century, upholstered in pink, beige and green striped fabric, the reeded frame decorated with flowers and scrolls, ...
Giltwood
19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Giltwood Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat. Lovely 19th century Italian Louis XV style giltwood loveseat, sofa, canapé or settee. This antique sofa would work well in an ...
Giltwood
$1,875Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 37.5 in W 27.5 in D 26 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Country French provincial or Louis XV style pair of painted fauteuil armchairs. The set features a generous seating area with a vintage butter colored velvet upholstery. The frames h...
Velvet, 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
$3,819
H 27.96 in W 42.92 in D 14.97 in
George II Walnut Side Table with Claw Feet, England, Circa 1740
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A George II walnut side or centre table; this design signals the transition from early Georgian designs into the golden age of English cabinetry, defined by rich burr or figured waln...
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XV Period Fauteuils
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pretty pair of French Louis XV period fauteuils, circa 1760, in carved fruitwood with floral lamps fabric. Cabriolet backs, nicely carved and molded arms, and delicately carved flo...
Fruitwood
Fancy Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa Loveseat with New Silk Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Louis XVI style sofa having carved gilded wood and beautiful new upholstery. The lovely frame displays fluted columns topped by acanthus leaves. The base is composed of fluted and ta...
Upholstery, Giltwood
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
H 38.5 in W 53.5 in D 33 in
Fine Quality Giltwood Aubusson Upholstered French Louis XVI Style Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XVI style settee is a masterpiece of elegance, refinement, and craftsmanship. Featuring a finely carved giltwood frame, the settee is adorned with delicat...
Beech
$2,250
H 19.5 in W 19 in D 14.5 in
English William & Mary Period Walnut Oyster Veneered Glove Box on Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English William and Mary period inlaid walnut oyster veneered glove box of typical form, the top opening to reveal a later fabric lined surface. Oyster veneer gets its name from t...
Walnut, Burl
Finely carved gold side table with marble top, Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely carved gold side table with marble top, Louis XV Excellent French Louis XV style table. High-quality, solid beech wood, carved down to the smallest detail. Extremely decorati...
Marble
Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
Bronze
$14,400 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 12 in
Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Seven Light Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Seven Light Sconces Each backplate decorated with a bearded male mask, followed by three tiers of candlearms and ending with bow kn...
Bronze, Ormolu
$19,500 / set
H 20 in W 15 in D 10 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three Piece Sèvres Style Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three Piece Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Clock Set Comprising: a round clock with a final with two birds; a pair of five-light candleabra with sc...
Bronze, Ormolu
$19,500 / set
H 25 in W 17 in D 9 in
Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...
Bronze, Ormolu
$283Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.19 in W 1.78 in D 1.46 in
Royal Adderley Floral Porcelain Roses & Flowers Card Holder Set of 10, England
By Royal Doulton
Located in Andernach, DE
Early to mid-century porcelain flowers in warm and vibrant colours by Royal Adderley, England. Beautiful, delicately shaped pieces of high quality bone china porcelain. Originally de...
Porcelain
$10,000 / set
H 31.89 in W 38.19 in D 12.6 in
Set of Three Venetian Rococo Pieces, One Console Table and Two Night Sands
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Patinated wood, gold leaf and mirror three piece set of Venetian rococo console table and night stands. Italy, late 19th century. Console dimensions: 81 cm height, 97 cm width, 32...
Gold Leaf
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Coral
$10,000 / set
H 19.3 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Silver Plate Candelabras Signed Christofle, France, Early 20th Century
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of silver plate candelabras signed Christofle, France, early 20th century.
Silver Plate
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Wood
Midcentury Jade Matte Glaze Ceramic Ginger Jar Lamp
By The Marbro Lamp Company
Located in New York, NY
Jade matte glaze ceramic ginger jar lamp on ebonized wood base. Solid brass Chinese "Double Happiness" symbol finial and hardware. Marbro Lamp Company, circa 1950s. Shade not incl...
Ceramic
$3,495
H 78 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian mahogany chest on chest is of the finest quality and is made from solid Cuban flame...
Mahogany
$6,352Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 64.57 in D 21.26 in
Antique 18th Century Spanish Walnut Wall Table or Side-Table with Turned Legs
Located in Casteren, NL
A rare Spanish walnut side table or wall table that was made in Spain in the mid 18th century. This table is unique because of its intricately turned legs. The legs' top block featur...
Walnut
$548Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
Antique Neo-Rococo Wall Mirror with Walnut Frame, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a mirror in a wooden frame in the Neo-Rococo style. The frame is covered with carved patterns with the rocaille motif, which is characteristic for Rococo. This ite...
Mirror, Walnut
$10,785Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 12.41 in D 7.49 in
Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London early 18th Century
By John Ellicott II
Located in Münster, DE
Bracket Clock John F.R.S. Ellicott, London (1706–1791) Early 18th century, 8-day movement, striking on 2 bells, 4-note chime/repeater mechanism, date display, brass dial, origi...
Bronze, Brass
Sold|$1,450 / set
H 29.5 in W 34.5 in D 34 in
Pair of Vintage White Silk Damask Upholstered Easy Chairs
By Fine Arts Furniture Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of White Silk Damask Upholstered Easy Chairs, Fine Arts Furniture labels beneath cushions. 29.5" H x 34.5" w x 34" D; seat: 18" H. Provenance: From a 500 Park Avenue Estate.
Silk, Upholstery
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