$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 77 in D 33.5 in
Southwood Chippendale Style Mahogany Fretwork Camelback Parlor Sofa Couch 77"
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Southwood Chinese Chippendale parlor settee / sofa / couch featuring a camelback design
Fabric
Sold
H 35 in W 81 in D 33 in
Southwood Sheraton Federal Style Caramel Tan Leather 81" Mahogany Frame Sofa
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sheraton / Federal Style Caramel Leather Upholstered Sofa by Southwood. Item features solid wood
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 34 in W 31 in D 76 in
Southwood Chippendale Mahogany Fretwork Camelback Parlor Settee Sofa Couch 76"
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood Chippendale camelback parlor sofa or couch, circa 1980s. Made of mahogany featuring
Upholstery, Mahogany
Southwood Sheraton Style Inlaid Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Southwood Sheraton Style Inlaid Sofa, Maroon, 87"W By Southwood Furniture Beautiful and timeless
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 74 in D 27 in
Pair Sheraton Style Mahogany Burl Inlayed Frames Striped Upholstery Sofas MINT!
By Southwood & Co., Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Sheraton Style Mahogany Burl Inlayed Frames Striped Upholstery Sofas MINT Frames.
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
Sold
H 34 in W 58 in D 30 in
Chinese Chippendale Style Settees / Sofas W/ Mahogany Frame By Southwood - Pair
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
, Southwood & Co. They are marked, and the vintage striped upholstery is in very good condition.
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
Fantastic Southwood & Co. Camel Back Sofa, Neutral Upholstery
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
Fantastic Southwood & Co. camel back sofa, neutral upholstery. Excellent clean condition like new.
Chenille
$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
$2,795
H 37 in W 50 in D 22 in
Hand-Crafted Painted Mahogany Chaise in Printed Linen, Early 20th Century
Located in Malibu, CA
Sleek & stunning compact chaise hand crafted mahogany. It is surprisingly comfortable. This piece would be amazing in a walk in closet, powder room or master bath. Reupholstered...
Linen, Mahogany
Sold|$2,500
H 34 in W 40 in D 41 in
Brunchwig & Fils Yellow Damask Fully Upholstered Club Chair - 1 of 2
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Brunchwig & Fils Yellow Damask Fully Upholstered Club Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Down
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 80 in W 2 in D 51.5 in
Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...
Stained Glass, Hardwood
1970's Henredon Aged Forest Green Pigskin Leather Chippendale Sofa
By Henredon
Located in Malibu, CA
Henredon Chippendale style light forest green pigskin leather sofa. This vintage sofa in richly aged leather & a naturally textured grain. The hide offers a distinctive patina that d...
Leather, Mahogany
$880Sale Price|20% Off
H 40.5 in W 31 in D 17 in
English Chippendale Style Painted Goddard Chest Secretary Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1930s Goddard chest / writing desk featuring a drop front door that opens to multiple cubbies, three drawers and paw / claw feet. Yellowing / off-white color to exteri...
Hardwood, Paint
Chippendale Style Camel Back Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made and very comfortable single cushion Camel Back Sofa in traditional style. Chippendale style camel back sofa with cranberry and ivory linen-type fabric custom upholstery h...
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 92 in W 66 in D 16 in
Drexel Heritage Federal Style American Cherry Breakfront China Display Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1987 Drexel Furniture Breakfront. Features a blend of Chippendale and Federal styling with open pediment trophy finial over an illumined showcase, supported by a lower cabine...
Brass
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$3,500
H 34.75 in W 78 in D 35.5 in
Chippendale Style and Upholstered Camelback Sofa and Down Seat, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Chippendale Style and Upholstered Camelback Sofa and Down Seat, 19th Century. New upholstery is recommended
Fabric
Fine Antique English Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A camel back long sofa, with serpentine seat rail raised on dark stained four cabriole front legs and four curved swept back legs. Tub form sides with sloping wood arms. Upholstered ...
Fabric, Wood
$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
English Arm Loveseat Upholstered in 100% Natural Hemp
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing our English arm studio sofa in 100% natural hemp. Sink into the plump down-wrapped seat cushions. The soothing oatmeal color, reminiscent of natural flax linen, adds war...
Hemp
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
English Chippendale Candy Striped Camelback Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Chinese Chippendale style (1st half 20th Century) camelback sofa / settee having rolled arms and a large seat cushion with a red and white stripped upholstery resting on legs...
Bamboo
English George III Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1770-1790 for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early Camel Back Sofa having rolled arms with brass tack decoration over a rectangular shaped seat raised on stop-reeded mahogany block legs with triple H stretcher supports. Dimen...
Fabric, Wood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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