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Sphinx Sofa

Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood
Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood

Antique 18th c. Italian Neoclassical Sphinx Sofa in Original Paint and Giltwood

Located in Wichita, KS

giltwood. The carved mythical sphinxes have female heads and winged lion bodies. The carving detail is

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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs
19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to this very decorative collectable suite of mahogany with ornate Sphinx & Griffon

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets

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Ormolu

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles
Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

$98,000Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24 in W 44.5 in D 21.5 in

Rare Pair French Retour D'egypt Terracotta Lions Sculptures Statues Los Angeles

Located in West Hollywood, CA

l'Égypte, began in 1809 and came out in a series though 1826, inspiring everything form sofas with Sphinxes

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Statues

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Swedish Gustavian Sphinx Sofa
Swedish Gustavian Sphinx Sofa

Swedish Gustavian Sphinx Sofa

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H 42 in W 80 in D 25 in

Swedish Gustavian Sphinx Sofa

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a late 18th century Swedish Gustavian Sphinx sofa, it was found at an estate Auction in

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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Pine

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases

Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases

Located in Stamford, CT

1809 and came out in a series though 1826, inspiring everything from sofas with Sphinxes for legs, to

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mounted Objects

Materials

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19th Century Swedish Sphinx Head Sofa
19th Century Swedish Sphinx Head Sofa

19th Century Swedish Sphinx Head Sofa

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H 35.44 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in

19th Century Swedish Sphinx Head Sofa

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Swedish 19th century Sphinx head sofa. This lovely sofa features decoratively carved detailing to

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Sphinx and Lion Motifs
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Sphinx and Lion Motifs

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Sphinx and Lion Motifs

Located in San Angelo, TX

An absolute stunning piece of artisan craftsmanship here. The gorgeous 19th century Swedish sofa

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Sphinx and Lion Motifs
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Sphinx and Lion Motifs

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Sphinx and Lion Motifs

Located in San Angelo, TX

An absolute stunning piece of artisan craftsmanship here. The gorgeous 19th century Swedish sofa

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

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100% Original Finish Swedish Sphinx Settee
100% Original Finish Swedish Sphinx Settee

100% Original Finish Swedish Sphinx Settee

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% original finish Swedish sphinx settee, the seating has been restored and recovered

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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

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Pair of Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Pair of Egyptian Revival Armchairs

Pair of Egyptian Revival Armchairs

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H 38 in W 27 in D 28 in

Pair of Egyptian Revival Armchairs

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous pair of Egyptian Revival armchairs with gilt Sphinx’s and highlights with

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Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Armchairs

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Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt & Rosso Antico Incense Burner circa 1820
Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt & Rosso Antico Incense Burner circa 1820

Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt & Rosso Antico Incense Burner circa 1820

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

from sofas with sphinx-shaped legs to tea sets painted with pyramids. Josiah Wedgwood introduced black

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Sphinx Settee
Sphinx Settee

Sphinx Settee

Located in Westport, CT

A 19th century painted Swedish settee with sphinx heads.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Sofas

Materials

Paint

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Sphinx Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sphinx sofa for your home. Each sphinx sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a sphinx sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each sphinx sofa bearing Empire, Baroque or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Charles Norman, Elkington & Co. and Europa Antiques each produced at least one beautiful sphinx sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Sphinx Sofa?

The average selling price for a sphinx sofa at 1stDibs is $12,800, while they’re typically $3,295 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.