Early 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed, Paris
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant early 19th-century French Empire daybed sourced from Paris, France. Crafted from solid mahogany, it features the iconic swan-neck ends with finely carved heads, floral ros...
Fabric, Mahogany
French Empire Style Painted Wooden Daybed / Chaise with carved swan side
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful French Empire Daybed / Chaise Lounge,,Great size and proportion.
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Monumental French Empire Revival Daybed with Gilt Bronze Swan Necks 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A monumental French Empire Revival daybed, crafted in France in the mid 19th century.
Bronze
Russian Mahogany Recamier with Gilt Swan Carvings, Circa 1810
Located in Queens, NY
Russian (circa 1810) mahogany diminutive recamier with gilt swan carved sides and ball & claw feet front feet and upholstered in a cut green velvet
Mahogany, Velvet
19th Century American Empire Carved Swan Mahogany Sleigh Daybed
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century American Empire Carved Swan Mahogany Sleigh Daybed Circa First Quarter 19th Century, featuring four Carved swans on headboard and footboard, terminating with Carved cla...
Mahogany
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Swan Bench / Daybed, Hand Carved, Distressed
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Maison Jansen Hollywood Regency Swan Bench / Daybed, Hand Carved, Distressed Very unique French bench or daybed attributed to Maison Jansen having four intricately detailed hand ca...
Textile, Wood
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Head Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa.
Fabric, Mahogany
French Daybed with Carved Swans
Located in Atlanta, GA
French early 20th century four-sided daybed in the neoclassical style with carved swans, splayed legs and carved medallions, circa 1920.
French Carved Daybed With Swan Details C. 1930
Located in Long Island City, NY
French carved daybed with swan details, circa 1930's. Newly upholstered cushions.
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
Sold
H 47 in W 85.25 in D 39.25 in
Incredible Neoclassical French Empire Swan Neck Daybed or Single Bed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 20th century French Empire daybed featuring carved swan neck ends. Crafted from rich walnut having gorgeous neoclassical motifs of rosettes and acanthus leaves.
Upholstery, Walnut
Extravagant Daybed by Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
An ultra unique and alluring white distressed painted daybed with interesting swan decorations and original silk upholstery.
Wood, Silk
French Empire Style Parcel Giltwood Swan Recamier
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Empire Style Parcel-Giltwood Recamier. This striking daybed features gracefully scrolling ends terminating in finely carved and gilded swan heads, a signature motif of the Emp...
Textile, Wood
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H 40.25 in W 83 in D 35.5 in
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Flame Mahogany Figural Swan Day Bed, c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Napoleon III daybed offers mahogany frame with carved scroll swan neck arms and raised on paw feet, floral cushion and roll bolster pillows included, c1880.
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
French Provincial Style Swan Head Daybed
Located in Stamford, CT
French Provincial style daybed, 20th century, the beige/green distress painted frame decorated with swan heads, upholstered in green linen, raised on hoof feet.
Wood, Fabric
19th Century Neoclassical French Empire Swan Neck Chaise Longue Daybed
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Early 19th century French Empire recamier, chaise longue, or daybed featuring an intricately carved swan on both the front and the back.
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood and Velvet Daybed with Swan Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
The daybed settee is in excellent condition and adorns an old rubbed patinated gilt painted finish throughout.
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique French Empire Swan Neck Mahogany Daybed in Cream
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite early 19th-century French Empire daybed sourced from Paris, France. Crafted from solid mahogany, it features a graceful sleigh frame with hand-carved swan-neck corners.
Fabric, Mahogany
Neoclassical French Empire Swan Neck Chaise Longue Recamier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Early 19th century French empire Recamier, chaise longue, or daybed featuring carved swan neck ends. Crafted from rich fruitwood with neoclassical motifs of rosettes and acanthus.
Fabric, Fruitwood
Neoclassical French Empire Style Swan Neck Daybed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The headboards feature a sleigh form with swan neck corners and lyre forms made from pairs of delicate swan motif carvings.
Iron
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H 32 in W 68 in D 24 in
Bronze Mounted 1900s era Gilded Swan and Anthemia French Empire Daybed Chaise
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous daybed made in the French Empire style. The daybed features a black frame with swan terminals in gold leaf and solid bronze ormolu of cherubs and various floral mo...
Bronze
Sold
H 37 in W 73 in D 27 in
Rare French Gilded Painted Louis XVI Swan Chaise Recamier Daybed, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous 1920s era white painted and genuine gold leaf swan chaise. The chaise frame is in very good condition and will need re-upholstery. The frame is very beautiful and ...
Walnut
Sold
H 34.5 in W 68 in D 24.5 in
French Antique Louis XVI Swan Neck Daybed or Chaise Lounge with New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant 19th century French Empire walnut daybed or chaise lounge featuring carved swan neck ends.
Upholstery, Walnut
Hollywood Regency Black Swan Daybed, Carved and Gilded Wood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This magnificent 1920s Black Swan Daybed is perfect for your own Game of Thrones!
Giltwood
French Style Swan Daybed
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful antique bed with carved swans in the Empire taste inside dimensions 38.5 74.5
Wood
French Empire Mahogany Swan Decorated Daybed
Located in Natchez, MS
Exceptional Period French Empire Daybed with swan motif of carved mahogany
Mahogany
Hollywood Regency Daybed with Carved and Gilded Swans
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Add a little romance to any room with this fabulous daybed! The body of the bed is carved wood, with six exquisite swans.
Wood
Egyptian Revival Daybed from Edie Adams Estate
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From her estate comes this wonderful iron and bronze daybed. The stylized swan or duck heads and feet add a touch of whimsy.
Iron, Bronze
Empire Period Gray Painted and Parcel-Gilt Daybed or Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Empire period gray painted and parcel-gilt daybed or sofa Early 19th century What could be smarter and better say rest peacefully than the elegant swans adorning this stylish daybe...
Wood
Sold
H 25 in W 120 in D 68 in
Swan Charcoal Side Coffee Table and Glace Charcoal L Coffee Table by SNOC
By SNOC OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Located in Yukarıdudullu, 34
Emphasizing modern design principles with simple and strong lines, the Swan Collection allows you to create a complete outdoor fiction with a lounge set, a dining set and a daybed.
Concrete
$4,500
H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
"Leda and the Swan", Incised and Painted Wood Panel, Art Deco, Gold and Black
By Arthur Crisp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...
Wood, Paint
Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase, Signed Daum, France Number 94
By Daum
Located in Lexington, KY
Daum Pate de Verre Amaryllis Vase in pinks and greens. This piece is signed Daum, France and numbered 94. This piece has been retired and is no longer in production. Since 1878,...
Glass
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
$78,231 / set
H 34.5 in W 47.5 in D 21.5 in
Pair of French 19th Century Calacatta Marble Top Giltwood Carved Console Tables
Located in London, GB
An Important Pair of Stately Console Tables In the Louis XVI Manner Constructed in carved and gilded wood; rising from four stop-fluted legs adorned with lotus bud forms and termina...
Marble
$4,707 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$5,995
H 30 in W 66.5 in D 36 in
Baker Furniture Egyptian Revival Rosewood Leather Top Executive Bureau Plat Desk
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Egyptian Revival, Neoclassical, or Empire style executive writing desk or bureau plat desk By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Rosewood, with embossed leather top...
Brass
$5,083Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
Paper
$3,490 / item
H 35 in W 86 in D 40 in
Modern English Sofa in Chestnut Brown in Faux Velvet Mohair with Down Cushion
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing Our Modern English Sofa in beautiful rich Chestnut color. This piece is designed to be the centerpiece of your living space, combining contemporary elegance with classic ...
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Oak, Down
French Directoire Style Bench
Located in Houston, TX
French Directoire Style Bench. This lovely French Directoire bench or stool painted a gray/green color with dark blue accents with swan handle accents and dates to the 1920’s. This s...
Wood, Velvet
Gorgeous Antique Donegal Arts & Crafts Style Rug Designed by Gavin Morton
Located in New York, NY
Donegal Carpet Ireland 10’4” x 13”6” - 315 x 411 Early 20th century; c. 1910 Wool pile of symmetric knots on a wool foundation Designed by Gavin Morton The Donegal factory in Killybe...
Wool
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...
Sterling Silver
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Cloud Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century cloud sofa Sofa measures: 124 wide x 72 deep x 31.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage condition. That ...
Upholstery, Wood
Early Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 'Liljevalchs' Sofa
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, 'Liljevalchs' sofa, model '345', fabric, beech, Sweden, design 1934, made 1930s An early example of the Liljevalchs sofa, designed by Josef Frank, and...
Fabric, Beech
$22,948
H 27.56 in Dm 118.12 in
Rare and Exceptional 'Gilda' Circle Sofa in Velvet by Michel Ducaroy, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Echt, NL
Very rare extra large 'Gilda' circle sofa in excellent condition. Designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1972. The sofa is manufactured by 'Roset' the company name of Ligne Roset prior to 1...
Metal
Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...
Gold
French Directoire Style Fireplace Screen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Directoire style dark grey iron paneled fireplace screen with X frame panels centered with gold rosettes and raised on paw feet. Dimensions 38" W x 9" D x 30" H.
Iron
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