$12,500
H 42.25 in W 93 in D 29 in
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Massive Carved and Painted Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant Louis XVI style Swedish banquette is almost 8 feet long to be a commanding presence in
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Swedish Pine Upholstered Banquette Benches
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Sweden. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Pair of
Fabric, Pine
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The
Upholstery, Wood
$8,950
H 51.5 in W 84.75 in D 26.75 in
Empire Banquette or Window Seat in Birch with Marquetry Inlays, circa 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Swedish Empire banquette/sofa in birch with marquetry embellishments which include foliage and
Birch
EARLY GUSTAVIAN PERIOD SWEDISH BANQUETTE
Located in New Orleans, LA
18TH CENTURY EARLY GUSTAVIAN PERIOD SWEDISH BANQUETTE WITH ORIGINAL PAINT AND CUSHIONS, CIRCA 1780.
Swedish Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Swedish Bench/Banquette with spindle arms. Could be used as daybed.
Wood, Upholstery
Banquette, Empire, circa 1820, Sweden
Located in Malmo, SE
Banquette, Empire, circa 1820, Sweden New leather seat.
Leather, Wood
Unavailable
H 22.84 in W 24.41 in D 16.54 in
Banquettes a Pair with Lion Feet, Gilt and Painted, Late Gustavian circa 1800
Located in Malmo, SE
Banquettes, a pair, gilt and painted, late Gustavian circa 1800.
Wood
Swedish Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming Swedish Banquette
Wood
High Back Swedish Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Truly an exceptional Swedish banquette in a warm wood tone expertly reupholstered in French Blue
Velvet, Wood
Swedish Banquette or Daybed with Vintage Hand-Painted Fabric, Mid-1800s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Very charming Swedish Gustavian style banquette in turned and carved wood. Features old hand
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery
A Swedish Gustavian Sofa/Banquette
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian sofa/banquette with upholstered shaped sides. The grey painted wooden frame on
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Banquettes
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of Swedish 19th century Gustavian banquettes stools in original color. Condition: Very
Wood
Swedish Leather Chesterfield-Style Corner Sofa Banquette
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual corner sofa in the button-tufted Chesterfield style. Upper/tufted portion covered in a soft deep brown leather and seat in a thick, more durable cow hide - in almost the sam...
Wood, Leather
Swedish Gray Dining Banquette in Green Leopard
By Bjork Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully made custom banquette or bench in distressed Swedish gray finish with green leopard
Hardwood
Gustavian Banquette 1800-1810
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Gustavian Banquette 1800-1810
Two Richly Decorated Gustavian Banquettes Manufactured, 1780
Located in Kramfors, SE
A set of two Gustavian banquettes from Sweden. Richly decorated with Gustavian styled wooden
Pine
Pair of Fruitwood Painted Banquettes or Window Seats
Located in Savannah, GA
20th Century Pair of Fruitwood Painted Banquettes or Window Seats in the Gustavian Style. Seats
Fruitwood, Paint
19th Century Italian Pair of Painted Wood Banquettes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of two beautifully proportioned benches with scraped paint finish. The seat lifts up for storage.
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Painted Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A lovely 19th century Swedish Bench - Banquette. Constructed from painted pine wood with
Pine
19th Century Swedish Banquette or Sofa with Egyptian Influence
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning hand carved Swedish sofa with Egyptian influence and pale white grey patina over pine
Upholstery, Paint, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish banquette sofa hand-scraped to original chalky white Gustavian paint with traces of old
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Corner Banquette Sofa
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare period Gustavian corner banquette, profusely carved with unique variation of wood decor that
Linen, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 36 in W 82.25 in D 30 in
Swedish Gustavian Banquette/Daybed w/ White-Grey Paint & New Upholstery, c 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very lovely Swedish Gustavian banquette or daybed with original, distressed white-grey paint
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Banquette
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th c. Swedish Louis XV Banquette
Wood
Swedish Banquette
Located in Tongeren, BE
scraped and stripped a bit this Gustavian sleepbench, we kept the original upholstery which is still useable but can also get changed,.....zzzzzz
Wood
Cute Swedish Bench
Located in Tongeren, BE
cute Swedish Banquette with a pull out front, original paint
Wood, Linen
Swedish Gustavian Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Original Scraped Paint Beautiful Legs New Upholstery Sturdy, Very Attractive
GUSTAVIAN BANQUETTE
Located in Houston, TX
WOODEN SWEDISH DAYBED WITH ORIGINAL PAINT AND CHARMING ANTIQUE CUSHION
Wood, Paint
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$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
French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
Cane, Wood
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
$8,463Sale 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
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
Pine
Wardrobe Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 2 door 4 drawer Gustavian Style Wardrobe. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints Oyster White.
Wood
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
English Chippendale Mahogany Four-Poster Bed, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany and deil four-poster bed with decorative bulbous, fluted and acanthus carved post, terminating on squared plinths with Marlboro feet. Bed is queen-size w...
$19,064
H 71.66 in W 82.68 in D 25.6 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander & Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
Fabric, Palmwood
Cabinet 18th Century Sweden Period Rococo
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Cabinet from period rococo ca 1760 Stockholm. Original hardwares - please see in photo of very original key. Upper cabinet with two large doors, resting on six s...
Bronze
$35,000
H 101 in W 60.5 in D 78.5 in
English Mahogany Four-Poster Gadrooned Tester Bed with Marlboro Feet, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany four-poster bed with gadrooned serpentine tester, carved reeded and floral post and terminating on Marlboro feet with original brass casters. Bed is queen-size. Cust...
Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish nightstand features a refined design with a marble top, showcasing the timeless appeal of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The semi-circular silhouette i...
Marble
Austro-German 19th Century Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple in a sheltering design like a banquette to enclose the upholstery. Some a...
Upholstery, Maple
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Gustavian commode with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring canted and fluted corners. Drawer fronts outlined in brass. Sits on fluted and tapered feet with brass c...
Brass
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