$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 a hallway, living and dining space, or bedroom.
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.
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.
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 urns and line-inlaid figures of the four cardinal virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitu...
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 with double cord welting on the body of the piece.
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.
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery
A Swedish Gustavian Sofa/Banquette
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian sofa/banquette with upholstered shaped sides.
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Banquettes
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of Swedish 19th century Gustavian banquettes stools in original color.
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 grospoint fabric by Bjork Studio.
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 carvings.
Pine
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 beautifully carved stretchers and graceful cabriole legs.
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. Neoclassical carving detail on sides and legs. All pillows covered in a vintage Europe...
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 gilt from the 19th century.
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 is different on the inside and outside of the sofa, circa 1790. Newly upholstered ...
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, resting on six turned and reeded legs with carved acanthus on knees and rosettes on co...
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
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
NeoClassic Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
NeoClassic Bistro table, a piece that seamlessly blends timeless design with modern functionality. Handcrafted from solid reclaimed pine, this table showcases the beauty of natural m...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables, circa 1880–1900 Pair of Swedish console tables in classic Gustavian style. The tables feature black-painted tops with a profiled edg...
Pine
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier
By Paavo Tynell, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Raul Reyes 'Rey 26' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Chandelier. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic mid-century Fi...
Brass
Belgian Linen Stone Washed Linen Slip Covered Chair
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ans Belgian Linen Slip Covered Accent Chair, exuding classic European style with its elegant design. Crafted with luxurious Belgian linen, this accent chair features ...
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Wood
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
$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
Antique Northern Swedish Painted Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden. The sideboard is a genuine antique country house furniture that was made around 1820. The frame is solid pine and it has old...
Pine
A French Louis XVI painted and carved daybed, 18th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XVI painted and carved daybed, 18th C. Beautifully carved with with spiral fluted columns supporting upholstered head and footboards, topped by rosette finials, and over...
Wood
Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C
Located in Houston, TX
The use of color and the unusual architectural paintings on this Piece make it very unique. It has a faux marble top in apricot Coloration. It is very old and is in the original 18...
Wood
$96,000 / set
H 47.5 in W 35.5 in D 29.5 in
20th Century Pair of Italian Triton Garden Statues - Antique Marble Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...
Marble
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Hardwood, Mohair
Vintage Style Painted Cabinet with Carvings
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This charming vintage wood cabinet is a one-of-a-kind piece with beautiful age and patina that adds character to any space. Its patina painted wood finish showcases the natural beaut...
Pine
Swedish Empire Karl Johan Wood Sofa 19th Century Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Empire Karl Johan style sofa dating c. 1830
Upholstery, Wood, Birch
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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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