18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa with Cushions
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 18th Century Swedish Trag sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and historical
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Canvas, Wood
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa with Cushions
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 18th Century Swedish Trag sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and historical
Canvas, Wood
$13,500
H 30.13 in W 72.44 in D 27.19 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench Tragsofa, Linen Upholstery, Circa 1790
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the
Linen, Wood, Paint
Large Swedish Tragsofa Bench, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Long trag bench from Sweden. Beautiful finish in shades of blue, nicely distressed. Upholstered in
Wood
Swedish Historical Wooden Trough, Sweden, 1732
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful tråg, Swedish for trough, is a simple, clean example of 18th century of Swedish
Wood
Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous 18th century Baroque bench scraped finish to its original paint. Intricate carving and in excellent condition. One of the best we've had at M.Naeve. Recently upholstered dow...
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish period Tragsoffa, scraped down to original lovely cream or white color
Swedish Rococo Trag Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional, early Swedish trag sofa in original paint. Cushions have been recently added in down
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Brecht, BE
This is an exceptional 18th century Swedish trag sofa, original hand scraped paint, all the
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 25.19 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered Trag Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish Trag Sofa from the Gustavian period hand-scraped to reveal the
Linen, Wood, Paint
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H 33.13 in W 79.5 in D 26.75 in
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Blue Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish 19th Century Painted Blue Trag-Sofa with Lyre Back
Located in Round Top, TX
This is one of the sweetest sofa-benches ever. I hardly see the Lyre back in Swedish furniture. The
Pine
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Trag Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish Trag Sofa from the Gustavian period in original paint, newly
Linen, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 36.25 in W 79.5 in D 29.94 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Trag Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
An 18th century Swedish (Tråg sofa) from the Rococo period with original linen seat, back, and side
Hemp, Wood, Paint
Carved "Trag Roccoco" Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A painted and beautifully carved "Trag Rococo" sofa, with original upholstery.
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 70.08 in D 26.38 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Gustavian Trag Sofa with Original Paint
Located in London, England
19th century Swedish Gustavian Trag sofa, with a wonderfully decorated front frieze Upholstered
Fabric, Wood
Swedish "trag" sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very nice Swedish "trag" sofa from the 19th century or earlier in faded blue paint; base recently
Wood
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish carved trag sofa. Original blue and ochre color.
Pine
Long Tråg Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish rococo Trågsoffa, circa 1820. Ornately carved apron and cabriole legs with carved knees and
Upholstery
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
Pair of Italian Venetian Faux Marble Top Painted Cabinets
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of large 19th century Italian painted cabinets or chests painted in the Florentine Venetian style with bold neoclassical Greek key motifs. Each case has a faux-marbl...
Wood
$16,225 / set
H 59.85 in W 17.72 in D 8.27 in
Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful Swedish Grace floor lamps from Bjerkås Armatur, made from oxidized copper green lacquered metal. Decorated with leaves and flowers. Married couple, slight variation in height.
Metal
Gustavian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Sweden
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 19th Century A beautifully proportioned Gustavian chest of drawers from 19th-century Sweden, showcasing the hallmark simplicity and lightness of...
Softwood
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
$2,509Sale Price|40% Off
H 47.64 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Antique Swedish Painted Pine Cupboard
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish antique sideboard from the mid-19th century. The sideboard is made of solid pine, which makes the sideboard a stable piece of furniture that fits perfectly in any home. Pai...
Pine
$5,361Sale Price|50% Off
H 32.49 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
French 18th Century Forged Iron Folk Art Baroque Tavern Sign
Located in Buisson, FR
Important and beautiful 18th century Tavern sign depicting a rearing white horse with a crowned coat of arms on its back. Most likely from the Alsace, France due to the German influe...
Iron
$3,990 / item
H 33 in W 89 in D 39 in
Rudin Belgian Linen Sofa with Down Wrapped Seat Cushion in Cafe Noir Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Bloom Home Inc Rudin Sofa in Cafe Noir Stone Washed Linen A heavy 18 oz weighted linen, in a rich warm brown tone. Our linen is stone washed to give a soft hand and relaxed look. Th...
Linen, Wood, Down
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.25 in W 78.75 in D 33.5 in
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. The country table features a massive 2 inch thick solid plank top supporte...
Oak
Antique Spanish Colonial Style Carved Writing Table with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A richly detailed Spanish Colonial style writing table, showcasing masterful hand-carved craftsmanship and a timeworn painted patina. The rectangular top features a beveled edge and ...
Wood, Paint
$2,846Sale Price|28% Off
H 64.97 in W 56.3 in D 18.9 in
20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A gorgeous Bookcase Display with two glazed cabinet doors Painted and refinished in a black with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an authentic antique feel The inside i...
Brass
$12,950
H 81.25 in W 46.75 in D 21.25 in
Late 18th-Century Scandinavian Two-Part Secretary, Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Scandinavian two-part secretary dates to the late 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Northern European furniture from the Gustavian era. The upper se...
Glass, Wood
Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Zebra
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...
Zebra Hide
$5,173
H 20.48 in W 29.73 in D 17.92 in
French Forged Iron and Limestone Coffee Table by Gilbert Poillerat, c. 1940.
By Gilbert Poillerat, Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A forged iron and limestone coffee table by Gilbert Poillerat (1902-1988), from a drawing by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984). French, c. 1940.
Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century English Georgian Style Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb quality pair of early 20th Century English antique camel back sofas or settees. Each standing on eight mahogany legs with stretchers. Circa 1890.
Mahogany
$5,069
H 34.26 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in
Blue & White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A vivid Italian Chest Of Drawers, hand painted in the traditional Florentine style featuring an aged Indigo Blue, flora and foliage motif on a background of antique white. The motif ...
Wood
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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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