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
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 Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish period Tragsoffa, scraped down to original lovely cream or white color. Beautiful carved apron over reeded tapered legs. Upholstered in antique Swedish Hemp. Gre...
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 Brecht, BE
This is an exceptional 18th century Swedish trag sofa, original hand scraped paint, all the
Linen, Wood
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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
Swedish 19th Century Painted Blue Trag-Sofa with Lyre Back
Located in Round Top, TX
horrible. I think it's possible to even clean it but I loved the hemp so I left it as is. It is a trag-sofa
Pine
18th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning hand-carving on this 18th-century Trag sofa. It features elegant, hand-carved lines and a
Wood
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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
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
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
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
Carved "Trag Roccoco" Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
A painted and beautifully carved "Trag Rococo" sofa, with original upholstery.
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish carved trag sofa. Original blue and ochre color.
Pine
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
Long Tråg Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish rococo Trågsoffa, circa 1820. Ornately carved apron and cabriole legs with carved knees and scroll feet. Solid back and sides for a cosy feel.
Upholstery
$2,843
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
$30,000 / set
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 25.6 in
Otto Schulz Pair of ‘Schulz’ Easy Chairs in Light Sheepskin, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Jio
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Schulz’ easy chairs, designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Jio Möbler in Jönköping (Sweden), 1940s. Recently reupholstered in light sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 73 cm / 28...
Sheepskin, Beech
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
$2,735
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 26.38 in
French Louis Philippe Bench Seat Wood Sofa or Banquette French 19th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe banquette or sofa on wheels Carved with floral decorations and canelures. France circa 1840 Good seating with springs. The fabric can be used as such, but if you wish,...
Upholstery, Wood
$16,823 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$5,268Sale 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
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
$2,803Sale 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
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
Large Pink Velvet Scalloped Sofa by The Tailored Home, Modern Design
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scalloped sofa with striking form. Sits deep with ample single seats that can be customized. Shown in performance pink velvet and hemp brush fringe, standard with three oversized pil...
Velvet, Wood, Maple
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
Set of French Carved Alabaster Fixtures. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
Set of six circa 1950's French carved alabaster light fixtures with 3 Edison interior lights and patinated bronze chain and canopy. Sold & priced individually. Measurements: Di...
Alabaster, Bronze
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
$18,000
H 36 in W 93 in D 28 in
Jamaican Cuban Mahogany Upholstered Sofa with Acanthus & Lion Paw Feet. C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Jamaican Cuban mahogany sofa with flanking scrolled arms, reeded skirt, centered rosette, and terminating on acanthus carved lions paw feet. Sofa has been covered in white muslin wit...
Muslin, Mahogany
$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
$6,300Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.5 in W 85 in D 22 in
Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sof...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
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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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