$7,950 / set
H 37 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of Six French 19th Century Dining Room Chairs with Carved Guilloches Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six French wooden dining room chairs from the 19th century, with four sides, two arms, carved guilloche motifs and custom cushions. Created in France during the 19th century...
Upholstery, Wood
$12,976
H 28 in W 72 in D 36 in
Upholstered Curved Back with Frieze Inset "Artisan" Loveseat, Parisii Collection
By Studio Parisien
Located in Del Mar, CA
Its gently curved back is adorned with bronze-toned frieze insets, framed within soft upholstery and enveloping pillows that invite repose.
Steel
$3,800 / set
H 35.75 in W 24.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Delectable Early 19th Century Painted Neoclassical Armchair Bergères
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful carvings in back and frieze. New upholstery in a neutral French cotton linen blend.
Upholstery, Wood
$2,700
H 22 in W 35.5 in D 15 in
Neoclassical Style 1900s French Carved Walnut Bench with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sitting above a carved frieze, the upholstery elevates the overall comfort, making the bench not just a stylish statement but a practical seating option.
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
$3,933 / set
H 36.62 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Fine antique Victorian French carved walnut three piece suite
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine antique Victorian French carved walnut three piece suite, consisting of a settee and a pair of armchairs, having quality carved solid walnut shaped backs with open arms, upholst...
Walnut
$7,609
H 32.29 in W 81.11 in D 44.1 in
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Suede Sofa "Ussaro", 1970s
By Luciano Frigerio, Luciano Frigerio di Desio
Located in Puglia, Puglia
It is made of wood with brass friezes, the upholstery is in suede and the bands that support the cushions are in leather.
Brass
Japanese-Style Low Table or Altar Bench in Fish Leather Fabric
Located in Blacksburg, VA
The decorative fish leather fabric is securely affixed to the body with a frieze of upholstery tacks around the upper perimeter.
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 17 in D 22 in
Six Art Moderne Streamline Stainless Steel Railroad Dining Chairs by Rota Cline
By Rota-Cline Coach and Car Equipment Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome set of six Art Moderne or streamline railroad dining chairs in stainless steel and original cranberry colored frieze upholstery. Marked with Rota-Cline Coach and Car Equipmen...
Sold
H 29.8 in W 73 in D 24 in
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Trågsoffa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood Trågsoffa from the late 18th century, with upholstered seat, carved guilloche frieze, cross-hatched sides and fluted legs. Created in Sweden d...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 72 in D 20.5 in
English Regency Style Settee with Gilded Greek Key Frieze and Custom Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Regency style dark brown painted four seater settee from the early 20th century, with gilded Greek Key frieze, cane seat, custom cushion, cylindrical legs and petite spher...
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Sold
H 36.5 in W 41 in D 21 in
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Bleached Walnut Marquise with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style bleached walnut marquise armchair from the 19th century, with carved guilloche frieze and new upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, this wal...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 21.3 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Wood Armchairs with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood armchairs from the late 19th century, with carved guilloche frieze and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the later years of the 19th...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 27 in W 35 in D 14 in
Pair of English 1950s Neoclassical Style Ebonized Benches with Antiquity Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style benches from the mid-20th century, with ebonized wood, gilt and painted accents, Greek key frieze and new upholstery. Each of this exquisite pair...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Oak Stools
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved oak leaves to the legs and frieze. Later upholstery. HEIGHT: 18" WIDTH: 26 1/4" DEPTH: 16 1/3"
Oak
19th Century Carved Baroque Throne Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of carved armchairs in beech, circa 1890 Carvings to arms, frieze. Standing on claw feet. Upholstery is in good order.
Birch
Sold
H 18.9 in W 29.73 in D 14.38 in
Neoclassical Style French Walnut Benches with Carved Legs, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of French Neoclassical style wood benches from the early 20th century, with carved Vitruvian scroll frieze, fluted legs and custom upholstery. This pair of French Neoclassical...
Wood
Fine 19th Century Five-Piece Gilt Salon Living Room Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Finely carved detail to back rests and frieze. Floral upholstery in good order. Linen to underneath of sofa has come loose but an easy fix.
Fine 19th Century Five-Piece Gilt Salon Living Room Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Finely carved detail to back rests and frieze. Floral upholstery in good order. Linen to underneath of sofa has come loose but an easy fix.
Giltwood
Fine French 19th Century Five-Piece Gilt Salon Living Room Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Finely carved detail to back rests and frieze. Floral upholstery in good order. Linen to underneath of sofa has come loose but will be fixed upon sale.
Giltwood
Sold
H 33.75 in W 76.5 in D 29.75 in
Art Deco Scandinavian Birch 3 Piece Suite by Carl Malmsten for David Blomberg
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scrolled arms lead down to the shaped legs and front frieze. Upholstery in good condition presented in a fine corded fabric.
Birch
French 1920s Neoclassical Style Gilt Wood Bench with Carved Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style gilded wood bench from circa 1920 with carved frieze, rosettes, fluted legs and custom muslin upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
$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
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$8,995 / set
H 35 in W 18.25 in D 13.5 in
Set of Eight English 1880s Oak Dining Room Side Chairs with Spindle Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English set of eight oak dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with spindle motifs and wooden seats. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, ...
Oak
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
$16,900 / set
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XV style giltwood bench. This stunning antique French gilt wood bench has excellent patina and has been professionally upholstered in plush white velvet wit...
Giltwood
French Empire Mahogany Queen Bed with Gilt Trim, Late 19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19/20th Century) mahogany queen size bed with gilt bronze trim and upholstered panel on headboard (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).
Gold Leaf, Bronze
$3,400 / set
H 34.75 in W 24.5 in D 21 in
Opulent Giltwood Pair of Louis XVI Style Bergere Armchairs from Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite gilt wood carved French Louis XVI style pair of bergeres from a complete parlor suite. The design, with elegant Louis XVI lines and the delicately hand carved decoration, s...
Damask, Giltwood
Large French 19th Century LXVI Style Gilt Wood Trumeau Mirror
Located in London, Park Royal
This large Louis XVI style trumeau mirror, circa late 1800's from France, has generous proportions which make it a commanding presence. The fine, decorative carving,at the top secti...
Hardwood
$1,030 / item
H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
19th Century French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style with Cane Seats
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French hand carved dining chairs delicately hand painted in light grey with original cane seats and backs. The frame of the backs is in oval shape and all of them are in...
Cane, Wood
French Carved Giltwood Bench with New Cotton Duck Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous giltwood bench with pretty cabriole legs and carving, newly upholstered in elegant white cotton duck.
Giltwood
$2,400Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 23.25 in
French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs, Late 19th Century -Early 20th
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI Style Painted Fauteuil Armchairs, Late 19th Century -Early 20th Offered for sale is a pair of French Louis XVI style painted fauteuil armchairs. The chairs are eith...
Fabric, Wood
$5,950 / set
H 47.75 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères à oreilles from the 19th century, with carved ribbon motifs and upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, each of ...
Upholstery, Wood
$28,750Sale Price / set|36% Off
H 41.75 in W 44 in D 28 in
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Marquises Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved marquises bergere wide-armchairs, each with four fluted scrolled legs, a bowed finely carved top back...
Giltwood
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"
Alabaster
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