Victorian Red Leather Chesterfield
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Victorian red leather Chesterfield Sofa by Gillows, circa 1870.
19th Century English Used Victorian Couch
Leather
Victorian Red Leather Chesterfield
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Victorian red leather Chesterfield Sofa by Gillows, circa 1870.
Leather
Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Library Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany Library Table with stretcher. Measure 48" in width, 18" in depth and stands 30.25".
Mahogany
Mid Victorian Walnut and Burr Walnut Stretcher Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
Mid Victorian Walnut and Burr walnut stretcher table with Architectural End Supports and Turned Stretcher
Walnut
An unusual pair of Victorian walnut deep buttoned chesterfields
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of Victorian walnut deep buttoned chesterfields, stood upon 3 turned walnut legs to the front and two swept legs to the rear. Re-upholstered in dark blue distressed ...
Leather, Walnut
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement Salon sofa with a inse...
Ebony, Walnut
Victorian Mahogany Occasional Table, Late 19th Century, Elegant Design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small mahogany occasional table This is a elegant piece, it has a deep apron to the top and it stands on neat turned legs The Table is in good condition it is 25.5” wide, 17.5” ...
Mahogany
Late 19th-Century Victorian Carved Oak Two-Seat Settee, Circa 1880, English
Located in London, GB
An elegant Antique two-seat settee, dating from the late 19th century and crafted from solid oak. Originating from Victorian England, the piece is distinguished by its richly carved ...
Oak
Antique Victorian Eastlake Style 3 Piece Carved Walnut Parlor Set Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 19th Century Victorian Eastlake Style 3 Piece Ornate Carved Walnut Parlor Set Newly Reupholstered in a Purple Velvet The set comes with a settee and two side chairs. The cha...
Velvet, Walnut
$6,160Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century UK Victorian Double Spoon Back Canape with New Upholstery De Ploeg
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This British Victorian double spoon back sofa has been fully restored in our upholstery atelier matching the old upholstery skills and artisan handwork that was put in the original p...
Steel
Timothy Oulton Chesterfield Brown Leather
By Timothy Oulton
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning vintage Timothy Oulton sofa widely recognised as the 'Westminster' sofa. The British chesterfield sofa in brown leather has a fully deep-buttoned tufted backrest & inn...
Leather
paire de bouts de canapé petite table en acajou – Style Anglais – XXᵉ siècle
Located in NEUFCHÂTEL-HARDELOT, FR
Cette jolie paire se distingue par l'élégance de ses lignes galbées et par la richesse de son acajou, dont les nuances chaudes sont mises en valeur par une belle patine. À la fois pr...
Mahogany
Highly Original Tufted English Wingback Settee in Patinated Leather 1900
Located in Meer, VAN
Highly Original Tufted English Wingback Settee in Patinated Leather England Early 20th Century A handsome and rare English wingback Chesterfield settee, upholstered in richly patina...
Leather, Wood
Late 19th century English country house chesterfield
Located in London, GB
Late C19th 2 seater English country house chesterfield with soft horse hair, turned walnut legs original castors Springs & webbing recently done, ready for reupholstery
Walnut
Mahogany Occasional Table with Storage Compartment
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mahogany occasional table with storage compartment This is a neat cabinet, it has 2 fake drawers to the front, they disguise a top opening storage box which stands on neat turned ...
Mahogany
Large English Water Gilded and Finely Carved Settee
Located in Kent, Dover
A large English carved and water gilded settee of fine quality, with shell crest, scrolled corners and decorated with English roses and foliage throughout. Newly upholstered in faux ...
Giltwood
Vintage Carved Wood Settee with Embroidered Botanical Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage carved wood settee beautifully combines refined craftsmanship with richly decorative textile artistry. The gracefully shaped frame retains its original warm-toned finish...
Fabric, Wood
Super Victorian Conversation Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good Victorian two seat conversation sofa, ebony turned legs, brown pot castors, dark beige deep buttoned plush upholstery, in very good overall condition. 29.5" high 47" wid...
Ebony
Victorian Mahogany Sofa Antique 1880 Settee Couch
Located in Potters Bar, GB
An elegant mahogany inlaid settee of refined proportions and excellent craftsmanship. This graceful shaped settee is raised on ring-turned legs terminating in brass castors, combinin...
Mahogany
Victorian Settee Couch Walnut Antique, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Impressive Victorian walnut settee. Standing upon ring turned and carved legs with original brass and porcelain castors. The uprights being of a carved form. circa 1860 The sette...
Walnut
Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Mahogany Seats Chair Sofa
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of Victorian style mahogany arm chairs Hand crafted from mahogany these are very comfortable to sit in Cushioned arms, sides, seat and back Love the red material with c...
Mahogany
Pair of Victorian colonial style sofas, early 20th century
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of Victorian colonial style sofas, early 20th century Product Details Crafted from carved wood.
Wood
Victorian Conversation Seat Settee Couch Tete-a-tete Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful antique Victorian mahogany conversation seat or conversation settee dating to circa 1860 An unusual and highly decorative piece, the seat features a sculptural arrangement ...
Mahogany
English Victorian Style Camel Back Black Tufted Leather Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style (20th Century) three-seat camel back design sofa with black button tufted faux-leather upholstery and brass nail head detail with a wooden stretcher and legs,...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Serpentine Front Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning 19th-Century Victorian Brown Leather Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa This exceptional and rare 19th-century Victorian three seater serpentine Chesterfield sofa, circa 1880, ...
Leather
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Barrel Back Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian/American Empire Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Barrel Back Settee Lovesea...
Mahogany
English Victorian Louis XV-Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
English Victorian Louis XV-Style Giltwood Sofa English, c. 1840 Height 110cm, width 192cm, depth 62cm This magnificent giltwood canapé is a superb example of English Rococo Revival ...
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
$2,690Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – Elegant 19th Century Seating An elegant Victorian walnut chaise longue, circa 1860, which showcases excellent cra...
Walnut
$11,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Carved Spoon Back Settee, English, Walnut, Showpiece Sofa, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, walnut and Chenille upholstered showpiece sofa, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa.
Wicker
Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Table Sofa Bedside Original Pot & Cover, Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Elegant, classical form - Conversation piece - Perfect height for sofa or bedside table The hinged moulded top opening to reveal the original fitted interior with ceramic pot and ...
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue Day Bed Couch 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A handsome Victorian mahogany chaise longue, raised upon finely carved cabriole legs terminating in original brass casters Circa 1860 The shaped frame displays beautifully figured ro...
Mahogany
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Inlaid Parlor Set Sofa and 4 Chairs - 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Inlaid Parlor Sofa Set - 5 Pcs.
Mahogany
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the d...
Leather, Hardwood
Rare circa 1860 Huge Victorian Brown Leather Barrel Back Suite Sofa Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning sofa and armchair suite of very rare oversized Victorian barrel back armchair and sofa in fully restored hand dyed brown leather T...
Leather
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MAPLE & CO HOWARD ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE SOFA PART OF SUITE
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Maple & Co country house sofa which is part of a suite Please note the del...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Rare Victorian Damask Upholstery Walnut Carved Lion Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian walnut framed three piece suite with Walnut hand carved Lion hair paw feet A very high quality and well made example, th...
Upholstery, Walnut
$616Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Figurine Sculpture of Woman on Couch, Victorian Style, USA
Located in Birmingham, AL
This item appears to be antique style figurine sculpture depicting a woman lounging on a green couch, similar to other Victorian or Art Deco-inspired decorative pieces.
Art Glass
$7,525Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Upholstery, Wood
1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 lovely restored vintage Victorian club sofas This auction is for the second sofa which was made to match the original Victorian one in o...
Leather, Mahogany
VICTORIAN FABRIC BERGERE SUITE SOFA AND TWO ARMCHAiRS UPHOLSTERY PROJECT J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Victorian Fabric Set Of Sofa And Armchairs. The Victorian Fabric Bergere Suite Sofa and Two Armchairs Upholstery Project involves refurbishi...
Fabric
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Bellflower Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee...
Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa.
Cane, Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Victorian Style Small Cream Painted Settee Loveseat Sofa.
Cane, Wood
19th C. Five Piece Victorian Period Salon Set, Side Chairs, Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Spanish Isabelina / Victorian style "Quintetto" or five-piece sofa and chair set.
Fabric, Hardwood
Outstanding Mahogany Sofa Console
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality Chippendale style mahogany sofa console, standing on heavy ball and claw carved legs, and wonderful green tooled leather top, in excellent overall condition. 26" h...
Mahogany
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back with Scroll Arms and a long curved back rail, it is a very nice quality sofa and has a slight serpentine shap...
Walnut
Vintage High Back Sofa In House Of Hackney Chintz
By House of Hackney
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage high-back sofa upholstered in iconic floral chintz by House of Hackney is a striking fusion of traditional form and bold decorative expression. The exuberant botanical p...
Fabric, Wood
STUNNiNG HERITAGE BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LOUNGE CHAISE LOUNGE SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style hand dyed Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Chaise Lounge Please note: The...
Leather
EXQUISITE VIiCTORIAN SALMON VELOUR UPHOLSTERED SOFA & PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian Walnut framed three piece suite with hand carved bun feet and Salmon Velour upholste...
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Floral Print 60" Fully Upholstered Channel Back Loveseat Sofa by Harden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. High Quality Floral Print 60" Fully Upholstered Channel Back Loveseat Sofa by Harden....
Fabric
English Country House Fine Three Piece Suite Sofa & Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The frames are Walnut and beech wood, the seat base is a traditional Victorian coil sprung affair, the seat cushions mostly feather filled with one armchair back rest in foam.
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE 1880 GEORGE II STYLE HiGHBACK BROWN LEATHER SETTEE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning George II style late Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather high back sof...
Leather, Hardwood
Antique English Sofa Side Table Decoupage Botanical Floral Black Gold c1890
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique English Sofa Side Table Decoupage Botanical Floral Black Gold c1890. Direct from southern England, a superb one-of-a-kind antique English console or side table. This antique...
Wood
Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Armchair dimensions: Height 82 cm Width 85 cm Depth 87 cm Sofa dimensions: Height 85 cm Width 180 cm Depth 87 cm.
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Miniature Victorian Revival Red Velvet & Carved Mahogany Chaise Lounge Dog Bed
Located in Dayton, OH
Miniature Victorian-style fainting couch (also referred to as a chaise lounge or méridienne), cira 1970s.
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat Sofa with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Rolling Casters.
Mahogany
19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
An elegant mid-19th century Victorian carved walnut sofa of generous proportions, raised on finely shaped cabriole legs terminating in ceramic castors.
Walnut
Vintage Giltwood Love Seat Conversation Settee Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
The settee has buttoned red velvet upholstery and stands on turned legs. In Victorian times conversation sofas were usually placed in the middle of the room for ladies who could f...
Velvet, Giltwood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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