$2,128Sale Price|67% Off
H 35 in W 56.75 in D 24 in
Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé
Located in Plainview, NY
Antique Italian Venetian Burl Wood and Gilt Loveseat, Settee, Sofa or Canapé Grace your space with
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
19th Century Venetian Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Venetian loveseat. This antique Venetian walnut loveseat, canape or divanetto has a
Velvet, Walnut
17th Century Venetian Painted and Parcel Gilt Gondola Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
17th century Venetian painted and parcel gilt gondola sofa. This gorgeous antique venetian sofa or
Mohair, Wood
Italian Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
Dramatic walnut canapé, Italian Venetian style with French Louis XV style influences, circa 1890
18th Century Venetian Hand-Painted Sofa
Located in Harrisburg, PA
Absolutely beautiful! This 18th century Italian sofa is in remarkably great condition. Very sound and recovered for the first time in a 100,000 double rub velvet it is ready for anot...
Velvet, Hardwood, Down
18th c. Venetian Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved and Gilded Canape
Giltwood
Fabulous 19th Century Venetian Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully curved Venetian sofa with detachable back. Easily converted to daybed.
Venetian Canapé, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Venetian sofa on capriole legs with a wavy backrest and S-shaped armrests. The two-seat is
Walnut
Antique Venetian Painted Demi-Canapé
Located in Dallas, TX
A superlative example of the Rococo style, this splendid antique Venetian painted demi-canapé has
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Venetian Upholstered Canape
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely 19th Century Venetian Sofa/Loveseat Newly Upholstered In Linen.
Wood, Upholstery
Fine 18th Century Venetian Walnut Canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century Venetian walnut canape in the Rococo style with carved arched back, scrolled arms
Upholstery, Walnut
Exceptional Italian Canape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century exceptioanal Venetian canape with curvilinear lines.
Walnut, Leather
19th Century Venetian Red And Gilt Wood Canape
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous and unusual Antique Venetian painted sofa with gilt accents. Has great proportions
Fabric, Wood
Louis XIII Period Dark Walnut Canape Upholstered in Venetian Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
In, basically, perfect condition, the block and ball turned legs with baluster and ball turned stretcher, the back right and left legs are of block form, the upholstery by Rubelli an...
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Venetian Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted, carved and gilded Italian love seat.
Wood
20th Century Venetian Lacquered and Gilt Sofa
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Elegant venetian sofa of the mid-20th century. Furniture in finely carved, lacquered, gilded and
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Venetian "Fan" Sofas with Mustard-Yellow Upholstery
Located in Dubai, AE
A pair of early 19th-century three-seater Venetian canape sofas, also commonly referred to as 'fan
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Italian Fruitwood Venetian Style Carved Canape Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous Italian fruitwood settee or bench carved in the Venetian style. Features an interlocking
Fabric, Fruitwood
Venetian Canape
Located in New York, NY
A Venetian Rococo Style Walnut Canape, Mid 19th Century
Walnut
Venetian Canape
Located in New York, NY
A 19th Century Venetian Fruitwood Canape in the Louis XV Style.
Fruitwood
Venetian Canape
Located in New York, NY
A Venetian Walnut Canape Fitted with A Removable Back to Convert to a Chaise. Italian, Circa 1760
Walnut
LXV Venetian Canape / Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
SPECTACULAR VENITIAN LOUIS XV WALNUT CANAPE, MID-18TH CENTURY, WITH BEAUTIFUL WARe WHICH ADDS TO
19th.Century Venetian Gilded Canape
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual mid 19th. century gilt wood canape. Newly re upholstered in Belgium linen.
Giltwood, Linen
Venetian walnut sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Venetian camel back and scrolled arm sofa with carved foliate designs, upholstered in antique silk
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
19th Century Venetian Giltwood Hand-Painted Sedan Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid-19th century sedan chair depicts women playing music in a harmonious manner. There are numerous images of instruments throughout the entire imagery. The sphinx to the bottom left...
Giltwood
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H 35.04 in W 89.77 in D 31.11 in
18th Century Venetian Painted Sofa with Camel Back and Serpentine Front
Located in Kent, GB
This rare and beautiful six legged Venetian sofa is over 7 feet long. The delicately hand-painted
Wood
Late 18th Century Polychromed Venetian Canape Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant late 18th century Venetian canape sofa has dramatic out swept arms with intricate
Burlap, Wood
18th Century Walnut Venetian Canape
Located in Houston, TX
Classic walnut Venetian canape has a removal back so that piece becomes a bench. Upholstered in
Walnut
19th Century Italian Venetian Style Upholstered Settee / Canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Italian Venetian style upholstered settee / canape
Upholstery, Wood
$5,332
H 31.5 in W 62.6 in D 21.26 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$8,286Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
$6,474
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sofa Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration period mahogany veneered boat-shaped bed with a slightly overturned bedside. The front is soberly dressed with an ormolu plaque with scrolls and flowers framing a female ...
Bronze
$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
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Louis XV Style Chinoiserie Slant-Top Desk
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning, petite French slant-top desk or "bureau de pente" in the Louis XV style, turquoise and gold polychromed with Chinoiserie detailing, and red under-body. Desk opens to rev...
Bronze
$18,854
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve an authentic period finish. Th...
Wood, Giltwood
$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
$2,717
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
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
By Wedgwood
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark unde...
Gold
$3,710Sale Price|30% 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
$2,859Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
$3,592Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Walnut Bench Banquette "Escaño"
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning antique Spanish Renaissance walnut bench, called "escaño" in Spain, believed to date back to the early 20th century. The piece has a deep reliefs hand-carved back that featu...
Walnut
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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