18th Century Venetian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 18th Century walnut Venetian sofa in the rococo manner. With outswept arms and raised on cabriole legs recently reupholstered in grey woollen cloth.
Walnut
1800s Venetian Sofa Valentino Besarel Attributet, Hand-Carved Walnut
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant 19th century Venetian sofa, Valentino Besarel attributed, restored, wax-polished, in hand-carved walnut restored with light green temporary upholstery.
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Empire Venetian Sofa Attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel
By Valentino Besarel
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Precious mid-19th century Venetian sofa attributable to Valentino Panciera Besarel in hand-carved walnut, restored and finished to wax.
Fabric, Walnut
18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
See our additional images on the conversion from sofa to bench. This 18th century Venetian sofa is pure and elegant, it will be a graceful and sophisticated addition to any living sp...
Wood, Linen
Venetian Fantasy Carved and Painted Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Exotic Venetian sofa. Lavishly carved and painted Venetian sofa. 19th century.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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 canape has been newly upholstered in a plush white short pile mohair type fabric.
Mohair, Wood
19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee, Hand-Carved walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH59 Venetian 19th century Baroque settee, sofa with upholstery in good condition, hand-carved walnut frame .
Walnut
$3,698Sale Price / set|30% Off
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
Velvet, Beech
Venetian Rococo Armchairs Sofa set hand-carved walnut , leather upholstered
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 20th Century Venetian Rococò armchairs and sofa by Atelier Cadorin Venice in hand-carved walnut and leather upholstered, wax polished All the padding has been replaced with hig...
Leather, Walnut
$32,867Sale Price|40% Off
Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare finely carved Venetian Baroque style figural walnut throne settee or bench, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1...
Leather, Walnut
$2,128Sale Price|67% Off
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 this 20th century Italian Venetian loveseat, settee or canapé.
Upholstery, Giltwood, Burl
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests.
Walnut, Silk
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro sofa set Simon Gavina Italy 1973
By Carlo Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Named after an influential Venetian family, this sofa exudes a timeless elegance, making it equally suited for modern and classic interiors.
Velvet, Ash
Restoration Hardware Two Piece Carmel Aluminum Garden Sofa 9.5 Ft
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The design is reminiscent of Brown Jordan's Venetian patio and garden sofa. From an estate in the Napa Valley, California.
Aluminum
$9,500 / set
French Parlor Set, 3 Pieces
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine set (sofa and two armchairs) in the Louis XV style. Original upholstery (venetian velvet).
Upholstery, Wood
Painted Venetian Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Venetian painted sofa, Louis XV influence, curvilinear frame design and graceful splayed arms.
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Walnut Louis XV Venetian Sofa
Located in Sanremo, IT
Sweet and wavy Venetian winged walnut sofa, ad "orecchioni " from the first half of the 18th century with delicate fabric and absolutely of great value.
Wood
Unavailable
H 49.22 in W 90.56 in D 35.44 in
Noble Venetian Sofa in Massive Wood and Ivory Laquered with Gold Leaf Details
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Adding a true regality into your living room settings. This sofa is full of stunning elements that will elevate your living room entirely. The carefully selected upholstery fabrics w...
Gold Leaf
18th Century Italian Venetian Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome 18th century Italian venetian carved walnut sofa. Having a padded serpentine back, joined by out-swept arms.
Upholstery, Wood
18Th Italian venetian Original Painted Bed /Sofa
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian centre bed, with hand carved frames, painted with original floral motifs and original iron. Reupholstered in new texture.
Wood
An 18th C Venetian Hand Painted Gilt Wood Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning long sofa featuring a gracefully serpentine front, subtle gilding, and exquisitely hand-painted floral decoration, part of a distinguished suite of Venetian 18th-century g...
Giltwood
19th Century Walnut Venetian Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Walnut Venetian settee has the wonderful Classic back profile and the gutsy scale of Italian antiques. Four carved front cabriole legs and apron are beautifully detailed. Quite...
Walnut
Venetian 18th Century Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Another item from one of Venice's oldest palazzos and now it could be in your home along with the rest of the set (see 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs)
Gold Leaf
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
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
18th Century Venetian Triptych of Two Armchairs and a Sofa
Located in Formigine Modena, IT
A very fine 18th century venetian triptych, composed by two armchairs and one sofa.
Large-Scale Painted Venetian Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Large-scale painted Venetian sofa with scrolled arms, shaped back raised upon eight cabriole legs.
Gesso, Burlap, Muslin, Wood, Paint
20th Century Lacquered Painted and Giltwood Venetian Sofa, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian sofa from the first half of the 20th century.
Fabric, Wood
Venetian Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
The Venetian Sofa is a rare example in Vladimir Kagan’s repertoire that includes loose cushions.
Walnut
18th century Venetian Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century carved walnut sofa from Venice Italy. This sofa is typically Venetian in its exuberant form, with splayed arms and shaped front.
Walnut, Muslin, Upholstery
18th century Venetian Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century carved walnut sofa from Venice Italy
Pair of 18th Century Venetian Sofas
Located in Essex, MA
Near pair of Venetian 18th century painted sofas or settees.
Walnut
18th Century Venetian Sofa or Settee
Located in Essex, MA
Beautiful Venetian Rococco Sofa with Carved and Painted Scrolled Arms, Cabriole Legs and Serpentine Back
Wood
Venetian Canapé, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant Venetian sofa on capriole legs with a wavy backrest and S-shaped armrests.
Walnut
Sold
H 33.86 in W 50.01 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Venetian Lacquered and Gilt Sofa with Floral Fabric
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Venetian sofa of the 20th century. Furniture in pleasantly carved, lacquered and gilded wood of good quality.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Venetian Upholstered Canape
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely 19th Century Venetian Sofa/Loveseat Newly Upholstered In Linen.
Wood, Upholstery
Fabulous 19th Century Venetian Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully curved Venetian sofa with detachable back. Easily converted to daybed.
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 hand-painted wood with floral decorations, of great decor.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 37 in W 69 in D 20 in
Venetian Late 18th Century Painted and Gilt Sofa with Floral and Lyre Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian 18th century painted and gilt wood sofa with new upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Venetian 18th c. Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Another item from one of Venice's oldest palazzos and now it could be in your home along with the rest of the set (see 2 armchairs and 4 side chairs)
Venetian walnut sofa, 1800's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Venetian walnut sofa, with scroll front arms, and carved legs.
Walnut
19th Century Venetian Walnut Sofa
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful 19th century Venetian walnut sofa dressed in original muslin and burlap ready for your choice of upholstery fabric.
Walnut
A Venetian Linen Upholstered Sofa
Located in Ferndale, MI
An early 20th century, graceful curved frame with elegant hand carved legs. Down seat cushion. Beautiful pale grey linen upholstery. Nickel nailheads.
Upholstery
Scalamandre Venetian Carnival Petit Settee Sofa
By Scalamandre
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Scalamandre Venetian Carnival Petit Settee Sofa.
Wood
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