$20,703
H 41.74 in W 80.91 in D 30.71 in
RARE LION HEAD HAND CARVED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Georgian English style, Victorian Chesterfield Oxblood leather sofa with hand carved Lion's heads to the
Leather, Wood
$11,100Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 32 in W 71 in D 29 in
Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
comfortable and packed with personality!! Just look at the gorgeous hand carved wood and caning details on
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$2,500
H 33 in W 48 in D 27 in
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Black Ebonized Figural Carved Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Black Ebonized Figural Carved Loveseat Sofa. Item features
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Hand Carved Indian Folding Table
Located in London, GB
19th Century Hand Carved Indian Folding Table A larger than usual example of a turn of the
Wood
French Fabric with Wood Sofa Victorian
Located in Cookeville, TN
sofa which has detailed carved wood trim. Graceful curves make up the back and sides which sit atop a
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 45.28 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Italian Sofa with Carved Wood Legs and Original Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian sofa with carved wood legs and original upholstery, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 96.07 in D 40.95 in
Classic Victorian Sofa in Walnut Wood and Patinated Gold Leaf
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Get comfortable and feel luxurious on this voluptuous silk velvet three seater sofa. The sofa is
Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 41.34 in W 74.81 in D 21.26 in
19th Century French Carved Oak Wood Sofa with Upholstered Seat and Back, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French carved oak wood sofa with upholstered seat and back, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Emerald Victorian Three Seater Sofa by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Novelty Italian sofa sets in classic victorian style, this luxurious three seater sofa, upholstered
Marble, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 47.25 in W 64.18 in D 32.68 in
Italian Three-Seat Deluxe Sofa in Top Quality Massive Wood with Gold Leaf Decor
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
carved and gilded by our experienced artisans. The overall sofa is fully upholstered with silk blended
Gold Leaf
Three Seater Deluxe Sofa by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
decorated in walnut finish and gold leaf hand painted details. Wood is gently carved by Modenese artisans
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Carved Wood Sofa with Original Fabric
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French carved wood sofa with original fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 53.15 in D 29.53 in
19th Century French Carved Mahogany Wood Capitonné Sofa, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French carved mahogany wood capitonné sofa with wheels, 1890s.
Fabric, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 40.56 in W 66.93 in D 26.78 in
19th Century French Ebonized Carved Wood Sofa with Original Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French ebonized carved wood sofa with original brocade upholstery, 1890s.
Brocade, Wood
19th Century Victorian Carved Wood Sofas in Striped Silk, a Pair
Located in New York, NY
These two sofas were made in the 19th century. They are of the Victorian era. The design consists
Silk, Wood
Antique Victorian Style Carved Ornate Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian Style Carved Ornate Sofa This antique Victorian-style sofa features a
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Large Victorian Carved Mahogany & Velvet Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique oversized Victorian sofa offers mahogany frame with foliate carved crest, scroll form
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 40 in W 64.5 in L 40 in
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut & Velvet Medallion Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian sofa offers carved walnut frame in medallion and curved back form with foliate
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 51.5 in W 73 in D 28 in
1800's Antique Victorian, Ornately Carved, Floral, Upholstered Parlor Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Parlor Sofa, Victorian, Ornately Carved, Floral, Upholstered, 1800's, 19th
Fabric, Wood
1800s Antique Victorian, Transitional, Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Austin, TX
!! Nice transitional Victorian sofa newly upholstered with rose carved back and burled front in nice
Wood
Antique Renaissance Revival Jelliffe School Carved & Inlaid Walnut Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Jelliffe School triptych sofa features carved frame with segmented back
Upholstery, Wood
Arts and Crafts Oak Settle Hand Carved Hall Bench Chest
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian hand carved oak settle or hall bench We date this piece to circa 1890 The carved
Wood
Antique Victorian Carved Settee / Loveseat / Sofa with Tufted Back
Located in Wilmington, DE
Antique Victorian carved settee/loveseat/sofa. Offered is a nice Antique Victorian carved settee
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 44 in W 72 in D 29 in
Antique Victorian Carved Medallion Back Sofa with 2 Side Chairs Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian carved medallion back sofa with 2 side chairs newly upholstered in a plush
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 52 in W 82 in D 27 in
20th C, Vintage Victorian Style, Carved, Eagle, Pink, Sofa, Arm Chair, Set of 3
Located in Austin, TX
, 20th Century, 1900's!! A Victorian Style sofa with an ornate carved wood eagle on the back
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 37 in W 82 in D 35 in
Antique French Victorian Walnut Tufted Back Bergere Sofa Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian French Walnut Carved Tufted Back Bergere Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in High
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
19th C Settee with Distressed Angel Fauna Tapestry Loveseat Bench Sofa
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
must be taken care of by someone who knows what they are doing there is also some inactive wood worm
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Conversation 3 Person Victorian Chair Petite Sofa With Carved Legs
By Modern Georgian
Located in Bensalem, PA
A rare and impressive 19th century 3 person conversation lobby sofa with carved mahogany legs that
Upholstery, Wood
Late Victorian carved walnut sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Late Victorian carved walnut sofa.
Wood
Sold
H 42.52 in W 52.37 in D 25.6 in
19th Century French Black Lacquered Carved Wood Reupholstered Sofa, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French black lacquered carved wood reupholstered sofa, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Victorian style curved sofa
Located in Corona del Mar, CA
Unique curved sofa, circa 1900. Sofa has three separate cushions with original fabric and horse
Wood
Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...
Walnut
$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
$3,650
H 23.5 in W 18.75 in D 18.75 in
Antique Middle Eastern Arabesque Style Mother of Pearl Inlaid Table
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Middle Eastern, Moroccan or Moorish Arabesque style octagonal side table. This beautiful table has a great pattern with alternating intricately inlaid mixed woods and mother-...
Wood
$1,971
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
Velvet, Oak
$5,250
H 19 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Moroccan Moorish Style 1920s Table with Hexagonal Top and Polychrome Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan Moorish style drinks table from the early 20th century, with painted geometric motifs, hexagonal top, polychrome décor and carved flaming motifs. Created in Morocco during...
Wood
Vintage Spanish Baroque Carved Mahogany Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: New Upholstery Recommended, Wood In Very Good Condition Designer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Manufacturer: The Zangerle & Peterson Co. Materials: Mahogany, Original Ne...
Iron
Antique Hand Carved Moorish Style Octagon Side Table Tabouret.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Hand Carved Moorish Style Octagon Side Table Tabouret. This octagonal hardwood Tabouret is hand carved with leaf and pierced designs created with brilliant intricacy. The to...
Hardwood
$10,625
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$3,500
H 39 in W 69 in D 25 in
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Figural Carved Mahogany Recamier Gold Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a carved face to lower crest ands further carved wooden frame throughout raised on paw...
Fabric, Mahogany
Moorish Middle Eastern Hexagonal Polychrome Drink Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Moroccan or Syrian hexagonal shaped drinks table. The table features a highly carved, polychromed finish with intricate Moorish geometric shapes and islamic designs. Each ...
Wood, Lacquer
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Round Teak Tabouret Moroccan Side or Drink Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
This round Moroccan teak tabouret or side table exudes intricate craftsmanship. The tabletop features a beautifully carved bird motif with delicate bone inlay, adding a touch of eleg...
Bone, Teak
$25,950
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Fabric, Walnut
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750
By Joseph Aronson
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chinese Chippendale mahogany sofa with carved corner fret works, serpentine back, scrolled arms, and terminating on squared legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-18th century....
$75,000 / set
H 38.5 in W 67.5 in D 29 in
Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780
By Louis-Charles Carpentier
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French carved wood and painted sofas with floral silk upholstery, carved floral skirt, and terminating on cabriole legs. Signed by Carpentier. Makers Stamp is located on s...
Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
$55,209
H 41.93 in W 56.3 in D 32.68 in
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
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