$20,375
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
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian English style, Victorian Chesterfield Oxblood leather sofa with hand carve...
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
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Victorian rare suite you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece w...
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 carved lion heads to the arms, rolling casters, black ebonized frame, great style and ...
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 century hand carved Indian folding table. In close to perfect condition without loss but ...
Wood
French Fabric with Wood Sofa Victorian
Located in Cookeville, TN
Elegance makes up this sofa from the Victorian era. Woven cream color fabric with trim adorns the sofa which has detailed carved wood trim.
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 fully upholstered with the highest quality that comes with extra inner padding for th...
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 with the luxe plush velvety fabric. The highest quality blend of fabric in the tim...
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
Bringing the royal elegance to your living space with the dramatic silhouette of this three seater classic French palace style sofa. The ornate design over legs and seating crown are...
Gold Leaf
Three Seater Deluxe Sofa by Modenese
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Enjoy your majestic majlis with this elegant three-seater sofa embellished by a damask fabric and decorated in walnut finish and gold leaf hand painted details. Wood is gently carved...
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.
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 beautifully carved wooden frame with elegant flourishes and ornate detailing. The original gr...
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 arms and velvet upholstery, c1890 Measures: 38.5" H x 86.75" W x 32.5" D.
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 crest over button back with scroll form arms and raised on cabriole legs, c1890. ...
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
Introducing a stunning antique parlor sofa from the Victorian era. This beautifully crafted piece features ornately carved wood and intricate nail head trim, adding a touch of elegan...
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 condition with a couple of minor splits. 74" wide, 30" tall, 26" deep, 18 inches sea...
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 including crest with foliate inlaid medallion with gilt bordering, gilt rosettes t...
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 details are very well executed including classic Arts and Crafts floral motifs to ...
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/loveseat/sofa. The sofa has a great look with nice lines, design, and look. The pr...
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 "emerald" crushed velvet parlor set - 3 piece. Antique Victorian Beautifully crafted ...
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
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 End Plush "Blush Rose" Velvet with Patterned Mohair Outside Back Gorgeous restored a...
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
19th C Settee with Distressed Angel Fauna Tapestry Loveseat Bench Sofa
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This was once a beautiful, fine quality settee or loveseat with a fantastic woven tapestry depicting a group of angels of different sizes, some with bow and arrows on the back in a d...
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 have brass castors
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-hair stuffing. The lovely patient paint is a warm cream color. There is much detail to...
Wood
$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
$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
$4,793
H 49.81 in W 59.85 in D 85.44 in
EXQUISITELY CARVED ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 FLAMED HARDWOOD DOUBLE BED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime quality, hand carved Honduras Mahogany double bed frame Please note the delivery fe...
Hardwood
$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
$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
$1,939
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
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
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$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
$342,394
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72.25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Walnut
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
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$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
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
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
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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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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