$3,975 / item
H 34 in W 99.25 in D 32 in
Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa 1950s era
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Fine Quality Extra Long Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Settee Sofa, circa 1950s, is a stunning
Walnut
$2,500
H 37.5 in W 64 in D 32.5 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Sofa Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Sofa Settee. Item features cheetah
Fabric, Walnut
$650
H 32 in W 48 in D 25 in
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. Item features a cane
Cane, Wood
$650
H 32 in W 48 in D 25 in
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. Item features a
Cane, Wood
$3,950
H 30 in W 37 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Sofa Hall Table Carved Oak Louis XV Rococo Side End Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Sofa Hall Table Carved Oak Louis XV Rococo Side End Table. Direct from France, a
Oak
$1,825
H 29 in W 46.5 in D 27 in
Antique French Breakfast Sofa Table Writing Desk Louis XV Carved Oak Parquet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Sofa Side Table Writing Desk Louis XV Carved Oak Parquet Top. Direct from France
Oak
Vintage French Louis XV Style Sofa with linen upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage French Louis XV style sofa with linen upholstery Linen sofa size: 78”W x 30”D x 40”H SH:21
Linen, Walnut
Pair Vintage Toile Small Louis XV-Style Sofas
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of circa 1970-80 Louis XV-Style small sofas or settees that are upholstered
Cotton, Beech
Early 20th Century Vintage French Sofa Styled After Louis XV
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage sofa was designed and manufactured in France circa the early 20th century. This beautiful
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 77 in D 37 in
Rare form of French Louis XV Kissing Birds Carved To Death 1920s Sofa Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous carved rams head French Louis XV sofa with kissing birds and rams heads. The
Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 55 in L 30 in
Vintage French Provincial Country Louis XV Bloomingdales Trianon Loveseat Settee
By Bloomingdale's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial country style Louis XV Bloomingdales Trianon loveseat settee sofa. Item
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 80 in D 36 in
Vintage Rococo Cane Sofa Upholstered in European Hemp Linen Fabric with Down
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Late 19th century to Early 20th century Rococo style sofa with original green and French gray color
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Sold
H 35.5 in W 49 in D 29 in
Vintage French Louis XV Rococo Style Yellow & Green Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Rococo Style Yellow & Green Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features a solid
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 34.26 in W 73.63 in L 34.26 in
Vintage Canape Sofa, Louis XV Taste, French, Beech, Velour, Two-Tone, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage canapé sofa in Louis XV taste. A French, beech and velour two-tone sofa dating to
Beech
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H 36.62 in W 77.76 in D 32.29 in
Vintage Button Back Suite, French, Sofa, Settee, Armchair, Louis XV Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage three piece button back suite. A French, beech and velour upholstered sofa and
Beech
Sold
H 37.41 in W 76.58 in D 34.45 in
Vintage 3 Piece Decorative Suite, French, Gilt, Sofa, Armchair, Louis XV Revival
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage three piece decorative suite. A French, gilt beech and silk cotton upholstered
Beech
Vintage Louis XV Style Carved and Painted French Settee Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful Louis style settee is painted in a soft white with subtle oyster gray tones. A little bit of gilt and wood color is peeking through the antique distressed finish. So...
Cotton, Wood
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H 26.75 in W 27.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Carved Oak Console Sofa Side Lamp Table Serpentine Louis XV
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak sofa side lamp table Serpentine Louis XV nightstand. Direct from France
Oak
Vintage French Louis XV Style Sofa with Velvet Button Tufted Upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage French Louis XV style sofa with velvet button tufted upholstery Velvet sofa size: 78”W x
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Daybed Sofa in Natural Beligan Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The sofa has been painted in a soft oyster white color with some of the gilt peeking through. The
Cotton, Down, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 63 in D 34 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany French Louis XV Style Wing Back Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable and Shapely Vintage Hollywood Regency French Louis XV Style Wing back Settee with
Mahogany, Fabric
Sold
H 29 in W 25.5 in D 21 in
Antique French Carved Oak Sofa Dessert Table Serving Tray Louis XV Cherub c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak sofa dessert table serving tray Louis XV Cherub ~Direct from France
Oak
Sold
H 29 in W 35.25 in D 23.5 in
Antique French Flip Top Sofa Game Table Carved Oak Parquet Top Louis XV
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Flip Top Sofa Game Table Carved Oak Parquet Top Louis XV style. Direct from
Oak
Rare, Antique and Vintage French Rococo Saloon, Gilt Gold Sofa
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
Here we have a beautiful French Rococo sofa. The giltwood work is in fantastic condition, along
Cream and Gilt Vintage Louis XV Settee with Down Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simply stunning old Louis XV Settee upholstered in a neutral creamy linen, with a beautiful
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$229,142Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$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
$8,272Sale 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
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass
American 1940's Tufted Curved Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful super stylish curved sofa. Made in the US probably in the 1940's maybe early 1950's. Designer and maker unknown. Tufted and with loose cushion. Has a bit of Hollywood pana...
Wool, Wood
$3,504Sale Price / set|20% Off
Limoges Porcelain Dinner Set by F. Legrand & Cie - 68 Pieces
By L.F. Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite antique Limoges porcelain dinnerware set by F. Legrand & Cie showcases an exceptional polychrome and gold-accented design, embodying the timeless elegance of French cr...
Porcelain
$16,630
H 76.78 in W 150.01 in D 86.62 in
Large Neo-Classical Solid Oak Bed painted with Gilt Work & Cherubs, France, 1880
Located in London, Park Royal
Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned for a member of European royalty. It was also featured in a film during the mid-20th...
Wood
Victorian Carved Wood Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Victorian carved wood settee w/ light blue ribbed velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved crest rail with a carved palmette as the crest. Scrolled arm ends and short carved ...
Fabric, Wood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
Fabric
Danish Designer, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A yellow floral-printed fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, ideally reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and...
Fabric, Wood
$10,772
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 32.88 in
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base A very good looking piece, rare to ...
Leather, Mahogany
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