Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa! Antique Sofa, American Classical (Empire style), White, Likely Circa 1825–1840, 19th Century!
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis Style Sofa, dating back to the late 19th Century.. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunni...
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Birch
19th Century William IV style White Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century White William IV style Chesterfield Sofa with new upholstery on casters
Upholstery, Wood
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle
By Soft Baroque
Located in Saint Louis, US
The fully restored sofa is covered with an equally luxurious seashell white Italian boucle.
Bouclé
Italian 19th Century White Painted Sofa with Slanted Sides and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Newly reupholstered with a simple neutral toned double welt linen fabric, the seat is resting above four tapered legs with carved accents. Painted in a white color with wood coming t...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Victorian White Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Sofa w/ Loose Cushions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian White Wicker Rattan Sunroom Patio Sofa w/ Loose Cushions.
Wicker
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Reupholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
The sofa has been reupholstered in a luxurious white patterned silk blend fabric, enhancing its beauty and providing a comfortable seating experience.
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of George III Green and White Painted Sofas Attributed to John linnell
Located in London, GB
A FINE AND RARE PAIR OF GEORGE III GREEN AND WHITE PAINTED SOFAS ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN LINNELL, CIRCA 1775.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Country House Double Ended Button Back Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking 19th century French double ended horsehair sofa in calico with a metal framed button back on turned ebonised legs.
Upholstery
$5,348Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The sofa is ivory white on the inside, while the exterior is paired with anthracite black velvet from the same catalog.
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
$2,376Sale Price|20% Off
Post Modern Three Seater Sofa with Vintage Uphosltery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This postmodern three seater sofa features vintage white patterned upholstery with removable cushions and unique oversized armrest.
Upholstery
L. & J.G. Stickley, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1910s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A quarter-sawn oak and white fabric sofa produced by L. & J.G. Stickley, USA, late 1910s.
Fabric, Oak
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic capitals on fascia of arms, Northern Europe, circa 1920. We call this endearingly "...
Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
$9,873Sale Price / set|30% Off
19th Century Biedermeier Mahogany Feather Two Armchairs and Sofa Vienna 1840
Located in Puglia, Puglia
The sofa is ivory white on the inside, while the outside is matched with anthracite black velvet from the same catalog.
Velvet, Beech, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Neo-Classical Settee with Carved Wood Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Swedish Neo-Classical Settee with a carved wooden frame, painted white and parcel silver gilt, with decorative silver giltwood foliate carvings and roSettes, the seat and back uphols...
Wood, Fabric, Giltwood, Upholstery
Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual late 1800s Gustavian settle with sunrise marquetry motif, curved arms and a fully sprung box seat with huge under seat storage and later paint. The sunrise motif is beautifu...
Pine
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa.
Wicker
Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood with floral carving, black and white striped
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful 3-seater sofa or divan, second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III era.
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Steer Horn Sofa, Two Chairs, 2 Ottomans. Black, Brown, White Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rustic American Victorian Steer Horn living room set. The set includes a settee / loveseat, a pair of chairs in slightly different sizes and an ottoman. All upholstered in the same b...
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Biedermeier Sofa Walnut circa 1830 Cream Material with Yellow Flowers
Located in DE
Large Biedermeier sofa circa 1830 in a typical cream material with yellow flowers. This beautiful cream sofa is made out of walnut. It is an elegant piece. The Biedermeier period r...
Walnut
Elegant Lady Reclining on a Yellow Sofa - Oil Paint - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A vase of white lilies placed beside the sofa introduces a decorative counterpoint to the striking contrast between the luminous yellow furnishings and the deep black of the dress.
Canvas, Oil
Jiaqing period, 1796–1820 Four-Clawed Gold Couched Dragon Framed Art
Located in Louisville, KY
Created c. 1796, these elegant pieces were masterfully created and anchored to a deep teal blue silk base with magnificent four-clawed dragons surrounded by flames and clouds, the bo...
Fabric, Silk, Giltwood
Christian Clausen (1862-1911). Oil on canvas.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A young woman, dressed in a flowing white gown, reclines on a sofa absorbed in her reading, while the golden light filtering through the windows softly illuminates her figure and the...
Canvas
$4,150Sale Price|44% Off
Rare Victorian Wood & Brass Adjustable Reading Day Bed by John Carter Of London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Unique Antique Victorian Adjustable Chaise Lounge In Orange Fabric Known As The "Literary Machine" Manufactured By John Carter Of New Cavendish St London An adjustable reading and...
Brass
Antique Wicker Patio Set
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Three piece antique wicker set woven of reed and freshly painted white. Sofa measures 76” wide, 34” deep, 41.5” tall, seat without cushion is 13”.
Hardwood, Reed
Italian Walnut Sofa with White Upholstery from 1920s
Located in Florence, IT
Italian walnut sofa with white upholstery from 1920s. This sofa has already been completely restored.
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Sofa in Blue and White Upholstery
Located in Westport, CT
Restored and recovered in two Robert Kime fabrics
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 104.34 in D 29.53 in
20th Century Italian Four-Seat Wooden Sofa with White Fabric Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Florence, IT
20th century Italian four-seat wooden sofa with white fabric upholstery, 1920s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 86.62 in D 19.69 in
17th Century Louis XV 15 Walnut Italian Sofa Curvy Wings Long Leg Brown White
Located in Sanremo, IM
Sweet and wavy Italian winged sofa in walnut from the first half of the 18th century. with delicate fabric and absolutely of great value. Exceptional sofa, soft, refined possibly...
Walnut
Bar Harbor Wicker Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Deep seated Bar Harbor wicker sofa in white painted finish. Level back having flat collar, also known as "shelf back" design continuing to wide flat arms.
Willow, Wood
Antique Gustavian Style Settee, Late 19th Century
Located in Helsingborg, SE
This settee is in antique white color. This sofa has an original seat and pillows and new upholstery.
Linen, 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
Antique Bar Harbor Willow Sofas
By Paine Furniture
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
A matched pair of Paine Furniture antique willow sofas in fresh white paint. Intricate pattern woven into the back and sides.
Willow
Unavailable
W 98.43 in L 137.8 in
Wool Handmade Kirman Rug Classic Flowers, Leaves and Branches Design.
Located in MADRID, ES
- Our guests love this type of rugs to decorate the living room with white leather sofas or a large hall with a central glass table that is installed on the central medallion.
Wool
Unavailable
W 106.3 in L 145.67 in
Wool Handmade Kirman Rug Classic Flowers, Leaves and Branches Design.
Located in MADRID, ES
- Our guests love this type of rugs to decorate the living room with a white leather sofas or a large entrance hall with a central glass table that is installed on the central meda...
Wool
Antique Wicker Set
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique wicker porch set woven of reed. Sofa, chair, rocker and sofa table freshly painted white.
Wicker
Antique Ypsilanti Wicker Set
Located in Old Saybrook, CT
Antique Deco wicker set in white paint. Sofa, chair, and rocker with drop in spring cushions.
Metal
Early 20th Century Asian Hand-Embroidered Robe with Dragons
Located in Oradell, NJ
The embroidery is executed masterfully in pale green, pale blue, soft white with gold couching (the laying down of threads and fastening them with tiny stitches at regular intervals).
Chinese Art Deco White Sofa, circa 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
In the 1920s-30s, Shanghai, China was swept up in the Art Deco design movement. Design, architecture, art, fashion, and furniture were all influenced by this modern movement, permeat...
Fabric, Hide, Hardwood
French 19th Century White Settee Sofa
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 19th century white painted settee sofa with new upholstery.
Pine
19th Century French White Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the refined comfort of this 19th Century French White Upholstered Sofa. Characterized by beautifully turned spindles and gracefully flared armrests, this sofa is a true te...
Upholstery
White Painted Swedish Sofa with Silk Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1910 Swedish settee / sofa has a wood frame with a white painted finish, curved back, open work sides and padded arms with a newly upholstered seat and backrest.
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 34.06 in W 58.67 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Birch
Sold
H 34.06 in W 58.67 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Birch
Sold
H 34.06 in W 58.67 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Birch
Mid-Century White Art Deco Sofa and Armchair, Italy, 1930s
Located in Catania, CT
Great condition for this Art Deco set of a sofa and an armchairs with wood base. Reupholstered with white bouclé fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Glamorous Giltwood Fancy French Sofa with New White Linen Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular fancy French sofa having rare original gold gilt and cream paint, newly reupholstered in an immaculate French vintage linen fabric. Beautiful window pane back and front c...
Linen, Giltwood
Sold
H 42.92 in W 66.15 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Couch White Carved Detail Gold Early 1900s 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in Classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Birch
Sold
H 42.92 in W 66.15 in D 23.63 in
Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofa Couch White Carved Detail Gold Early 1900s 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in Classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Birch
Rare Vintage Sofa in Wood and White Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful white velvet and wood sofa attributed to Pippo Pestalozza, designed in the 50s.
Velvet, Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Sofa or Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely long upholstered bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's delicately carved details, while the old distressed white paint with gray and g...
Wood
English Chesterfield Sofa Upholstered in Off White Belgian Linen
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s English Chesterfield style sofa with tufted back and arms. Newly upholstered in off white Belgian linen with brass nail head trim.
Brass
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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