Vintage Union Jack Upholstered Sofa with Ornate Carved Wood Frame
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A striking upholstered sofa pairing a bold Union Jack motif in blue, red, and cream with an ornate carved wood frame.
Wood, Fabric
Vintage French Provincial Style Blue Velvet Sofa with Carved Wood Frame
Located in Dekalb, IL
Deep blue velvet upholstery and an ornate carved wood frame distinguish this three-cushion sofa.
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Carved and Painted Sofa Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
This sofa frame was carved and painted by hand in 19th century, France. The frame is sold ready to be upholstered, allowing the customer to coordinate matching the material to a colo...
Wood
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the charm of the 19th Century with our magnificent Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style North American Sofa. This embodiment of timeless elegance boasts an Empire st...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$9,177Sale Price|30% Off
Mahogany Wood & Hogan Hepplewhite Style Sofa w/ Show-Wood Frame, In Stock
Located in North Salem, NY
This beautifully moulded Mahogany show-wood frame with hand carved rosettes has been reproduced from an original owned by the Earl of Lancaster.
Mahogany, Down, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Maple
Three-Seater Sofa with Carved Oak Frame, Denmark ca 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
In accordance with Scandinavian design traditions, this sofa is made of refined materials with a rustic feel, such as solid wood and a light fabric.
Fabric, Wood, Oak
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
Faux Bamboo Carved Walnut Wood Rails Decorative Daybed Sofa Bench Frame MINT!
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Faux Bamboo Carved Walnut Wood Rails Decorative Daybed Sofa Bench Frame MINT!
Walnut
Carved Wood Frame Rope Tassel Loveseat Sofa after AME Fournier Made in Italy
By A.M.E Fournier
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic, carved wood rope tassel framed loveseat, made in Italy in the style of A M E Fournier.
Upholstery, Wood
Fine Vintage Louis XV Style Sofa With Cerused Wood Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine French style Sofa with Cerused hardwood frame and impeccable custom upholstery in a repeating Wheat and Flower textured Silk type weave. The frame with Reeding and carved F...
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Antique Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Tufted Parlor Settee Newly
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century Victorian Eastlake Style Carved Burl-Walnut Tufted Parlor Settee Newly Restored & Reupholstered in "Royal Blue " Velvet Antique high quality victorian Eastlake styl...
Velvet, Wood
Midcentury Carved Wood Frame Gothic Style Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is this very rare hand carved wood Gothic style frame comfortable sofa. This three-seat modern style sofa has been reupholstered with beautiful soft blue velvet fabric.
Upholstery, Wood
Italian sofa with ebonized carved frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fabulous serpentine back sofa of grand scale with ebonized carved apron and cabiole legs; frame tightened and newly upholstered with horsehair construction; ready for final fabric
Wood, Burlap
Unavailable
H 37 in W 82 in D 23 in
18th Century Painted Wood Frame and Custom Upholstered Baltic Neoclassical Sofa
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
When Crown Prince Gustaf returned from Versailles in 1771 to ascend the throne of Sweden, he was determined to give his country a leading place in Europe culturally and the style he ...
Giltwood, Wood
Unavailable
H 43 in W 73 in D 26 in
18th Century Italian Sofa with Walnut Frame and Antique Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Carmel, CA
18th century Italian sofa with beautifully carved walnut frame and finely carved cabriole legs with a warm patina. The tapestry upholstery is from the late 18th century-early 19th ce...
Walnut, Wood, Wool
Sold
H 44.5 in W 58 in D 30 in
19th Century Swedish Exposed Carved Wood Frame Sofa in White Bouclé Fabric
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century Swedish Exposed Carved Wood Frame Sofa in Modern White Bouclé Fabric.
Bouclé, Wood
19th Century Carved Wood Sofa Frame
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A beautiful Italian carved Baroque style wood sofa frame.
Wood
Carved Gold Leaf Sofa Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
From the 19th century, this sofa frame was hand-carved and then painted with gold leaf by hand. The frames are ready to be upholstered by the purchaser, an excellent opportunity to m...
Gold Leaf
French-Style Painted Wood Framed Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century style carved and painted wood framed sofa with tufted moss green velvet upholstery.
Vintage Camel Back Sofa with a Finely Carved Frame
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved wood frame with shell and scroll motifs, with a serpentine camel back upholstered in a textured tan and rust finely striped fabric and tan leather sides, back and cording. Nai...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
An Asian Inspired Sofa Table with Carved Walnut Frame
Located in New York, NY
An Asian inspired sofa table with carved walnut frame having molded edge and subtle faux tortoise shell finish. The top having flush patinated copper surface. Table bearing label on ...
Copper
French Louis XVI Style Sofa with Painted Carved Frame
Located in Buchanan, NY
French Louis XVI style sofa with a carved wooden frame with grey patina, upholstered in a striped silk fabric. The fabric is striped in white, yellow and blue with a floral design. T...
Wood
Adam Period Sofa with Carved Giltwood Frame and Blue Velvet Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
A period Adam sofa with carved gilt wood frame upholstered in blue cut velvet with casters.
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 73 in D 27 in
18th Century Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Day Bed, Antique Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand carved pinewood and fabric. This charming wood sofa was scraped to its original finish. Hand carved Greek key ornaments ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Directoire-Style Sofa with Carved and Painted Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
a handsome Directoire-style sofa with carved and white painted frame, comfortable single seat cushion, upholstered back and sides, beautiful blue and white floral design fabric, the ...
Wood, Paint
19th Century Giltwood Sofa Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
This sofa frame was carved by hand in 19th century France and then hand-painted with gold leaf. The frame is sold ready to be upholstered, allowing the customer to coordinate matchin...
Gold
"Circles" chairs and sofa
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of chairs and sofa. Carved wood frames form striking circle silouette.
Wood, Upholstery
Louis XVI Style White Painted Sofa
Located in Troy, MI
Mid century carved wood frame sofa with Louis XVI style details.
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XVI Style Blue Floral Sofa with Carved Wood Frame, Seats 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Floral Louis XVI style sofa in blue. The seat back of this beauty is framed in a carved wood detail around the edges.
Metal
Empire Mahogany Wood Hand Carved / Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Empire style mahogany wood framed hand carved scroll arm sofa. The sofa is very sturdy and in good condition with wear consistent with age / use.
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Style Settee Sofa with Ornate Carved Gold Frame - ON SALE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately carved gold frame with decorative black and red floral upholstery. MARKED DOWN FROM $2,499.00
Upholstery, Wood
Carved Wood Frame Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved Wood Frame Sofa..newly upholstered.
Upholstery
Antique Neo-Classical Style Sofa with Carved Wood Frame
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is an Antique Neo-Classical Style Sofa with Carved Wood Frame and down cushion. Scroll decoration and padded arm rests.
Antique French Sofa Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand carved antique sofa frame. The richly detailed outer frame is reinforced for functional stability. A classic beauty ready to be upholstered to your discerning taste.
Wood
Beautiful LXV Style Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful French Style Sofa, carved wood frame, elegant even level frame, down filled pillows.
Wood
Louis XV Sofa- Refined French Lightness
Located in Stamford, CT
Offered here is a hand-carved, hard wood frame Louis XV style sofa (may be by Grosfeld House of NYC, Chicago and Los Angeles) in a painted finish covered in a silk.
$1,268
H 35.83 in W 75.99 in D 25.2 in
Antique Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Turned Legs and Brown Upholstery, 1830s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique Empire sofa from the 1830s, crafted in mahogany with turned legs and brown upholstery. The sofa has a classic period appearance and measures 193 cm in width. — Period: 1830s...
Mahogany
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th century French sofa is a masterfully crafted piece that reflects timeless design and superior artistry. The walnut frame features intricate carvings along the arms ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa
Located in Oakwood, GA
Thomasville Regency Style Carved Mahogany Camelback Sofa, 87"W Thomasville quality craftsmanship Regency style design Solid carved mahogany exposed frame Dramatic camelback crest rai...
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,500
H 30 in W 47 in D 25.5 in
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Barrel Back Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Victorian/American Empire Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Barrel Back Settee Lovesea...
Mahogany
$8,750
H 35.5 in W 78 in D 27.5 in
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Painted Settee
Located in Charleston, SC
French 19th century Louis XV style settee with gracefully shaped crest rail, scrolled cushioned arms, finely carved frieze with centered carved flowers and a serpentine apron raised...
Linen, Oak, Paint
Late 19th Century French Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French painted sofa with gilt decoration. The sofa has been fully reupholstered and the cushion is feather filled. Circa 1890.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$3,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 83 in D 34 in
French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Wood, Fruitwood
Louis XVI Style Sofa In Carved Wood And Velvet, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style sofa in carved and molded wood resting on fluted tapered legs. The slightly curved backrest and bracketed armrests feature beautiful neoclassical carved decor...
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
French Antique Painted Bench
Located in New York, NY
French antique painted bench. The bench has a tufted seat and hand-painted floral designs to the wood frame. This petite bench has a low seat height.
Wood
$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
Victorian Parlour Settee Mahogany Sofa Couch Circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant English Victorian parlour settee crafted from mahogany Serpentine shaped frame with carved floral and foliate decoration Just been reupholstered so with new material - clean ...
Mahogany
19th Century Antique American Empire Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Rochester, NY
A striking example of early 1800s American Empire style sofa. Scroll arms and 4 gorgeous lion claw feet on castors. The lines on this antique parlor couch are dramatic and its form i...
Mahogany
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Style Velvet Settee
Located in Louisville, KY
What interesting secrets this settee must possess. Imagine this piece in a bedroom of an historic French chateau in the countryside. Petite, yet bold in character from the design to ...
Brass
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
Fabric, Wood
$29,000
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...
Cherry, Poplar
Polpo Hand-blown glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
By Simone Crestani
Located in Milan, IT
Polpo is a hand-blown glass sculpture that captures the fluidity and grace of an octopus. "Light and silent, the sinuous movements of the octopus seem domesticated and united with th...
Glass
$5,118
H 49 in W 46 in D 42.5 in
Italian Mid-19th Century Painted & Giltwood Bed Corona / Bed Crown, Large-Size
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian mid-19th century painted and giltwood bed corona (bed crown). This Italian bed corona has a nicely carved pattern wrapping around its front, reminiscent of a regal crown, ...
Rope, Wood
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
$205,418Sale Price|24% Off
H 53.125 in W 43.25 in
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck. Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...
Oil
$8,108Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.97 in W 18.9 in
The Galloping Racehorse, John Frederick Herring Sr (1795-1865)
By John Frederick Herring Sr.
Located in GB
"The Galloping Racehorse" by John Frederick Herring Sr. is a stunning oil painting on canvas that vividly captures the dynamic motion and energy of a racehorse in full gallop. In thi...
Canvas, Oil
$51,538
H 31.89 in W 85.04 in D 49.22 in
Unique Isabelle Richard Faure Oxidized Brass Velvet Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Richard Faure, Maison Honoré, Isabelle Masson-Faure
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique sofa bed was created by Isabelle and Richard Faure for Parisian design firm Maison Honore in the late 1970s. Entirely covered by decorated oxidized and patinated brass al...
Brass
19th century Flemish oak and stain glass cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Flemish oak and stain glass cabinet circa 1890. Narrow Flemish cabinet comprising of 2 sections, which rarely comes with its original stained glass panel in the top sec...
Stained Glass, Oak
$2,175
H 29.5 in Dm 27 in
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Octagon Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance. Direct from France, a fabulous antique French octagon table, with impressive details, including bar...
Oak
$18,951
H 70 in W 91.7 in D 90.5 in
Large Bed Hand made to order in the Rococo Style By La Maison London US King
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
From La Maison London, specialists in period style, fine carving of furniture in the French and Italian style, we bring you our Rococo style, 'Cherub Bed'. Hand carved in solid wood ...
Gesso, Wood
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa, Northern Europe, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wood: mahogany dimensions: height 125 cm seat height 46 cm len...
Walnut, Fabric
Purple and pink Fluorite sculpture decorative object Tabletop
Located in London, GB
Behold the dazzling beauty of this multi-colored fluorite specimen from the USA, featuring a rich palette of violet hues interspersed with transparent areas and edges adorned with a ...
Crystal, Quartz
$303,502
H 32.29 in W 52.76 in D 23.23 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wood Dresser Attributed to Francesco Bolgiè
By Francesco Bolgié
Located in IT
18th century Italian neoclassical carved, lacquered and gilded wood dresser attributed to Francesco Bolgiè (1752?-1834). The fine and elegant commode is made of finely carved, lac...
Giltwood, Wood
$33,785 / set
H 34.26 in W 48.04 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Louis XVI Canapés by Pierre Laroque With Original Beauvais Tapestries
By Pierre Laroque
Located in London, by appointment only
Museum quality pair of late 18th century Louis XVI neoclassical Canapes retaining their original Beauvais 18th century petit point needlework covers. The frames with neoclassical car...
Upholstery, Giltwood, Tapestry
$20,271 / set
H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare fully restored whisky brown leather Gentleman's club suite with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet. Where to begin! This su...
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.
Styles to Know
Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.
How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa
A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.
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