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Sofas For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa in Original Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century Rococo Swedish tragsofa in refreshed original paint. Old but possibly not original cushions, recovered in plain linen.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI sofa from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The sofa, with its generous seating capacity, provides a perfect centerpiece for entertaining ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Step into 19th century France with this upholstered sofa featuring a boldly scrolled frame and hand-carved scroll legs, which captures the essence of the Louis Philippe style. This s...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style late Victorian Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand-carved Lion hairy pa...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed / Upholstered Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century Edwardian style mahogany wood framed upholstered settee or sofa. The settee / sofa is in great antique condition. Signed and date...
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1880s French Edwardian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee or Sofa with Carving Detail, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Louis XVI style painted settee or sofa with carving detail and ending in hoof feet, early 19th century.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 18th century French sofa exemplifies the artistry and elegance of the Rococo period. Its solid walnut frame is adorned with intricate hand-carved details along the ...
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18th Century French Rococo Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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 ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Napoleon III corner bench in gilded wood
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Napoleon III era with our corner bench seat and its curved mercure mirror. Originating from Montmar...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas

Materials

Mirror, Wood

American Victorian Rosewood Striped Settee
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian rosewood triple filigree and upholstered back settee with stripe upholstery (att: JOHN HENRY BELTER)
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Philip Webb for Morris & Co. Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Settee with Bobbins
Located in London, GB
Philip Webb for Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. The firm became Morris & Co in 1875. A rare Aesthetic Movement Ebonised Settee. Professionally re-upholstered in period-style fabric....
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1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

Restored Antique Howard & Son's Berners Street Chesterfield Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and restored Howard & Son's circa 1880 Chaise Lounge with hand carved walnut frame This is the first chaise in this mod...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. it has new cushion seating covered in Muslin. This sofa was found at an Auction ...
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1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Pine

Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1880 fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite. A very rare find, I never come across original sets of four pieces from this era and especially not the fully buttoned sets. We have restored the suite and it is in better than retail new condition throughout. The set is actually quite rare size wise, the armchairs are much wider than normal and happy accommodate the larger of us, the sofa is a real sweet heart size and looks amazing. This is the finest set of this type you will find anywhere, its true library set...
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

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...
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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Seven Pieces Suit, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Patinated wood and gold leaf seven pieces suit. Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, late 19th century. One large sofa, two armchairs and four chairs. Dimensions: Large sofa: 106 c...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Ebonized Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This exceptional, ebonized Biedermeier sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier is distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare and refined desig...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Pearlware, Upholstery

Dutch 19th Century Small Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1860
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch 19th century small Biedermeier Sofa, circa 1860 A Dutch 19th Century, circa 1860 very nice elegant little mahogany sofa with scroll arms, raised on four paw feet. The front ...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia, and terminating on ebonized lions paw feet....
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18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Antique Sofas

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful, large and very rare large Swedish Gustavian sofa with new upholstered seat cushions added. This piece is very unique and rare with the grande scale and featuring side cu...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique sofa from the late 19th century, Northern Europe
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1890. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa has been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: Height 103 cm / seat height...
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1890s Scandinavian Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Hepplewhite Style Sofa with Pea and Foliate Carving
Located in North Salem, NY
A Wood & Hogan sofa with a disciplined elegance for the special home. From a branch of the family of the Queen Mother of England came the original of this magnificent Hepplewhite sofa which stood in the ancestral home of the Bowes-Daley family in Athenny, County Galway, Ireland. This is the finest sofa offered in the Wood & Hogan collection The sophisticated serpentine shaped Mahogany frame is carved with tiny "pea" carving and delicate foliage. Down feather buttoned cushion. Resting on carved Mahogany front square tapered legs with spade foot...
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18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery

18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs. of the Louis XV Period. We can re cover the Sofa upon r...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Hardwood Hawk Claw & Ball Feet Library Study Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style Victorian sofa with hand carved Hawk claw & Ball feet and Hawk head detailing I’ve never seen ano...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Viennese Sofa Jacob & Josef Kohn Nr.4, circa 1875
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Jacob & Josef Kohn company. Marked with very old type of paper label. Newly restored.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

19th c. Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This charming 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee has been hand-scraped to reveal the original paint surface. Newly upholstered in linen with bolster pillows. This seat has...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Spectacular Carved Mahogany Cane and Damask Upholstered English Georgian Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic and very rare Georgian English-made mahogany sofa. The sofa features absolutely gorgeous legs, intricate sumptuous carving paired with less formal cane on the bac...
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1890s English Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Damask, Cane, Mahogany

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Mahogany Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Austrian Biedermeier-period sofa crafted of mahogany veneer, upholstered in beige fabric with geometric motifs. This refined piece of furniture has rolled armrests decorated with twisted patterns and medallions, and large backrest highlighted with scrolls and palmette. The sofa rests on four square fluted legs. The Biedermeier period began in the states of the German Confederation and in the Austrian Empire in 1815 (Congress of Vienna) and ended in 1848 (March Revolution). The Biedermeier style referred mainly to the decorative arts, but also included sculpture and painting. In contrast to the opulence and heroism of Napoleon's Empire, the Biedermeier style promoted calm and simplicity. From 1830 onwards, it embodied a new, comfortable, bourgeois way of life. In furnishing, the emphasis was placed on the structure of the furniture that had robust and geometrical forms, softened by curves. The simplicity of the materials, mainly light woods, was compensated by the variety and exuberance of the forms the backrests of the seats were carved in fan shape, the armrests of the sofas rolled...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Austrian Victorian Rococo Revival Heavily Carved Floral & Giltwood Sofa
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Oversized Antique Austrian Victorian Rococo Revival Heavily Parcel Gilt Carved Floral & Sofa c1...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Small Upholstered Sofa from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this sofa in the Louis XVI type, two-person, with softly upholstered seat, backrest, and armrests. The backrest is high, with a wooden topping in the shape of a wreat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Giltwood Canapé Attributed to Georges Jacob
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare and exceptional piece. This large and beautiful sofa is a fine example of the work of famed menuisier Georges Jacob (6 July 1739 – 5 July 1814), who was one of the two most prom...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Antique Canape Sofa, Continental, Wing Settee, 3 Seat, Louis XV, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique canapé sofa. A Continental, ebonised wing settee in Louis XV revival taste, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1870. Exudes qu...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs...
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Very Fine & Elegant Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Carved Hepplewhite Style Sofa
Located in North Salem, NY
A Wood & Hogan sofa with a disciplined elegance for the special home. From a branch of the family of the Queen Mother of England came the original of this magnificent Hepplewhite sofa which stood in the ancestral...
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Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Down

Regency Style Carved Antique Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Regency sofa in Mahogany 19th century antique sofa with Intricately carved details. Scrolled arms. Mahogany frame. Reupholstery recommend...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Oak Sofas, Designed by William Atkinson
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Early 19th Century Carved Oak Sofas, Designed by William Atkinson With subtly carved gothic detailing to the arm, and low, broad and deep dimensions. From the workshops of...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Gothic Revival Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

VICTORIAN SERPENTINE FRONTED HAND DYED RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather serpentine...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

STUNNING ANTiQUE REGENCY CHESTERFIELD TUFTED "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Antique Regency circa 1810-1820 “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch in salmon valo...
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1810s English Regency Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Large French Neo-Baroque Style Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
An impressive French 19th century Neo-Baroque style sofa measuring 98" in length. The sofa is upholstered in a striking coral colored damask featuri...
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Late 19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Blue Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period wearing blue paint and newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arm...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Louis XV Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite/Sofa
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Louis XV style Silver Giltwood Carved Three-Piece Salon or Parlor Suite Settee/Sofa and two Armchairs Very fine original walnut framed three-piece salon suite, one settee and two ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs ad ebonized turned feet circa 1860.
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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fit for a Queen Giltwood & Rose Damask Sofa from Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite gilt wood carved French Louis XVI style sofa from a complete Parlor Suite, with elegant Louis XVI lines and delicate hand carved decoration, with great attention to detail ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Damask, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Louis XVI Painted and Parcel Gilt Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian Louis XVI painted and parcel gilt loveseat. 18th century Italian Louis XVI painted and parcel gilt loveseat, sofa, settee or divanetto. This stunning Italian lo...
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Early 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

19th Century Low Back Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Classical Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An unusual period Gustavian sofa with classical plaster decoration. With rare lions paw feet and scraped to original paint. Newly upholstered in linen.
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique 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: every...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough Sofa
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century George III Gainsborough camelback sofa with scrolled arms, raised over six moulded marlborough legs supported by distinctive pierced stretchers which incorporate s...
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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19thC Howard & Sons Chesterfield Sofa in Hand Dyed Leathers - Wimbledon Green
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I always have a very good selection of pieces in stock with a wide range of price points. Original Howard & Sons 19thC Chesterfield sofa that we have fully restored in our hand dyed British leathers, fully hand tacked with horse tail...
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Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

18th Century French Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Carved frame sofa is upholstered in French gaufrage velvet.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Crest and Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with carved crest, tall arms with finials, carved apron and cylindrical fluted legs. Step into the elegance of the Swedish Gus...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A 19th Century French Carved Giltwood Sofa, of Good Size. A nicely aged gilt sofa with original gilding and detailed carving throughout. The cabriole legs are attached to an apron w...
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19th Century Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A lovely small Gustavian sofa from Ersnäs Luleå, Northern Sweden . The sofa has untouched blue original paint. Nice model, very easy to place. Good storage under the lid. The sea...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Sofas

Materials

Pine

Elaborate Victorian Shaped Walnut Sofa
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An elaborate Victorian shaped walnut sofa, the deep-buttoned back with an arched cresting rail and upswept corners curving down to scrolling arms continuing into cabriole legs with b...
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19th Century British Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

George III Giltwood Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Ex Mallett London provenance. With an arched back with central carved rosette. Pristine green silk damask upholstery. Loose cushion seat with loose cushion. Circular tapered fluted l...
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1770s English George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Nice proportions and arched back, out scrolled arms raised on blind fret carved square legs and H-form stretchers. Original casters.
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1760s English George III Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Baroque Revival Settee
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and restrained, this loveseat is perfect for a study, entrance or a bedroom sitting area. Although the existing upholstery is serviceable, it is not the original, and as such a "face-lift" would make a huge difference. Of the late 19th century revivals, examples of Baroque revival are more sedate and less ornate that its cousin, Renaissance Revival. Crafted of solid walnut and fir with select French walnut veneers...
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1870s Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Fine Biedermeier Cherry Sofa. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
Hello, This very rare and elegant Biedermeier cherry sofa was made in Vienna circa 1820-25. Viennese Biedermeier pieces are distinguished by their sophisticated proportions, rare an...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs: Find Mario Bellini Sofas, Togo Sofas, Vladimir Kagan Sofas and Other Seating for Sale

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

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