18th Century Sofas

having a slightly arched backrest with a centered stylized carving, the back continuing to the arms in bergere style, raised on four cabriole shaped front legs and four square tapere...

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...

Swedish antique sofa from the gustavian period around the late 1700s. The sofa has a hand-made frame in solid pine which has been dry scraped by hand down to the original, first laye...

A fine period Gustavian sofa dating to circa 1780, retaining its original painted surface, carefully scraped back to reveal the authentic historic finish. Crafted in pine, this sofa ...

An elegant Swedish Rococo sofa from the 18th century, crafted around 1750. This refined piece features a beautifully carved wooden frame with delicate Rococo motifs, showcasing the l...

A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench s...

A beautifully crafted Louis XVI bench in beechwood, dating from the late 1700s, preserved with its original light-painted surface, showcasing a lovely and natural age-related patina....

An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...

A Swedish Neoclassical period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with oval back, carved guilloche frieze, scrolling arms, seven legs and carved rosettes. Celebrate the classical elegance w...

An elegant Louis XVI style canapé capturing the refined symmetry of 18th-century French neoclassicism. The hand-carved oak frame features a gracefully arched back, fluted architectur...

This elegant Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1815, reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic that defined late 18th- and early 19th-century Scandinavian design. Crafted in painted wo...

This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful guilloc...

A beautiful antique Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period dry scraped to its original patina. The sofa frame is adorned with a lovely leaf motif and rests upon tapered and flu...

English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint upholstery, and terminating on car...

An Impressive William & Mary mahogany Settle or sofa, circa 18th Century. Featuring heavy scrolled frame with downswept open arms, six legs and Neoclassical floral upholstery. The beautifully "S" scrolled feet are footed with recessed casters allowing for ease of movement. The fabric showcases stunning Grecian urns with elaborate acanthus leaves and bouquets of roses flanked by feathery wings and other lively greenery One of the original lobby furnishing of the Empress Hotel...

American Chippendale camelback 18th century sofa featuring a mahogany frame. It has newly upholstered by an ex-Colonial Williamsburg master upholsterer in rich golden bronze silk dam...

A refined late 18th Century French Louis XVI period sofa. With a beautifully proportioned back and swept arms, finely carved throughout with fluting and classical detail. The frame r...

Early Camel Back Sofa having rolled arms with brass tack decoration over a rectangular shaped seat raised on stop-reeded mahogany block legs with triple H stretcher supports. Dimen...

Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Century) canapes / Settees with a curved and carved giltwood frame with a circular panel in the backrest, which curves forward to create the Settee's a...

Italian antique settee of the period Louis XVI. Made of fine walnut wood and velvet covering, characterized by a simple and essential but very elegant line. We recommend replacing th...

A fine, period Gustavian sofa or settee from Stockholm, hand-scraped to the original paint, and newly upholstered with nail head trim, circa 1780. There are rosettes on the leg posts...

A grand scale 18th Century French Louis XV sofa.

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour. An 18th-century French walnut show wood arm sofa, crafted with exceptional attention to detail ...

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: P...

Inviting and extremely comfortable! This NEW Wood & Hogan deep seated overstuff 18th century style sofa with rolled arms and luxurious down fil...

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 ...

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...

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...

This is an incredibly Unique Swedish Gustavian Sofa bed, the seating was just restored. when the sofa is pulled out the measurements are 41 deep 65 wide

A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verd...

An 18th Century French three seater sofa, stamped Sulpice Brizard (Master 1762) 1735-1796. The hand crafted Parisian settee has a partial carved, painted grey Beechwood frame, in goo...

This settle sofa brings one into an earlier and more rustic period of time. Crafted from solid hand-carved oak wood, this sofa is handsome and sturdy, despite its age. The oak is dar...

The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...

French early 18th century sofa.

Elegant 18th Century walnut Venetian sofa in the rococo manner. With outswept arms and raised on cabriole legs recently reupholstered in grey woollen cloth.

Wonderful NEW Wood & Hogan Chippendale style mahogany sofa with bold scroll arms and accentuated curves on moulded legs with stop flute detail. Bench cushion luxuriously filled with ...

18th century Chippendale mahogany camelback sofa with scrolled arms, molded tapered legs and bowed front. This example has dynamic impact due to its super lines. The bowed front seat...

Italian gilded sofa with original paint from circa 18th Century. H 91 x D 181 x D 60cm Seat H 43cm Seat D 47cm

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...

A FINE AND RARE PAIR OF GEORGE III GREEN AND WHITE PAINTED SOFAS ATTRIBUTED TO JOHN LINNELL, CIRCA 1775. Dry-scraped back to their original paint. Provenance: by descent in the Dav...

English Chinese Chippendale mahogany sofa with carved corner fret works, serpentine back, scrolled arms, and terminating on squared legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-18th century....

Elegant hand-carved solid walnut sofa. Its shape is distinguished by the wavy lines of the backrest and armrests, while the legs, characterized by a slightly curved truncated pyramid...

18th Century Gustavian sofa. Scraped to original paint with exquisite carving and recently reupholstered in linen.

Pair of French carved wood and painted sofas with floral silk upholstery, carved floral skirt, and terminating on cabriole legs. Signed by Carpentier. Makers Stamp is located on s...

An exquisite Swedish tragsofa with traditional Rococo shape and design (e.g. cabriole legs, curves and counter-curves) and Gustavian carvings (e.g. cross hatching, floral detail abov...

A French Louis XVI period carved walnut canapé en corbeille from the late 18th century, with carved roses and upholstery. Created in France during the last quarter of the 18th centur...

A Danish period Rococo sofa from the 18th century. This antique Danish sofa features a beautifully carved wood frame in a floral and leaf motif, ca...

In the opulent realm of 18th-century Dutch furniture, the rosewood sofa with intricate marquetry in fruitwood stands as an epitome of elegance and craftsmanship. Crafted during the height of the Dutch Golden Age, this sofa embodies the luxurious tastes of the era while also reflecting the mastery of Dutch artisans in woodworking and decorative arts. Rosewood, prized for its rich reddish-brown hue and fine grain, was a favored choice among affluent patrons of the 18th century. Its lustrous surface served as a canvas for the art of marquetry, a technique where delicate pieces of contrasting fruitwood are skillfully inlaid to create intricate designs. The marquetry adorning this sofa might depict scenes from nature, floral motifs, or even mythological narratives, showcasing the virtuosity of the craftsmen who brought these visions to life. During the 18th century, Dutch furniture experienced a period of remarkable innovation and refinement. Influenced by a blend of styles from across Europe, Dutch furniture of this time often featured a harmonious fusion of Baroque grandeur, Rococo whimsy, and Neoclassical symmetry. This eclectic mix resulted in pieces that were not only visually stunning but also functionally versatile, catering to the diverse needs and tastes of their owners. Investing in an 18th-century Dutch rosewood sofa with marquetry in fruitwood offers more than just a piece of furniture; it provides a tangible connection to a bygone era of prosperity and cultural flourishing. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, such a sofa represents a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of Dutch artisans, whose skills continue to captivate admirers centuries later. Moreover, acquiring an antique Dutch sofa...

A Swedish period Baroque three-chair back carved-wood sofa, with upholstered seat, from the 18th century. This fabulous hand carved wood bench features three carved back splats for resting, flanked within wood arm rests at each far end. The top rail is adorn with four finials...

An intricately carved Swedish Gustavian tragsofa featuring a decorative hand carved Guilloché scrolling apron. Decorative fleurons sit atop fluted tapered legs. This piece has been t...

A Swedish Rococo style three-chair back sofa from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique bench from Sweden features three carved back splats for resting, with sweetly carved flowers adorning the top of each chair rail, flanked within curvy wood arm rests at each far end. The skirt is has an elegantly draped from with shell carving embellishing the center. This piece is nicely presented upon four legs, which are supported with a turned H-stretcher. The front legs are cabriole style with rear legs squared and sabred. The upholstered seat is ready for a refreshment, the perfect opportunity to make this your own. This antique Swedish rococo style sofa...

A Swedish Egyptian Revival period sofa from circa 1790 with light painted finish, carved Pharaonic heads, spindle back and carved floral motifs. This ...

This fine sofa made in France circa 1750 is from the period of the reign of Louis XV. The carved beech wood frame is decorated with flowers and extensively modeled rails. The piece i...

An 18th century Italian Venetian sofa with removable back. This antique sofa from Italy, just over 6 feet in length, features a beautiful wood trimmed lines throughout; the flat-edged wooden crest...

Toscana, end of '700 beginning '800 In walnut Legs in the typical shape of the Tuscan direttorio with carved and gilded wood flower Restored Dimensions: cm L194 x D63 x H96 Sea...

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...

Imbued with the elegance of 18th-century Swedish design, this tragsofa emanates a timeless allure. Crafted with masterful artistry, its exquisite form showcases a harmonious blend of...

Carved frame sofa is upholstered in French gaufrage velvet.

Nice proportions and arched back, out scrolled arms raised on blind fret carved square legs and H-form stretchers. Original casters.

A Swedish Rococo period painted wood Trågsoffa from the late 18th century, with upholstered seat, shell carved apron, meander motifs and cabriole legs. Created in Sweden during the l...