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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Gray-Green Painted Gustavian Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Gray-green painted Gustavian sofa circa 1790-1809, Sweden. Neoclassical style Swedish sofa, hand-carved in pine. Scraped back to layers of early gray-green over light gray-blue paint...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Pine
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
Large Walnut Sofa, Louis XV Period, 18th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large walnut sofa with carved crosspiece, 8 feet, and eventful armrests, Louis XV period
The backrest and the upholstery of the armrests are removable
The strapped seat is in good ...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa with Cushions
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 18th Century Swedish Trag sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and historical elegance. The sofa showcases the understated sophistication typical of Swedish design fro...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Wood
18th Century Chippendale Camelback Sofa Likely
Located in Hudson, NY
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...
Category
American Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
18th Century Swedish Rococo Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo sofa from Lindome. The raised sofa back crowns and undulating s-shaped front edges are exquisitely hand-carved in the form of shel...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th Century Rococo Sofa Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish 18th-century Rococo sofa, circa 1760, epitomizes the elegance and artistry of the Rococo period. Crafted from hand-carved wood, likely beech or pine, it features a paint...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Pine
Large 18th Century Italian Rococo Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Particularly Large Scale 18th Century Italian Rococo Giltwood Sofa.
With its cloud-shaped back and arm supports and undulating, serpentine apro...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Dutch Rosewood and Fruitwood Marquetry Sofa
Located in CABA, AR
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...
Category
European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood
Swedish Egyptian Revival Period 1790s Painted Sofa with Carved Pharaonic Heads
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Egyptian Revival period sofa from circa 1790 with light painted finish, carved Pharaonic heads, spindle back and carved floral motifs. This ...
Category
Swedish Egyptian Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
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...
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish 1780s Rococo Painted Trågsoffa with Carved Apron and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Italian Arte Povera Pinewood Bench, Antique Seating Furniture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th century Tuscan bench hand painted in the Arte Povera technique, made of hand crafted Pinewood in good condition. This antique Italian seating furni...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Metal
Small 18th Century George III English Mahogany Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th Century English Hepplewhite Period Mahogany Camel Back Sofa, c.1785.
This lovely piece of seat furniture is typical of the elegance of the Hepplewhite period. The back of th...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape
Located in Hudson, NY
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...
Category
French Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Beech
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Walnut and Velvet Antique Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
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...
Category
Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests.
Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th C...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Silk
Swedish Neoclassical Period 1780s Painted Sofa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
Swedish Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique Scandinavian Oak Settle Bench w/ Cowhide, 18th C.
Located in Norwalk, CT
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...
Category
Danish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
18th Century Swedish TragSofa Gustavian Original Patina
Located in Houston, TX
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...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood, Paint
Period Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Rococo sofa with carved decorative detailing to the top and along the front stretcher. Four cabriolet legs tapering to ball and claw...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
18th Century Tuscan Direttorio Dormeuse, Daybed, Italia
Located in Prato, IT
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...
Category
Italian Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Hepplewhite Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Hepplewhite design parcel gilded sofa with arched shaped serpentine crest rail, straight front rail and fine tapered and fluted legs. This sofa is classically upholstered and although appearing formal in design, is extremely comfortable, with secret hidden...
Category
British Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Serpentine
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Satin, Silk, Walnut
Early Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Gustavian (Swedish Rococo) sofa
with two bolsters and seat cushion.
Category
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Canape au Chasse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie painted triple back canape in hues of red, gold, and turquoise with removable upholstered seat and back panels, 18th century, Italy.
Category
Italian Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Neo-Classical Marquise Sofa Stamped Pierre Laroque
By Pierre Laroque
Located in London, by appointment only
Museum quality pair of late 18th century Louis XVI neoclassical Canapes retaining their original 18th century petit point needlework upholstery. The frames with neoclassical carved d...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Period 18th Century Rococo Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Period 18th Century Rococo sofa from the area of Lindome, Sweden.
It has exquisite carving, the whole standing on cabriolet legs tapering to the ball and...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
A George III Carved Mahogany Sofa
Located in London, GB
A George III Carved Mahogany Sofa
With beautifully shaped back, and gently scrolling arms, on carved cabriole legs on brass casters, the mahogany surface perfectly untouched and wit...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Brass
Large George III Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large George III giltwood sofa in the manner of James Wyatt.
This sofa has a detailed frame that includes bellflowers and carved rosettes.
The whole...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Beech
Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th century) cream painted and gilt trimmed carved floral design settee with roll arms and carving on back (restorations to interior f...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
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...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Empire Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Swedish painted pine sofa.
This sofa has been dry scraped and paint back to its original oatmeal colour with a decorative frieze. With mythical beasts flanked by fo...
Category
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
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...
Category
Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Early George III Mahogany Sofas, c. 1765
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Early George III Mahogany Sofas, c.1765
Of pleasingly compact form, with straight back and tightly curving C-scroll arms, with Chinese-Chippendale pierced stretchers and s...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Leather, Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Venetian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant 18th Century walnut Venetian sofa in the rococo manner.
With outswept arms and raised on cabriole legs recently reupholstered in grey woollen cloth.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic 18th century authentic Italian Neoclassical sofa that's part of a salon set with two armchairs or fauteuils, selling sepa...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Period Rococo 18th Century Sofa with Beautiful Floral Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
European Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Louis XVI Sofa Bench Fruit Wood and Light Green Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Louis XVI bench made of fruit wood. Altona 1780-1790 (then part of Denmark, today Germany - a suburb of Hamburg).
Reupholstered in 'Sahco Hesslein' fabric.
Category
Danish Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Period Regency Settee Ebonised Gilt Sofa
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Rather Splendid Regency Ebonised and Gilt Double Ended Settee.
This Settee is Raised upon Turned and Fluted Legs.
Period Regency
The Arm Supports Being of a Typical Regency Carved an...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Federal Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine Federal mahogany inlaid sofa with an arched camel back, with scroll arms on six legs, the beautifully upholstered cushion backrest, seat, and arms ...
Category
North American Federal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
18th C. Italian Venetian Sofa with Removable Back (Converts to a Bench!)
Located in Atlanta, GA
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...
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood, Linen
George III Mahogany Sofa
Located in London, GB
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY SOFA, CIRCA 1775.
With camel back and scrolled arms on cabriole legs carved with acanthus.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Made to Order Italian Hand Painted Sleigh Settee, Antiqued Blue Crackle Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Made to Order Italian hand painted settee, antiqued blue crackle finish, upholstered in a linen Fabric, cushion filling 50/50 White Goose Down, sprung decking, hand made in Los Angel...
Category
American Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Nord Italian finely carved 18th century painted canapé.
Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90
Provenance from an aristocratic Piedmontese estate.
Category
Italian Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back decorated with shell-carved crest, scrolling armrests on a serpentine seat on cabriole ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
18th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Chinoiserie Wood Sofas
Located in IT
Pair of sofas in carved walnut and lacquered chinoiserie, Venice, early 18th century.
This rare and refined pair of sofas was made in Venice at the beginning of the 18th century, ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
Large Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Impressive, Large Scale Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees.
These settees are lovely examples of neoclassical Italian design. The head rail is serpentine in shape...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGIAN CIRCA 1780 GiLTWOOD CHESTERFIELD WINDOW SETTEE SALON SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 Salon settee or window seat with the original gold giltwoo...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
18th Century French George Jacob Manner Hand Carved Mahogany Upholstered Sofa
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Firenze, IT
This magnificent French late 18th - early 19th Century (1796 - 1825) sofa hand carved in the manner of Jacob-Desmalter - an influential chairmaker and cabinetmaker who worked for King Louis XVI of...
Category
French Directoire Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Rococo sofa made in Stockholm, Sweden
Located in SE
Rococo tragsofa made in Stockholm, Sweden around 1770.
The front is decorated with beautiful shells, that is distinctive for the Rococo period and also leaf carving on the front and ...
Category
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Wood
A George III Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
Located in London, GB
A George III Mahogany Camel Back Sofa
Photographed here without upholstery, showing the well drawn lines of the camel back, gently curving outscrolled arms, and straight legs united...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
18th century Louis XV sofa in walnut and first patina
Located in Cesena, FC
Louis XV Settee
Epoch: 18th century
Louis XV sofa, an elegant sofa from the art and refinement of the 18th century, made from walnut wood that lends an aura of nobility and warmth t...
Category
Italian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Nutwood
18th Century Style Wood & Hogan Kidney Shaped Sofa with Deep Tufted Back
Located in North Salem, NY
Very Comfortable 18th Century Style Wood & Hogan Kidney Shaped Sofa with Deep Tufted Back Tailoring with One 80% Goose Down 20% Feather Seat Cushion Resting on Mahogany Legs.
Uphols...
Category
American Hepplewhite Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany, Maple, Down
French Louis XIV Three-Seat Walnut Sofa
Located in Troy, NY
A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling arms, the seat supported by four turned front legs connected by turned center stretche...
Category
French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Long 18th Century Carved and Parcel-Gilt Spanish / Portuguese Settee
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptional, long open arm walnut sofa with carved and gilt accents, the cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet and joined by stretchers.
Category
Spanish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Sofa in Walnut
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Italian sofa, three seats in a bleached walnut with a great patina,
new upholstery Italian Velvet of Decortex.
Category
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
Materials
Walnut
A Regence Carved Stained Beechwood Canapé, 18th Century
Located in Sheffield, MA
A Regence Carved
Stained Beechwood Canapé
18th Century
With a serpentine rocaille-carved crestrail, with winged sides and scrolling arm supports, with a similarly carved serpent...
Category
French Régence Antique 18th Century and Earlier Sofas
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