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Period: Mid-18th Century
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...
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European Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood

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...
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Swedish Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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...
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Swedish Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century, Italian Rococo Carved Walnut Wood Corbeille Sofa
Located in IT
18th Century, Italian Rococo Carved Walnut Wood Corbeille Sofa This refined corbeille sofa, made in Genoa, Italy, around the mid-18th century during th...
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Italian Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Walnut

George III Style Mahogany and Needlepoint Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine shaped back and straight seat with loose cushion, out scrolled arms, raised on square section legs with stretchers. A Classic form with colorful hand done needlepoi...
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English George III Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750
By Joseph Aronson
Located in Charleston, SC
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....
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English Chinese Chippendale Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canapé with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique Louis XV sofa from the annexes of the Chateau of Versailles was crafted in France, circa 1760. The hand carved canapé st...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Italian 1750s Walnut Tripled Arched Sofa from Lombardy with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian walnut sofa from the mid-18th century, with triple arched back, out-scrolling arms and upholstery. Born in Lombardy during the 1750s, this exquisite walnut sofa features a...
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Italian Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: P...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian 18th century rococo carved walnut sofa or canape Standing on four cabriole legs with stylized foliage a carved rocaille shaped apron with a padded seat. The padded back with a carved wooden frame decorated with acanthus leaf scrolls and a cresting centered by a large rocaille. The carving presents elegance and movement in a vivid manner with powerful rocaille carving as is characteristic of Italian Rococo furniture...
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Italian Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Italian, Venezia, Shaped and Carved Rococo Period Walnut Divano, 3rdq 18th Cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a slightly arched crest rail with a carved finial the back curving into the sides with carved detail at handles, the seat rail punctuated by carved squares above the slightly ...
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Italian Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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...
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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Silk

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 ...
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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Wood

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...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Satin, Silk, Walnut

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.
Category

English George III Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

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 Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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 Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood, Rosewood

4 Louis XVI walnut settees from the second half of the 1700s.
Located in Cesena, FC
4 Louis XVI walnut settees; from the second half of the 1700s. Perfect, nice size and proportions and the typical choked foot. Healthy structure, original upholstery Measurements: ...
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Italian Louis XVI Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Walnut

A George II Mahogany Camel Back Sofa of Generous Form and Scale
Located in London, GB
A George II Mahogany Camel Back Sofa Of generous form and scale, with high camel back, and carefully controlled contours with tall scrolling arms, on moulded square mahogany legs of...
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English George II Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Brass

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...
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French Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Beech

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...
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Swedish Rococo Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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...
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English George III Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Leather, Calico, Upholstery, Mahogany

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 Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Wood

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...
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Italian Louis XV Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

Materials

Nutwood

George II Carved Walnut Love Seat
Located in London, GB
With rectangular back and outscrolled arms, supported on very unusual animalier carved cabriole legs, terminating in ball and claw feet. Now with preparatory upholstery, covered in ...
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British George II Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

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Mahogany

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 ...
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Italian Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Sofa
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Baroque sofa with outward bending arms and hand-turned ends. The arched back crowns have simple scroll detailing. Notches line the conto...
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Swedish Baroque Antique Mid-18th Century Sofas

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Linen, Wood, Paint

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