Hand-Carved Sofas

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare handmade in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with hand turned legs ...

French, Louis XVI style, sofa, hand-carved in solid, beechwood. Fully “upholstered in customers choice of fabric and completed with bolster pillows and feather cushions”. (13 m's of ...

This extraordinary Italian Louis XIV sofa embodies the zenith of late 17th-century Neapolitan craftsmanship. This antique seating piece masterfully blends elegance and comfort, showcasing the refined taste of 1600s baroque period through its sinuous form and intricate detailing. The wooden frame of this luxurious couch is a testament to the artisan's skill, featuring a lustrous ivory-colored lacquer base beautifully accented with gold leaf detailing. The sophisticated "mecca" technique has been employed, involving the application of gold leaf over a red bole ground to create a warm, rich golden hue. This meticulous process results in a depth and luminosity that surpasses simple gilding, adding a luxurious dimension to the piece. The graceful silhouette of this antique settee is quintessentially Louis XIV, with a shapely backrest delineating three distinct, rounded seat areas. Elegant cabriole legs enhance the overall sense of movement and refinement. The curved armrests are particularly noteworthy, not only providing exceptional comfort but also serving as a canvas for the artisan's prowess. Each armrest is adorned with an intricately carved scroll motif, centered by a deeply carved rosette finished in radiant gold leaf. Every surface of this Baroque seating furniture is embellished with exquisite hand-carved details. Floral and foliate motifs adorn the frame, showcasing the woodcarver's mastery. A double band of gold leaf frames the entire perimeter of the settee, adding a final touch of luxury and definition to the piece. The upholstery complements the frame's opulence, featuring an antique green velvet with a sumptuous damask pattern. Green passementerie trims the edges, which, despite minor wear consistent with its age, remains in good overall condition. This Louis XIV canape is versatile enough to enhance various settings. In a grand entryway or corridor, it would create a stunning first impression. Placed at the end of a bed in a master suite, it would add a touch of regal elegance. In a formal living room or study, it could serve as a centerpiece, anchoring the room's design. Even in a professional setting, such as a high-end law office or executive suite, it would lend an air of established prestige. The value of this antique Italian seating stems from its exceptional provenance, superior craftsmanship, and the use of sophisticated techniques like "mecca" gilding. Its excellent state of preservation and the quality of the antique upholstery fabric...

19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original color. The sofa has some retouches. The kitchen sofa...

A refined study in line, proportion, and material intelligence, this rare sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli captures the essence of Brazilian Modernism at its most sculptural. Designed in ...

English Regency mahogany upholstered recamier with fluted scrolled inward arms, flanking lion medallions, carved molded reeded skirt, and terminating on the original winged lions paw...

An exceptional bespoke carved giltwood sofa modelled closely upon the sofa in Buckingham Palace. The feet altered to a more delicate scroll toe. The original sofa was removed from th...

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...

A rare and authentic 18th century Swedish Rococo bench of impressive scale, this beautifully preserved example captures the understated elegance t...

A fine Regency design taken from Ditchley park, with carved and decorated sabre legs. The back with brass ball finals and the frame with inset paterae. The sofa is very well drawn an...

Caribbean Regency mahogany leather sofa with a central serpentine and scrolled fluted back, central floral shell with flanking scrolled medallions, f...

A beautifully upholstered French oak sofa or settee with carved cabriole legs, shaped back, and scroll arms, dating to the 19th century in very good overall condition, with minor rep...

A distinguished Swedish sofa from the 1930s, this piece features a solid oak frame with ornate carving along the backrest and arms—seamlessly marrying refined detail with structural ...

Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests. Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th C...

The Dorset Sofa is a fine country house sofa in the manner of Howard. Fitted with a pair of cushions, flanked by fixed hanging cushion arms, the entire sofa rests upon tapering mahog...

This majestic giltwood Chateau salon suite is from France and dates to circa 1880. There are four side chairs, two armchairs (fauteuils), and a canapé. All have square baluster legs and volute x-stretchers. All the wood has been richly sculpted and gilded, and motifs include scrolls, foliage, rinceaux, palmettes, beading, acanthus leaves and more. The armrests of the fauteuils and canapé are supported by large lion muzzles. The side chairs and canapé are all supported by cross stretchers, while the bright yellow upholstery is more recent, attached by large brass nailheads. The motifs are musical trophies encircled by foliate and floral motifs. French furniture of this style would have been first produced during the reign of Louis XIV, toward the end of the 1600s. A magnificent 19th century suite...

AVAILABLE ONLY TWO CHAIRS NO SOFA Glamorous Art Deco sofa and two chairs suite in cotton velvet, Italy 1920s Original, unique , rare fabric in astonishing very...

This elegant 20th-century French sofa exemplifies the Louis XVI style, celebrated for its refined neoclassical design and timeless elegance. The piece features a carved wooden frame ...

A fabulous Biedermeier style settee from 19th century Bavaria made from exceptionally beautiful, solid maple in a sheltering design like a banquette to enclose the upholstery. Some a...

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...

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 William Kent design sofa with tapering square legs, acanthus and shell carvings with elegantly drawn scrolled roll arms. To be finished in the clients own material. Please note we...

The Tennyson Sofa is a fine country house Chesterfield design of generous proportions. The upholstered body of the sofa terminates upon finely turned polished mahogany bun feet with ...

A fine classical country house camel back design country house sofa. The sofa features a shapely mahogany frame with out-scrolled arms. The legs of elegant moulds and tapering form, ...

This sophisticated 20th century French Louis XVI style sofa masterfully blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. The carved beechwood frame boasts exquisite details, including a...

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...

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian carved sofa, crafted in pine and finished with a later painted surface. The elegant neoclassical frame features finely hand-carved decoration, gra...

Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking Belle Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted...

Dimensions 85-102 x 190 x 74 41 cm (Depth x Width x Height / Seat height) This unique mid-century design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960...

Code: FL34 Antique Italian baroque sofà in ebonized hand-carved walnut with current tapestry of the 2000s by Fortuny Venice; it has been cleaned a...

19th Century low back sofa with carved arms, over long seat raised on cabriole legs with acanthus leaf detailing terminating on original brass castors.

An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve...

A very beautiful South German Biedermeier Sofa in fine walnut with shaped, fan-carved crest rail above scrolled armrests terminating in out-scrolled feet, Germany, circa 1830. Note: ...

A very decorative late 19th century Chinese sofa with hand carved decoration to the back rest, a slated foot rest and drawers beneath the seat. Having a ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare custom made to order stamped Ralph Lauren Graham cream leather sofa in fully restored condition. ...

Inspired by the refined Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s, the Lorsky sofa is a tribute to one of the most important sculptors of the Art Deco movement in America and Europe...

Historic Casa Encantada Sofa by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Peterson Studios, circa 1937–1938 A rare custom Neo-Classical Art Moderne sofa, crafted in hand-carved sycamore and featuri...

This beautifully tailored 20th-century sofa draws inspiration from the classic English Knole form, with high sides that mirror the height of the backrest and are accented with decora...

An exceptional, beautiful and unique, outstanding quality antique French two-seater sofa in wonderful antique condition. This superb and timelessly elegant sofa was expertly crafted ...

A sofa designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas Chippendale for Sir Lawrence Dundas for the Great Room at Arlington Street, London. Hand carved and water gilded to match the origin...

This exceptional 1940s Danish sofa and lounge chair, crafted by Slagelse Møbelværk, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance of early Danish modern design. Created...

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian two-seater bench made of hand crafted Rosewood, attributed to Paolo Buffa in good condition. The backrest of the small divanetto is s...

A fine Chippendale French inspired three seat carved and gilded sofa. The original from Polesden Lacey house. To be upholstered in the client’s own material. Please note we are curr...

A French wooden canapé from the 19th century, with richly carved décor, out-scrolling arms and ribbon-tied floral garlands. Created in France during the 1...

A carved walnut sofa with boat-shaped form, in the style of Henry Thomas Peters. An antique piece, emblematic of the finest 19th-century furnishings. Superior quality walnut selectio...

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...

A vintage half-rounded Mid-Century Modern Italian three-seat sofa or divano made of Beechwood. Designed by Paolo Buffa in good condition. Newly upholstered in white natural sheepskin...

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...

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 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 ...

Sofa Erosion Interested in the movement of pebbles along the coasts of the English Channel and in the ever-changing shapes they take during their journey, Alexandre Labruyère capture...

The Oswald Sofa is a fine country house Chesterfield design of generous proportions. The upholstered body of the sofa terminates upon finely turned polished mahogany feet with specia...

A fine and rare Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural settee (Sofa-Loveseat), attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...

This magnificent French sofa, crafted in the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1796-1825), evokes the esteemed style of Jacob-Desmalter, the renowned chairmaker and cabinetmaker...

Menacing and mesmerizing hand-carved serpents embody an exotic, untouchable yet sensual aura giving the Mistress confidante the power to capture an...

Precious mid-19th century Venetian sofa attributable to Valentino Panciera Besarel in hand-carved walnut, restored and finished to wax. Coated with precious original Venetian brocade...

19th century swedish carved birch sofa circa 1880. Elegant Swedish formal sofa which seats a comfortable 3.  Straight back with shaped birch border.  Roll top arms with carved acant...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully but...

Jamaican Cuban mahogany sofa with flanking scrolled arms, reeded skirt, centered rosette, and terminating on acanthus carved lions paw feet. Sofa has be...

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...