L. & J.G. Stickley, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1910s
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in High Point, NC
A quarter-sawn oak and white fabric sofa produced by L. & J.G. Stickley, USA, late 1910s.
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Oak Sofa / Couch, Antique Empire Danish Craftmanship 1880-1910s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Absolutely stunning, this early 19th-century sofa hails from the Empire period, showcasing impeccable craftsmanship and timeless design. Built to withstand the test of time, this Dan...
Fabric, Oak
Antique Empire Charles X Inlaid Walnut & Brass Sofa, 1910s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Important sofa in transition style between empire and Charles X. Walnut wood veneer, brass inlays and small parts.
Brass
Salon Set by Josef Hoffmann, 1910s, Excellent Condition
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Art nouveau sofa set Thonet, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret in Vienna, Austria, completely restored, newly ...
Leather, Bentwood
1910s Marcel Kammerer Wooden Sofa for Gebruder Thonet
By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Carefully Refinished with shellac - Stamped/Labeled by Maker.
Bentwood
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H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
1910s Marcel Kammerer Wooden Sofa and Chairs for Gebruder Thonet
By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
-Good original condition with minor signs of use -Carefully refinished with shellac -Stamped/labeled by Maker -Sofas measurement: H 76 cm x W 123 cm x D 60 cm.
Bentwood
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H 26.78 in W 75.6 in D 33.86 in
20th Century Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa with Button Down Seats, 1910s
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century Edwardian leather three seater chesterfield sofa. One of the most elegant models with button down seating, turned mahogany legs and brass castors. The Ches...
Brass
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H 30.32 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
1910s Marcel Kammerer Wooden Sofa, Chairs and Stool for Gebruder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Carefully refinished with shellac - Stamped/labeled by Maker - Set includes 4 pieces - Dimensions of the sofa: H 76 cm x W 123...
Bentwood
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H 30.71 in W 47.25 in D 22.84 in
Restored Art Deco Sofa, by Josef Hoffmann, J&J Kohn, Beech, Austria, 1910s
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco sofa Completely restored, new upholstery included. Designed by Josef Maria Hoffman, renowed Austrian architect and industrial engineer. Stable construction in perfect cond...
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Beech, Lacquer
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H 39 in W 59.5 in D 20.75 in
Swedish 1910s Gustavian Style Painted Three-Seat Sofa Bench with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted three-seat sofa bench from the early 20th century, with wheat back and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the first quarter of the 20th century, t...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 29.5 in W 60 in D 18.5 in
Kittelberger Edwardian Mahogany Library / Sofa Trestle Table, Circa 1910s
Located in Germantown, MD
I t is from the 1910s and measures Measures 60" in width, 18.5" in depth and 29.5" in height.
Hardwood, Mahogany
Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Bentwood Sofa mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fathers of the...
Straw, Bentwood
Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Kohn, 1910s
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Argelato, BO
Bentwood Sofa mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fa...
Straw, Bentwood
Antique Regency Ebonized Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This circa 1910s Regency ebonized sofa is comfortable, sturdy and ready to be used in any home for years to come.
Lacquer, Linen, Mahogany, Giltwood, Feathers
$57,000 / set
H 29 in W 54 in D 28 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Buenos Aires' Suite by J&J Kohn, Austria, Early 20th Century
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Vienna Secessionist parlor suite by Josef Hoffman, manufactured before 1920 by J & J Kohn, Vienna, Austria. The suite comprised of a settee and pair of armchairs or club ...
Leather, Beech
$1,267
H 35.83 in W 75.99 in D 25.2 in
Antique Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Turned Legs and Brown Upholstery, 1830s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique Empire sofa from the 1830s, crafted in mahogany with turned legs and brown upholstery. The sofa has a classic period appearance and measures 193 cm in width. — Period: 1830s...
Mahogany
$4,337 / set
H 30.32 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Restored Art Deco Seating Set, by J. Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Czech, 1910s
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Sofa dimensions: Height: 77 cm (30.3 in) Width: 120 cm (47.2 in) Depth: 60 cm (23.6 in) Seat: 45 cm (17.7 in) Chair dimensions: Height: 77 cm (30.3 in) Width: 57 cm (22.4 in) Depth:...
Wood, Walnut, Beech, Lacquer
Set of Sofa and Two Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann, 1900s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Nouveau Thonet sofa and two armchairs, J/J Kohn, upholstered in genuine leather, designed in 1905 by architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus cabaret, Austria, completely rest...
Leather, Bentwood
$14,154Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 49.61 in D 26.78 in
Cabinet Sofa & Cabinet Chairs Josef Hoffman By Wittmann, Austria
By Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann
Located in Kangasala, FI
A set of original "Cabinet sofa & chair set" by Josef Hoffman handmade in the 1980 by Wittman in Austria. Designed in 1903 for the Vienna home of Dr. Salzer. This fantastic cubisti...
Fabric, Oak
$3,710Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Settee
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French Louis XV style walnut settee dating from the late 19th century, featuring a beautifully shaped and carved frame with the graceful curves characteristic of the perio...
Walnut, Fabric
Josef Hoffmann Attributed Beech Sofa, Vienna Secession, 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Rare and elegant sofa attributed to Josef Hoffmann, dating to the 1920s and produced in Czechoslovakia. This refined piece embodies the principles of the Vienna Secession, combining ...
Other
Josef Hoffmann Art Deco Beech Sofa, Vienna Secession, 1920s
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Praha, CZ
Art Deco sofa attributed to Josef Hoffmann, produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1920s. This piece is a fine example of Vienna Secession design, featuring a sculptural curved frame ...
Other
Early 20th Century Walnut Wood Louis XV Upholstery Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a chair, its medium walnut, cabriole scroll form the first thing to catch the eye. It was made in France during Early 20th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detail...
Fabric, Walnut
Empire Marquetry Sofa in Mahogany with Satinwood Inlays, circa 1820
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely and well-proportioned marquetry sofa with arched back, scroll arms and short Grecian curved legs in mahogany embellished with inlays of festoons, bows, tulips and foliage. N...
Satinwood, Upholstery, Mahogany, Tulipwood
$4,800
H 26.75 in W 90 in D 30.75 in
Michael Taylor Sofa for Baker Furniture Co. - Far East Collection - circa 1950s
By Michael Taylor
Located in St. Louis, MO
Designer Michael Taylor designed four seat sofa from his Far East Collection by Baker Furniture Co. Dark brown Shoji style stained frame, seat and back cushions are down filled. This...
Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Period English 1790-1820s era Mahogany Regency Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Period English Regency Mahogany Settee, Circa 1790–1820 This exceptional English Regency period mahogany settee dates from the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1790–1820) and ...
Mahogany
$3,495
H 36 in W 79 in D 32 in
Mid-20th Century Rustic or Western Style Sofa Attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage rustic or Western style sofa attributed to A. Brandt Ranch Oak comprised of a medium or honey toned Ranch Oak finished frame & reupholstered in a white vanilla toned...
Fabric, Oak
$14,700
H 32.29 in W 46.46 in D 19.69 in
Set Of Fledermaus Seating Group By Josef Hoffmann for Jacob &Josef Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of Fledermaus Bench,two armchair and table by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn.
Fabric, Wood
Drexel, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Drexel
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and white fabric sofa produced by Drexel, USA, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. *some scratches and discoloration to wood, overall good condition Di...
Fabric, Oak
$4,950
H 6 in W 16 in
Hen Pheasant by Richard Smith. British Contemporary Bronze Wildlife Sculpture
By Richard Smith b.1955
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Hen Pheasant ' is a stunningly elegant Bronze sculpture. Richard Smith conveys so much character in such simple lines, exemplifying a truly wonderful talent. The fantastic richly de...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Hand Stitched Double Wedding Ring Pieced Quilt
Located in Barrington, IL
This beautiful early 20th century pieced cotton quilt, hand-stitched in the classic Double Wedding Ring pattern, is a timeless example of American quiltmaking tradition. The design i...
Cotton
$49,176Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver plaques and boxes Calamander wood Artist b...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$2,739
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Sold|$795
H 37 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Mission Oak Plant Stand Pedestal After Charles Limbert Quarter Sawn Arts Crafts
By Charles Limbert
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A very graceful Mission Oak plant stand or pedestal after Charles Limbert. I think this piece was made in Grand Rapids, around 1910. The solid oak base with the long corbels is very ...
Oak
$3,881
H 30 in Dm 11.3 in L 30 in
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Dutch Arts & Crafts brass and stained glass entry hall lantern, circa 1900. If you are looking for the best and the rarest when it comes to European Arts and Crafts antiques ...
Brass, Wire
Antique Hina Japanese Doll on Wood Stand #029 Edo Period 1800s
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese doll of a Hina Ningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton. His face is made of gofun, the features are finely painted and the eyes were made of glass., com...
Fabric, Silk, Straw, Wood
$7,500 / set
H 84 in W 48 in D 0.13 in
Pair of Antique Arts And Crafts Style Crewel Work Curtains. English C.1900
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful pair of crewel work curtains Amazing bright colours Some damage to the edges and bottom corners. Shown in the images The measurement given is for one of the curtains Fr...
Wool
French Ceramic Mosaic Round Mirror in the Style of Vallauris, Circa 1970
By Vallauris, Mithé Espelt
Located in Valencia, VC
French ceramic mosaic mirror produced circa 1970. The circular frame is composed of individually glazed ceramic tiles in graduated shades of blue, from pale blue to cobalt and deep n...
Ceramic, Mirror, Wood
$2,995
H 46.5 in W 45.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Art Deco Carved Walnut Bookcase or Display Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Art Deco bookcase or display cabinet In the manner of Gilbert Rohde USA, Circa 1920s Walnut, with beautiful book-matched burled walnut top, and mullioned glass ...
Glass, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Antique Bentwood Twin Bed by Kohn, Vienna Secession
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Queens, NY
Bentwood (19/20th Century) maple stained twin size bed with double scroll center design (includes: headboard, footboard, rails).(paper label: JACOB JOSEP KOHN, WEIN). (Irregular size...
Bentwood
$184,411
H 49.61 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
Monumental Rouge Marble Fireplace with Carved White Marble Caryatid Maidens
Located in Nottingham, GB
An exceptional and highly decorative monumental marble fireplace surround, combining richly figured rouge marble with finely carved white marble female caryatid figures. The imposin...
Marble
$62,500
H 1.5 in W 3 in D 2 in
Rare Indian Mughal-Style White Jade Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Jeweled Casket
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An exceptional and richly jeweled Indian Mughal-style carved white jade casket, dating to the late nineteenth century / early 20th century circa 1890–1920. This remarkable jewel box ...
Jade, Gold
Jean Leleu, Unique Pair of Side Tables, France, 1963
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of unique lacquer side tables feature flat, bronze legs not at the corners but unusually at the midpoint of each side, lending a surprising sense of weightlessness enhanced...
Bronze
Pair of Gilbert Rohde Matching Dressers
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A matching pair of Dresser's by Gilbert Rohde, using book matched brazilian rosewood veneer, model # 3770 Three huge drawers in each cabinet make this a very useful design.
Brass
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