$2,396Sale Price|40% Off
Fine Cast Bronze French Empire Dog Head and Dragons Mahogany Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Empire settee embodies the grandeur and elegance of early 19th-century neoclassical design.
Bronze
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Frame Settee with Gold Dragon Upholstery and Down Filled Cushion.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of 1820-1830 Carved Italian Gilt Dragon Settees
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of highly carved 1820-1830 gold and silver gilt settees. Hand carving features dragons and cherubs.
Fabric
Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Motif Carved Wood Settee
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Dragon and Phoenix Motif Carved Wood Settee, with dragon head arms and floral carvings on the back above five scroll form legs, in cherry-tone finish. 41.5" H x 55" W x 23" D...
Wood
French Directoire Settee with Chinoiserie Dragon Upholstery
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Striking French Directoire style settee finished in a dark royal blue frame with silver trim and banding.
Dragon Carved Painted Chinese Asian Sofa Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved dragons, birds and floral decoration. Red velvet tufted cushion.
Hardwood
Antique Carved Chinese Dragon Bench Settee
Located in West Hartford, CT
Antique and unique Chinese bench is finely and ornately carved with dragons with white eyes of hard stone. Center dragon is writhing and entwined within itself. Dragons on arms are h...
Wood
Antique Chinese Rosewood Carved Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
19th C. Chinese carved settee with Dragon carved details and painted white finish.
Wood
Japanese Meiji Carved Teak Dragon Carved Bench Settee
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Stunning Japanese Meiji Carved Teak Dragon Carved Bench Settee Dimensions : 52" Wide X 40" Tall X 24" Deep This bench was made in Japan and is stunningly hand carved!
Teak
Turn of the Century Dragon Settee and Matching Chairs w/ Dragon
Located in Pasadena, CA
The settee measures 37" H x 24" D x 46" W. The chairs 37" H x 23" D x 37" W
Mahogany
French Settee Recovered in Clarence House Dragon Empress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Sofa Newly Upholstered in Clarence House Dragon Empress Fabric and Clarence House Velvet Stripe. Wood Frame Refinished Black.
Wood, Silk, Linen
19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Dragon Bench
Located in Miami, FL
Chinese carved hardwood dragon bench / settee, circa 1890-1900.
Wood
$3,900
H 38.59 in W 48.43 in D 22.84 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, Hand-Carved Elm, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite 19th century French sofa epitomizes the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired design, with its perfectly balanced proportions, refined carved details, and luminous g...
Damask, Silk, Giltwood, Elm
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
$3,850
H 41 in W 75 in D 33.5 in
Refined and Chic French Louis XV Carved Walnut Settee Sofa Canape Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This refined French Louis XV carved walnut settee, circa 1920, embodies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design. With its graceful serpentine back, scrolled arms, an...
Walnut
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 72.25 in D 33 in
Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Button-Back Sofa C1880 Measures- 31"H x 72.25"W x 33...
Walnut
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
Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your living space with this Superb French 1780s era Walnut Upholstered Louis XV Settee Canape, a stunning antique piece that embodies timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Dat...
Walnut
$2,200
H 36.5 in W 46 in D 27 in
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...
Mahogany, Walnut
Victorian Parlour Settee Mahogany Sofa Couch Circa 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant English Victorian parlour settee crafted from mahogany Serpentine shaped frame with carved floral and foliate decoration Just been reupholstered so with new material - clean ...
Mahogany
$1,500
H 35.5 in W 48 in D 25 in
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Bellflower Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee...
Walnut
$8,228Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18th century walnut settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs, covered with silk fabric of Rubelli in excellent condition. Measures: cm 220 x 115 x 70.
Wood
$5,800
H 33.5 in W 74 in D 33 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape. Item features beautifully carved floral accents, scroll work arms, and six cabriole legs, as well as a nice ...
Walnut
19th Century Venetian Baroque Sofa, Settee, Hand-Carved walnut
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Code: FH59 Venetian 19th century Baroque settee, sofa with upholstery in good condition, hand-carved walnut frame . For new custom upholstery 1200 euros
Walnut
$5,851
H 38.59 in W 81.5 in D 21.26 in
Louis XV Settee, Hand-Carved Beechwood, French Antique, Circa 1750
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Louis XV period settee, circa 1750–1770, carved and waxed beechwood, newly upholstered “in the white” with natural linen. The triple-arched backrest, serpentine seat rail and...
Beech
Louis XV Style Tufted Brocade Loveseat, Hand-Carved, Early 20th C.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 20th C. Louis XV style Canape loveseat settee in tufted brocade with plush goose down loose cushion, wrap around back & hand carvings throughout. A very sweet loveseat of h...
Brocade, Wood, Down
French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative French 18th century Louis XV Period Walnut settee. This stunning winged settee is raised on eight richly carved cabriole legs with bottom acanthus l...
Walnut
$2,950Sale Price|50% Off
H 43.5 in W 62 in D 26 in
Louis XVI Style Settee, 19th Century Walnut with New Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved frame in dark walnut finish with a carved wreath of roses at the crest. Having a reeded carved leg and a shaped and delicately curved arm. It is newly upholstere...
Walnut
$2,742
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
$14,500 / set
H 13.5 in Dm 7 in
Pair of French Baluster Shaped Opaline Glass Vases Attributed to "Baccarat"
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique French baluster shaped green opaline glass vases, finely modeled with repose leaves and flowers, attributed to "Baccarat" French, circa 1860.
Opaline Glass
Rose Quartz Bubble Rock Crystal Cocktail Tables By Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
A pair of luxury bubble rose quartz rock crystal cocktail tables with polish brass stands. Created by Phoenix gallery NYC.
$1,049Sale Price|64% Off
H 30 in W 49.5 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Carved and Painted Neoclassical Style Centre Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century carved and painted neoclassical style centre table Paint finish is new in a soft oyster white finish, subtle distressed edges, and antique glazed patina. Table is stro...
Wood
Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna
Located in London, GB
This excellent bone triptych is a highly rare and unusual piece which features wonderfully-detailed engravings of the Madonna. The triptych is shaped like an arch, and backed onto a ...
Wood, Bone
Pair of antique French marble column pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French marble column pedestals French, 19th Century Height 107cm, diameter 30.5cm This pair of grand, green marble pedestals sit on octagonal bases and feature twist...
Marble
$6,514
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 20.87 in
Mid-19th Century Italian Biedermeier Cabinet, Carrara Marble Top Wax Finished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid 19th Century Italian Biedermeier cabinet sideboard in solid wood walnut folder , white Carrara marble top , restored and wax finished Measure cm: H 80 W 110 D 53 This Bied...
Walnut
$43,727Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.93 in W 56.3 in D 32.68 in
Andrea Brustolon Carved Venetian Baroque Walnut Settee Sofa Bench Brown Leather
By Andrea Brustolon, Valentino Besarel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare finely carved Venetian Baroque style figural walnut throne settee or bench, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1...
Leather, Walnut
$12,250
H 48.75 in W 77.5 in D 26 in
English Regency Pedestal Sideboard in Mahogany with Carved Backboard, circa 1830
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A fine and elegant English Regency pedestal sideboard in mahogany with carved backsplash. Offers three convex silverware drawers spanning the length just below the top, with shelving...
Mahogany, Pine
$2,377Sale Price|35% Off
H 69.69 in W 62.21 in D 0.4 in
Japanese Indigo Boro Futon Cover, Antique Textile Wall Panel, 1930
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare perfect antique collection Japanese Indigo Boro Futon cover : also to use. The rare antique boros are now valued as pieces of art, therefore they are suitable for wall decoratio...
Cotton
Set of twenty four blue and white floral porcelain dinner plates
Located in London, GB
Set of twenty four blue and white floral porcelain dinner plates Continental, 19th Century Height 2.5cm, diameter 23.5cm These blue and white porcelain dinner plates will make an ex...
Porcelain
$14,375
H 32.75 in W 51.25 in D 23.25 in
18th C. Transitional Louis XV to Louis XVI Marquetry Marble Topped Commode
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine formal transitional commode is of the period circa 1770 is crafted from oak secondary woods with tulipwood, kingwood and satinwood veneers. The break front form is enl...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Louis XV Style Scriban
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV Style Scriban, in solid oak. Hand-carved with Provincial carving and hand-painted in an aged ecru on the outside with a dark midnight blue patina on the inside writing section.
Wood
$9,750
H 65 in W 52.5 in D 24 in
Rhode Island Empire Butler's Chest of Drawers with Desk in Mahogany, circa 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful example of an early American Empire chest with full-column front and stand-up butlers desk. Provides ample storage as a chest of drawers, and doubles as a secretary with ...
Brass
French Victorian Monumental Carved Giltwood Cupid Design Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian monumental giltwood vertical wall mirror with cupid and scroll carving.
Gold Leaf
Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Chaise Longue Chair on Wheels
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual and hard to find bentwood rattan garden lounge chair in the style of Audoux Minet and Frida Minet, France, 1960's features a bamboo shell and wheels/ The chair measured at 33...
Bamboo
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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