Antique Empire Style Mahogany Swan Grecian Sofa Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique American Empire Mahogany Grecian Sofa Newly Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet Elegant antique American Empire Grecian sofa crafted in richly figured mahogany with bold cla...
Velvet, Mahogany
$5,696Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Empire Style Palisander Swan Sofa
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire Schwanen canapé in the style of Classicism (1810). solid beechwood. Partially ebonized and gilded.
Wood
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful painted and parcel gilt Empire sofa with medallions heads on the back, uprights modeled as swan heads in the arms, ( the swan heads are carved wood).
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A super elegant romantic French Empire walnut sofa having sexy curves, ebonized base and details with two gilded swans handles on each end.
Walnut, Giltwood
20th Century antique Empire Style Palisander Swan Sofa Mahogany veneer
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire Swan canapé in the style of Classicism, (1810). Exotic palisander on solid beechwood. Partially ebonized and gilded. On each side a carved swan's head. Very high quality sat...
Mahogany
Empire Revival Lacquered Swan Neck Settee, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant French Empire style settee offers a truly spectacular silhouette that is sure to impress. Wonderfully detailed featuring a reeded top rail, down swept arms are intricately ha...
Velvet, Wood
Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck
Located in Charmes, FR
Turkish or billiard sofa, restoration period, swan neck decoration, discolored and stained fabric on the cushion as well as a small, unusual and decorative acro model
Wood
$2,777
Empire style sofa bed
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Empire style sofa bed with swan neck upholstered in striped brown velvet.
Velvet
Unavailable
H 16.15 in W 57.09 in D 37.01 in
1950-1970 Bronze Coffee Table with Swans and Its Six Pieces of Sofas Signed GAD
By Artelegno
Located in Paris, FR
Coffee table with two-level, swan decorated with glass shelves, the structure is made of bronze or patinated brass, feet are eagle claws clasping a ball in the Chippendale style, its...
Brass
Sold
H 32.68 in W 61.82 in D 22.05 in
Ebonized Empire Sofa with Swan Décor, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Ebonized daybed on short bent feet with a straight frame. The lateral rests end in carved swan heads and show crossed strutting. The bench is decorated with Fine carved details on th...
Fabric, Wood
Flame Mahogany American Empire Small Sofa
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rare apartment size American empire sofa. The graceful swan arms flank a newly upholstered bench seat.
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique American Empire Flame Mahogany Carved Swan Paw Feet Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire flame mahogany carved swan paw feet sofa. Item features a swan carved frame, paw feet, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice antique item, qu...
Mahogany
$2,700
H 38.19 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Antique Swedish Regency Mahogany Chaise Lounge Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Swedish Karl Johan style design featuring strong sabre legs and a scrolled back. Karl Johan style is similar to the English Regency period. Very versatile chaise we see either...
Wood
$1,268
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
$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
$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
$3,595
H 33.5 in W 73 in D 36.75 in
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Sofa Circa 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Louis XV style sofa In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa Mid-20th Century Carved walnut frame, with soft blue velvet upholstery. Measures: 73"W x 36....
Velvet, Walnut
Louis XV Style Hand-Carved Cane Settee Upholstered, 1980s, Italy
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exquisite Louis XV style hand carved French caned settee with loose notched cushion. Crafted in Italy c. 1980's, ready for use. Additional dimensions: 19.5" H seat / 24" H arm.
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
$3,417
H 36.23 in W 77.96 in D 25.6 in
Swedish 19th Century Original Painted Louis XV / Gustavian Cabriole Sofa, Settee
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish Louis XV–inspired cabriole sofa dating to the 19th century, showcasing refined Gustavian aesthetics and original painted surfaces. Crafted from solid pine, this se...
Wool, Pine
Vintage 90" Carved Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a early 20th Century Louis XV Style French sofa. The sofa is finely carved along the back/head rail and the base. The arms are carved and curve as they join the base. The leg...
Wood, Upholstery
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Pretty Victorian Mahogany Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Shaped and Carved Legs Which Retain Their Original Brass and Porcelain Castors. Circa 1860 The Chaise Longue Has Recently ...
Mahogany
$8,750
H 35.5 in W 78 in D 27.5 in
Scandinavian Empire Sofa in Mahogany with Ormolu and Upholstery, circa 1815
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An elegant Empire Swedish Karl Johan sofa with graceful lines in mahogany with satinwood line inlay, ormolu and ebonized details. Offers scrolled arms and saber feet with upholstered...
Ormolu
$1,600
H 33.5 in W 50 in D 31 in
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. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33.5" H x 50" W x 31"...
Fabric, Walnut
Outstanding Regency Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb ebonised and applied brass chaise lounge sofa, settee from the Regency period, in very good overall condition having dark gold and pink damask upholstery. 33" high 26" depth ...
Ebony
$5,069
H 35.04 in W 67.72 in D 32.29 in
19th Century English Antique Mahogany Chaise Longue with Buttoned Upholstery
Located in Nottingham, GB
An elegant 19th-century English chaise longue, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its gracefully shaped show-wood frame, buttoned upholstery and refined cabriole legs....
Brass
19th Century Antique American Empire Sofa with Lion Claw Feet
Located in Rochester, NY
A striking example of early 1800s American Empire style sofa. Scroll arms and 4 gorgeous lion claw feet on castors. The lines on this antique parlor couch are dramatic and its form i...
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...
Alpaca, Wood
$4,337
H 21.26 in W 24.41 in D 13 in
Midcentury Art Deco Nightstand Paolo Buffa Attributed Walnut Burl Inlaid Cantù
By Paolo Buffa, Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Art Deco 1930s bedside table in walnut, veneer and burl walnut inlaid, Paolo Buffa design attributed, with originals golden bronze accessories. Very beautiful and unobtainable. Conzo...
Brass
$38,950Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 34 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
By Raingo Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style Empire figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of t...
Bronze
Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Waterford Crystal Eighteen Light Chandelier An etched crown above a crystal string body leading to a beaded basket with drop crysta...
Crystal, Bronze
$350 / item
H 19 in W 13 in D 7 in
Animal Print le Tiger Lumbar Pillow with Down Fill Custom Variations Available
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Animal motif Tiger Print lumbar pillow. Multiple available. Front features gorgeous thick velvet animalia print. Back features a crisp cream. Down filled. Knife edge with zipper. In ...
Cotton, Velvet, Down
Wonderful French Etched Crystal Bows Garlands Gilt Dore Ormolu Bronze Vase
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French etched crystal with bows and garlands with gilt doré bronze ormolu vase.
Crystal, Bronze
$24,828Sale Price|25% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Royal Empire Desk/Bureau Plat, Gilt Bronze Mahogany with gilded bronze fittings in the form of female figures, incense burners, acanthus decoration and garlands. Rectangular plate w...
Bronze
$9,017
H 64.97 in W 56.7 in D 32.68 in
Impressive Louis XV Desk/Reception Table, After F. Linke, Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Impressive Louis XV desk/reception table, after F. Linke, Paris Solid beech wood and veneered. Multiple curved and cambered body with fine inlay work. Free standing desk/reception...
Brass, Bronze
Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)
Wool
Three-Tiered Cast Iron Fountain with Ornamental Details
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant, three-tiered fountain crafted from cast iron, distinguished by its classic silhouette and exquisite ornamentation. The piece features fluted basins, a decorated central c...
Iron
An Exceptional Antique Cast Iron Garden Fountain After Fiske
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant 19th Century tiered Cast Iron Fountain in a fine weathered Green paint. The finely proportioned central support with fluted column base supports two elegant scalloped tier...
Iron
$14,000Sale Price|31% Off
H 51 in W 66 in D 6 in
Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Bevelled Mirror
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror Of rectangular form, with intricately hand carved sea shells and floral designs. Details: Height – 51 inches / 130cm...
Giltwood
$16,900 / set
H 34 in W 23.75 in D 32.5 in
20th Century French Pair of Vintage Art Deco Tinted Birchwood Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage French Art Deco club chairs, handcrafted in Paris circa 1930. Expertly made with tinted birchwood frames, these classic lounge chairs showcase elegant Paris...
Linen, Upholstery, Beech, Fabric
1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H 3 Corners: 34H ...
Velvet
20th Century Vienna Biedermeier Style Salon Table
Located in Berlin, DE
Maple roots on solid pinewood. Literary Proven” Empire and Biedermeiermöbel“ by Renate Müller 1995 p. 132. (G-Sam-2).
Wood, Maple, Pine
Victorian Mahogany Bagatelle Table
Located in Essex, MA
Folds into a rectangular table perfect for a coffee table. Folds open for the green baize playing surface with stick and balls.
Baize, Mahogany
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