Art Deco period lounge suite sofa and pair of bergère armchairs
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Art Deco period lounge suite in mahogany with sculpted flowers enhanced with gilding.
1920s French Antique Lounge Suites
Mahogany
Art Deco period lounge suite sofa and pair of bergère armchairs
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Art Deco period lounge suite in mahogany with sculpted flowers enhanced with gilding.
Mahogany
British Art Deco Walnut Three-Piece Lounge Suite, circa 1930
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fabulous British Art Deco three-piece lounge suite, comprising a three-seat sofa and pair of matching armchairs, dating to circa 1930.
Walnut
Swedish Empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite circa 1900. We are pleased to offer this empire revival suite from Sweden.
Ormolu
Lounge suite canapé and pair of bergères – Louis XVI Period – Repainted wood and
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XVI Period lounge suite composed of a canapé and a pair of bergères in grey-green lacquered wood (repainted) with mouldings and gilded ornaments.
Wood
Art Nouveau period lounge suite Neo-Gothic style walnut sofa and pair of armchai
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Elegant carved wooden lounge suite from the late 19th – early 20th century, attributable to the Art Nouveau movement, presenting strong Symbolist and Neo-Gothic influences.
Wood, Walnut
Royal Louis XV or Rococo Tapestry Sofa and Chairs, Gold, Napoleon III, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Aubusson tapestry. The lounge-suite consists of a sofa and two chairs.
Wood
Early 20th century 3 piece upholstered salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking 3 piece salon suite circa 1900. Suite comprises of a sofa and 2 matching chairs. Each with fan shell backs, piping and button back detail. Richly upholstered in later cre...
Fabric, Beech
French 7 piece 19th century empire mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
7 piece 19th century french empire mahogany salon suite circa 1880. Rare 7-piece salon suite made in rich mahogany. Set comprises of a 2-seat sofa, 2 armchairs and 4 open armchairs....
Fabric, Mahogany
Paul Follot Salon Suite from the 1912 Salon Des Artistes Decorateurs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chaise lounge from this suite is in the Decorative Arts collection of the Louvre, Paris.
Wood
Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Sensual Decadence
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect for a living room, front room, dining room, front room, great room, drawing room, bedroom, home office or library, wine cellar, formal sitting room, hotel lobby, lounge area ...
Wool
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Blue Chinese Art Deco Rug, Maximalist Style Meets Qing Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect for a living room, front room, dining room, front room, great room, drawing room, bedroom, home office or library, wine cellar, formal sitting room, hotel lobby, lounge area ...
Wool
Art Deco Lounge Suite
Located in London, GB
Art Deco modernist design lounge suite. This fabulous Art Deco lounge suite has been beautifully upholstered in a plush Ivory color silk damask.
Walnut
Art Deco Lounge Suite
Located in London, GB
Art Deco lounge suite. A stunning Art Deco lounge suite with lovely curved arms, newly upholstered in this amazing silver snakeskin fabric Armchairs 84 cm H 86 cm W 85 cm D seat H ...
Fabric
Art Deco Lounge Suite with Cloud Design Sides
Located in London, GB
Art Deco suite newly upholstered a 1930s style tan materiel. Great shape with cloud design sides and walnut trims Measures: Sofa - H 80 cm, W 150 cm, D 99 cm Armchair - H 80 cm, W...
Fabric
Unavailable
H 37.41 in W 79.53 in D 32.29 in
Early Victorian Carved Walnut Upholstered Salon Suite, circa 1840
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Measures: Chaise Width 202 cm 79 1/2 in Depth 82 cm 32 in Height 95 cm 37 1/2 in Seat height 47cm 18 1/2" Lady's nursing chair Width 64 cm 25 in Depth 78 cm 30 1/2 in H...
Walnut
Rococo Style Aubisson Salon Suite, Late 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
Infuse your dining room with a bold pop of opulence with this set of chairs. Aubisson Upholstered in red, green, beige, yellow, and brown floral wool, these chairs offer aristocratic...
Tapestry, Wood
Three Matching Stick Wicker Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Part of an original six-piece matching suite including chaise lounge and two tables listed and priced separately.
Reed, Wood
Regency Painted and Gilt Sofa
Located in London, GB
The carved neoclassical frame with ebonized and gilt acanthus decoration. This Grecian chaise longue was part of a suite supplied for the drawing room at Crawley House in around 1...
Fabric, Gesso, Wood
Unavailable
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 36 in
Original Art Deco Cloud Dining Table and Chairs by Epstein in Maple
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Kent, GB
The styling of the iconic ‘Cloud’ dining, lounge and salon suites, for instance, conveyed that sense of sunshine, fresh air and exercise that was promoted as the key to a healthy min...
Birdseye Maple
19th Century Carved Oak Lounge Suite
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality and unusual Victorian solid oak carved lounge suite consisting of a carved sofa, two carved armchairs and two carved single chairs.
Oak
Edwardian Carved Mahogany Three-Piece Bergere Lounge Suite
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed lounge suite comprising of three-seat settee and pair of armchairs, all having carved back rail with cherub decoration.
Edwardian Carved Mahogany Three-Piece Bergere Lounge Suite
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed lounge suite comprising of three-seat settee and pair of armchairs, all having carved back rail with cherub decoration.
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Carved Walnut 3 Piece Lounge Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE WALNUT 3 PIECE LOUNGE SUITE EXCELLENT QUALITY 3 PIECE SUITE FEATURING SHELLS AND PAW FEET.
Walnut
Swedish empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish empire revival mahogany 3 piece lounge suite circa 1900. We are pleased to offer this empire revival suite from Sweden.
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 34.06 in W 67.72 in D 35.44 in
Original Art Deco Three Piece Lounge Suite by Maurice Adams Circa
By Maurice Adams
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco three piece lounge suite by Maurice Adams (1849-1933). Burr walnut and figured walnut veneered throughout with brown leather re-upholstery and replacement castors.
Leather, Walnut
Antique Art Deco Walnut Lounge Suite – Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Original English Art Deco sofa & two armchairs in fabulous condition & very comfortable. It dates from around the 1920s-1930s period & has just been re-upholstered with new feather c...
Walnut
Walnut Framed Bergere Lounge Suit
Located in Cheshire, GB
Three piece walnut framed lounge suite comprising of three-seat couch and pair of armchairs, with bergere paneled back and sides, flanked by out swept scrolling eagle headed arms.
Antique Walnut Caned Bergere Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Antique Bergere three-piece lounge suite, consisting of a sofa and two armchairs.
Walnut
Iconic Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco Cloud Chairs, 1930
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The cloud theme was a feature of Epstein brother’s furniture including lounge suites, salon chairs, dining suites and cocktail cabinets.
Fabric, Wood
1930's Art Deco Cloud Back Armchairs & Sofa by Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and incredibly beautiful three piece Art Deco period cloud back lounge suite in walnut, by Harry & Lou Epstein. This was made in England, it dates from the 1930’s.
Faux Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 43.5 in W 50 in D 30 in
Large Jansen Style Louis XVI Living Room Suite Couch and Two Lounge Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Jansen style Louis XVI fashioned living room suite having a settee and two lounge chairs. This finely carved and upholstered living room suite can be purchase together or singularly.
Wood
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Furniture could work split, such as the dining chairs and armchairs providing seating for 10 and the sofa and stools used for lounging. Large suite of furniture consisting of 1 sofa...
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th century 13 piece mahogany salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Furniture could work split, such as the dining chairs and armchairs providing seating for 10 and the sofa and stools used for lounging. Large suite of furniture consisting of 1 sofa...
Fabric, Mahogany
Islamic Settee and Arm Chair Suite Boulle Inlay Couch
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Unique sofa and matching pair of arm chairs suite Very lounge look, great for a club or bar Has an Islamic look to both the inlay and the designs of the furniture The inlay work - wh...
Wood
Art Deco Oak Salon Table by C. De Jong for J. A. Boskamp En Zonen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In original condition with wear and scratching consistent with age and use. Part of the Art Deco suite with lounge chairs (LU922443037262) and sofa (LU922443037322) listed separately.
Oak
Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs by Mogens Koch (Denmark)
By Mogens Koch
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a complete, classic Mogens Koch dining or lounge suite that combines unparalleled architectural pedigree with supreme practicality.
Brass
Ornate Wicker Porch Swing Attributed to Heywood Brothers
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Please view the companion pieces we have listed from this stylish suite, to include lounge chairs, settee, writing desk etc. if you want more pieces.
Wicker
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Emerald Green Velvet Walnut
By Biedermeier
Located in Otley, GB
A stunning sofa for a lounge, sitting room or bedroom suite. Total opulence.
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 41 in W 55 in D 23 in
Antique Salon Suite Sofa Two Armchairs Four Side Chairs Seven Pieces Victorian
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning 19th century Victorian mahogany lounge suite with showood frames, the backs and seats upholstered in damask, comprising a canape, pair of armchairs and four side chairs ...
Damask, Mahogany
A Fine French Rosewood Duchess Suite
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
A rare solid Rosewood French Duchess Suite comprising of two armchairs with an ottoman, the ottoman shaped to join the two chairs or use as a foot stool. The pair of chairs with fin...
Rosewood, Upholstery
Viennese Bentwood Suite Marcel Kammerer for Thonet, 1908
By Thonet, Marcel Kammerer
Located in Vienna, AT
Marcel Kammerer is among the most important designers to work for the enterprise Thonet, circa 1900. Being a pupil of Otto Wagner he was well experienced with the matter and created ...
Bentwood
Set of Six 19th Century Carved French Salon Suite with Gilt Wood
Located in Pasadena, CA
Comprised of sateen, club seats, chairs and MT (removable rouge marble). Round table with matching double cane construction. This turn of century French walnut salon set comes with a...
Cane, Wood
Antique French Gold Gilt Lounge and Bedroom Suite
Located in EDENSOR PARK, NSW
Beautiful gold gilt 19th Century six piece suite, floral carvings and detailed throughout, upholstered in a silk damask fabric with flowers and pineapples. Six Piece Suite Comes W...
Walnut
Art Deco Cloud Lounge Suite in figured walnut by Epstein
By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in Kent, GB
The iconic Art Deco cloud lounge suite by the Epstein brothers. Figured walnut veneers that wraparound the entire suite, newly polished and in excellent condition.
Walnut
1930’s English Mahogany Bergere Suite
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1930 1930’s English mahogany bergere suite. Reupholstered in linen with foam core feather wrap cushions sku 403 Measures: Sofa W140 x D76 x H83 cm Armchairs W66 x D76 x H...
Linen, Mahogany
On Hold|$3,750
H 36.5 in W 74.5 in D 41 in
1920s Art Deco Three Seater Sofa with Upholstered Body and Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful C. De Jong Art Deco 3 seater sofa with original light patterned velvety fabric and oak frame with gently angled armrests for J.A. Boskamp En Zonen. Boskamp & zonen was a fu...
Upholstery, Oak
$3,995 / set
H 29 in W 54 in D 25 in
1920s Art Deco Period Mahogany Salon Set with Settee and Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This circa 1920s mahogany Art Deco salon set with lemonwood and sycamore inlay includes a settee and two club chairs. Newly upholstered in France in a cream colored fabric with a dia...
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore
$24,500
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 29.25 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...
Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood
$2,120Sale Price / set|43% Off
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Pair of 19th c. French Louis XVI Style Bergères with Silk Blend Satin Upholstery
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant pair of French Louis XVI-style bergères exemplifies the timeless grace of neoclassical design. Dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880–1900), these generously prop...
Upholstery, Beech
$9,500 / set
H 34.75 in W 30.5 in D 32.5 in
Exceptional Pair French Louis XVI Style Maison Jansen Attributed Bergere Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant pair of French painted and parcel-gilt bergère armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen and dating to the mid-20th century, beautifully represents the firm's sophisticate...
Textile, Walnut
$1,441
H 29.53 in W 52.76 in D 27.56 in
Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa by Malatesta & Mason, Walnut Frame, 1950s
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Art Deco Two-Seat Sofa by Malatesta & Mason, Walnut Frame, 1950s A rare 1950s Art Deco two seats sofa beautifully made in Italy and attributed to designers Malatesta and Mason, ...
Fabric, Walnut
$19,450Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
Rare Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...
Ormolu
$39,000
H 32.75 in W 57.5 in D 34 in
Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, Mahogany, Four-Piece Suite, 1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco Salon Set by Jules Leleu, France, circa 1940. Elegant four-piece seating suite in richly finished mahogany, comprising a curved-back sofa and three generous bridge chairs, n...
Mahogany
Pair of 20th Century French Bergeres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 20th-century French bergères combines timeless elegance with comfort, reflecting the sophistication of traditional French design. Crafted in the classic Louis ...
Upholstery, Beech
$32,000 / set
H 32.68 in W 92.52 in D 49.22 in
Italian Art Deco Sofas with Integrated Cabinets, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Italian Art Deco Sofas with Integrated Cabinet, Walnut, 1930s, Set of two. These two sofas come from Italy's Art Deco years in the 1930s, and they share the architectural language o...
Wood
Pair of Elegant Empire Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of elegant Empire armchairs crafted from Cuban mahogany, featuring classic details from the period. The backrests have an oval recess, adorned with line inlays in satinwood an...
Fabric, Mahogany, Satinwood
$4,873Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 33.08 in W 27.17 in D 39.38 in
Pair of Art Dèco Italian Bouclè and Walnut Chaise Longues, 1930s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary armchairs restored and upholstered in fine ivory-coloured Bouclè. These armchairs have a very dynamic and abundant appearance, beautifully curved and walnut veneered ar...
Bouclé, Walnut
$2,580 / set
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 28.75 in
Original Art Deco Seating Set, Walnut, Leather, Well Preserved, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Armchair dimensions: Height: 85 cm (33.46 in) Width: 67 cm (26.38 in) Depth: 73 cm (28.74 in) Seat height: 42 cm (16.54 in) Sofa dimensions: Height: 85 cm (33.46 in) Width: 142 cm (...
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood, Lacquer
$39,000
H 32 in W 78 in D 34 in
Elegant French Art Deco three-seat sofa attributed to Alfred Porteneuve
By Alfred Porteneuve
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant French Art Deco three-seat sofa attributed to Alfred Porteneuve, featuring a refined curved silhouette and clean, architectural lines. The piece is upholstered in a warm moch...
Velvet, Walnut
$2,160Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 23 in D 20 in
Pair of Louis XV Style Armchairs Early 19Th. Century.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century, Louis XV style, "Cabriolet" armchairs recently painted in a Off-white ceruse finish and waxed. This pair has been restored to their original beauty. They are u...
Fabric, Wood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$1,920Sale Price / set|50% Off
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Dinnerware Set - 80 Pieces
By Limoges
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vintage dinnerware set, likely crafted in fine Limoges porcelain, features delicate floral patterns and gold accents. Each piece is signed “France,” a hallmark of its ...
Porcelain
$1,849 / set
H 36 in W 24 in D 23.25 in
Companion Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Carved Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36in W: 24in D: 23 1/4in SH: 16 3/4in This pair of antique companion pair of Louis XVI style distressed gilt armchairs is perfect for you and your home and are a lov...
Gold Leaf
$97,467
H 101.19 in W 137.8 in D 19.3 in
19th Century Walnut Pair of Bookcases Boiserie de Bibliothèque
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...
Walnut
$24,850 / set
H 41.88 in W 24.25 in D 31.25 in
Fine Pair of French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved bergères, the recently upholstered and restored armchairs with a padded back, sides and loose cushion seat in ...
Fabric, Giltwood
$14,310Sale Price|20% Off
H 88.59 in W 55.52 in D 80.71 in
Wrought Iron Canopy Bed with Upholstered Wood, Italian Design, 1800s
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Wrought iron canopy bed with footboard and headboard made of wood shaped to be upholstered. The wrought iron uprights like the feet have turned bronze inserts. The celino features a ...
Wrought Iron
$48,750Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 35 in W 47 in D 22 in
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Commodes
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giuseppe Maggiolini Style Inlaid Commodes. Celebrated for their intricate marquetry and elegant forms, Giuseppe Maggiolini's stylish and ornate furniture...
Wood
$88,820
H 50.01 in W 72.45 in D 94.89 in
Louis-Philippe Gilt Composition King Size Bed After Jacob-Desmalter, circa 1850
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Majestic Louis-Philippe Giltwood and Gilt Composition King Size Bed, after a model by Francois-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter, the outwardly curved headboard flanked by two open-wi...
Giltwood
$5,500 / set
H 41.5 in W 28.5 in D 23 in
Pair Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Bergere Armchairs, Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Empire ormolu mounted mahogany bergere armchairs with red & gold upholstery, Circa 1890.
Ormolu
$125,000
H 43 in W 56.25 in D 67 in
Bronze Mounted French Case Steinway Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Bronze Mounted Steinway Model M Baby Grand Piano A Model Of Francois Linke Dimensions : Height 43 in., Length 67 in., Width 56.25 in A Gilt-Bronze Mounted Steinway & Sons Baby G...
Bronze
Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality near pair of French Mahogany Empire influenced armchairs. Each being upholstered in a classical damask patterned burgundy fabric, polished back rail, Dolphins carved t...
Mahogany
$2,637 / set
H 38.98 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Original antique Empire Armchair circa 1860-1880 Massive Mahogany bronze
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire armchair circa 1860-1880 massive mahogany 2 beautiful armchairs from an Empire room. Each 2 figures provided cast bronze. The chairs have a nice curve, in a top...
Mahogany
$2,664Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 45.28 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
French Empire Style Armchairs, Walnut Frame & Tapestry, 1870
Located in Vienna, AT
Walnut frame with a tapestry manufactures about 1870 in France, carved with acanthus leaves and palmettes and painted with gold, the armrests supported by gilt griffins partialy pai...
Tapestry, Walnut
$26,109Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.01 in W 73.63 in D 28.35 in
Monumental French Empire Revival Double-Sided Méridienne, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
A rare and monumental French Empire Revival double-sided méridienne, dating from the Napoleon III period, circa 1850–1870. The piece is constructed in a combination of solid mahogan...
Ormolu
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