$2,224Sale Price|20% Off
Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine and well preserved mahogany & gilt bronze canapé from the Second Empire Period under the reign of Napoleon III. Absolutely wonderful condition, seat cushion has been redone in...
Bronze
French Napoleon III Style Curved Sofa in Floral Jacquard Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
The base is finished with a full bullion-fringe skirt, a nod to Second Empire salon seating. The sofa is structurally sound and shows age-appropriate wear to the upholstery.
Jacquard, Velvet, Hardwood
Empire Sofa
Located in New Haven, CT
Second Empire period mahogany sofa with original ormolu mounts including the paw feet.
Mahogany
Second Empire Recamier, France, circa 1850
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Second Empire fainting couch, circa 1850 de-acquisitioned from Svaneholms castles inventory in 1936.
Mahogany
Sold
H 39.38 in W 38.19 in D 25.99 in
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Marquise Chair (Wide Bergere), Second Empire
Located in London, Park Royal
A finely carved French marquise (wide bergère) from the Second Empire period (c.1860), reflecting the Louis XVI revival style that reimagined the neoclassical elegance of the late 18...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 40.75 in D 31.89 in
French 19th Century Original Paintwork Second Empire Marquise Loveseat Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very elegant and wonderfully drawn French 19th century Second Empire marquise loveseat / small sofa retaining the original paintwork.
Paint
19th Century Second Empire Marble-Top Console Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Topped with black marble, this 19th century console-sofa is a great size and especially appealing with the gorgeous bronze-mounted flame mahogany wood. Three shelves provide exceptio...
Marble
French 2nd Empire Mahogany Sofa with gilt bronze mounts
Located in Asheville, NC
French Second Empire Sofa, mahogany frame with numerous gilt bronze mounts in the Napoleonic tradition, including acanthus leaves, Roman,and Egyptian forms; the cabriole legs are ful...
Ormolu
$15,688
H 39.38 in W 77.56 in D 41.34 in
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verde paint. The seat rails display c...
Walnut
$3,887
H 36.62 in W 65.95 in D 24.41 in
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning original circa 1860-1870 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite This sofa comes with a matching pair of parl...
Giltwood
$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
$3,600
H 37 in W 84 in D 40 in
Late 20th C. Traditional Rolled Arm Sofa in Champagne Floral Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A beautifully tailored late 20th Century two-cushion sofa upholstered in an elegant champagne-toned floral jacquard damask with an understated tone-on-tone scrolling botanical motif....
Jacquard, Upholstery, Polyester, Wood, Down, Trimming, Feathers
French 1950s Knole-Style Sofa in Brocade Fabric
Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW
This sofa, crafted in France around the 1950s, is a Knole-style piece distinguished by its classical proportions and refined structure. The high back and tall arms are connected by c...
Fabric, Brocade
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
19th Century Continental Neoclassic Chaise Lounge in Mahogany & Silk
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Neoclassic-style (Possibly Austrian, late 19th Century) parcel gilt mahogany daybed/chaise lounge with scrolled back above a stripped yellow silk seat on swan legs. Anti...
Gold Leaf
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France, 1870.
Brocade, Beech
$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
Fine Quality Custom Upholstered Curved Button Tufted Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine quality and meticulously tailored curved sofa with button tufted interior, single bench seating cushion, rolled / gathered arms and resting on tapering wood legs. The sofa is cu...
Other
$13,341
H 33.47 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in
French Louis XVI Period Style Sofa with Scroll Arms Made by La Maison london
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
A Louis XVI Style sofa featuring scroll arms and fine hand-carved detailing, finished in a two tone, hand-painted, ecru white with gilt work highlighting. The sofa's seating, bolster...
Wood
$3,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 83 in D 34 in
French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Wood, Fruitwood
Louis XVI Style Sofa In Carved Wood And Velvet, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Louis XVI style sofa in carved and molded wood resting on fluted tapered legs. The slightly curved backrest and bracketed armrests feature beautiful neoclassical carved decor...
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Giltwood Petite Settee, Napoleon III Style
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Late 19th Century French Giltwood Petite Settee Guilloche Carving and Fluted Tapered Legs Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos.
Giltwood
$3,000
H 42 in W 75 in D 38 in
Vintage French Knole Style Silk Down Filled High Arm Loveseat Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silk down filled loveseat / settee / sofa or couch featuring a formal tapered chaise lounge design with high rolled arms and arched back over skirted base. Includes bolster ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
$8,045Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
$9,995 / set
H 39.75 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Spectacular Set of 12 Carved Mahogany English Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This spectacular set of 12 carved mahogany English Chippendale dining chairs represents the height of refined 18th-century style and craftsmanship. Fashioned from rich, hand-carved m...
Mahogany
British Opaline Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Lamps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
British opaline glass flush mount. Metal bulb holder with brass glass holder. White opaline glass Brass ceiling plate / wall plate : diameter 10 cm / 3.94 inches Weight: 0.90 kg / ...
Brass
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
Procession — Contemporary Entomological Assemblage by Hasharat
Located in New York, NY
“Procession” by Hasharat is a contemporary entomological artwork featuring an exquisitely curated lineup of global beetles and other insects arranged in a vertical, march-like format...
Glass
Danish Modern Curved Sofa in Teak and Two-Tone Bouclé by Selig
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious Danish Modern Sofa by Selig for their Imperial Line upholstered in a two tone bouclé (ca. 1960s). Dramatically arched/curved back with button tufted detail. Solid, durable ...
Brass
The Frog Sterling Silver Lighter
By Fratelli Lisi
Located in Milan, IT
Playful true to life silver frog that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative piece of artwork. Expertly handmade by the Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, its rea...
Sterling Silver
$2,660 / set
H 46.46 in W 63 in D 25.6 in
Antique French Aubusson Salon Set, Louis XV Giltwood, Early 1800s
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale, this exquisite French Aubusson salon set is a stunning piece of antique furniture that will add elegance and charm to any room. The set includes a...
Tapestry, Giltwood
$13,800
H 21.26 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti for Candle 'Luna' Table Lamp in Fiberglass
By Gianemilio Piero and Anna Monti, Candle
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianemilio, Piero and Anna Monti (Studio di Architettura GPA Monti) for Candle, 'Luna' table or floor lamp, chrome-plated steel, fiberglass, Italy, 1968 This remarkable lamp acquir...
Steel, Chrome
$7,800 / set
H 28 in W 28 in D 36 in
Sculptural Pair of Fully Restored Post Modern Slipper Chairs in Leopard Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get these while you can Pair of Post Modern Leopard Velvet Slipper Chairs fully restored with new foam cushions and new leopard velvet upholstery. Powerful and confident forward angl...
Upholstery, Velvet
Deconstructed Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Specimen Under Glass Dome, 28"H
Located in New York, NY
Deconstructed Lobster (Homarus Gammarus) Specimen Under Glass Dome. The European lobster, scientifically referred to as Homarus gammarus or commonly known as the common lobster, is ...
Shell, Glass, Wood
Carl Auböck Pair of #4099 Bookends "Wedge", Austria 2022
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck pair of #4099 bookends "Wedge", Austria 2022.
Brass
$29,000
H 103 in W 62 in D 91 in
Antique Queen-Size Carved Four-Poster American Empire Bed, Philadelphia, c 1825
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An extraordinary American empire four-poster bed in cherry wood from the Philadelphia area that appears in the book, Philadelphia Empire Furniture by Boor. Features an elaborate seri...
Cherry, Poplar
English George III Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1770-1790 for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early Camel Back Sofa having rolled arms with brass tack decoration over a rectangular shaped seat raised on stop-reeded mahogany block legs with triple H stretcher supports. Dimen...
Fabric, Wood
$7,500
H 29 in W 58 in D 32 in
Rare John Saladino for Dunbar Petal Settee / Loveseat in Jack Lenor Larsen Plaid
By John Saladino, Dunbar Furniture
Located in St. Louis, MO
New York interior designer and architect John F. Saladino (1939-2025). John designed this 1970s rarely seen small-scale Petal Settee (#7009), sofa or loveseat for Dunbar, has its ori...
Upholstery
$60,706 / set
H 105.12 in W 158.67 in D 20.48 in
Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1790 Monumental Georgian English Mahogany Breakfront Library Bookcase A rare & exceptional example, excellent patination, proportions & scale. sku 1977 Together W403 x D52 x H2...
Mahogany
Pair of Louis XVI-style arm chairs gilt wood, 19 th century
Located in Houston, TX
Classic louis XVI-style makes these chairs desirable. Fine giltwood carving and carpentry are evident. They are well constructed without any loose joints. They sit very well and the ...
Giltwood
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