$20,490
Duchal House Knole Settee
Located in Mere, GB
The Duchal House Knole Settee, retaining its original frame, castors and early 17th century Italian floral silk embroidered panels.
Silk, Beech
Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen
By Morant & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These settees are extremely comfortable as well as injecting period atmosphere into the interiors.
Brass, Bronze
Settee Sofa Couch Knole Velvet Strie Olive 3-seater H44" Adjustable L67-101"
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- The original couch served the Dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earliest examples of English, upholstered, seat furniture.
Velvet
Early 20th Century Knole Settee
Located in Folkestone, GB
A beutiful early 20th century Knole Settee with drop ends in the traditional style, handmade with fully jointed original wooden frame.
Fabric
Edwardian Knole Settee in Original Velvet
By Knole
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Edwardian small knole settee in original velvet upholstery and braiding.
Knole Settee, English, Morant & Co., Green Strie Velvet
By Morant & Co.
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
The original couch served the Dual purpose of bed and settee, and is one of the earliest examples of English, upholstered, seat furniture.
Velvet
Sold
H 39.77 in W 77.96 in D 34.45 in
Knole Settee, 19 Century, English Baroque, Upholstered, White, Linen
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This is a magnificent, 19th century copy, having the correct proportion, and being upholstered in a similar style to the original settee at Knole.
Linen
Rare Mohair Settee from "The Spanish Set" by Elias Barup
By Elias Barup, Gärsnäs Mobler
Located in Long Island City, NY
Elias Barup was the first furniture designer for Gärsnäs AB in Sweden. This fantastic settee, which dates from the beginning of his tenure there in the 1930s, is probably modeled on ...
Mohair, Fruitwood
Sold
H 38.19 in W 70.87 in D 34.26 in
Antique Knole Sofa, Sofa with Drop Down Sides, Edwardian, circa 1910
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
English Knole sofa. A large two-seat Knole settee with adjustable arms, deep seating, cream fabric with fringing.
Fabric
20th Century Knole Settee Sofa in Damask
Located in Miami, FL
20th century knole settee sofa in damask Offered for sale is a 20th century Knole settee or sofa which has full height hinged sides which lean outward and are secured by braided r...
Brass
Sold
H 37.01 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
Settee, Late 19th Century, English, Charles II Style, Cut-Velvet
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Very few upholstered settees or couches survive from the 17th century and those that do can be found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent.
Velvet
Primitive Spanish Stylized Knole Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
I've always been a fan of the classic Knole sofa. This reminded me of a primitive version with a barley twist twist.
Wood, Fabric
$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
$15,299Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 62.8 in D 33.47 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA FULLY STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, totally original, full stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa wit...
Fabric, Hardwood
$15,299Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.55 in W 58.27 in D 31.5 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN 1880 HOWARD & SON TWO SEAT SOFA STAMPED READY FOR UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, totally original, stamped, Howard & Son's Berners St London two seat sofa with all...
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century English Country House Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous 19th Century English Country House walnut serpentine chesterfield. Circa 1870. Recovered probably in the early 20th Century in a petrol blue faded velvet. The fabric has ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$16,392Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 63.39 in D 34.65 in
COMFORTABLE HOWARD & SON'S VICTORIAN 2-3 SEAT SOFA FOR REUPHOLSTERY RESTORATiON
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super comfortable Howard & Son's Berners Street sofa with the inside back left leg stamped along wi...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany
$16,392Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa with the original ticking fabric and long, elegant Walnut turned legs ...
Walnut
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
$5,409Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 55.91 in D 30.32 in
FINE ANTIQUE GEORGE III CIRCA 1780 HAND CARVED SETTEE SOFA WiTH CLAW & BALL LEGS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale very rare, highly collectable Georgian circa 1780 sofa with ornately hand carved Claw & Ball legs that a...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Guglielmo Ulrich Attribution, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in High Point, NC
A silk fabric and dark-stained wood sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (in...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Edwardian Style Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
This large vintage Edwardian style sofa made in the 20th century is crafted from mahogany and features ring turned arm supports with matching front legs terminating in large brass sa...
Fabric, Mahogany
$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
Vintage Sofa in Fabric, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Sofa realized by an italian manufacture in 1970s. Padded fabric. Signs of time, especially a discoloration on the back.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Antique English Mahogany Settee
Located in Nottingham, GB
A handsome 19th-century English settee, finely crafted from mahogany and distinguished by its elegant proportions, sweeping arms and beautifully shaped cabriole legs. The substantia...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$27,320
H 37.41 in W 89.77 in D 27.76 in
Settee 3-Seat 1st-Tier French Empire Mahogany Upholstered in Horsehair
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
OBJECT RECORD Object Reference MN-HMM-11303 Classification Canapé d’apparat (Monumental Three-Seat Salon Settee) Period / Date Premier Empire / Early Restoration (Circa 1810–1820) Or...
Mahogany
$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
$2,511
H 31.5 in W 70.08 in D 34.65 in
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa, furniture velour, carved oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 3-seater sofa. Furniture velour, carved oak wood, brass springs in the seat. Original very good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by...
Velvet, Oak
Italian Verdigris Iron Armchair with Ottoman, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian armchair and ottoman from the 1950s, crafted in wrought iron. The chair’s high back unfolds in a rectilinear grid, crowned with ball finials and anchored by splayed feet. ...
Iron
Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...
Fruitwood
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
$34,000 / set
H 25.6 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Set for Cassina, Burgundy, 1969, Set of 3
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Lounge Set for Cassina, Italy, Burgundy Velvet, 1969, Set of three. Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by the Italian duo ...
Velvet
$5,990
H 28 in W 90 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Slip Covered Or Upholstered Louis Square Arm Sofa with Down
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Louis Slip Covered Sofa Custom made to order. Available in any length, can be made into a sectional, and sofa sleeper. The Louis Sofa blends modern and coastal aesthetics with clean...
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
French 1940s Jules Lelue Plaster Dove Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1940s French Dove sconces by Jules Leleu. Original plaster finish.
Plaster
$2,739 / set
H 31.11 in W 29.73 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Danish Carved Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1920s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Pair of Danish Carved Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1920s. A rare set of gorgeous antique armchairs in a rich dark green velour. Jacquard woven seat with floral motifs. Wide scallo...
Velvet, Oak
$46,444
H 44 in W 54 in D 2 in
Portrait of Putti Playing - French 17th century art Old Master oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning French 17th century Old Master oil painting is by Baroque artist Laurent de la Hyre. It was painted circa 1645 and has excellent provenance from Christie's. The painti...
Oil
Fine Grade Burchell Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
We offer a variety of the finest grade Burchell Zebra Skins straight from South Africa. We hand select each zebra for its uniqueness in color, stripes and natural marks.
Zebra Hide
$3,995
H 85 in W 65.5 in D 90.75 in
Henredon Georgian Carved Mahogany Four-Poster Queen Size Canopy Bed
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style four poster queen size canopy bed By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with brass accents. Measures: 65.5"W x 90.75"D x 85"H. V...
Brass
Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent marquis bergere á la Reine salon chair designed by Ralph Lauren in the grand French Louis XVI taste. Known as the "Duchess Salon Chair" featuring a hardwood frame bench made ...
Brass
Pair French Empire Bookcases in Manner of Jacob Desmalter
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent pair of bibliotheques in the manner of the French master cabinet maker, François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (1770–1841), measure 84 inches tall and are finely cra...
Bronze
$3,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 30.5 in W 45.5 in D 20.5 in
Maison Jansen, Console Tables, White Painted Wood, Eglomise Green Mirror, 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
A fabulous pair of console tables, circa 1950s, stamped Jansen, the verre églomisé glass atop white painted and parcel-gilt frieze, raised on fluted pedestals, standing on parcel-gil...
Wood, Glass
Petite Armoire in Carved Pine, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solemn and ceremonial, this petite armoire stands like a devotional column—its oak façade incised with rhythmic motifs that echo both liturgical ornament and rural craftsmanship. The...
Oak
Pair of 19th Century Italian Upholstered X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Italian upholstered X-frame stools Italian, c. 1840 Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm This pair of refined stools features a plush, upholstered seat and an el...
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Venetian Murano Glass Stemware
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiul set of Venetian stemware comprising 2 sets of 4 goblets, sherry glasses and coupes. Sold as a set of four. Gold inclusions in clear glass with applied pink glass rosettes. ...
Murano Glass
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