Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid settee sofa which has a pretty inlaid shaped top rail, lovely inlaid shaped splats, shaped open arms, newly recovered seat, standing on square taper...
Other
Antique Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Sofa
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid settee sofa which has a lovely inlaid shaped top rail, lovely inlaid shaped splats, shaped open arms, newly recovered seat, standing on square taper...
Other
Edwardian Knole Sofa Robert Lorimer Spanish Style
By Sir Robert Lorimer
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Recently re-upholstered Edwardian Knole sofa with oak Spanish style legs.
Upholstery
Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Figured Mahogany Free Standing Sofa/Side Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Edwardian figured mahogany free standing sofa/side table having a quality mahogany top crossbanded in satinwood with two drop leaves, two drawers to the front wi...
Other
Restored Antique Edwardian Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Sofa Feather Filled Cushion
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand dyed in whisky brown leather sofa. This sofa is truly one of a kind, and it has been owned by a family who had passed it dow...
Leather
$3,826Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 1910 Edwardian Brown Leather Club Sofa with Feather Filled Seat Cushions
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 Edwardian English Oak and cognac brown Leather club sofa which is part of a suite The sofa is very stylish and comfortabl...
Leather, Oak
$5,411Sale Price|20% Off
EXQUISITE ORIGINAL EDWARDIAN KILIM UPHOLSTERED SOFA CHAISE LOUNGE WiTH DROP ARM
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Edwardian Circa 1910 Kilim upholstered Drop arm Sofa / Chaise Lounge Please note t...
Upholstery
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Settee
Located in London, GB
A charming and very beautiful antique Edwardian inlaid settee, dating from around the 1880-1910 period. It is beautifully designed and is of very fine quality. It is a lovely, compa...
Cotton, Wood
$9,750Sale Price|25% Off
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
By George Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE (no further discounts) Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxur...
Mohair
Early 20th Century Red Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Superb Quality Early 20th Century Red Leather 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa A stunning early 20th-century large three-seater red/burgundy leather button-down Chesterfield sofa. It feat...
Leather
Howard & Sons 'Portarlington' Sofa with Giltwood Legs, circa 1905
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this wonderful, rare, and possibly unique, circa 1905 fully-stamped 'Portarlington' model upholstered sofa by renowned London firm Howard & So...
Brass
$27,329Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1910-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibr...
Upholstery
$10,385Sale Price|20% Off
Fully Restored Whisky Brown Leather Lutyen's Viceroy Sofa, circa 1900
By Thomas Chippendale, Lutyen’s Viceroy
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored Whisky brown leather Lutyen’s Viceroy style two seat brown leather sofa with Thomas Chippendale style floating button...
Leather
$16,397Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Restored Antique Gentleman's Tufted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime pair of Antique, fully restored, hand dyed Boudreaux brown leather Chesterfield sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions and sol...
Leather
Edwardian Period Carved Walnut Upholstered Settee of the Queen Anne Style
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Fine Edwardian Period Carved Walnut Settee of Queen Anne Style This elegant carved walnut settee or love seat embodies the classic Queen Anne style from the early 20th century. It ...
Walnut
Matching Pair of Beautifully Restored Edwardian Club Chairs in Hand Dyed Leather
Located in London, GB
Here at Robinson of England we are both furniture makers and restorers and have the pleasure of working on the heritage collection from the Houses of Parliament. In addition to the ...
Leather
Knole Settee by Morant & Co., Early 20th Century, Belgian Linen
By Morant & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early 20th century interpretation of the infamous, upholstered 17th century couch with hinged arm rests, found at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, the ancestral seat of the Sa...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Upholstered Bench in Dark Green Striped Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant early 20th-century upholstered bench showcases exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design. The finely carved wood frame features gracefully curved arms and cabriole-sty...
Velvet, Wood
Edwardian Mahogany Two Seater Sofa Settee
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany 2 Seater Sofa with Lyre Central Panel, Satinwood and Ebony Inlays with Sheraton Style Square Tapered Legs - 37"w x 20"d x 32"h (16" to the seat)
Mahogany
Pair Edwardian Sofa Chairs Mahogany His & Her Seats
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Edwardian his and her chairs Features and arm and a side chair Frame hand carved from mahogany Circa 1910 Offered in great shape ready for home use right away ...
Mahogany
Very Nice Upholstered Sofa
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good cream plush upholstered two seater couch with a mahogany frame, with curved arms and standing on small cabriole legs. In overall very nice condition. 36" high 57" wide ...
Mahogany
$10,931Sale Price|20% Off
Fully Sprung Thomas Chippendale Restored Aged Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare absolutely stunning, circa 1930s fully restored Chesterfield aged whiskey brown leather gentleman’s club sofa with Thomas Chippendal...
Leather, Oak
$10,877Sale Price / set|20% Off
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 BLUE VELVET CLAW & BALL FEET SOFA & ARMCHAIR SUiTE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored antique circa 1900-1920 Bergere Suite which has been fully restored and newly u...
Velvet, Hardwood
Edwardian Pinstripe Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Edwardian sofa upholstered in pinstripe velvet fabric and distressed wood finishing. A signature custom designed sofa by designer Christina Karras Height: 34'' Width: 88'' D...
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Antrim, GB
Very Fine Antique Magogany Sofa Table Cross banded and satinwood inlaid c1890 36ins wide {58ins wide when leave are up}.
Mahogany
Edwardian Oak Box Sofa
Located in Woodstock, NY
American Edwardian sofa with exposed oak framing and ball feet. Newly upholstered in matte -black wool herring bone fabric, with new hand-tied spring seat.
Upholstery
Edwardian Serpentine Camel Back Sofa Circa 1915
Located in Bedford, NY
Recently reupholstered in a fine multi colored striped chenille. Mahogany legs with box wood inlay - 24"ht arm.
Edwardian Mahogany Bow-Arm 2-Seat Parlour Sofa
Located in Old Romney, Kent
An Edwardian mahogany bow-arm 2-seat parlour sofa with beautiful satinwood inlay. Fluted detail to legs with original castors. Lovely marquetry work but with some minor damage, see c...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 43.71 in W 56.3 in D 26.78 in
Edwardian Period Wingback Sofa Newly Upholstered in Striped Ticking
Located in Tetbury, GB
This lovely sofa is now available for sale. It’s built around the original Edwardian period frame, adapted and redesigned to give the blue print of what we now produce as The Admiral...
Wood
Edwardian Mahogany Two-Seat Settee
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Edwardian mahogany 2-seat sofa with lyre central panel, satinwood and ebony inlays with Sheraton style square tapered legs 37" W x 20" D x 32" H.
Mahogany
Edwardian Mahogany Antique Drop-Leaf Side Table
Located in Link 59 Business Park, Clitheroe
Stunning quality Edwardian mahogany antique drop-leaf side table With a beautifully figured top and satinwood crossbanded edge this stunning drop-leaf side table dates from circa ...
Mahogany
19th Century English Chesterfield in Grey Mohair
Located in Houston, TX
Chesterfield reupholstered in George Cameron Nash Grey Mohair. Details are quite unusual and elegant. Extremely comfortable.
Mohair
Pair of Edwardian walnut small salon sofas
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of Edwardian walnut small sofas This Pair of Edwardian walnut small sofas were made circa 1910. These delightful sofas have a solid walnut frame, styled in the French manner....
Walnut
Edwardian Chinese Chippendale Sofa-Back Bookcase
Located in Woodbury, CT
Dating from the early 20th century Edwardian period, a contoured sofa-back Chinese Chippendale manner mahogany bookcase with significant American social provenance: the Allamuchy, Ne...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Small English Edwardian Sofa
Located in Sherborne, GB
Small Edwardian English sofa only 4 feet 3 inches wide, with a square tapered front leg finishing on brass collared plate castors, the sofa is structurally sound good in need of reco...
Beech, Oak, Feathers
Edwardian Knole Sofa, England circa 1910
By Knole
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian Knole sofa. England circa 1910. In original velvet upholstery, with adjustable sides for reclining. Measures: 61”L x 39.25” D x 42.5” H x 19”seat.
Velvet
Edwardian Chesterfield Sofa, England, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian Chesterfield sofa England circa 1890 Deep button back Chesterfield with original red leather upholstery on turned feet with castors. Measures: 90.75”W x 40”D x 28.5” H ...
Leather
Outstanding Antique Edwardian Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding Edwardian mahogany sofa table with a beautiful flamed mahogany top with satinwood cross banding, two fitted drawers to the frieze with boxwood inlay, original brass handl...
Other
Large Upholstered English Edwardian Country House Sofa
Located in Southampton, GB
Outstanding quality, Edwardian sofa, newly reupholstered in cream with forest green ticking. Unusual high back and deep seated shape with squared lines and stunning profile. Original...
Beech
Edwardian Velvet Knole Sofa, England, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Edwardian Velvet Knole Sofa, England, circa 1910 Newly upholstered in Liberty of London Moss Velvet Fabric. Adjustable side arms. 55" w x 28" d x 39.5" h x 18" seat (wings up)
Velvet
Early 20thC Edwardian Satinwood Two-Seater Sofa
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Edwardian Satinwood Two-Seater Sofa of Serpentine Front, with Portuguese Manueline Gothic Inspired Arm Quadrants and Camel Back form - 46"w x 26"d x 40"h (19" to the seat)
Upholstery, Satinwood
Quality Edwardian Drop Arm Tan Leather Sofa
Located in Benington, Herts
A very good quality Edwardian drop arm leather sofa / couch / settee upholstered in a tan leather. This well proportioned Edwardian sofa dating to circa 1910 has a shaped back with ...
Leather
Outstanding Antique Edwardian Freestanding Mahogany Sofa Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding Antique Edwardian freestanding mahogany sofa table with a beautiful flamed mahogany top with satinwood crossbanding, two fitted drawers to the frieze with boxwood inlay, ...
Other
EDWARDIAN SATINWOOD SOFA TABLE
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular with rounded ends with a drawer with inlay and silvered handle, square tapered legs, with silvered sabot.
Satinwood
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. The traditional Knole settee is raised up on castors with drop arms...
Fabric
Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Rosewood Salon Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Petit Edwardian salon sofa, circa 1910. Open back sofa featuring an inlaid backrest. Inlay shows musical instruments, cherub and swags. Later upholstery in good condition. M...
Rosewood
20th Century Edwardian Period Reupholstered Camel Back Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A magnificent country house example of an early 20th century, Edwardian period, George II style camel back sofa.
Fabric, Upholstery
Edwardian Satinwood and Painted Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Upholstered in Pierre Frey damask in excellent condition. Finely painted decoration overall with central putti in roundel in center of top, circular tapered legs. Provenance: Wanamak...
Edwardian Square Back 2 Seater Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a superb quality Edwardian square back sofa. It came from the German embassy in London and is clearly a very well made piece. The classic design allows this to fit into a hug...
Beech
Sold
H 29.14 in W 69.1 in D 37.8 in
Restored Edwardian Fully Buttoned & Tuffted Chesterfield Brown Leather Sofa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original fully restored Edwardian circa 1910 aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa which is fully tufted and buttoned What ca...
Leather
Unusual Shaped Edwardian 2 Seater Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very nicely made unusual designed 2 seater sofa. Dates to the early 20th century and is very comfy with its deep seat. The splayed arms give this a great look and will fit ...
Beech
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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