19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Serpentine Front Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning 19th-Century Victorian Brown Leather Serpentine Chesterfield Sofa This exceptional and rare 19th-century Victorian three seater serpentine Chesterfield sofa, circa 1880, ...
Leather
English Victorian Louis XV-Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
English Victorian Louis XV-Style Giltwood Sofa English, c. 1840 Height 110cm, width 192cm, depth 62cm This magnificent giltwood canapé is a superb example of English Rococo Revival ...
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
$2,670Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – Elegant 19th Century Seating An elegant Victorian walnut chaise longue, circa 1860, which showcases excellent cra...
Walnut
$11,239Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Carved Spoon Back Settee, English, Walnut, Showpiece Sofa, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, walnut and Chenille upholstered showpiece sofa, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa.
Wicker
Commode, Potty, Mahogany, Table Sofa Bedside Original Pot & Cover, Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Elegant, classical form - Conversation piece - Perfect height for sofa or bedside table The hinged moulded top opening to reveal the original fitted interior with ceramic pot and ...
Mahogany
STUNNiNG ANTIQUE VICTORIAN "TETE A TETE" CONVERSATION SOFA WITH EBONISED FRAME
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale lovely Victorian Aesthetic Movement “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch Please note the delivery fee listed is...
Velvet, Hardwood
Restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V. Smith Stamp Chesterfield Leather Sofa Brown
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely rare original fully restored Victorian 1890 Cornelius V Smith Stamped aged whiskey brown leather Chesterfield sofa Please note the d...
Leather, Hardwood
Rare circa 1860 Huge Victorian Brown Leather Barrel Back Suite Sofa Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning sofa and armchair suite of very rare oversized Victorian barrel back armchair and sofa in fully restored hand dyed brown leather T...
Leather
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN MAPLE & CO HOWARD ENGLISH COUNTRY HOUSE SOFA PART OF SUITE
By Maple & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Victorian Maple & Co country house sofa which is part of a suite Please note the del...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Figurine Sculpture of Woman on Couch, Victorian Style, USA
Located in Birmingham, AL
This item appears to be antique style figurine sculpture depicting a woman lounging on a green couch, similar to other Victorian or Art Deco-inspired decorative pieces.
Art Glass
Rare Victorian Damask Upholstery Walnut Carved Lion Paw Feet Sofa Armchair Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian walnut framed three piece suite with Walnut hand carved Lion hair paw feet A very high quality and well made example, th...
Upholstery, Walnut
$7,471Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Double Spoon Back Settee, English, 3 Seat, Sofa, Early Victorian, C.1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, rosewood three seater ornate sofa, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840.
Upholstery, Wood
1 of 2 Vintage Victorian Style Restored Brown Leather Club Sofas Coil Sprung
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 lovely restored vintage Victorian club sofas This auction is for the second sofa which was made to match the original Victorian one in o...
Leather, Mahogany
Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Victorian Louis XV Style Open Bellflower Carved Walnut Loveseat Settee...
Walnut
19th C. Five Piece Victorian Period Salon Set, Side Chairs, Armchairs and Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Spanish Isabelina / Victorian style "Quintetto" or five-piece sofa and chair set.
Fabric, Hardwood
Outstanding Mahogany Sofa Console
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Excellent quality Chippendale style mahogany sofa console, standing on heavy ball and claw carved legs, and wonderful green tooled leather top, in excellent overall condition. 26" h...
Mahogany
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Double Spoon Back Sofa, Day Bed Settee The Sofa has a Double Spoon Back with Scroll Arms and a long curved back rail, it is a very nice quality sofa and has a slight serpentine shap...
Walnut
EXQUISITE VIiCTORIAN SALMON VELOUR UPHOLSTERED SOFA & PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian Walnut framed three piece suite with hand carved bun feet and Salmon Velour upholste...
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Armchairs Sofa Stool Suite
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Victorian circa 1880 fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather Library suite.
Leather
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE 1880 GEORGE II STYLE HiGHBACK BROWN LEATHER SETTEE SOFA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning George II style late Victorian fully restored hand dyed brown leather high back sof...
Leather, Hardwood
Antique English Sofa Side Table Decoupage Botanical Floral Black Gold c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique English Sofa Side Table Decoupage Botanical Floral Black Gold c1890. Direct from southern England, a superb one-of-a-kind antique English console or side table. This antique...
Wood
Brown Leather Curved Back Chesterfield Suite Sofa Armchairs Lion Hairy Paw Feet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Armchair dimensions: Height 82 cm Width 85 cm Depth 87 cm Sofa dimensions: Height 85 cm Width 180 cm Depth 87 cm.
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat w/ Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Edwardian Mahogany Settee Loveseat Sofa with Mother of Pearl Inlay and Rolling Casters.
Mahogany
19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Cheshire, GB
An elegant mid-19th century Victorian carved walnut sofa of generous proportions, raised on finely shaped cabriole legs terminating in ceramic castors.
Walnut
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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.
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