Antique Velvet Loveseat
English Chippendale Mahogany Velvet Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
English Chippendale style (18/19th Cent) mahogany double chair back loveseat with splat design and
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Late 18th Century British Chippendale Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
English Victorian Faux Leopard Velvet Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style modern loveseat with camel back and upholstered in faux leopard velvet.
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet
Elegant Cut Velvet and Painted Gilded Louis XVI Style French Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style hand cream painted and carved sofa, loveseat or
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$2,800
H 43 in W 55 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Venetian Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Venetian loveseat. This antique Venetian walnut loveseat, canape or divanetto has a
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19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Red Lacquered Loveseat with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) red lacquer and gilt trimmed loveseat with cane upholstery and
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19th Century British Regency Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$22,500
H 38.5 in W 50 in D 26 in
19th Century French Régence Style Giltwood Loveseat or Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Régence style giltwood loveseat or sofa. This stunning most unusual antique
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1850s French Régence Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Giltwood, Velvet
Camel Back Love Seat in Velvet, England 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Loveseat in Pierre Frey Velvet
England, 1890
Camel back loveseat sofa newly upholstered in Pierre
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1890s English Victorian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique Green Velvet Buggy Bench
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a scenic ride from the comfort of home with this endlessly charming antique velvet buggy bench
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV-XVI Style Walnut Marquise
Located in Houston, TX
, loveseats or large chairs. This stunning pair of matching French Louis XVI style walnut marquises have been
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$12,850 / set
H 33.25 in W 31.5 in D 21 in
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
neutral cut velvet fabric and ready for placement in your home.
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Tall Back Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
(upholstered) arms use the same velvet and braided trim as the interior upholstery; originally a chartreuse
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Art Deco Settee, France, circa 1920s
By Paul Follot
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very pretty Art Deco loveseat or sofa. The wood structure is carved with a rope and tassel decor on
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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...
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Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
$4,050
H 25.4 in W 48.43 in D 43.71 in
Antique French Louis XVI Rosewood Tete A Tete Conversation Chair Bench Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
block posts with round medallions on all four sides. The bench is upholstered in a red velvet
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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
$4,900 Sale Price
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H 28 in W 24 in D 59 in
English Victorian Green Velvet 8-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 8 English Victorian walnut living room / salon set upholstered in green cut velvet with
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Velvet Loveseat
French Louis XVI Velvet Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style cream painted loveseat with bow knot carved back crest and velvet
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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1920s Art Deco Large Round Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Monumental 1920s loveseat custom-made for a Hollywood estate. This piece has been reupholstered in
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Fabulous Turn of the Century Loveseat
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A true period piece in its original silk mohair velvet.
This loveseat is so comfortable its
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19th Century English Antique Velvet Loveseat
Continental Velvet Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very comfortable Rococo style loveseat dating from the 1930s. With good weight and great proportion
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Wood
Italian 1960s Loveseat in the Style of Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Rounded, elegant beige and gray velvet loveseat with thin tapered brass feet
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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Velvet Loveseat
Antique Carved Walnut Tufted Small Settee Loveseat Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming diiminutive sumptuous French loveseat having richly patterned velvet upholstery in shades
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Dramatic Antique French Carved Wood and Velvet Neoclassical Loveseat Settee
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French neoclassical style loveseat settee having beautiful carved walnut frame and new
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1910s French Neoclassical Antique Velvet Loveseat
Tall Back Loveseat in 100% Cotton Wide Wale Velvet Corduroy
Located in Culver City, CA
Tall back love seat, newly upholstered in velvet corduroy from Maharam, with exposed sides and back
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Early 20th Century English Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique Victorian Armless Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique Victorian armless loveseat in velvet, in vintage original condition with some wear and
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1910s English Victorian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique French Hand Carved Fruitwood Louis XV Style Sofa or Loveseat, Cut Velvet
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Gorgeous Antique French crisply hand carved fruitwood Louis XV style sofa or loveseat with gorgeous
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Fruitwood
H 40 in W 59 in D 21 in
Mid-Century Modern Stratford Tuxedo Loveseat Sofa
By Stratford House
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Modern Stratford tuxedo loveseat sofa. Has some amazing bones to become a beautiful
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1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet
Fit for a Princess Creamy Upholstered and Painted Wood Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely diminutive carved painted walnut and upholstered bench loveseat in a
creamy French white
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1920s French Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Vintage Austrian Biedermeier Blue Velvet Settee
Located in New York, NY
velvet, circa 1840.
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1840s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Unusual French Settee in Red Velvet with Bouillon Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 19th century Napoleon III style asymmetrical settee in red velvet with fringe.
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Loveseat
18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa with Beige Velvet Upholstery
Located in Round Top, TX
upholstered in a velvet with a beautiful sheen.
70 wide x 26.38 deep 34.38 tall back x 20 t seat height
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18th Century Italian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Walnut
American Victorian Velvet Upholstered Settee
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique American Victorian Olive Green Velvet Loveseat Sofa
This stunning two-seater sofa exudes
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19th Century American Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique Victorian Serpentine Wingback Parlor Snake Serpent Settee Bench Sofa
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian carved parlor sofa or settee. Made of mahogany with serpentine form featuring carved intertwined serpents with swan like heads and fish tails along the wingbacks an...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 42 in W 33 in D 74.5 in
Antique French Neoclassical Green Velvet Settee Loveseat
Located in Centennial, CO
A gorgeous French neoclassical settee loveseat with green velvet upholstery. Likely made between
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1920s French Neoclassical Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Maple Club Chairs and Loveseat W/ Beige Velvet - Set of 3
Located in Astoria, NY
A traditional set of three 1930s French Art Deco club chairs and a matching loveseat, sourced
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Maple, Down
H 31.5 in W 48.5 in D 30 in
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Parlor Tufted Settee Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
featuring a carved camelback with burled panels. Upholstered in a green velvet / velour with a tufted back
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 33.5 in W 54.5 in D 26 in
Small French Napoleon III Gold Velvet Tufted Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
A French 19th century tufted settee upholstered in gold velvet. The settee / loveseat is in very
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Fabric
French Louis XV Velvet Wingback Loveseat Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous French winged loveseat featuring plush burnt orange velvet upholstery. Hand-carved frame
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1890s French Red Velvet Victorian Hand Carved Wood Loveseat with Musical Motif
Located in New York, NY
1890s Victorian red velvet love seat from France. The frame is heavily carved and made of walnut or
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1890s European Victorian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 40 in W 51 in D 24 in
19th Century Mahogany Pair of Armchairs / Loveseats
Located in Berlin, DE
This 19th century pair of armchairs / loveseat is made out of mahogany and was re-upholstered in
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Loveseat Bench, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
in ivory velvet and the wooden parts have been polished with shellac, respecting their originality.
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Sofa Bench Love Seat Neoclassical Louis XVI Period Gilt Wood Blue Velvet France
Located in New York, NY
Sofa Bench Love Seat Neoclassical Louis XVI Period Gilt Wood Blue Velvet France. A sofa / love seat
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Giltwood
H 37 in W 41 in D 23 in
French Art Deco Settee, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
finished with peachy, pink-orange velvet upholstery, contrasted by thin black piping along each cushion and
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century High Back Upholstered Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
. A champagne colored velvet, and damask compliment the dark walnut legs. A plump supportive down
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Walnut
French 19th Century Napoleon III Tête-à-Tête or Confident Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Unusual French armchair called tête-à-tête in French, or conversation chair, 19th century Napoleon III period. The upholstery is original from the time, in fair condition with signs ...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Antique American Federal Empire Carved Mahogany High Arm Back Sofa Loveseat 1815
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Federal Empire period carved flame mahogany high back / arm loveseat sofa, circa
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1810s American Federal Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 46.75 in W 60 in D 24 in
Spanish Walnut
Velvet LoveSeat (GMD#2330)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish Bobbin-Turned/Carved Walnut Based Love Seat. Upholstered in Cut Velvet. With Seat Long
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Velvet Loveseat
1920s Loveseat or Settee with Red Velvet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Settee with new Belgium velvet upholstery and carved walnut base, circa 1920s. Measures: 40.5" H x
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1920s North American Antique Velvet Loveseat
French Tufted Loveseat
Located in Valley Village, CA
Vintage 1910-1950's antique French tufted loveseat. Newly upholstered in chocolate brown velvet
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19th Century Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Leather and Velvet Love Seat
Located in Pasadena, CA
1920's leather upholstered settee.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Brass
1920
s French Tufted Curved Velvet Settee
Located in Nashville, TN
Darling Tufted curved French settee newly reupholstered in cement cotton velvet. Foam wrapped down
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Early 20th Century French Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Down, Wood, Linen
19th Century Oyster Velvet Upholstered Walnut Conversation Seat
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
.
Upholstery Oyster velvet.
Condition very good condition. Minor marks to frame commensurate with age. Newly
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19th Century Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Walnut
Antique Sofa Settee Knoll Style Victorian 19th Century Red Velvet
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
'Cranberry Red' velvet, standing on turned legs, the sofa is offered in excellent condition with no weakness
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19th Century Antique Velvet Loveseat
Paul Follot Superb "Duchesse Brisee" Newly Gold-Leafed and Newly Reupholstered
By Paul Follot
Located in Paris, ile de france
velvet and refined trims.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet
19th Century Italian Heavily Hand Carved Baroque Settee Sofa
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early 19th century heavily hand-carved Italian Baroque pickled beige wood settee sofa.
Velvet
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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Edwardian Window Seat in Mahogany with Fruitwood Inlaid Carvings
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Tarleton, GB
addition to any antique collection. It has been restored and reupholstered with a luxurious velvet fabric
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Abalone, Velvet, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Pair of 19th c Loveseats
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th c Loveseats with great finish and new chocolate velvet upholstery.
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19th Century French Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Wood, Velvet
18th Century Heavily Carved French Gilded Loveseat
Located in Pasadena, CA
18th century finely hand-carved and gilded high back settee/loveseat. The cabriolet legs extend
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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique English Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary antique loveseat beautifully crafted out of mahogany wood is in great condition
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Late 19th Century English George III Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany, Lacquer
English 19th Century Loveseat In Old Pink Silky Velvet
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A 19th century loveseat in old pink silky velvet with original tassels.
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19th Century English Napoleon III Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
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Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Velvet Loveseat
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Metal
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...
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1920s English Chippendale Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Mahogany
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Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase.
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Bronze
$2,859
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Schumacher by Mary McDonald Chinois Palais Wallpaper Mural in Blush
By Mary McDonald, Schumacher
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chinoiserie Antique Velvet Loveseat
Materials
Paper
$747 / item
H 144 in W 51.75 in D 0.01 in
Charles Dudouyt - After - Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Velvet Loveseat
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Oak
$7,800
H 74.41 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on eight arched serpentine legs.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Velvet Loveseat
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19 C Cast Plaster Bust of Moliere with Limestone Socle on Plaster Pedestal
Located in Hudson, NY
This large and impressive bust cast in plaster and then placed on a carved stone socle is truly a great decorative object.
This figure is after the model produced by Caffieri and dep...
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19th Century French Antique Velvet Loveseat
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Plaster
$5,175 / set
H 80 in W 13 in D 13 in
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By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte
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H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
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Antique Velvet Loveseat For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique velvet loveseat for your home. An antique velvet loveseat — often made from wood, fabric and velvet — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique velvet loveseat you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique velvet loveseat bearing Victorian, Louis XV or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique velvet loveseat over the years, but those crafted by Paul Follot are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Velvet Loveseat?
Prices for an antique velvet loveseat start at $850 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $4,678.
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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