Italy Mid 20th Century Louis Philippe Sleigh Sofa in Hand-carved Walnut
By Bassano's Ebanisteria
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italy Mid 20th century Louis Philippe sleigh sofa, by Bassano's Ebanistery in hand-carved walnut, wax polished.
Walnut
$1,470Sale Price|30% Off
Patrician Furniture Company Mid Century Chrome Sleigh Leg Tufted Sofa
By Patrician Furniture Co
Located in Esperance, NY
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage sofa featuring a sleek design and resting on stylish chrome sleigh legs.
Steel
$12,501Sale Price / set|45% Off
Adrian Pearsall for Kroehler MFG Co Sofa and Two Matching Armchairs
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Sarasota, FL
The set consists of two sculpted high back arm chairs and a long sleek sofa, which could easily seat four. Solid walnut frames include ergonomically carved handholds, with shapely ta...
Fabric, Walnut
Bassett Five-Piece American Traditional Living Room Suite, 1990s
By Bassett Furniture
Located in San Gabriel, CA
Beautiful matching Bassett 4-piece living room set from the 1990s. Includes: • Sleigh-arm sofa • Two matching slipper chairs • Solid wood coffee table with 2 drawers All pieces f...
Wood, Walnut
Unavailable
H 30.71 in W 71.26 in D 29.14 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Teak Three-Seating Sofa
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
This sofa has beautiful curled armrests and sleigh legs.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 26.5 in W 84 in D 27 in
American Empire Sleigh Sofa in Mahogany Attributable to Meeks, circa 1835
By J. & J.W. Meeks
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very beautiful and elegant American Empire sleigh-sofa attributable to well-known NYC cabinet-maker J. and J.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Sleigh Leg Gondola Sofa in the Manner of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Culver City, CA
There are also two long, ebonized wooden sleigh legs that really compliment this sofa, giving it an almost 'floating' feel.
Velvet
Sold
H 18.5 in W 103 in D 31.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Model 2408 MCM Sleigh Leg Gondola Sofa
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Model 2408 Mid Century sleigh leg gondola sofa Sofa measures: 103 wide x 31.5 deep x 18.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height o...
Upholstery, Wood
Peter Lovig Sofa Table
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in London, GB
Beautiful sleigh bench sofa table by Peter Lovig circa 1960.
Hardwood, Walnut
Biedermeier Upholstered Sofa in Mahogany, Denmark, c. 1840
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Biedermeier upholstered mahogany "sleigh form" sofa with splayed feet. Danish with a North German influence, c. 1840.
Upholstery, Muslin, Mahogany
Sold
H 24.5 in W 108 in D 42.5 in
Fendi Deep Red Chestnut Embossed Leather ‘Eros’ Sofa, Organic Modern, Italy 2004
By Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi, Fendi Casa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fendi deep red chestnut leather organic modern ‘Eros’ Sofa, debuted in 2004. Fendi casa Eros sofa with steel sleigh legs, adjustable back cushion, embossed pattern at upholstery a...
Leather
Beautiful French Walnut Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine walnut sleigh style settee or sofa having lovely curves, cabrioile legs, and elegant satiny golden jacard uphostery.
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Retro Modern Shell Back, Three-Piece Suite of Sofa and Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Very comfortable design, sleigh arms. Sofa measurements: height: 32" width: 76" depth: 34" seat height: 16" Armchair measurements: height: 32" width: 25 1/2" depth: 32" seat ...
Birch
ART DECO COGNAC leather sofa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco Cognac Leather Club Sofa black leather sleigh base L 177 cm x H 87 x D 90 cm France , ca 1950
Leather
Sold
H 37.5 in W 96 in D 40 in
Henredon Sleigh Daybed or Sofa with Spindle Back and Rolled Arms, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible high quality wood daybed in sleigh form by Henredon. This designer piece features a spindle rail back with 17 turned wood spindles, turned wood bun legs / feet, and str...
Wood
1960s 3-seater "Sleigh" Sofa by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
A fabulous 1960s "Sleigh" sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Morlgaard for France & Son.
Teak
Italian Bamboo Sleigh Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bamboo sofa with a beautiful silhouette, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Hvidt & Mølgaard Teak Sleigh Sofa and Lounge Chair Camel Wool
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
If purchased separately, the sofa is $4295 and the lounge chair is $2295.
Upholstery, Teak
Danish 1960s Midcentury Solid Teak Sleigh Leg Three-Person Sofa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish midcentury three-person sofa with solid teak sculptural sleigh legs and arm inserts, and tight back and seat style, circa 1960s.
Teak, Fabric
Danish 3 seat tufted sofa with teak sleigh style legs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish mid century modern 3 seat sofa with loose back and seat cushions, double button tufting and newly refinished teak legs. Newly upholstered in a blue woven fabric.
Fabric, Teak
Sleigh-Leg Settee by Hans Olsen
Located in New York, NY
This small sleigh-leg settee is described best as "gorgeous", "elegant", "sleek", & "suprisingly very comfortable".
Leather, Rosewood
Paul Laszlo Cantelievered Arm Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Piece Sofa with Sleigh Base Original Chenile Fabric, Original Finish
Upholstery, Oak
BLACK LEATHER SOFA BY BODIL KJAER
Located in New York, NY
1959 DANISH BLACK LEATHER TWO SEATER SOFA WITH CHROME SLEIGH LEGS. DESIGNED BY BODIL KJAER.
Swedish Midcentury "Cozy" Sofa by Ingvar Andersson
By Ingvar Andersson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Three-seat sleigh leg sofa with teak arm covers, designed by Ingvar Andersson for Ab Effika Mobler of Sweden, model "Cozy"fab, circa 1960.
Teak, Fabric
Swedish Sleigh Bed, Sofa, Daybed, Circa 1850
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Philippe sleigh bed with outswept paneled head and foot boards joined by side rails. Bed is fitted with a custom platform and covered in an off-white upholstery fabric, trimmed...
Ash
$4,240Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.5 in W 85 in D 28 in
Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
Mahogany, Burl
$16,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 22 in W 128 in D 36 in
Adrian Pearsall Cloud Sofa in Excellent Original Condition, ca. 1960’s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the work of Adrian Pearsall, this sofa is in excellent original condition showing only light cosmetic wear normal and consistent with age. Rarely seen Cloud so...
Upholstery, Walnut
American Mahogany Classical Swan Sofa, Philadelphia, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany classical upholstered sofa with swans head arm rest, carved corner cornucopia, and terminating on ebonized lions paw feet. Philadelphia.
$5,238Sale Price|44% Off
H 45.28 in W 86.62 in D 27.56 in
Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Walnut Settee
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18'century walnut Settee with scrolled arm-support on 8 cabriole legs , covered with silk fabric of Rubelli. cm 220x115x70
Wood
$2,200
H 36.5 in W 46 in D 27 in
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Style Ornate Carved Walnut Settee Loveseat Sofa. Item features remarkable and fine carvings throughout, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, cabriol...
Mahogany, Walnut
$2,500
H 33 in W 81 in D 26 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Rolled Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with cornucopia carvings, spiral carved top rail, great antique sofa to reup...
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
$60,662Sale Price|20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Glass, Walnut
Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee, Canape / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Small Louis XV Mahogany Carved Settee / Sofa, Floral Silk Upholstery A simply stunning Louis XV Style Canape or Settee having a walnut solid wood frame circa 1940 recently recovered...
Wood
$9,332Sale Price|20% Off
H 43.71 in W 71.26 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Italian Charles X Carved Walnut Antique Large Settee
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Antique settee 1825s in full Charles X era. The settee is made of solid walnut hand carved. Particular shape called a boat. Large size compared to other antique sofas. Characterized ...
Walnut
$4,950
H 38.75 in W 50.5 in D 24 in
Antique French Walnut Sofa with Museum Quality Carving and New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Louis XV-style intricately carved walnut sofa with shaped upholstered backrest, which leads to scrolled partially upholstered armrests with scrolled floral detailing, above knees c...
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Immerse yourself in the charm of the 19th Century with our magnificent Mahogany Wood Framed Empire Style North American Sofa. This embodiment of timeless elegance boasts an Empire st...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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