Sofa Antiques

Hunzinger Oak Lollopop Sofa-SOLD

A Rare Hunzinger Oak Lollipop Sofa, 49" wide and 24" deep, maintains original finish which has scuffs and scratches which can easily be polished out. This is one of 2 know in this larger size and design

Belter Sofa Made For Tom Thumb SOLD

I am pleased to announce that the Tom Thumb Sofa with its originalPeriod upholstery has found a new home and will now reside at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota Fla. Tom Thumb was without question the most famous midget in history. Phineas T Barnum discovered him & made him the most famous of human curiosities in his circus. It is therefore befitting that this important example of American Furniture reside there. To read more about this Belter piece please visit:http://joanbogart-belterfurniture.blogspot.com/

Victorian Rosewood Rococo Revival Parlor Set

A most elaborate and ornate Rosewood Rococo Revival pierce carved floral parlor set. Consisting of a triple back sofa and matching armchair. Heavily carved with several different flowers & pierced leaf & scroll work in the center, raised on Cabriole Legs with open arms. This set is definitely from an important New York manufacturer working circa 1850, is it Roux, Dessoir, Baudoine, these are some of the strong possibilities, others might say Meeks or Belter but I do not think so. This set has just been French polished and tufted in a rose damask fabric. Please check 500 & 500B to see additional images

Victorian Rosewood Rococo Parlor Set

A most elaborate and ornate Rosewood Rococo Revival pierce carved floral parlor set. Consisting of a triple back sofa and matching armchair. Heavily carved with several different flowers & pierced leaf & scroll work in the center, raised on Cabriole Legs with open arms. This set is definitely from an important New York manufacturer working circa 1850, is it Roux, Dessoir, Baudoine, these are some of the strong possibilities, others might say Meeks or Belter but I do not think so. This set has just been French polished and tufted in a rose damask fabric.

Belter Sofa Owned by Tom Thumb Sold to Ringling Mu

This is an extremely rare Rosewood Victorian size sofa, made by John Henry Belter for Tom Thumb.[family documentation is available to the purchaser]. The sofa is still upholstered in the colorful & original silk & velvet dasmask & is in great condition. Museum Quality, 52 wide at the widest point, 34 1/2inches tall, & approx 30 inches from the rear foot to the front toe. Here is some info on Tom Thumb, thanks to John Werry of Rare Victoriancom Thumb. ” Discovered at the age of 5 by distant relative P.T. Barnum, Charles Sherwood Stratton was a dwarf who became one of Barnum