Sofa Antiques

American Classical Or Empire Recamier

American classical Recamier from Philadelphia circa 1825, some very high style furniture was made in Philadelphia by cabinetmakers like Quervelle. The rear foot is never carved on Philadelphia Empire sofas as it is not carved on this one either. The fabric though appropriate is stained in several places. the Recamier has been cleaned and French polished & the condition is excellent.

Victorian Egyptian Revival Sofa By P & S

An important Victorian Egyptian Revival Sofa by Pottier & Stymus of Rosewood with gilt incised detail, on 4 front claw feet with carved griffin heads & bronze mounts of Egyptian womans heads, This piece has been professionally restored and has been re-glued and reupholstered & tufted in muslin

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

Jelliff Renaissance Revival Parlor Set:

Jelliff Parlor Set, 4pcs: consisting of sofa, gents, ladies and side chair, rosewood with inlay and “bronze” portrait mounts, with ladies heads on arms, the wood has been French polished, sofa is 70” long, other jpeg’s are available to show the inlay & mounts, email to see them

Victorian Jeliff Sofa

A Walnut & burl Victorian Sofa,in the Renaissance revival style, attributed to John Jeliff Newark N.J. ca 1865, original finish, good condition

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 Rosalie Without Grapes Sofa

John Henry Belter Rococo Revival Laminated Rosewood Sofa in the Rosalie without the grapes pattern. this sofa has been beautifully tufted and is being sold as found

Victorian Rosewood Floral 2Pc Parlor Set

Elaborately Pierce Carved Rosewood Rococo Tripleback Sofa and Gents chair, NY circa 1855, attributed to either Alexander Roux or Charles Baudoine, both competitors of John Henry Belter.Furniture of this caliber rarely comes on the market and is grabbed up very quickly. The fabric was put on about 25 yrs ago and should be changed to bring out the beauty of the set. this photo shows it unrestored. it has since been polished and hopefully is being reupholstered

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

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 Jelliff Figural Parlor St

Museum Caliber 4 pc Jelliff Parlor Set, consisting of sofa, gents, ladies and side chair, rosewood with inlay and bronze portrait mounts, with ladies heads on arms, the wood has been French polished, sofa is 70 inches long, it is very difficult because of lack of space to show the pieces individually but you will be able to see the details. please inquire as to additional images & check # 90 for other photos