What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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Early 19th century French mahogany sofa of good size and quality with padded back and seat. The arm

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Bronze

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th CENTURY ANTIQUE FRENCH ROSEWOOD UPHOLSTERED SOFA STUNNING CARVING AND FABRIC IN EXCELLENT

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Rosewood

19th Century Antique French Rosewood Upholstered Sofa

$2,674

Early 19th Century French Empire Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th century French empire walnut sofa with shaped, scrolled back rest. Fine quality carved

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Early 19th Century French Empire 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Hemp, Walnut

Early 19th Century French Empire Sofa

$6,035

19th Century French Walnut Tapestry Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A bright and colourful 19th century French walnut sofa of good classic design with fabulous

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19th Century 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Tapestry Sofa

$4,114

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Sofas

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 19th century French painted sofas. The arms are decorated with carved, gilt fish heads and

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Giltwood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Sofas

$6,035 / set

19th Century French Ebonized Rush Seat Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Nice proportion and shape, 19th century French ebonized rush seat sofa.

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Rush, Wood

19th Century French Ebonized Rush Seat Sofa

$2,126

19th Century French Regence Style Sofa

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely sofa or settee in the Regence style with carved gilt wood arms, legs and "X" stretchers

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19th Century French Régence 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Regence Style Sofa

$6,750

19th Century French Mahogany Sofa

Located in San Marino, CA

A 19th Century French mahogany sofa with new upholstery Arms and legs gently curved, as well as

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Mahogany

19th Century French Mahogany Sofa

$6,550

19th Century French Napoleon III Sofa Bench

Located in Wichita, KS

A charming French Napoleon III sofa bench in original paint, newly upholstered in hand-stiched

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19th Century French Napoleon III 19th Century Antique French Sofa

19th Century French Napoleon III Sofa Bench

$8,800

French 19th Century Gilt Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large French 19th century sofa, circa 1880. This sofa has an elegant rectilinear form in the

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19th Century French Country 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Giltwood

French 19th Century Gilt Sofa

$6,913

19th Century French Carved Rococo Style Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French carved Rococo style sofa depicting ram's heads on the arms and intricate floral

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Mid-19th Century French Rococo 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Wood

19th Century French Carved Rococo Style Sofa

$7,500

19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A stylish mid-19th century French chinoiserie salon settee of shapely form, with good quality gilt

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Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofa

$6,309

19th Century Painted French Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant, circa 1850, hand carved and painted, French, scroll-back sofa with gently splayed arms

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Mid-19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century Painted French Sofa

$10,300

19th Century French Carved and Painted Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A beautiful 19th century French corbeille sofa, well carved and in original decoration, recovered

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19th Century European 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Wood

19th Century French Carved and Painted Sofa

$3,840

19th Century Corbeille Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French Corbeille sofa in original paint - recovered.

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

19th Century Corbeille Sofa

$6,410

19th Century Original Painted French Sofa

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century French original painted sofa. Lovely carved detailing, 1830 Seat height 18

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Pine

19th Century Original Painted French Sofa

$2,400

French 19th Century Sofa, Louis XVI

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 19th century sofa "corbeille", Louis XVI.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Walnut

French 19th Century Sofa, Louis XVI

$3,150

Elegant Sofa Mahogany France 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

legs. Padded back and seat. Manufactured in France, first quarter of the 19th century.

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Early 19th Century French Restauration 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Mahogany

Elegant Sofa Mahogany France 19th Century

$2,991

19th Century Antique French Carved Wood And Gilt Sofa

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE FRENCH CARVED WOOD AND GILT SOFA QUOTES FOR RE

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Wood

19th Century Antique French Carved Wood And Gilt Sofa

$4,000

19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful French Louis XVI sofa with carved frame. Having lovely aged finish and resting on fluted

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19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa

$6,850

French 19th Century White Settee Sofa

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

French 19th century white painted settee sofa with new upholstery.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Pine

French 19th Century White Settee Sofa

$2,400

19TH CENTURY EMPIRE SOFA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

FLAME AFRICAN MAHOGANY EMPIRE SOFA UPHOLSTERY WITH SILK COPPER FABRIC.

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Wood

19TH CENTURY EMPIRE SOFA

$6,400

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Sofa

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved mahogany sofa circa 1810 Very stylish and in great condition for age, carved and fluted

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Early 19th Century French Directoire 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Sofa

$4,320

Upholstered Louis XVI Style French 19th Century Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Sofa or settee, having straight padded back and sides, its crown seat raised on rosette-headed

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Upholstered Louis XVI Style French 19th Century Sofa

$4,300

French 19th Century Empire Style Sofa

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This handsome Empire style sofa is made of walnut from 19th Century France. The decorative laurel

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19th Century French Regency 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Empire Style Sofa

$6,200

19th C. French Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eat your heart our Marie Antoinette!

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Wood, Velvet

19th C. French Sofa

19th Century French Bleached Walnut Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century French bleached walnut sofa table with barley twist legs. Nice patina on

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Walnut

19th Century French Bleached Walnut Sofa Table

$8,140

Late 19th Century French Caned Sofa, Canape a Confidents

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Late 19th century French caned sofa, canape a confidents. Large movable -canape a confidents

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Wood

Late 19th Century French Caned Sofa, Canape a Confidents

$5,040

19th Century Narrow French Console Sofa Table

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French fruitwood narrow console on slightly tapered legs with three drawers.

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Fruitwood

19th Century Narrow French Console Sofa Table

$7,900

French 19th Century Tufted Sofa with Rolled Arms and Back

Located in Buchanan, NY

A French 19th century Napoleon III style tufted sofa with rolled arms and back with ebonized legs

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19th Century French Napoleon III 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Muslin

French 19th Century Tufted Sofa with Rolled Arms and Back

$5,200

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant and stylish 19th century French Louis XVI style sofa with a greyish painted finish

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa

$6,400

19th Century French Natural Carved Wood Sofa with Linen Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French carved natural wood sofa newly upholstered in a natural colored linen and

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Wood

19th Century French Natural Carved Wood Sofa with Linen Upholstery

$4,800

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI giltwood sofa boasts neoclassical architecture below with seven

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa

$2,900

19th Century French Louis XIV Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XIV sofa exudes the essence of regality, with amazing carved detail on

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1880s French Louis XIV 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Upholstery

19th Century French Louis XIV Sofa

$3,980

19th Century French Velvet Tufted Sofa with Cane Medallion Back

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French velvet tufted sofa. The painted sofa frame is visibly worn from years of use

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19th Century French Rococo 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Velvet, Wood

19th Century French Velvet Tufted Sofa with Cane Medallion Back

$4,800

19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Particularly fine 19th century French Louis XVI style corbeille-shape sofa with original giltwood

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1860s French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa

$9,800

French 19th c. Walnut Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great lines... fully restored with original upholstery

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

French 19th c. Walnut Sofa

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapé Sofa Settee

Located in West Hartford, CT

Rare antique Louis XVI canape sofa that features a central oval-shaped back and carved walnut frame

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapé Sofa Settee

$2,995

Pair of Early 19th Century French Carved Walnut Serpentine Sofas

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this superb pair of early 19th century French carved walnut

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Early 19th Century French Regency 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century French Carved Walnut Serpentine Sofas

$7,955 / set

Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A sofa in the style of Louis Philippe, made in France around 1890. Sofa has undergone professional

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1890s French Louis Philippe 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Walnut, Fabric

Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.

$3,075

19th Century Napoleon III French Gobelin Coating Sofa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, original Gobelin upholstery, normal wear but in

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Fabric, Beech

19th Century Napoleon III French Gobelin Coating Sofa

$2,991

19th Century French Louis XVI Original Painted Sofa

Located in Round Top, TX

Newly upholstered in muslin and added down cushion 19th century Louis XVI wraparound settee from

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19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Original Painted Sofa

$6,500

19th Century French Louis XVI Settee or Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional 19th century French Louis XVI style sofa or settee with ivory painted patina. The crest

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Louis XVI Settee or Sofa

$4,800

19th Century French Renaissance Console, Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Renaissance console, sofa table features hand-carved sculpture that would catch

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1880s French Renaissance 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Renaissance Console, Sofa Table

$2,450

Antique French Sofa 19th Century Louis XV Giltwood

Located in Buxton, GB

This antique French sofa, crafted in the 19th century during the time of Louis XV, exudes elegance

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique French Sofa 19th Century Louis XV Giltwood

$4,793

Ebonized Empire Sofa with Swan Décor, France, early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Ebonized daybed on short bent feet with a straight frame. The lateral rests end in carved swan heads and show crossed strutting. The bench is decorated with Fine carved details on th...

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Early 19th Century French Empire 19th Century Antique French Sofa

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Fabric, Wood

Ebonized Empire Sofa with Swan Décor, France, early 19th Century

$5,504

19th Century French Roll Top Open Armed Sofa

Located in Malton, GB

This is an extremely elegant 19th century French open armed sofa with unusual roll top which give

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19th Century 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Roll Top Open Armed Sofa

$2,599

19th C. French Directoire Style Sofa

Located in Manhasset, NY

French Directoire style sofa, late 19th to early 20th century, beautiful wood frame in original

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19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Wood, Fabric

19th C. French Directoire Style Sofa

$9,500

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Green Sofa with Red Damask Upholstery

Located in Milford, NH

A fine form French carved polychrome & giltwood sofa in green with matching red damask upholstered

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19th Century French French Provincial 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Damask, Giltwood

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Green Sofa with Red Damask Upholstery

$1,900

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI painted sofa is a study in Classic architecture that dates back to

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1890s French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Silk, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa

$2,980

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style painted wood sofa from the 19th century with carved twisted ribbon motifs

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19th Century French Louis XVI 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Motifs

$5,950

French 19th C. Rounded Back Tufted Sofa

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 19th C. Rounded back heavily tufted sofa in muslin

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19th Century French Napoleon III 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Muslin

French 19th C. Rounded Back Tufted Sofa

$4,800

19th Century French Louis XV Painted and Parcel-Gilt Carved Wood Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French Louis XV painted and parcel-gilt sofa. The sofa has exquisite lines and is

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19th Century French Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century French Louis XV Painted and Parcel-Gilt Carved Wood Sofa

$4,800

19th Century Canapé/Sofa

Located in Brecht, BE

This sofa was made in the Napoleon III period, still has its original woven fabric and

Category

Late 19th Century French 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Canapé/Sofa

$3,350

French Napoleon III Exotic Wood Sofa Banquette, French, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Elegant Napoleon III exotic wood banquette or sofa. France circa 1890, The upholstery is good and

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Napoleon III Exotic Wood Sofa Banquette, French, Late 19th Century

$3,111

Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Sofa with Antique French Grainsack Upholstery

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Late 19th century carved walnut sofa with antique French Grainsack upholstery Measures: 81" W x 44

Category

Late 19th Century European Louis XV 19th Century Antique French Sofa

Materials

Linen, Walnut, Down

Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Sofa with Antique French Grainsack Upholstery

$5,800

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19th Century Antique French Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century antique French sofa for your home. Each 19th century antique French sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century antique French sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A 19th century antique French sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a 19th Century Antique French Sofa?

A 19th century antique French sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,477, while the lowest priced sells for $1,090 and the highest can go for as much as $11,325.

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.

Questions About 19th Century Antique French Sofa

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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