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18th Century Provencal Sofa in Original Paint
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful 18th century Provencal sofa.
The carved wood frame displays the original pale grey
Category
Mid-18th Century European French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Paint
Stunning Egyptian Revival Sofa/Sette, Bronze Mounts
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Egyptian Revival sofa/sette. Featuring bronze mounts,,Egyptian Goddess bronze finials
Category
1890s French Egyptian Revival French Antique Sofas
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Napoleon III Scroll Back Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century Napoleon III scroll back deep seated sofa.
Ready for re-upholstering.
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Yellow Sofa, Louis Phillipe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique sofa in the style of Louis Philippe from circa 1920.
Dimensions: Height 105 cm, seat
Category
1920s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style.
Giltwood.
Standing on fluted and tapered feet,
French work, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Antique Painted Sofa Table with Stripped Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique painted sofa table with stripped top combines the charm of a patinaed painted apron and
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
Le Corbusier
Cassina - Sofa LC2 Black Leather
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic LC3 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret in 1928.
Cassina edition in
Category
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century Fortuny Upholstered Louis XV Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic Louis XV sofa, its original raw bleached wood frame elaborately carved on all surfaces
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Renaissance Sofa Table with Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning 19th century Renaissance sofa table features Four Lions hand-carved into the tops of
Category
1860s French Renaissance French Antique Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Narrow Console or Sofa Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century fruitwood narrow console or sofa table with three drawers and a single stretcher
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Narrow Console or Sofa Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century fruitwood narrow console or sofa table with three drawers and a single stretcher
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of 19th Century Sofas in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
Pair of Napoleon III settees.
Discounted item is net price
Discounted item is net price
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Muslin
Early 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
dart carving around the edge of the sofa. Cover in French linen.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Paint
Mahogany sofa in the Biedermeier style, 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The mahogany sofa comes from Western Europe from the 19th century. Biedermeier style sofa. The
Category
19th Century French Biedermeier French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Hand Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely antique Louis XV style carved walnut sofa having a carved walnut frame finished in its
Category
1880s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Brass and Antiqued Glass Sofa Tables
Located in Austin, TX
Charming pair of brass and antiqued glass sofa tables. Embossed trims, fluted legs.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Giltwood Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A pair of 19th century English sofas in the French manner with carved gilt wood show frames.
Category
19th Century English French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
$11,273 / set
19th Century Louis XV Style Sofa or Canape
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style sofa with a walnut frame and fine hand-carved details with four legs on the front
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Magnificent Louis XVI Carved Wood and Linen Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous 19th century sofa bought in Avignon France having stunning carvings, original wood
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Very large Louis XIV style carved wood sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very large Louis XIV style carved wood sofa with double X stretcher. 19 in. tall seat.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
First Line Mah Jong Sofa by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
A very rare first line Mah jong 'lounge' sofa by Hans Hopfer
and Philippe Roche (Roche Bobois
Category
Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Antique Sofas
Materials
Textile, Foam
$25,180 / set
Ploum Sofa by Ligne Roset in Rusty Orange Velvet
By Ligne Roset
Located in Oirlo, LI
The Ploum Sofa, designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, is a modern icon reimagined in luxurious
Category
1670s French Modern French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet
1940s Sofa in the Manner of Jean Michel Frank
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in London, GB
A three seat sofa, in the manner of Jean Michel Frank.
Upholstered in Flanders fabric by Vincent
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Beech
19th Century Empire Influenced Mahogany Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good Quality French Empire Inspired Sofa Circa 1890.
Shaped Back With Arms Swooping Down Onto
Category
19th Century Swedish French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Tight Back Sofa with Pin Tucking
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant French walnut frame sofa in art nouveau form, upholstered in wool mohair, fully attached
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Napoleon III scroll back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
elegant French scroll back sofa. Generous size to accommodate 3 people comfortably. Standing on neatly
Category
19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Napoleon III buttoned curved back sofa
Located in Malton, GB
elegant French buttoned curved back sofa. Neat sizes and ideal for a bedroom or small living space
Category
19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Louis Philippe Mahogany Sofa in New Upholstery, circa 1870
Located in Opole, PL
A sofa in the Louis Philippe style, circa 1870.
This piece of furniture is made of mahogany wood
Category
1870s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Neorokoko Red Antique Sofa from circa 1880, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the late 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional
Category
1890s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Le Corbusier
Cassina - Pair of Sofas LC3 Black Leather
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Authentic LC3 sofa, designed by Le Corbusier, Perriand and Jeanneret in 1928.
Cassina edition in
Category
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Silk Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful giltwood sofa covered with golden silk fabric in the Louis XVI style. Slightly distressed
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
Antique Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt Wood Upholstered Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, Louis XVI style, sofa, circa early 1900s features a wonderfully patinated, carved ribbon
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century Louis XVI style carved and painted sofa. Upholstered in a beautiful creme
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
Transition Style Sofa in Giltwood and Tapestry, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Transition style sofa in giltwood standing on four cabriole legs ending in scroll with a decor of
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Tapestry, Wood
Sofa and Bergere " Retour d
Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa and Bergere " Retour d'Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century
Napoleon III sofa, "Retour d'Egypte
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
19th Century Empire Sofa with Brass Mounts and Ebonized Finish
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1870s French empire sofa newly upholstered with muslin and ready for the fabric of your
Category
19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Gilt and Parcel Paint Decorated Sofa
Located in Manhasset, NY
A late 19th century Swedish gilt and parcel paint decorated sofa. The frame in a nice damask
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Sofas
Little Sofa Made Reusing A Coal Mine Cart With Sideboards
Located in Milan, IT
Little sofa , made reusing a coal mine cart with sideboards , four mattress covered by hemp fabric
Category
Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Iron
19th Century Louis XVI Style Miles Redd Cubist Silk Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
We restyled this shabby 19th century Louis XVI giltwood sofa in Miles Redd's contemporary new
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
1800s Antique Louis XVI Style, Floral Upholstered, Gilt, Crest, Molded Sofa!!
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Antique Sofa, Louis XVI Style Floral Upholstered, Gilt, Crest, Molded Back, 1800s, 19th
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Small Louis XVI Style Cane Sofa in Giltwood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small Louis XVI style cane sofa in giltwood standing on four tapered fluted and chandelles legs
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood
Cassina LC2 Sofa, Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, Ch. Perriand Two-Seater
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Munster, NRW
Design by Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Perriand von 1928
made & signed by Cassina
2seater sofa in
Category
1920s French Bauhaus French Antique Sofas
An old sofa in an eclectic style, Western Europe. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An old sofa in an eclectic style. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional
Category
1870s French Biedermeier French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Fit for a Queen Giltwood
Rose Damask Sofa from Salon Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite gilt wood carved French Louis XVI style sofa from a complete Parlor Suite, with elegant
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
Unique 18th C. "Catalan" Flip-Top White Oak Sofa/Dining Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Ceret set among the vineyards and orchards of the foothills. This beautiful region of France is
Category
18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
19th Century Cast Iron and Marble Confectioner
s Table, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
an antique sofa table,
circa 1890s.
Measures: 29 H x 78 W x 20.5 D.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau French Antique Sofas
Materials
Marble, Iron
Louis XIII Walnut Sofa in 100% Cotton Velvet from House of Hackney
By Thomas Hackney
Located in Culver City, CA
Louis XIII walnut sofa in 100% cotton velvet from House of Hackney
France, Circa 1790
Turned
Category
Late 18th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Style Sultanes Sofa in a Dark Emerald Mohair
Located in Houston, TX
An elegant 19th century carved Louis XV style Sultanes sofa newly reupholstered in an dark emerald
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Art Nouveau Mahogany Sofa, circa 1900 in the style of Gabriel Viardo
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Nouveau mahogany sofa, circa 1900.in the style of Gabriel Viardot;
2 armchairs and 2 chairs
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
19th c. Hotel Sectional Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
19th c. four piece Hotel Sectional Sofa upholstered in velvet with turned wooden legs on casters
Category
19th Century French Victorian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Velvet
$12,700 / set
Vintage Rococo Cane Sofa Upholstered in European Hemp Linen Fabric with Down
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Late 19th century to Early 20th century Rococo style sofa with original green and French gray color
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Hemp, Cane, Wood, Down
Small Rocaille Style Sofa, Natural Walnut and Gilt Highlights, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small Rocaille style sofa in natural carved walnut with gilt highlights. It stands on four cabriole
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
EXQUISITELY SHAPED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 3 PERSON CONVERSATION TETE A TETE SOFA SEAT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, beautifully shaped “Tete a Tete” Conversation couch seat
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide
Category
19th Century French Victorian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Art Deco Gondola Sofa in Cuban Mahogany, Circa 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
covered in muslin. French Polish finish, sturdy construction.
Sofa is accompanied by four side chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Original Ligne Roset Togo in Blue Cotton Velvet Sofa Designed by Michel Ducaroy
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Two seat sofa: W 130 x D 100 x H 35 / 70 cm.
Corner sofa: W 100 x D 100 x H 35 / 70 cm.
Iconic
Category
1670s French Mid-Century Modern French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Circa 1790 Period Canape or Sofa in Gray Original Finish and Gold Leaf Accents
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1790 Period Canape or Sofa in Gray Original Finish and Gold Acanthus Leaf Accents
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Very Rare Victorian Howard
Sons Fully Restored Brown Leather Sofa
By Howard
Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
& Son’s Berners street tobacco brown leather fully restored sofa
I have a Howard & Son's armchair
Category
19th Century English Victorian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather
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French Antique Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of French antique sofas is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique French antique sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. French antique sofas have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. French antique sofas are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Louis XV and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made French antique sofas over the years, but those made by Maison Jansen, Georges Jacob and Louis Majorelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are French Antique Sofas?
French antique sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,544, while the lowest priced sells for $422 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
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 French Antique Sofas
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
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