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A Well-Proportioned French Directoire Walnut Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
A graceful and well-proportioned French directoire walnut settee; the arching, gently outscrolling
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18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
Small French Reupholstered Windowseat, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous little windowseat - made in France in the early 20th century.
We've had it
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Gilt + Carved Louis XVI Side Table
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Lovely quality French 19th century gilt two-tier side table with a marble top set within a carved
Category
Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Marble
Low-Profile Napoleon III French Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Low-profile Napoleon III French banquette, or settee, circa 1860-1879. Turned, ebonized legs front
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1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
c.1890 French Louis XV Style Fruitwood Settee
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Louis XV style settee wooden-peg constructed and hand-carved from fruitwood with a
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
Romantic Canape French, 19th Century in Oilwood
Located in Madrid, ES
Romantic canape
French, 19th century in Oilwood.
Upholstered seat and back, decorated with
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Asian-Style Recamiere, Probably France Around 1900
Located in Greding, DE
Asian-style chaise-longue or recliner in standing on lion paws. Unrestored original condition.
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Early 1900s French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
c.1880 French Hand-Carved Louis XIII Settee
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French hand-carved walnut Louis XIII settee with an os de mouton frame. It is completely original
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
c.1860 French Walnut Louis XIII Style Settee
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French walnut Louis XIII style settee with scrolled arms. The elaborate lower frame
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Leathered Walnut Table from Versaillis
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Leathered Walnut Table from Versaillis
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Leather
19th Century Pair of French Mahogany Stools
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique pair of mahogany stools with cream damask upholstery and circa 1880 in date.
Raised on elegant reeded mahogany legs and beautifully reupholstered.
C...
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1880s French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
$1,340 / set
c.1800 French Hand-Carved White Oak Settee
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful 200 year old settee with beautiful hand-carved detailing on the arms, feet and stretcher. This piece has been completely disassembled and restored from the frame up. It is ...
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
French Rococo Revival Walnut and Leather Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
the tufted leather upholstered backrest with overturned arms and a spring seat decorated in nailheads, the shell-carved seat rail above shell and leaf carved cabriole legs and upturn...
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
French Marble-Top Side Table with Sevres Mounts
Located in Houston, TX
Rectilinear French occasional table with bronze ormolu,
with Sevres porcelain mounts, 19th century
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Mid-19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique French Country Baker
s Table Pastry Table Polished Carrara Marble Top
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Country Baker's table pastry table~~Polished Carrara marble top and scrolled iron
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron
Antique French Saw Horse Entry Table, circa 1910
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French saw horse entry table, circa 1910.
Antique pine in natural medium tone brown
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1910s French Rustic French Antique Sofas
Materials
Limestone
French Inlaid Walnut Veneered Writing Table, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French inlaid walnut veneered writing table standing on four cabriole legs. From underneath it
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Early 1900s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Banquette Upholstered in Schumacher Fabric
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Very Special 19th Century Banquette from France. Newly Upholstered in Schumacher Ipala Hand Woven
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Salon Set in the Louis Philippe Style
Located in Chorzów, PL
After renovation
Dimensions:
Sofa: Height 83 cm, seat height 33 cm, width 128 cm, depth 72 cm
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Early 1900s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
A French Art Nouveau Tri-cornered Table Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau tri-cornered table in mahogany by Louis Majorelle. Circa 1900.
F17882
Category
Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas
Table with Inlaid Top, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique table from around 1910 with an inlaid top.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 58 cm / diameter 50 cm.
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1910s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Table with a Stone Top, France, circa 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from around 1900.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 51 cm / width 82 cm / depth 55 cm.
Category
Early 1900s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Stone
19th century French Carved Oak Game Table Barley Twist Louis XIII Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
from France~
~Gorgeous hand carvings on this carved French side/sofa/hall table that actually was
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19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Felt, Oak
French Antique Stone Top Table with Twisted Legs, circa 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Antique stone top walnut table with twisted legs, circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
French Art Nouveau "Rubrum" Lily Table by Émile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau "rubrum" lily table in maple, walnut and precious woods inlay by Émile Gallé
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Victorian Carved Mahogany Purple Loveseat Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Rococo Victorian carved mahogany purple loveseat settee sofa. Item features
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Circa 1850 Carved Oak Table from Le Mans, France
Located in Dallas, TX
the table consists of 4 individual planks of French Oak which hide two long drawers with iron pulls
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1850s French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Carved Oak Dolphin Library Desk Table Renaissance Gothic
Located in Shreveport, LA
~Direct from France~
~A wonderful antique French carved oak library tale or “bureau plat” desk
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19th Century French Renaissance French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
French 1890s Fruitwood Two-Drawer Table with Scalloped Apron and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual French fruitwood two-drawer sofa table from the Alsace region, late 19th century. This
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Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Six Piece Salon Suite 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire six piece salon
Category
1880s French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Single Burl Walnut Plank Table from Normandy, France
Located in Dallas, TX
of the rest of the table. It can be placed in a variety of interiors, used as a console, sofa table
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl
Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany Three-Piece Salon Suite 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous and highly decorative antique French Empire three-piece salon suite, comprising
Category
1880s French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
Os de Mouton Benches in Pierre Frey Linen, France Circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Os de Mouton Benches in Pierre Frey Linen
France Circa 1890
Newly upholstered in Pierre Frey
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
French 1850s Régence Style Three-Seat Canapé with Carved Shells and Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
in France in the early years of Emperor Napoleon III's reign, this Régence style three-seat sofa
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Mid-19th Century French Régence French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Canapé with Wraparound Back, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style intricately carved sofa with wraparound back and fluted legs from the late
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Bistro Table with White Marble Top, 19th Century, French White Iron
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century white iron bistro table with white marble from Bezier, France. Curvy iron base is
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Marble, Iron
1760s French Louis XIII Style Oak Table with Turned Legs and Single Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style oak sofa table with lateral drawer, turned legs and side stretcher from
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Oak
Early 19th century carved stretcher French settee
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant three seater French settee with beautifully carved stretcher and legs
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19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Beech
19th Century French Slim Width Settee
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unique narrow French settee with beautiful scroll work in natural raw wood.
Arms and legs are
Category
19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu-Mounted 5-Piece Salon Suite, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival five
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1880s French Empire Revival French Antique Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
French Louis Philippe Walnut and Mahogany Shop Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with a molded edge and deep apron supported by turned legs and having a bottom rectangular level above raised ball feet.
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1840s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
19th Century French Art Nouveau Walnut Carved Living Room Set or Salon Suite
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare complete French Art Nouveau period end of the 19th century.
This living room includes:
1
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1890s French Art Nouveau French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XIII Style Barley Twist Wooden Table from the Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIII style barley twist table from the second half of the 18th century. Born in the
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique Curved French Chesterfield in Velvet
Located in Hudson, NY
An Antique Curved Chesterfield. Recently recovered in exquisite dark green velvet and featuring a tufted seat back and custom
Down spring cushion.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet
19th century French Carved Walnut Hall Console Table Marble Empire Regency Style
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, an antique French carved walnut hall table, so lovely and graceful, with
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1890s French Renaissance Revival French Antique Sofas
Materials
Marble
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Button Back Upholstered Recamier, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV recamier offers carved walnut frame in serpentine form having carved
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19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Settee with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Mid 18th Century French Walnut Settee Upholstered in Exceptional Needlework.
This beautiful
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18th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted And Caned Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Carved Wood, Original Cane
Condition: Needs New Caning, New Upholstery Recommended
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1920s American Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood
19Th C. French Bamboo
Lacquer Intricate 2 Tier Chinoiserie End Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just arrived for your pleasure, this exceptional and in very good original condition, French 19Th
Category
1880s French Antique Sofas
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
A Pair of Mid 18th Century French Needlework Fauteuils Chairs
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1780
A fine pair of mid-eighteenth century painted beech wood fauteuils with shaped
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18th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
Majorelle five-pieces suite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
2 armchairs, 2 chairs, one sofa
Umbel scenery
Pictured on Majorelle book
Pices
Category
Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Nineteenth Century Work Bench Console Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century artisan made workbench from Normandy, France features a four inch thick top
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Louis XVI-Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI-Style Settee, Sofa
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
$6,400
Mahogany Art Nouveau Setee with Iris Inlay
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Mahogany upholstered setee or couch with graceful legs, carved and fruitwood inlays depicting
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Louis XV Style Settee
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Louis XV-Style carved sofa, down-filled and original horse hair upholstery, extremely
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas
$5,400
Pair of elegant Napoleon III settees
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant and comfortable Napoleon III sofas / settees.
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Louis XV Style Table de Gibier
Located in Winter Park, FL
perfect size for use as a sofa table, kitchen island, or console. As always, more photos available upon
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
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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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