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French 19th Century Sofa with Square Arms in Burlap
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 19th century sofa with separate square arms. This piece has been re-glued, retied springs
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Fancy Movie Star French Louis XV Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Louis XV sofa having richly carved and gilded wood and original gold silk blend upholstery
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Walnut Cane Sofa Settee Daybed Canapè
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 18th century French Louis XVI period walnut sofa, settee, daybed or canapè. The sofa
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18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique Rustic Painted Country French Trestle Table, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique rustic painted Country French trestle table features a narrow width making it a great
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Early 20th Century French Rustic French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
Restored 19th Century French Louis XV Style Canape Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand 19th century French canapé sofa made in the Louis XV taste restored with new recent
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Burlap, Linen, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Canape or Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV giltwood canape or sofa displays the grandeur and opulence of the
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1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
1750s Pair of French Charles IV Gold Gilded Upholstered Sofas
Located in Marbella, ES
1750 pair of French Charles IV gold gilded upholstered sofas.
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Mid-18th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique French Iron Outdoor Sofa in White Sunbrella
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century antique French iron outdoor sofa in white sunbrella.
We kept the beautiful patina
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Walnut Tufted Leather Sofa with Loose Seat Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carved walnut sofa that stands on eight cabriole shaped legs. The sofa is
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19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Elegant Art Deco Sofa, France, 1940s, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Pierre Chareau, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco sofa, France, 1940s, re-upholstered in a luxurious pure Alpaca wool fabric. Fast
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Louis Style Navy Blue Sofa, early 20th century, France. Restored.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage sofa made of walnut wood.
Very good condition, after renovation of wood and replacement of
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1920s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style 2 seat curved Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A French, early 19th Century, Louis XVI style 'Corbeille' Sofa. This petit, curved sofa has a
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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Pink Velvet Sofa / Canapé
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early French neoclassical style pink velvet sofa or canapé . This is an amazing piece
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Original Antique French Louis XIII Sofa with Earlier Aubusson Upholstery
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French Louis XIII sofa from circa 1690 offers earlier circa 1640 Aubusson upholstery. Out of a
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII French Antique Sofas
Antique Victorian French Rococo Carved Rosewood Upholstered Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian French Rococo upholstered sofa offers rosewood frame with asymmetrical
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Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
18th Century French Louis XIV-style Os De Mouton Sofa
Located in Antwerpen, BE
18th Century Louis XIV-style Os De Mouton Sofa with re-upholstered cushion in linen, handcarved
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18th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Walnut
19th Century Antique French Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century antique French Louis XV style sofa
Painted in a light oyster white, with subtle
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19th Century European Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Needlepoint and Petit Point Sofa Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Needlepoint and Petit Point sofa. Sofa is in excellent condition. Needlepoint
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19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wool, Silk, Wood
French Napoleon III Upholstered Sofa in Ebonized Wood, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Period French Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood, with triple hump-camel back and turned and fluted
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style walnut carved sofa, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This louis XVStyle sofa has incredible carving with exceptional craftsmanship made of fine walnut
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Monumental Sofa in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey, France circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
Monumental 120 Inch long sofa in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey ( 2 available )
France Circa 1870
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Cotton
French Old Leather Tufted Chesterfield Sofa with Nailhead Trim, circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tufted leather Chesterfield sofa with nailhead trim from the late 19th century. This
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Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Bobbin Turned Monumental Sofa in Textured Wool Blend, France circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Bobbin Turned Monumental sofa in Textured Wool Blend by Maharam.
France circa 1910
Newly
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1910s French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
French Gold Giltwood Louis XV Sofa, Loveseat or Settee Newly Reupholstered
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Louis XV sofa, loveseat or settee from the early 20th century. Expertly carved in richly
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa circa 1900. This sofa has a nicely shaped back and
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Early 1900s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Leather Chesterfield Sofa Bronze Lion Paw Feet, Horsehair Padding
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Chesterfield sofas origins range from France, England to Ireland. The first Chesterfield sofa to be offered on
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1920s French Chesterfield French Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather
Antique French Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Paw Feet and Horsehair Padding
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Chesterfield sofas origins range from France, England to Ireland. The first Chesterfield sofa to be offered on
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1920s French Chesterfield French Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather
French Giltwood Settee Sofa, Style Louis XVI, Red Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French giltwood settee sofa, style Louis XVI, red velvet, 19th century.
Dimensions: 53.5 in. L
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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Sofa and Two Armchairs Napoleon III French Gobelin Coating
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Sofa and two armchairs from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, original Gobelin upholstery
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Large Antique French Carved Oak Sofa Table Foyer Console Trestle Black Forest
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved dark oak sofa table foyer console trestle black forest 19c
~Direct from
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19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Sofa in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century small sofa two places called "CORBEILLE" In carved and natural wood, the cane seat and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered Bouclé fabric
Located in Paris, FR
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Front legs raised upon brass casters.
This sofa has been fully restored and newly upholstered in the
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
French Oak Hunt Table, Console Table, Sofa Table, Dining Table, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Called a table de chasse in French, or hunt table, this French table from the turn of the 20th
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Early 1900s French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Iron
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table
end 19th Century
sofa: 205cm x 90cm x 75cm
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Late 19th Century French Baroque French Antique Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Shell Carved Mahogany Sofa Settee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century French Louis XV style shell carved mahogany sofa settee in red fabric. Item
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Button Back Upholstered in French Linen Two-Seater Sofa
Located in London, England
Swedish buttoned back two-seater sofa upholstered in an antique neutral French linen.
This lovely
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival French Antique Sofas
Materials
Metal, Iron
18th Century French Walnut Console Sofa Table Barley Twist Desk Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
18th Century French Walnut Console Sofa Table Carved Barley Twist Desk Louis XIII.
Direct from
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Console Sofa Table Louis XIV Carved Walnut Lyre Scroll c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th Century French console sofa table Louis XIV style carved walnut w Lyre Scrolls.
Direct from
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Antique Painted French Country Louis XV Style Sofa Settee in Irish Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This gorgeous sofa is one of our favorites! The frame is a solid hand-carved mahogany frame that
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19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Down, Raw Linen, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Marble-Top Kitchen Island, Work Table or Sofa Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 19th century kitchen island or work table with marble top. This antique table from France
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Marble
French Louis XVI Period Antique Green Painted Sofa Canapé Settee, 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A stunning piece with relentless curves against distinctive angularity, this gorgeous French
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18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Sofa French Polish Finish
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely antique Swedish Biedermeier three-four-seat sofa in top grade quilted golden birch veneers
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier French Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa
Pair Armchairs 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire three piece
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1870s French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
French Louis XVI Carved Fruitwood Antique Settee Sofa, circa Late 18th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An interesting Provincial settee from the last quarter of the 18th century, the sofa is quite
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
La Belle Époque Louis XV Style Sofa in Carved Walnut, France, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
La Belle Époque LXV Style Sofa in carved walnut, France, circa 1870
Louis XV style canape or sofa
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19th Century French Belle Époque French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Fine Carved French Louis XV Louis XV Club Style Sofa Settee Circa 1920s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a part of a two-piece set with a club chair listed separately. The sofa is extremely well
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1920s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
A Fine French Charlies X Rosewood
Hollywood Inlayed Sofa Table
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine sofa table made circa 1820 is of French origin. The table has an almost modern feeling
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19th Century German Charles X French Antique Sofas
Materials
Holly, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Oak Workbench, Sofa Table with Single Drawer and Vice
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early 20th century workbench from Normandy, France, is constructed of solid oak and features a
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Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Sofa and Queen Size Bed Attached on the Backside; Removable
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Art Deco 1910-1939, is a style of architecture and design first appearing in France, just prior to
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
SALE 19th Century French Hand Carved Walnut Sofa "Corbeille" in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century small sofa two places called "CORBEILLE" In carved and natural wood, the cane seat and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Biedermeier Swedish Sofa French Polish Finish Art Deco Curved Arms Empire
By Biedermeier
Located in Lewes, England
This extremely rare Swedish antique Biedermeier sofa settle couch came we understand from
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Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier French Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch
Late 19th Century French Country Long Sofa/Settee With Carved Arms, Legs
Back
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
this but I think this lovely sofa needs to be recovered.
The measurement to the where the arms turn
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Late 19th Century Unknown French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Antique French Regency Victorian Swan
Kissing Bird Carved Frame Mahogany Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Regency Victorian swan and kissing bird carved frame mahogany sofa. Item features
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Early 20th Century European Regency French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
A French Louis XV Style Painted Wood Sofa with New Upholstery, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style painted wood sofa from the early 20th century. This French two-seat sofa
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Style Sofa in Cotton Linen from House of Hackney, France circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Louis XVI Style sofa in Cotton Linen from House of Hackney, France circa 1880.
Louis XVI style
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1880s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Baroque Revival Period Turned Oak Sofa or Console Table, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a rectangular top with rounded corners above an apron supported by turned and block legs with a lower shelf, raised on ball feet.
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1850s French Baroque Revival French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Corbeille Canape Sofa, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
", in the Louis XVI style, France, late 19th century.
The sofa of generous proportions, with a very
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Late 19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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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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