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Blackened Wood Napoleon the 3d Sofa
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique sofa is made of blackened wood and fabric. It has a very nice shape. This
Category
1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,170 Sale Price
25% Off
Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and classic 18th century authentic Italian Neoclassical sofa that's part of a salon set
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Located in Lewes, England
after mid oak French polish finish.
The sofa is approx 200cm long.
It has swooping legs, arms and
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier French Antique Sofas
Materials
Birch
$4,351 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Rococo Revival Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
A large Rococo revival carved giltwood sofa
French, Late 19th Century
Height 135cm, width 196cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
Located in Madrid, ES
Cloakroom Art Deco sofa.
In mahogany, with mirror in the center and sofa in metal applications
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique Carpenter
s Workbench, Onsole, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique carpenter's workbench ~ sofa table ~ console is intriguing, because it's entirely possible
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic French Antique Sofas
Materials
Iron
Sofa Louis XV Style 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
period.
Origin: France.
Period: 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,585 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French Louis XIV style giltwood sofa.
With elegant sweeping armrests terminating in
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Pair of Large Ornate Giltwood Antique Sofas
Located in London, GB
Pair of large ornate giltwood antique sofas.
French, early 20th century.
Measures: Height 100cm
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$16,523 / set
Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830
Category
1830s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely
Category
19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Antique Louis-Phillipe I Flame Mahogany Sofa c. 1840s
Located in Westfield, MA
Delve into the elegance of the 1840s with this meticulously crafted Antique Louis-Philippe I sofa
Category
1840s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Early 1900
s Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing
Category
1920s French French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$1,873 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Upholstered Sofa from the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this sofa in the Louis XVI type, two-person, with softly upholstered seat, backrest
Category
Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood
Newly Upholstered Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French Louis XVI sofa from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The sofa
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Silk, Wood
Art Deco red lacquered sofa with carved details, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Cardinal red lacquered Art Deco sofa with finely carved knobs and gold leaf appliqués. Upholstery
Category
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Gold
$3,482 Sale Price
55% Off
Large Louis XVI style gilt wood sofa, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large good quality French carved gilt wood sofa, having scrolling foliate and fluted decoration
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa
Located in Germantown, MD
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa. Beautiful hand carving and nicely ebonized
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,996 Sale Price
25% Off
A Louis XVI Sofa Upholstered in Burnt Orange Velvet
Located in London, GB
A fine Louis XVI style sofa upholstered in burnt orange velvet, supported on a beechwood frame with
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Paint
Early 20th Century Josef Hoffmann Woden Sofa for Kohn
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann.
Manufactured by Khon.
In good condition, with
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$6,245 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Of 17th Century Oak Bedside Tables Or Sofa Ends
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely pair of oak bedside tables or end tables from the 17th century Renaissance period.
The two bedside tables are actually a Renaissance column cut in two. Two small oak trays ha...
Category
17th Century French Renaissance French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition.
(B-139).
Category
19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Louis XVI Sofa – Carved and Gilded Wood, Original Joinery
Located in Madrid, ES
"18th Century Louis XVI Sofa – Carved and Gilded Wood, Original Joinery"
Origin: France
Date: 18th
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Button Back Sofa, Circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Victorian sofa offers walnut frame in serpentine form having carved floral crest over
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Superb Quality Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa Settee Manner of Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover the epitome of French luxury with this exquisite Louis XVI style bronze-mounted sofa
Category
1880s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Bronze
A Charles X Inlaid Wood and Black Velvet Sicilian Sofa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Charles X period, which was prominent in France during the early 19th century. The sofa's frame is crafted
Category
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid
Category
18th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle
By Soft Baroque
Located in Saint Louis, US
This Louis XV style sofa is a testament to the opulence and creativity of the dynastic French
Category
1920s American Baroque French Antique Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Small Louis XV sofa walnut and pale beige velvet golden wickerwork, can be placed in the middle of
Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Fine Antique Napoleon III circa 1870 Gold Giltwood Bergere Louis XVI Sofa Settee
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bergère settee which is part of a suite
This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs
Category
1870s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
and upholstery. Frame is fabricated in a dense mahogany with a dark-umber, French polish finish. Sofa
Category
Early 20th Century Baltic Belle Époque French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Victorian rare suite you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$11,100 Sale Price / set
40% Off
1 OF 2 OF RESTORED ART DECO HARRY
LOU EPSTEIN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SOFAs
By Harry
Lou Epstein Furniture Co
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco two seat Cloud sofas with Birch frames and one of a kind, hand dyed brown
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Birch
Rare Louis XVI Oak Dressing Table or Sofa Table, End of 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A rare antique Louis XVI oak dressing table,
Lovely piece in very good condition. The top flaps open to reveal 3 sections. On the lower section of the piece, we can find four small ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
French Trestle Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century French scrubbed trestle table, 1860.
Dimensions:
63.5 inches (161 cms) wide
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
$1,652
Gilt Settee, France circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1900
Carved gilt wood Settee with floral motif, serpentine seat rail, cabriole legs, and
Category
Early 1900s French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wool, Giltwood
Beautiful Large Antique French Sectional
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Left Couch - 52"x35"x36" - 74 lbs Middle Couch - 64"x32"x36" - 80 lbs Right Couch - 52"x35"x36
Category
Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Biedermeier Benches, France, 1840
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of Biedermeier benches with intricate carvings, half round armrests and pillars on the sides with acanthus leaves. In the middle of the backrests are two stylized flower motif...
Category
1840s French Biedermeier French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
$22,818 / set
French Napoleon III Settee with Ebonized Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual French 19th Century Napoleon III Tufted Sofa with ebonized arms. This stunning small
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$2,304 Sale Price
52% Off
French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned small French settee from the Napoleon III period with a gracious curved
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$3,040 Sale Price
27% Off
Small Scaled French 19th Century Settee
Located in Buchanan, NY
An elegant French early 20th century small scale settee in the Napoleon III style. This French
Category
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$2,560 Sale Price
46% Off
France, Table in Wood, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table
Material: Wood
France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and
Category
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
$11,000
French Napoleon III Style Settee in Vintage Gold Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French Napoleon III style settee is upholstered in a plush floral patterned gold
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$3,184 Sale Price
20% Off
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee with New Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XV Style Painted Settee with New Linen Upholstery
A refined French Louis XV style
Category
19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers
This is a superb quality pair of French side
Category
1920s French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV transition provençal settee, patinated wood frame, recent pale yellow down
Category
19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood
Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered
Category
19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Romantic Canape French, 19th Century in Oilwood
Located in Madrid, ES
romantic canape
French, 19th century in Oilwood.
Upholstered seat and back, decorated with floral
Category
Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Walnut Canape With Original Petit Point
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare and fine 18th Century canape with finely carved walnut legs and stretcher. The original petit point and needle point is in excellent condition for its age. Hoof feet mo...
Category
Late 18th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
French Bronze Mounted Mahogany Directoire Style Meridienne
Located in Dallas, TX
A very graceful French meridienne in the directoire style.
Category
Late 19th Century French Directoire French Antique Sofas
Small Scale French 19th C Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French late 19th century small scale Napoleon III settee features a gracious curved
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Table with Drawer in Wood, 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table
Material: Wood
France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and
Category
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Table in Wood and Marble France, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table
Material: Wood and marble
Style: Art Deco
France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco
Category
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Marble
Table, France, 1920, in Wood and Marquetry
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table
Material: Wood and marquetry
Style: Art Deco
France
We have specialized in the sale of Art
Category
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Table in Wood and Glass, 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Table
Material: Wood
France
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and
Category
1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Glass
French 19th century bench with aries heads
Located in MILL, NL
19th century sofa / bench.
Original from France, 19th century. Ebonised frame with white / cream
Category
19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
French Carved Fruitwood Table
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A French carved side table or desk in rich coloured fruitwood; with two drawer frieze, angled legs
Category
19th Century Spanish Other French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
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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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