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Unusual French Art Deco Sofa Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
This French Art Deco sofa table with a large diameter features an unusual design with a useful
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
19th Century French Curved Arm Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The graceful lines of this lovely painted French canape with curved arms offer a sculptural element
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
French Antique Directoire Cherry Sofa, Rush Seat
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rush seated French antique bench with Directoire era design elements, specifically the shaped
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cherry
French Louis Xvi Century Gilded Sofa Settee
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Fabulous French gilded sofa sette with the Original upholstery. The sofa needs to be restored. The
Category
Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Satin
Antique Painted French Régence Style Sofa Or Settee
Located in Free Union, VA
A very finely carved ca. 1890’s Régence style sofa or settee painted cream and freshly upholstered
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Late 19th Century French Régence French Antique Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
French Napoleon III Period Circular Couch, circa 1860
Located in Paris, FR
A Napoleon III period circular couch.
France.
circa 1860.
Height : 92 cm (36 1/4 in
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
French Louis XV Style Linen Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality beechwood sofa or canapé in the Louis XV style, with close-nailed padded back and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Linen, Beech
19th Century French Carved Mahogany Wood Capitonné Sofa, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French carved mahogany wood capitonné sofa with wheels, 1890s.
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1890s French Victorian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Carved Wood Sofa with Original Fabric
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French carved wood sofa with original fabric.
Category
1890s French Victorian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Giltwood Rectangular Centre Table or Sofa Side Table
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
Carved giltwood French Napoleon III centre table, with Carrara marble top. Embellished with a
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical French Antique Sofas
Materials
Beech
French Leather and Wood Corner Sofa from Late 19th Century
Located in Florence, IT
French leather and wood corner sofa from late 19th century
The leather of the sofa presents some
Category
1880s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
SUPER SALE! - Superb French Louis XV 19 c Walnut Sofa/ settee
Located in Boca Raton, FL
French Louis XV 19 th c sofa/ settee , hand carved solid walnut on cabriole legs and beautiful
Category
19th Century French Baroque French Antique Sofas
French Art Deco Chairs and Sofa by Paul Follot, circa 1920
By Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
French Art Deco chairs and sofa by Paul Follot, circa 1920
A pair of chairs and sofa in ebonized
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century French Ebonized Carved Wood Sofa with Original Upholstery, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French ebonized carved wood sofa with original brocade upholstery, 1890s.
Category
1890s French Victorian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Wood
19th Century French Inlaid Rosewood Set: Sofa, Six Chairs and Eight Armchairs
Located in Wyboston Lakes, GB
This is a 19th century french inlaid rosewood set of
one sofa: size 193 cm width 129cm height 70cm
Category
1850s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of 18th Century French Directoire Sofa Console and Games Tables
Located in San Francisco, CA
A remarkably "Modern" pair of late 18th century French Directoire neoclassical console
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18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Ebony, Cherry, Satinwood
pair of bergere armchairs sofas living room louis xvi french antiquity vintage
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
furnishing decorator.
Dimension of the bench: length: 116cm depth: 59 cm height: 91
french antiquity
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Beech
Recamier sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
newly re-upholstered in velvet
Category
Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
$2,100
Art-Deco Sofa
Located in Zaventem, Belgium
Art-deco 3 seater sofa from 1930. Refurbished, and reupholstered with golden colored velvet
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$7,808
Napolean III sofa
Located in Newport Coast, CA
Antique three legged sofa, re-upholstered in flax linen.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Linen
$6,000
Neo Classic meridian sofa
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neo Classic Cubus mahogany framed meridian sofa. The sofa is constructed of solid mahogany with
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Antique Painted Sofa Settee
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Antique sofa, settee, with beige fabric, painted white, the upholstery is new.
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Louis XV Beachwood Canape Sofa
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Louis XV Beachwood canape sofa. Arched curved padded back and serpentine cushion seat in molded
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18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Magnificent sofa size tapestry Pillow
Located in Scarsdale, NY
This unique tapastry pillow is filled with vibrant color and life. The trim is exquisite. The tapastry is at least turn of the century. It was made into a pillow later. The top ...
Category
19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Down
Rush Seated Directoire Style Cherry Sofa
Located in Port Chester, NY
A rush seated French antique bench with Directoire era design elements, specifically the turning in
Category
Mid-19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Rush, Cherry
Napoleon III Period Carved and Patinated Sofa
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III 1860s sofa in patinated oak with faces and scrolls. The sofa is raw and has to be re
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1860s French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
Napoleon III Inlaid Sofa Table
Located in Honiton, Devon
Very pretty Napoleon III inlaid sofa table
French dating to circa 1870s, veneered with figured
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1870s French Antique Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century, Louis XVI Sofa or Canape
By Nicolas Parmantier
Located in London, GB
The elegantly moulded frame carved with bead decoration surrounding the cartouche-shaped padded back . The out-swept padded arm with scrolled fronts supported on similarly bead-decor...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Oak Trestle Sofa/Console Table (ref# PR112)
Located in San Francisco, CA
look without being too large. Origin Pertuis, France
Category
18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Basket Sofa in Golden Wood XIXth
Located in charmes, FR
Louis XVI style basket sofa from late 19th century overall in very good condition, minimal wear to
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Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Coucher de Soleil sur la Briere by Fernand Puigaudeau
By Fernand Puigaudeau
Located in Stamford, CT
An oil on canvas by French artist Fernand Puigaudeau (1864-1930), signed and dated 1926
Category
Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Canvas
Louis XVI Settee Sofa in Bob Collins Linen
Located in New York, NY
Painted Louis XVI settee with tapered and carved legs with rosettes. Newly upholstered in Bob Collins "Bobcat" linen with down cushion, coordinating mustard linen back and grosgrain ...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI style Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon For A Sofa Seat C. 1880
Located in London, GB
Large tapestry cartoon for the seat of a sofa. With a central bunch of flowers in a basket surround
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19th Century French Directoire French Antique Sofas
Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon For A Sofa Back In The Directoire Style C.1880
Located in London, GB
Aubusson Tapestry cartoon for a sofa back. Swags of fabric and flowers over a lrage bouquet of
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19th Century French Directoire French Antique Sofas
19th Century Sofa in the style of Napoleon Third Re-upholstered in Calico
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
French carved wood 19th century sofa with over proportioned backrest.
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1870s French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon For A Small Sofa Back, Oil on Canvas, C. 1880
Located in London, GB
Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon for a small sofa seat in the late 18th century French Director style
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19th Century French Directoire French Antique Sofas
Guillerme
Chambron, Votre Maison, Sofas
Lounge Chair, Fabric and Oak, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Milan, IT
company, Votre Maison, has marked the history of French design. Guillerme et Chambron get acquainted for
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Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
Guillerme
Chambron, Votre Maison, Sofas
Lounge Chair, Fabric and Oak, 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Milan, IT
company, Votre Maison, has marked the history of French design. Guillerme et Chambron get acquainted for
Category
Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
Serpentine Wooden 20th Century Daybed Sofa Centre Bench Bed Louis XV Style
Located in Dorking, Surrey
Beautifully shaped French daybed.
Newly re-upholstered in flame retardant calico, ready for new
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Calico, Wood
Louis XV Period Carved Beech Sofa or Canapé Upholstered in Teal Silk, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
, France, circa 1750.
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1750s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
French Louis XVI Painted And Gilt Settee
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Neoclassic painted and Gilt Sofa
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18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Period French Empire Settee attributed to Georges Jacob
By Georges Jacob
Located in Vancouver, BC
French Empire sofa by one of the two most prominent Parisian master menuisiers, Georges Jacob
Category
1810s French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Directoire Canape with Original Paint
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A wonderful example of a late 18th century French Directoire sofa / canapé with detailed carving
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Late 18th Century French Directoire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French fruitwood (cherry) entrance, serving, hall table C.1790
Located in Malvern, Victoria
Late 18th Century French fruitwood centre/serving/sofa/hall/entrance table.
Of good deep
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Late 18th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood
Fancifully Carved Walnut Bench with Hoof Feet
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique sofa from France in warm mid-range walnut. The high, open back and curved arms and
Category
Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns
Located in Berlin, DE
Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800.
Mahogany,
right and left, each with columns and fire
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19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Original antique Empire Sofa / canapé circa 1860-1870 Empire Room mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room.
Massive mahogany cast with Empire
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Mid-19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Original French Empire Sofa and Armchair Set Made from Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
. The seat and backrest are finished with a classic classic upholstery (French lacing). High quality
Category
19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Original Empire Set of a Sofa 2 Armchairs and 1 Table Mahogany with Bronze Figur
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room.
Massive mahogany cast with Empire
Category
19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Mahogany
Daybed Sofa by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
Søn
By France
Søn, Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Munster, NRW
frame. New foam upholstery covered with a beautiful fabric by ROHI. The daybed was produced by France
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1650s Danish French Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
Elegant French Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant and shapely French sofa, circa 1890 with bleached frame and stunning hand stitched
Category
Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
$7,234
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
18th century antique French sofa
Golden details and original fabrics.
Category
1750s French Antique Sofas
$3,964
Large 19th Century French Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Large 19th century French sofa.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Early 19th century French sofa in Louis XVI style.
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Magnificent 19th Century French Sofa "Corbeille"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Magnificent 19th century French sofa "Corbeille".
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Gorgeous 18th Century French Sofa "Corbeille"
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Gorgeous 18th century French sofa "Corbeille".
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Pair of 19th Century French Sofas
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 19th century French sofas, natural and giltwood.
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III 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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