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Governor sofa by Poul Cadovius for France
Son, Denmark 1960s
By France
Søn, Poul Cadovius
Located in Ranst, VAN
Rare ‘Governor’ sofa by Poul Cadovius for France & Son. The sofa is in very good condition and is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son. It
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard, Minerva Sofa/Daybed, France
Søn, 1960s
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn
Located in Uppsala, SE
. Original dark grey fabric on a teak frame. The Minerva series is a whole series of sofas in different sizes
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl
Japan
Three-Seat Sofa by France
Son, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, France
Søn
Located in Utrecht, NL
Teak "Japan" series three-seat sofa by Danish designer Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Grete Jalk Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa for France
Son, Denmark, 1960s
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in The Hague, NL
Scandinavian Modern design three-seat sofa designed by Grete Jalk and manufactured for France & Son
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Senator sofa by Ole Wanscher for France and Son, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, France
Søn
Located in Ranst, VAN
Danish vintage sofa designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Son and made in Denmark in the 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt “Minerva” sofa set in teak France
Son Denmark 1957
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
France & Søn, Denmark 1957. This sofa is an iconic example of mid-century modern design and is renowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Minerva
Sofa by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France
Son, 1960s
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sofa designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, Denmark, 1960s. This is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Expertly Restored - Grete Jalk Model-128 Teak Sofa for France
Son
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your space with this Danish Modern sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France & Søn, crafted in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
"Minerva" Teak sofa Set Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard by Nielsen France
Son
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn
Located in Almelo, NL
Two "Minerva" teak sofas and one coffee table Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen from France & Son
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Classic French Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek and sophisticated, French style sofa with early grey wash paint, new white duck fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$3,600
Arne Vodder Teak Sofa FD 164, 1960s Denmark, manufactured by France
Søn
By France
Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful 3-seater sofa from the 1960s. Model FD 164 by Arne Vodder for France & Søn with a high
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-417 Sofa for France
Daverkosen
By France
Daverkosen, Hvidt
Mølgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
France & Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This beautiful sofa features new high-density foam
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Teak Senator 3-Seater Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France
Son
By Ole Wanscher, France
Søn
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Teak, seats and cushions in new Gabriel “Step Mixture
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Vintage Danish Sofas by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and absolutely stunning pair of vintage Danish sofas by Grete Jalk for France and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French 1970s Sofa
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1970s sofa in the style of Jean Royère.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$7,500
Upholstered with a Green Fabric Napoleon III Couch
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Napoleon III couch entirely upholstered with a green fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin Abcd Sofa for Artifort 1968 France Fabric Pierre Frey
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The ABCD three-seat sofa was created in 1968 by the French designer Pierre Paulin
and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Danish Loveseat Settee Sofa by Ole Wanscher for France
Daverkosen
By France
Daverkosen, Ole Wanscher, Grete Jalk
Located in Chattanooga, TN
design. This loveseat size sofa from maker France & Daverkosen exhibits keen Scandinavian styling with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Modular French sofa, wood and marled beige fabric, from the 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful modular sofa made in France in the 1970s, in a beautiful original marled beige fabric and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sectional Sofa “Patate” in Rusty Orange Fabric by Airborne, France 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Introducing the "Patate" sectional sofa, a standout design produced by Airborne France in the 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
1920s French Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful and shapely 1920s French painted sofa in Louis XV style, the frame in original white
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$7,441
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Brown Fabric Aralia Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, the Aralia sofa is similar in style to the iconic Togo
Category
Vintage 1980s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Roche Bobois Floral Tufted Fabric Profile 2.5 Seat Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni for Roche Bobois, the Profile sofa offers a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Roche Bobois Pale Blue Fabric Profile 2.5 Seat Sofa
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni for Roche Bobois, the Profile sofa offers a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Fir, Plywood
Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset Beige Fabric Aralia Corner Sofa
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
upholstered in the original beige needlecord fabric, the sofa features horizontal seam detailing enhancing the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Ligne Roset 3-Seater Sofa in Light Blue Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
The Ligne Roset 3-Seater Sofa offers ample seating with a contemporary flair. Known for their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Ligne Roset 2-Seater Sofa in Light Blue Fabric
By Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
The Ligne Roset 2-Seater Sofa combines modern design with exceptional comfort. Ligne Roset's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
1940s XL French Sofa
Located in Brecht, BE
In love with this 1940s French xl sofa. Great color.
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$11,772
Mid-Century Teak 4 Seater Sofa by Grete Jalk for France
Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Grete Jalk, France
Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
designed by Danish Designer and Architect Grete Jalk for France and Son. This very rare four-seat sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Art Deco French Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant Art Deco sofa made out of Macassar wood. Has curved back and decorative wood elements on
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Macassar
$11,250
Sofa circa 1940 French
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sofa in cream colored fabric covering the back arms and sides one cushion for seat and one for back
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$6,000
Sofa Designed by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France
Søn
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful frame with new cushions covered in gray fabric. The sofa is signed.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Upholstered Wooden Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden sofa with an upholstered seat and back was made in France, circa 1900. It
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
French Directoire Style Sofa
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Directoire style sofa, 20th century, distressed silver-leaf frame upholstered in velvet
Category
20th Century American Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French XVI Style Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Great quality 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and parcel gilt sofa. Circa 1880. A
Category
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$7,400
Danish Minerva Sofa by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen for France
Son, 1957
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France
Søn
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish Minerva sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son, 1957
Minerva
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Provincial Style Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint Louis, US
Vintage French Provincial sofa reupholstered in red and white striped silk. Combination feather and
Category
Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in London, GB
Antique French carved walnut sofa with a lovely flowing shaped and very good carvings. It’s in very
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa
Located in London, GB
Antique French carved walnut sofa with a lovely flowing shaped and very good carvings. It’s in very
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Vintage French Sofa Bed
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage sofa bed, this was made in France and dates from circa 1950s-1960s. We have had
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique Louis XVI style bed used as sofa.
Wooden and horsehair uprights, retouched in a beige
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Painted French Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, circa 1850, hand carved and painted, French, scroll-back sofa with gently splayed arms
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Modernist Sofa, Circa 1970s
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage French modernist sofa, circa 1970s. This sofa sits low and has new foam, straps and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Red Fabric 2 Seater Pumpkin Loveseat Sofa
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
in red fabric, the sofa is constructed from layers of foam, offering ultimate comfort, while the
Category
2010s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Red Fabric 2 Seater Pumpkin Loveseat Sofa
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
in red fabric, the sofa is constructed from layers of foam, offering ultimate comfort, while the
Category
2010s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Finn Juhl Sofa, Model No 218 "Jupiter"
By France
Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Rare Finn Juhl sofa, model no 218 “Jupiter” for France & Son. Designed in 1965 and manufactured in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
French Louis XVI Style Sofa / Daybed
Located in Manhasset, NY
Beautiful French Louis XVI style sofa or daybed, late 19th to early 20th century, elegantly carved
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Roche Bobois Mah-Jong Sectional Sofa Missoni Fabric
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Seattle, WA
A substantial 15 pieces Mah-Jong sofa designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, in Couture Jean
Category
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Fabric
$34,750 / item
19th C. French Directoire Style Sofa
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Directoire style sofa, late 19th to early 20th century, beautiful wood frame in original
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Lounge Sofa, 1953
By Hvidt
Mølgaard, France
Søn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
France & Son, Denmark 1953. This sofa is made of solid oakwood and has teak wooden feet. The sofa is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset Blue Fabric 2 Seater Pumpkin Loveseat Sofa
By Pierre Paulin, Ligne Roset
Located in Basildon, London
in turquoise blue fabric, the sofa is constructed from layers of foam, offering ultimate comfort
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
French Louis XV Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Louis XV style giltwood sofa or canape, beautiful wood frame in original gilding, serpentine
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Louis XV entirely restored and upholstered sofa.
Has been pickeld and upholstered with a
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric
19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stylish mid-19th century French chinoiserie salon settee of shapely form, with good quality gilt
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Minerva Sofa/Daybed by Peter Hvidt
Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France
Son
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France
Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
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French Fabric Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French fabric sofa for your home. Each French fabric sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a French fabric sofa, we have 450 options in-stock, while there are 48 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French fabric sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French fabric sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French fabric sofa over the years, but those crafted by Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy and France
Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a French Fabric Sofa?
Prices for a French fabric sofa start at $882 and top out at $61,500 with the average selling for $4,483.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
Questions About French Fabric Sofa
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The most durable fabric for sofas is microfiber furniture fabric. Tightly weaved ultra-fine fibers create durability and add a strong layer of protection against dirt, dust and liquids. You’ll find a variety of sofa designs and styles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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