$3,950
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 18th century French sofa exemplifies the artistry and elegance of the Rococo period.
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,200Sale Price|43% Off
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Carved frame sofa is upholstered in French gaufrage velvet.
Velvet, Wood
French Early 18th Century Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 18th century sofa.
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XV Period Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A grand scale 18th Century French Louis XV sofa.
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A refined late 18th Century French Louis XVI period sofa. With a beautifully proportioned back and swept arms, finely carved throughout with fluting and classical detail.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour
Located in London, GB
An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour.
Velvet, Walnut
18th Century French Directoire Sofa in Walnut and Cream Upholstery
Located in Madrid, ES
Three-seater sofa with straight lines and a classic French design, inspired by the Louis XVI-Directoire style (late 18th century).
Fabric, Walnut
$7,563Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century French Mahogany Sofa, George Jacob Manner, Circa 1796-1825
By Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Firenze, IT
This magnificent French sofa, crafted in the late 18th to early 19th century (circa 1796-1825), evokes the esteemed style of Jacob-Desmalter, the renowned chairmaker and cabinetmaker...
Velvet, Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century French Walnut and Acacia Wood Sofa Table with Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut and acacia wood sofa table with four drawers, turned legs and cross stretcher from the late 18th century.
Wood, Walnut
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
The walnut frame is warm and lustrous, with a deep patina that reflects its 18th-century origins. Reinforced with a shaped stretcher for added stability, the piece retains its origin...
Walnut
$6,562 / item
Bespoke 18th Century Style Oak Sofa
By Augustus Brandt Petworth
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
With sweeping back and everted scrolling arms, with one seat cushion or two, the oak cabriole legs carved with claw and ball. £3700 plus 13.5-15 m of fabric. Example here upholstered...
Beech, Oak
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 Century Dimensions: Width: 170 cm Depth: 80 cm Height: 90 cm Seat Height: 42 cm...
Textile, Wood
An 18th C Venetian Hand Painted Gilt Wood Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning long sofa featuring a gracefully serpentine front, subtle gilding, and exquisitely hand-painted floral decoration, part of a distinguished suite of Venetian 18th-century g...
Giltwood
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...
Wood
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 ...
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1815, reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic that defined late 18th- and early 19th-century Scandinavian design.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$6,138
Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in London, GB
An elegant Louis XVI style canapé capturing the refined symmetry of 18th-century French neoclassicism. The hand-carved oak frame features a gracefully arched back, fluted architectur...
Velvet, Oak
Upholstered Belgian Os De Mouton Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Elegant Louis XIII sofa with walnut feet in the "Os de Mouton" style. Beautiful soft lines. Elegant and very versatile, this would make an impression in a modern, Minimalist interio...
Walnut, Linen
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 with two armchairs or fauteuils, selling separately.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Beige Upholstered Canapes / Settees
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XVI (18th Century) canapes / Settees with a curved and carved giltwood frame with a circular panel in the backrest, which curves forward to create the Settee's a...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
French 1750s Walnut Library Table with Carved Drawers and Original Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid 18th century walnut library table of the Louis XV period with two drawers and original hardware. Born during the reign of King Louis XV, this French walnut table offers ...
Wood, Walnut
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, Walnut - Louis Delanois JME
By Louis Delanois
Located in Göttingen, NI
A Large French Louis XV Canapé en Corbeille, carved walnut Master Louis Delanois JME c. 1760 Provenance: Albrecht Neuhaus, Würzburg Literature: Pierre Kjellberg, Le Mobilier França...
Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Canapés by Pierre Laroque With Original Beauvais Tapestries
By Pierre Laroque
Located in London, by appointment only
Museum quality pair of late 18th century Louis XVI neoclassical Canapes retaining their original Beauvais 18th century petit point needlework covers. The frames with neoclassical car...
Upholstery, Giltwood, Tapestry
18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Sofa Console or Display Table
Located in Miami, FL
A very good quality 18th century French Louis XIII style rectangular sofa console or display table.
Walnut
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Fruitwood
18th C. Louis XV Sofa Set with Armchairs, Hand-Carved Giltwood, Original Silk
Located in Madrid, ES
Three piece set, late 18th century French Louis XV canapé / sofa / settee with two matching armchairs.
Silk, Giltwood
French Louis XIV Three-Seat Walnut Sofa
Located in Troy, NY
A settee of small size, elegant lines and understated details, triple-arch-back, open scrolling arms, the seat supported by four turned front legs connected by turned center stretche...
Upholstery, Walnut
1790s Louis XVI Period French Painted Sofa with Oval Back and Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period sofa from circa 1790 with antique beige painted finish, oval back, carved foliage and fluted legs. Indulge in the romance of bygone eras with this exquisite...
Upholstery, Wood
Sofa Bench Baroque Period 1650-1750 Black Europe
Located in New York, NY
Sofa Bench Baroque Period 1650-1750 Black Europe. A sofa bench made during the Baroque period in south of Europe. Frame made from oak and repainted in our Laserow Black. Beautiful ca...
Oak
Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles Serpentine Shaped Sofa, Settee Upholstered
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Louis XV period Canapé à Oreilles serpentine-shaped sofa. Featuring carved detailing, decorated with floral motifs and acanthus, with original Verde paint. The seat rails display c...
Walnut
French Canapé by Sulpice Brizard, Circa 1770, Grey Beechwood & Velour
By Sulpice Brizard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An 18th Century French three seater sofa, stamped Sulpice Brizard (Master 1762) 1735-1796.
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is finely carved with flowers, leaves, bound reeds and scrolling vegetal forms. We ha...
Satin, Silk, Walnut
Unavailable|$9,364
Large 18th Century French Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A beautifully carved large 18th century French sofa with original paint. Feathered seat pad upholstered in a vintage French cotton linen mix fabric.
Wood
Unavailable|$6,493
18th Century French Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Nice size, shape and proportioned 18th century French curved frame sofa in original paint.
Linen, Wood
Unavailable|$9,500
18th Century, French, Louis XV Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
Gorgeous antique French, Louis XV sofa. It's attributes include a wingback top, dark wood finish, gorgeous carving and 19th century grain sack cloth upholstery.
Wood
Unavailable|$5,605
Early 18th Century French Régence Oak Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Shapely early 18th century French Régence oak sofa of small proportion upholstered in vintage French velvet.
Velvet, Oak
Unavailable|$3,144
18th Century Carved Wood Painted French Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Large 18th century carved wood painted French sofa. Stripped back to calico and hessian, ready to re-cover.
Wood
Unavailable|$6,904
18th Century Os De Mouton French Walnut Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Stunning, large, French Os De Mouton walnut sofa upholstered in a vintage French sculptured velvet fabric Seat height 44 cm Seat depth 62 cm.
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable|$7,177
18th Century French Rush Seat Ladder Back Painted Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Very good example of an 18th Century sofa. Seat Height: 40cm Seat Depth: 55cm
Rush, Wood
Unavailable|$5,600
18th Century Louis XV Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century Louis XV sofa. Original painted finish now worn to a beautiful patina. Original caned back.
Unavailable|$4,101
18th Century French Chestnut Sofa or Bench from Bordeaux
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality and of elegant proportions, 18th century French chestnut bench/ sofa from Bordeaux, with a lovely color, having been reupholstered in a blue linen.
Fabric
Unavailable|$6,850
French Louis XVI 18th Century Neoclassical Sofa, circa 1780
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a superb and rare beechwood French Louis XVI 18th century period neoclassical sofa retaining its original green or grey paint.
Fabric, Beech
Unavailable|$12,550
18th Century Louis XVI Sofa
Located in New Orleans, LA
Époque Louis XVI sofa with original paint finish.
Unavailable|$18,500
French Aubusson Canape, 18th Century
Located in Natchez, MS
18th century French Aubusson covered sofa with giltwood frame.
Unavailable|$14,000
French Mouton Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
An unusually large French Mouton sofa with a walnut leg and completely reupholstered, circa 1800.
Unavailable|$9,336
French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice French L.S. Sofa, with caned back and an orange velvet fabrique.
Wood, Cane, Velvet
Unavailable|$14,600
18th Century Regence Canapé
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century Regence canapé with beautiful painted wood carving. Large scale with deep seat.
Pretty Little Pink sofas bench from the Louis XVI Period french antiquity
Located in Boulogne-sur-Mer, FR
Pretty Louis XVI bench in painted wood, verdigris color, fluted straight legs. Feather cushion, filled with an old pink velvet, and ending with two pretty bows for a feminine touch....
Mahogany
Unavailable|$8,863
Huge Louis XIII Style Castle Sofa with Wings
Located in charmes, FR
huge louis XIII style wing sofa with these cushions, all in very good condition (only a small hole indicated on the seat) blackened wooden base, manufacture at the start of the 20th ...
Wood
A Fine Antique Rare & Important Louis XVI Gilt Wood sofa, ca.1790
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular & highly important Antique French Louis XVI carved gilt wood sofa of exquisite craftsmanship embellished with carved gilt wood detail depicting wreaths further in sc...
Silk
Unavailable|$6,495
French Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
French Settee w/ Original Paint
Wood
Unavailable|$4,077
French Louis XVI Canape Corbielle
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine example of a French canape sofa corbeille en hetre dating from the Louis XV period, 18th Century.
Wood
Unavailable|$11,000
Louis XVI Jean-Baptiste Boulard French Canapé
By Jean-Baptiste Boulard
Located in Woodbury, CT
A three-seated French canapé en peinte (settee in original paint) upholstered in yellow Scalamandre silk damask. Jean-Baptiste Boulard, born c.1725 - died 1789, received as a Master...
Beech
Unavailable|$14,000
Louis XV provincial walnut table a ecrire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XV provincial walnut table a ecrire, the shaped, molded edge rectangular top above a single frieze drawer, raised on cabriole legs.
Walnut
Unavailable|$4,150
LXIII Style Table with Drop Sides
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century walnut French Louis XIII style table with drop sides from bastide le trentin.
Iron
Unavailable|$86,000 / set
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 tables that serve also as games and sofa tables, in cherrywood, closed to create an 1...
Rosewood, Ebony, Cherry, Satinwood
Unavailable|$5,058
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...
Walnut
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