1930s French Art Deco Canapé, Solid Oak & Faux Leather, Hand-Crafted
Located in Astoria, NY
With its balanced proportions and understated ornamentation, this canapé embodies the sophistication of French Art Deco design
Faux Leather, Oak
A Louis XV Style Carved And Painted Salon Canapé, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Louis XV Style Carved And Painted Salon Canapé, 19th Century The frame painted in muted celadon colours with carved details picked out in gilt, lavishly upholstered in antique sty...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Sofa or Canapé with Museum Quality
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant 19th century French Louis XVI canapé, handcrafted in richly patinated walnut and distinguished by its beautifully hand-carved frame.
Upholstery, Walnut
French 19th Century Canapé with Richly Carved Décor and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden canapé from the 19th century, with richly carved décor, out-scrolling arms and ribbon-tied floral garlands.
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canapé with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1760, the hand-carved canapé stands on eight graceful cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaves at the shoulders and ending with escargot feet.
Tapestry, Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Giltwood Upholstered Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style giltwood canapé en corbeille from the 19th century, with carved flowers and new upholstery.
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Canape ~ Settee in Richly Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Canapé ~ Settee is an exceptionally fine and rare example hand carved in oak with a depth and quality of craftsmanship seldom encountered.
Silk, Oak
Canape and Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs French 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
CANAPE AND PAIR OF LOUIS XV STYLE CHAIRS French 19th Century in mahogany wood with gilded and relief bronzes.
Wood
18th Century Italian Louis XV Carved Painted Eight, Leg Upholstered Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
It sits on eight cabriole legs over a scalloped apron, and is carved throughout with fanciful acanthus leaf motifs, culminating in several main medallions along the skirt and one lar...
Tapestry, Wood, Paint
Louis XVI Style Canapé Upholstered with Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style Canapé, upholstered with Aubusson tapestry depicting a scene from Aesop’s Fables.
Tapestry, Giltwood
$2,638Sale Price|40% Off
19th Century French Walnut Hand Carved Three Seated Canapé Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
A fine example of Louis XV époque this French three seated canapé is made of hand carved walnut and is still wearing and original upholstery.
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Sofa ~ Canape with cut silk velvet recalls the glory days of Napoleon and Josephine creating what many experts consider t...
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Art Deco Canape in Willow Wicker, upholstered in off-white boucle, Austria 1920s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an elegant and sculptural Art Deco canape executed in richly woven wicker and rattan, dating to the 1920s–1930s.
Bouclé, Wicker, Feathers
$1,038Sale Price|35% Off
20th Century French Double Seated Asymmetrical Canapé Hand Carved Frame Louis XV
Located in Sofia, BG
Small French two seated canapé with lovely hand carved and painted frame with small floral elements in Louis XV style.
Wood
$1,774Sale Price|55% Off
20th Century French Two-Seated Canapé Upholstered with an Antique Wool Carpet
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare and beautiful French canapé upholstered with an antique hand knotted wool carpet.
Wood, Wool
Early 20th-C. French Louis XV Style Painted Canapé Settee Or Sofa In Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early French carved and painted fruitwood canapé in vintage velvet. The frame has peg construction.
Velvet, Fruitwood
Set Canape and 5 Chairs Regency from the 19th Century in Rosewood Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Straw seats. Dimensions.: (canapé) 87 x 175 x 83 cm. Dimensions.: (chair) 85 x 50 x 40 cm.
Rosewood
French, 19th Century Louis XV Style Wooden Three-Seat Canapé à Oreilles h88a
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style three-seat wooden winged sofa from the 19th century with carved crest, scrolled arms, cabriole legs and new upholstery. This French wooden canapé à oreilles f...
Upholstery, Wood
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Canapé Settee
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French Louis XVI period painted and parcel-gilt canapé settee from the late 18th century, with rectangular back, out-scrolled arms, fluted legs and deep cantaloupe colored upholste...
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XVI Style 1900s Light Blue Canapé en Corbeille with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French Louis XVI style sofa, known as a Canapé corbeille, hails from circa 1900 and boasts a soft light blue painted finish that evokes a sense of calm and elegance.
Wood
French Canape Set, 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs Late 19th Century Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French canape set, 4 chairs and 2 armchairs. Late 19th century, early 20th century. in carved and gilded wood.
Wood
English Victorian Louis XV-Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
English Victorian Louis XV-Style Giltwood Sofa English, c. 1840 Height 110cm, width 192cm, depth 62cm This magnificent giltwood canapé is a superb example of English Rococo Revival ...
Silk, Upholstery, Giltwood
Danish Art Nouveau, Chaise Lounge in Oak & Lisa Larson “Mikey” Upholstery, 1920s
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful early 20th century Art Nouveau chaise canapé in solid oak, reflecting the decorative traditions of Danish Art Nouveau furniture inspired by Rococo forms.
Fabric, Textile, Cotton, Linen, Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs ~ Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
If you act fast, a separately sold pair of matching armchairs and canape are available as of this writing! Circa 1890s Each measures 38.5H x 24.5W x 26D; seat 20H Available for picku...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Armchairs ~ Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
If you act fast, a separately sold pair of matching armchairs and canape are available as of this writing! Circa 1890s Each measures 43.5H x 26W x 27D; seat 21H Available for pickup ...
Fabric, Walnut
Original Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Bench/Settee, Early 20th Century restored
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Prutscher
Located in Vienna, AT
Attributed to either Josef Hoffmann or Otto Prutscher as both of the designers did similar objects in bentwood at this time, and both were using balls or olives for joining the legs ...
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Louis XVI Style Bench In Gilded Wood, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
An elegant Louis XVI style settee crafted from finely carved and gilt wood, resting on four tapered and fluted legs ending in carved rosettes. The seat rail is embellished with a dec...
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Loveseat Lovely antique French Louis XVI style painted and giltwood loveseat or canape. This stunning sofa is a beautiful gray color with gilt tr...
Wood
Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood with floral carving, black and white striped
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful 3-seater sofa or divan, second half of the 19th century, Napoleon III era. Divan with a profile of galvanized bars and carved wooden cornucopias as the upper finials. Solid...
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Settee ~ Neoclassical Design
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Settee ~ Neoclassical Design is an elegant work that reflects the graceful neoclassical aesthetic that flourished in Sweden during the reign of...
Fabric, Pine
19th Century Renaissance Revival Louis XIII Style Sofa in Solid Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Renaissance Revival sofa crafted in solid oak and executed in the enduring Louis XIII style. The architectural frame is defined by bold barley twist supports, turned str...
Fabric, Mohair, Oak
French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XV style cane back settee, also called canapé or sofa. Sofa in a very good state, no damage to the cane, rare find.
Velvet, Cane, Wood
$7,874
17th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.
Walnut
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
One of these pieces is this hand-carved walnut canape. The carvings' refinement enhance its shape.
Walnut, Silk
A large and richly carved French 18th century Louis XV period Walnut settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French early 19th century Louis XV st. walnut canapé. Raised by eight impressive scrolled cabriolet legs with floral carvings.
Walnut
Louis XV Settee, Hand-Carved Beechwood, French Antique, Circa 1750
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Louis XV period settee, circa 1750–1770, carved and waxed beechwood, newly upholstered “in the white” with natural linen. The triple-arched backrest, serpentine seat rail and...
Beech
Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck
Located in Charmes, FR
Turkish or billiard sofa, restoration period, swan neck decoration, discolored and stained fabric on the cushion as well as a small, unusual and decorative acro model
Wood
Chesterfield 3 Seater In Light Green Olive Leather
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb three-seater leather Chesterfield sofa from the first part of the 20th century from England with three large removable cushions and straight legs. Chesterfield sofa of very g...
Leather
Antique French Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Couch
Located in London, GB
Antique French Empire style mahogany and gilt bronze couch French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 107cm, width 192cm, depth 72cm This beautiful canapé style couch is craft...
Ormolu
French Directoire Grey Painted Sofa Turned Fluted Legs circa 1795 New Upholstery
Located in Epfach, DE
A handsome French Directoire sofa, circa 1800, its grey painted frame embodying the restrained elegance that marked the transition from Louis XVI refinement to Empire severity. The s...
Fabric, Wood
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Settee, François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine french 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved settee by François Linke (d. 1946). The finely carved frame, upholstered in a recent cream fabric, topped with an...
Fabric, Giltwood
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
Grand 19th Century Sofa with Gilded Wood Frame
Located in Madrid, ES
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite 19th-century sofa. Featuring a luxurious gilded wood frame, this stunning piece is sourced from a private museum, of...
Wood
Period French Directoire Mahogany Cannape in Gold Empire Silk Fabric
By Adam Jacob
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Classic Directoire mahogany cannape with lion's head arm supports and paw feet, accented by Empire ormolu mounts and upholstered in gold Empire style silk yellow fabric.
Mahogany
Italian Savonarola Dante Or Curule Folding Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Stunning Italian iron Savonarola Dante chair also known as x chairs or Curule chairs. Featuring an iron frame that folds in a Campaign style with bronze-mounted finials. A sling back...
Iron
$746Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Bench in Carved Oak, France, circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
3-seater bench / sofa with carved oak structure and original off-white / beige fabric. Louis XV style, France, circa 1880-1920. In good general condition: - structure in excellent ...
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Set of Six Portuguese Chairs and Two Chairs D. João v of the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX CHAIRS AND TWO CHAIRS Portuguese D. João V, 18th Century in carved walnut wood. Upholstered seats. Dim.: (chair) 110 x 64 x 49 cm good conditions.
Wood
$4,275Sale Price|50% Off
20th Century, Authentic Brown Leather Chesterfield on Castors Made in England
By Chesterfield
Located in Sofia, BG
Classic Chesterfield three-seated sofa in cognac brown leather. This traditional English- style sofa features a button-tufted interior, roll-over arms and legs raised on casters. No ...
Leather
French Louis XVI Provençal Settee, 18th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI Provençal settee, 18th century Painted and patinated wood frame, recent Provençal upholstery in vintage pattern. A very beautiful, perfectly proportionned model in ...
Upholstery, Wood
$6,442Sale Price|39% Off
Empire Revival Loveseat by Miklos YBL
By Miklos YBL
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Pieces were designed for the Hungarian Loire Tura Castle (designed by Miklos YBL) of the Baron Schlossberger Family & first made by the workshop of J. Danhauser (1780-1915), Vienna. ...
Wood
$13,500
Regence Walnut Canapé
Located in Vista, CA
Regence style canapé in walnut wood. Recently upholstered.
Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Canape
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century Portuguese Canape XVIII, in Brazilian rosewood with carvings and cane seat.
Wood, Rosewood
Napoleon III Period Ebonised Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant Napoleon III period French sofa or canape. The ebonised frame with gilded carved details has a corbeille form with down-swept arms and a serpentine front.
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Cane Back Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French cane back canape. Circa 1860.
Upholstery, Cane
19th Century French Empire Style Canapé
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
An elegant carved wood upholstered canapé.
Upholstery, Wood
$8,900 / set
French Directoire Unique Fireplace Split Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully designed French Directoire canape highlighted with paint and water gilding.
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 motifs.
Wood
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