Digoin Sarreguemines French Faïence 12 Les Mois de L'année à la Campagne Plates
By Digoin & Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A white body with a basket weave border, and a French blue, hand painted lining on the inside border and the outer rim. 7 inches in diameter - perfect for canapés or pastry. Terri...
Earthenware
$10,243 / set
19th Century Baroque Saxony Seat Group, 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Saxony, circa 1880-1890. Dimensions: Canapé H 92 cm, W 149 cm, D 77 Chair H 93 cm, W 45 cm, D 47 cm.
Bronze
$1,108Sale Price / set|30% Off
20th Century Pair of French Mahogany Armchairs with Hand Carved Armrests
Located in Sofia, BG
The armrests are hand carved with a ram heads at the end. There is a two-seat canapé that could match perfectly. France, circa 1920.
Mahogany
$1,890Sale Price / set|30% Off
19th Century French Wrought Iron 6-Piece Garden Salon Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Circa mid-1900s Table measures 26 height x 36 in diameter Canape measures 34 H x 52 W x 25 D; seat 16 H Armchairs measure 35 H x 19 W x 16 D; seat 16 H Chairs measure 35 H x 15 W...
Wrought Iron
$6,726Sale Price|25% Off
17th Century Italian Baroque Louis XIV Lacquered and Parcel Gilt Sofa
Located in Firenze, IT
Green passementerie trims the edges, which, despite minor wear consistent with its age, remains in good overall condition. This Louis XIV canape is versatile enough to enhance vario...
Gold Leaf
$61,515 / set
Beauvais Tapestry and Beech Wood Furniture Suite
By Beauvais Royal Manufactory
Located in London, GB
The suite, which is comprised of a canapé (sofa) and four fauteuils (armchairs), is crafted from carved beech wood and Beauvais tapestry.
Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech
Italian 19th Century Mecca and Hand Painted Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The elongated central column, with bottom finial, is richly carved with an acanthus leaf metal top crown below the metal scrolled canapé. All original paint and wonderful proportions.
Wood
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Crystal and Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The chandelier is exquisitely draped by garlands of cut crystal from the top crown accented by hanging crystals from the ormolu canapé ornamented with additional palmettes.
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of French Pillows Made of 19th Century Aubusson Tapestries with Foliage
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Atlanta, GA
With their skillfully woven decor, this pair of 19th century Aubusson tapestry pillows will bring a touch of French elegance to any sofa, canapé or settee.
Tapestry
Pair 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Empire Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
As of this writing, the original matching canape plus a wingback armchair in the same upholstery are available!
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Antique Solid Silver Gilt Charger Sideboard Dish (50cm) with Battle Scene 19th c
Located in London, GB
Whilst splendid as a display centrepiece or on a sideboard, owing to its generous proportions and shape, it could also be used practically, almost in a salver-like fashion with a tou...
Silver
$4,818Sale Price / set|70% Off
19th Century Fine French Louis XVI Carved Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in Sofia, BG
A very fine French 19th century Louis XVI style hand grey painted and carved five-piece salon suite, comprising of a canapé, two fauteuils and two chairs, all reupholstered in floral...
Wood
French Art Nouveau Living Room / Salon Five Piece Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
French Art Nouveau Living Room Set comprises 5 pieces: 1 Loveseat (sofa, canape) 2 armchairs and 2 chairs. Set needs to be refinished and reupholstered.
Fabric, Wood
French Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Mahogany Five-Piece Salon Suite
Located in London, GB
In the set are included two armchairs, two chairs and a canape. The elegant mahogany frames are expertly adorned with ormolu mounts and upholstery.
Ormolu
$3,984Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergeres, Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
If you act fast, the original matching canape and pair of side chairs are still available!
Walnut
Swedish turned wooden bowl folk craft handmade early 20th century
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Une autre de ses réalisations majeures est le SAS Royal Hotel de Copenhague, construit entre 1958 et 1960, qu'il dessina du bâtiment aux poignées de portes et pour qui il créa en 195...
Birch
19th Century French Louis XV Gilded Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
As of this writing, a matching canape and four side chairs from the set are still available.
Giltwood
$10,252 / set
Two Russian Cut Glass and Silver Centrepiece Tazze
Located in London, GB
The tazze can be used to serve canapés or sweetmeats, or enjoyed as purely decorative items.
Silver
Josef Hoffmann 'Buenos Aires' Suite by J&J Kohn, Austria, Early 20th Century
By Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Austin, TX
It is formally known as model no. 675 C (for canape, or settee) and F (for fauteuils, or armchairs).
Leather, Beech
$999Sale Price|28% Off
French Louis XV Livig Room Set, Jean-Baptiste Sené, circa 1760
By I. B. Sene
Located in Long Island City, NY
Comprises of 5 pieces: 1 Loveseat (sofa, canape) 2 armchairs and 2 chairs. Set needs to be refinished and reupholstered.
Beech
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