Antique French Cane Settee
Louis XV Style French Caned Settees
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of 19th century French settees captures the spirit of the Louis XV style. The
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
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Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Directoire Style Painted Ash Banquette, Settee
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French Directoire style banquette from the turn of the twentieth century features a scrolled
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Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique French Cane Settee
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Upholstery, Cane, Ash
H 36.25 in W 48.5 in D 24 in
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
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
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Velvet, Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century French Directoire Painted Cane Daybed/Settee, C 1880
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late 19th century French Directoire painted cane daybed/settee. C 1880. Very decorative item with
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Late 19th Century European Directoire Antique French Cane Settee
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Cane, Wood
H 41.75 in W 74.25 in D 29.5 in
Fine Cane French Louis XV Gilded Settee Canape circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved gold leaf frame. Upholstered. Cane accents. Fringe accents. 33 1/4" h x 53 1/4" w x 28 1/2
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
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Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Style Finely Carved Wood and Caned Settee
Located in Hudson, NY
This three-seat sofa or settee is made of hand-carved wood with many fine details and retains its
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique Painted Bench or Settee, ex-Madeleine Castaing, after design by Chapuis
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in London, GB
A very decorative 'curule' settee, late 19th century after a design by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
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Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Cane
H 35.44 in W 46.86 in D 25.2 in
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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Oak
Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Travertine
Solid Black Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted out of oak solid wood that retains its natural character.
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2010s Mexican Modern Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Oak
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Hardwood
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Textile
Pair of Vintage Aubusson Rug Cushion Covers Handmade Floral Pillow Case
Located in Hampshire, GB
These cushions are fine examples of needlepoints from the 1990s, constructed in china with the traditional french Aubusson style and technique. These Aubusson style cushions feature ...
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1990s Chinese Aubusson Antique French Cane Settee
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Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Silk, Cotton, Wool
H 5.91 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
18th Century, French Laquered Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Located in IT
18th Century, French Laquered and Giltwood Louis XVI Sofa by Pierre Nicolas Pillot
Stamped "PILLOT". Manufacture of PILLOT Pierre Nicolas (1748 - 1822)
This important Louis XVI sof...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 36.62 in W 82.68 in D 27.56 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Handmade in France, Choice of Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we have been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI side chair. Finally we came upon a beautiful set from the 1800s in the style of Jacob from Chateau de I...
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2010s French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
H 36.25 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture.
This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Metal
Antique French 22-Piece White Porcelain Dinner Set with Pink Ribbon Motif
Located in Toronto, ON
A magnificent French antique 22-piece dinner set circa 1850 with pink ribbon design. Set includes: 12 dinner plates- 9.5" diameter, 4 oval serving dishes- 10" x 6", 1 oval large plat...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
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Ceramic
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Antique French Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice early 20th century French Aubusson tapestry with beautiful design of country scene and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool and silk.
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Early 20th Century French Aubusson Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Portrait de Femme ( Self Portrait ? )
By Leonor Fini
Located in Miami, FL
This is a possible self portrait by the famed female surrealist artist. It is also strikingly similar in style with it's exaggerated eyes to her portrait of Jean Genet, ( Leonor F...
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1940s Surrealist Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
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Ormolu
H 36 in W 71 in D 27 in
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain "Flora Danica" Dinner Service for 12
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 60 pieces, each finely hand-painted with a botanical specimen, identified in Latin on the underside, including:
12 "3549" dinner plates measuring 10 1/8" diameter
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20th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 17th Century Square Flemish Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique square 17th Century flemish Verdure landscape tapestry with two slight figures in a beautiful and rich summer scene of a countryside with lush trees and ve...
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17th Century Belgian Baroque Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
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BLACK PAINTED THONET CANOPE WITH A CANED SEAT
By Thonet
Located in New Orleans, LA
FRENCH BLACK PAINTED CANOPE WITH A CANED SEAT AND BACK STAMPED THONET.
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19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Cane
Stylish 19th Century Cherrywood Faux Bamboo Settee or Hall Seat
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A stylish 19th century cherrywood faux bamboo settee or hall seat; the shaped back incorporating
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1880s French Antique French Cane Settee
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Bamboo
19th Century Faux Bamboo Caned Settee
Located in New York, NY
French caned wooden bench. Made to resemble bamboo with painted accents.
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19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Cane
French 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood and Caned Settee with New Upholstery
Located in Toorak, VIC
A French 18th Century Louis XVI Giltwood and caned settee with new velvet upholstery.
The charm
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Giltwood
H 38.19 in W 77.17 in D 38.19 in
Set of Four Folding Hardwood Colonial Style Armchairs, Settee en Suite
Located in New York, NY
Set of four 20th century polished folding hardwood Colonial style armchairs with caned seats, one
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1920s French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Cane Settee
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful French cane settee with carved roses details and painted in a soft oyster white finish
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Down, Linen, Wood
1920's French Cane Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming giltwood 1920's French cane sofa/settee with upholstered cushion. The wood carved
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
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Wood, Gesso, Cane, Muslin
French White Caned Settee with Unusual Seat Back
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s French caned settee has tapered, reeded legs, padded arm rests, caned seat and an
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Cane
19th C. French Carved & Painted Cane Back Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century carved & painted French cane back settee newly upholstered in burlap with self welt
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19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
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Wood, Paint, Cane, Burlap
Louis XVI Style Caned Settee
Located in East Hampton, NY
Lovely grey painted and caned Louis XVI style settee....caning is completely new....
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
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Wood, Cane
French Louis XIV Style Caned Back Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant French Louis XIV style settee, circa 1920s, overall gilded, the oval caned back with bow
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Fabric
19th Century French Napoleonic Double Caned and Giltwood Settee
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful piece! It is a French Napoleonic double caned and giltwood settee. The cane
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Silk, Cane, Giltwood, Down
Antique 19th Century Fruitwood French Provincial Louis XV Caned Settee
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Provincial Louis XV style caned settee, unbranded. Solid fruitwood with
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
Antique Painted French Louis XV Caned Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, in Louis XV style, having a painted finish, its caned rectangular back surmounted by a
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
19th Century French Carved and Painted Louis XV Caned Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Add elegance to your home with this antique bench crafted in France, circa 1830. The settee
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Paint
Fine Carved French Bronze Gilded Louis XVI Cane Settee Sofa
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a wonderful settee with a curved frame and beautiful caned back. The settee is done in an
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
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Cane, Walnut
Pair Louis XV Small Caned Settees
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of small caned Louis XV settees with original paint and condition. Curved seat backs with
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Cane
Painted Caned Regence Style Closed Arm Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Settee, in Regence style, having a distressed painted finish, its double arched crestrail, carved
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Wood
Louis XV Style Caned Settee With Original Paint
Located in Troy, MI
19th century French Louis XV style settee has a cream colored painted frame with lots of great
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19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Cane
Antique French Louis XIV Carved Wormwood Walnut & Cane Back Settee, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XIV settee features wormwood walnut frame with carved scroll and foliate
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Walnut, Cane
H 38.5 in W 45 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Settee with Seat and Back Cane
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique, fruitwood bench was carved in Lyon, France circa 1890. The settee features
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Louis XV Style French Provincial Carved Walnut & Cane Seat Settee
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Louis XV Style French provincial carved walnut & cane seat settee. It featured a red velvet down
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Caned Back Settee
Located in Southampton, NY
French caned back settee reupholstered in Christopher Farr fabric "Bookend".
Measures
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Early French Louis XVI Style Caned And Painted Settee In Blue & White Silk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a special piece! It is an early French Louis. VI Style settee with a painted an carved back
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Silk, Cane, Wood
Fine 19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Settee with Caning
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XVI settee, of carved giltwood, having a bowed, rope-carved crestrail, centered by pierced
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
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Giltwood
Antique French Settee
Located in New York, NY
Carved fruitwood settee with caned seat and back. Late 18th Century, France.
Removable seat and
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Silk, Wood, Fruitwood
Antique Louis XVI Style Giltwood and Cane Back Settee
Located in Brea, CA
Antique Louis XVI style giltwood and cane back settee with a beautiful light pink floral striped
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
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Cane, Giltwood
Painted Louis XVI Style Large Caned Settee with Original Cushion
Located in Troy, MI
French settee has eight legs and a caned seat and backrest, circa 1900. Three carved floral
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Carved and Caned 19th Century Beechwood Settee
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved Canape
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19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Beech
Antique Louis XVI French Painted Cane Settee with Linen Slip Covered Cushion
Located in Brea, CA
This beautiful settee has been painted in our signature oyster white finish. Carvings are of roses
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
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Linen, Wood
Louis XVI Walnut Settee with Cane Back and Fluted Legs, France, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI walnut settee with cane back, serpentine front and fluted leg.
William Word Fine
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Cane Settee
Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood Caneback Settee Bench
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning antique French bench settee with carved giltwood frame and caned seat and back. Newly
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
French Louis XV-Style Giltwood Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, 1920s French Louis XV-style caned giltwood settee with delicately carved
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1920s French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
Good Quality French Regence Period Settee
Located in Seaford, GB
An excellent quality French Mahogany Empire Regence period Settee, Sofa or Couch. The Mahogany is
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Uniquely styled French Louis XV design painted and caned settee or loveseat. The back superbly
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood
Gold Leaf Gilded French Louis XVI Carved Window Bench Settee, circa 1870
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous cane window bench that features a fine old genuine gold leaf surface and
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1870s French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Beech
20th C French Louis XVI Style Blue Distress Painted Parlor Salon Settee Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Distress painted French Louis XVI style settee. Chair is constructed of solid wood with reeded and
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Cane
H 42 in W 42 in D 24 in
French Louis XVI Style Antique Giltwood Settee Canape Loveseat c. 1890-1910
Located in Shippensburg, PA
images of this settee, including close up pictures of the caning damage, available on our primary website
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Gesso, Giltwood, Paint
H 27.75 in W 55.69 in D 25 in
18th Century French Provincial Carved and Bleached Walnut Settee
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 18th century French Provincial carved and bleached walnut settee. Upholstered in a gold
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18th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Louis XV Walnut Settee
Located in Hixson, TN
This Louis XV walnut settee features an exposed cane and carved wood frame. It has a floral
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Fruitwood Chairback Settee
Located in Essex, MA
Triple shield back over a caned rectangular seat, carved arms, square tapered fluted legs.
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18th Century and Earlier French Neoclassical Antique French Cane Settee
Antique Louis XIII Style Settee Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
You are looking at a French antique Louis XIII style settee. It is made of a European fruitwood
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19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Carved Giltwood and Caned Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carved neoclassical style carved gilt wood and caned sofa. Loose silk seat
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Gold
French 19th Century Louis XVI-Style Tête-à-Tête
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century Louis XVI-style tete-a-tete has a painted finish.The seat and back are
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood
French Painted Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Unusual and pretty French sofa with original paint. Having an interesting scrolled back and lattice
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Early 1900s Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Giltwood Recamier
Located in Shippensburg, PA
scrolled french toes. A red upholstered cushion softens the form lightly, a red bolster making the
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Giltwood, Fabric
19th C. French Cane Giltwood Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The double caning on this small settee gives a very pretty and light effect. The wood carving is
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19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Cane, Muslin
French 19th Century Louis-Philippe Cane Settee
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century Louis-Philippe Cane settee.
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Directoire Painted Wood and Cane Daybed Settee
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A late 19th century French Directoire daybed, the carved frame painted in green and blue and
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19th Century French Directoire Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wrought Iron
c.1900-1920 French Louis XVI Style Painted Cane Settee
Located in Chicago, IL
French Louis XVI style settee with the original paint and original dirt...Yes, I said dirt! What I
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Chairs and a Cane Settee with Medallions Painted
Located in Lisboa, PT
set includes two chairs and a settee, all made of natural cane and with medallions painted to the
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19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane
Unique Caned Regence Style, Walnut Wood Canape from France
Located in Dallas, TX
In France, caning began in the Regence Period (1708-1713) and was completely done by hand. This
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19th Century French Régence Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Antique French Cane Back Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Brea, CA
Beautiful French cane back sofa has been painted in a soft antique oyster white with subtle
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Down, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
c.1920 French Settee & 2 Matching Cube Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage matching set of two cube chairs and a settee made from walnut with cane seats and black
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Early 20th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Walnut
Fine Carved French Louis XV Bronze Paint Decorated Cane Salon Set circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
upholstery and beautiful carved crests. There are some minor hard to see areas of cane damage. The settee
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1920s French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Chippendale Style Set of Settee and Four Armchairs
Located in Sofia, BG
A very good quality Chippendale style set of settee and four armchairs made of carved mahogany with
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Late 19th Century French Chippendale Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Cane Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century part French carved cane settee. The settee stands on nine-cabriole legs with ram's
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Wood, Cane, Paint
French Louis XVI Style Caned Fruitwood Settee
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pretty French Louis XVI style fruitwood settee or canapé with caned seat, back, and double-caned
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Double Caned Settee
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Carved Double Caned French Settee
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19th Century French Antique French Cane Settee
French Louis XVI Cane Settee Canape en Corbeille
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant French Louis XVI cane settee or canape en corbeille. Featuring an intricately carved frame
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique French Cane Settee
Materials
Cane, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
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Antique French Cane Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique French cane settee available at 1stDibs. Each antique French cane settee for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, cane and natural fiber. There are many kinds of the antique French cane settee you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique French cane settee, those designed in Louis XV, Louis XVI and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique French cane settee that is appealing in its simplicity, but Thonet produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique French Cane Settee?
Prices for an antique French cane settee start at $950 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $3,850.
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.
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