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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
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Antique 19th Century French Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Sofa -Canape Luis xv Mink Color, Wood
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Canapé- sofá en Corbeille, in Louis XV style, made of carved walnut wood with plant
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Antique 1790s French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Silk, Wood

French Sofa -Canape Luis xv Mink Color, Wood
French Sofa -Canape Luis xv Mink Color, Wood
No Reserve
H 25.6 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
18th Century, Pair of Louis XVI French Lacquered Wood Corbeille Canapes
Located in IT
18th Century, Pair of Louis XVI French Lacquered Wood Corbeille Canapes The refined pair of
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Louis XV Carved Painted Eight, Leg Upholstered Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
in place. It sits on eight cabriole legs over a scalloped apron, and is carved throughout with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Paint

18th Century French Three Seated Hand Carved Wooden Cane Canapé Louis XVI Period
Located in Sofia, BG
18th Century French three seated hand carved and painted in white wooden canapé Louis XVI period
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Cane, Wood

French Louis XVI Style 1900s Light Blue Canapé en Corbeille with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI style sofa from circa 1900 with soft light blue painted finish, carved floral
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Pink Canapé 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A one of a kind rosewood solid canapé sofa with flawless luxury fabric and upholstery pink
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Rare Pink Canapé 19th Century
Rare Pink Canapé 19th Century
H 36.23 in W 70.08 in D 26.38 in
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century French Hand Carved Hardwood Canapé in Louis XV Upholstery
Located in Houston, TX
1920s French gilt wood upholstered settee, canape or sofa in a beautiful chevron golden and white
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Elegant Sofa Canapé Couch in Antique Louis XV Style Beech Hand Carved
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, carved and gilded. Rising backrest framing with openwork rocaille crowning
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20th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Piedmontese Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive in size and form, the walnut canape has an ochre glaze. Newly upholstered in white linen
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Piedmontese Canape
18th Century Louis XVI Piedmontese Canape
H 40.75 in W 73.5 in D 30 in
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century French from the 18th century, in carved and gilded wood
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Antique 18th Century French Rococo Canapes

Materials

Wood

Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
H 44.1 in W 66.54 in D 23.63 in
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XVI
Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XVI Bois naturel richement sculpté Garniture de velours
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XVI
Petit canapé corbeille de style Louis XVI
H 31.89 in W 47.25 in D 22.45 in
Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine sofa made in France circa 1750 is from the period of the reign of Louis XV. The carved
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Canapes

Materials

Beech

Important Louis XV Canapé by Louis Delanois, France ca. 1770
By Louis Delanois
Located in Budapest, HU
molded wood, carved with leafy motifs and small flowers, and lacquered in cream. The curved back is
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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Damask, Silk, Wood

Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold Solid wood, finely carved and gilded. Channeled
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Antique 19th Century French Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Beech

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XV Walnut Canape represents the epitome of the style! Rendered from
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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Walnut

AMAZING PORTUGUESE THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ Portuguese from the 19th century, in carved chestnut wood. Seat in carved
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Canapes

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood

19th Century Set Canape and Two Armchairs
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century SET CANAPE AND TWO ARMCHAIRS in carved oilwood, decorated with plant motifs
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Canapes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Set Canape and Two Armchairs
19th Century Set Canape and Two Armchairs
H 45.67 in W 71.66 in D 23.63 in
FRENCH CANAPÉ AND PAIR OF CHAIRS STYLE LOUIS XVI 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
FRENCH CANAPÉ AND PAIR OF CHAIRS STYLE LOUIS XVI 19th Century Louis XVI style, in carved and
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Two Seater Canape
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Very Attractive 19thc French Two Seater Canape on slender carved cabriole legs triple piped in
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Canapes

Materials

Linen

19th Century French Two Seater Canape
19th Century French Two Seater Canape
H 33.47 in W 62.21 in D 35.44 in
Elegant Canape Couch in Rococo Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Rococo canapé Massive beechwood Carved and gilded Pierced rocailles crowning Frame with
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20th Century Canapes

Materials

Wood

Elegant Canape Couch in Rococo Louis XV Style
Elegant Canape Couch in Rococo Louis XV Style
H 33.08 in W 51.19 in D 26.38 in
Elegant Sofa, Couch, Canapé in Rococo or Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant sofa, couch, Canapé in Rococo or Louis XV Style. Solid beech wood, carved and gilded
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20th Century Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Portuguese Canapé D. João v of the 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ D. JOÃO V of the 18th Century in carved walnut wood. Upholstered seat. Dim
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Canapes

Materials

Wood

Superb Antique French Canapé with Curved Ends and Cornucopia Motifs, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
accommodate more individuals than a fauteuil (armchair). This superb canape was hand-carved in the 1800s in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Nord Italian finely carved 18th century painted canapé. Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Wood

French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Painted and Parcel-Gilt Canapé Settee
Located in Palm Desert, CA
calm regularity, accented with delicate carved motifs. Our canapé was born in the later years of the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Elegant Sofa, Couch, Canapé in Rococo or Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beech wood, carved and gilded. Rising backrest framing with openwork rocaille crowning
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20th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Beech

Luxurious Sofa, Canapé, Couch in Rococo or Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Luxurious sofa, canapé, couch in Rococo or Louis XV style. Solid beech wood, carved and gilded
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20th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Wood

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Fine Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Mid. Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Mid. Hammered Copper by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Smooth Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Smooth White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Fine Hammered Brass by Paul Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back
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Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Canapes

Materials

Wood

Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back
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Antique 1750s Italian Baroque Canapes

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa; having a shell carved crest rail above a padded
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Canapes

Materials

Wood

20th Century Beautiful Sofa, Couch, Canapé in Rococo or Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sofa, couch, canapé in Rococo or Louis XV style Solid beech wood, carved and gilded
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20th Century Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Sofa In Molded Wood And Carved With Flowers France Louis XV Style
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Très beau canapé deux places en bois laqué, mouluré et sculpté à patine mordorée. Le garnissage et
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20th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Giltwood

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Fine Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Mid. Hammered White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Smooth Copper by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Smooth Brass by Paul Mathieu for S Odegard
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
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2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Canape Set, 4 Chairs and 2 Armchairs Late 19th Century Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
French canape set, 4 chairs and 2 armchairs. Late 19th century, early 20th century. in carved and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Canapes

Materials

Wood

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Mid. Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
: Hand-Crafted, Hand-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture
Category

2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Sheet Metal, Metal

Louise Settee Art Deco Canapes in Fine Hammered Antique Bronze by Paul Mathieu
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
-Carved, Metal Work, Wood Work, Metal Wrapping, Polished Please note that moisture in air, sudden change
Category

2010s American Other Canapes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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
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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak

Sofa Louis XV Style 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Louis XV style gilt hand carved wood canapé from the 19th century and with silk upholstery of the
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Antique 19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sofa Louis XV Style 19th Century
Sofa Louis XV Style 19th Century
H 41.93 in W 52.37 in D 25.2 in
Italian Rococo Style Settee Polychromed in Green and Gold
Located in Pembroke, MA
A very stylish Italian green and gold polychromed settee in the Rococo style, recently re-upholstered in muslin.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Canapes

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Upholstery, Paint

20th Century White American Directional Sofa, Curved Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A half-round, vintage Mid-Century Modern American three seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good condition. The seat ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

19th/20th Century FRENCH SET AND PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
19th/20th Century FRENCH SET AND PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS in gilded and carved wood. Upholstered seats
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Canapes

Materials

Wood

Unique Lounger, Chaise Longue, Recamiere in Louis XV Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique lounger, chaise longue, Recamiere in Louis XV style Solid beech wood, carved and gilded
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20th Century Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Cyprès Sofa
Located in BERNAY, FR
developed Paris ans Normandy with local wood ; a sofa with soft shapes and highlighted by a hand-carved base
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2010s French Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Cyprès Sofa
Cyprès Sofa
H 32.29 in W 96.86 in D 37.41 in
French Sofa Directoire circa 1800 Grey Painted , New Upholstery
Located in Epfach, DE
French sofa or canape directoire with elegantly moulded frame. It is grey and green painted and the
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Antique 1790s French Directoire Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Portuguese Chairs and Two Chairs D. João v of the 18th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
SET OF SIX CHAIRS AND TWO CHAIRS Portuguese D. João V, 18th Century in carved walnut wood
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Canapes

Materials

Wood

Newly Upholstered Carved Wood Louis XVI Style Canape
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered 1950's Louis XVI style carved wood sofa with columnal legs and carved ornamental
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Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Wood

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Carved Wood Canape For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved wood canape you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every carved wood canape was constructed with great care. Find 387 options for an antique or vintage carved wood canape now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood canape — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each carved wood canape bearing Louis XVI, louis xv or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one carved wood canape that is appealing in its simplicity, but Europa Antiques, Paul Mathieu (French) and Stephanie Odegard Collection produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Wood Canape?

A carved wood canape can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,129, while the lowest priced sells for $320 and the highest can go for as much as $80,000.

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.

Questions About Carved Wood Canape
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.