19th Century French Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French canape. With original paint and newly recovered in striped linen.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Canapes
Materials
Linen, Wood
French Linen Canapes
Late 19th Century French Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good sized late 19th Century French canape. In original paint and finished in new French linen.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Canapes
Materials
Linen, Wood
Late 18th Century Directoire Period Canapé
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Elegant and understated, this Directoire period canapé reflects the refined Neo-Classical style that defined late 18th Century French interiors.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Canapes
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
$34,973 / set
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Marseille, FR
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Linen
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
$34,973 / set
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Marseille, FR
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s, entirely reupholstered by Relax Factory workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Linen
Vintage Carved Canape Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite French Louis XVI style canapé is a masterclass in Neoclassical elegance and artisanal craftsmanship. The piece features a gracefully curved, wrap-around backrest that ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Napoleon III Period Ebonised Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
It has been newly recovered in an off-white vintage French linen.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Linen, Wood
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Early 19th Century French Canapé
Located in New Orleans, LA
Early 19th century French canapé with rare detailed carvings and French paint, completely taken down and reupholstered in French linen.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Linen, Wood
French Louis XV Style Linen Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality beechwood sofa or canapé in the Louis XV style, with close-nailed padded back and arms, all newly recovered in a neutral linen fabric and supplied with two new feather...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Linen, Beech
Re-Upholstered Antique Large French Carved Painted 3-Seat Canapé or Sofa
Unavailable
H 41.15 in W 61.03 in D 30.71 in
Re-Upholstered Antique Large French Carved Painted 3-Seat Canapé or Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
This is a very simple yet very elegant French sofa dating from the late 19th-early 20th century. It has a lovely arm movement, delightful shape and wooden carvings. Very French Prov...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th century French Canapé
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French canapé in Louis XVI style with elegant silhouette and the discreet ornaments on the back, seat rail and arms.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Wood, Linen
19thC French Carved Frame Canape
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful bleached oak canape. Carved frame details. Washed Belgian linen upholstery. Exposed nail heads.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
Materials
Linen
French Early 19th Century XV Canape / Settee Creme-White Painting, Linen Fabric
Sold
H 36.23 in W 80.71 in D 29.53 in
French Early 19th Century XV Canape / Settee Creme-White Painting, Linen Fabric
Located in Salzburg, AT
Louis Quinze sofa with a puristic note - curved frame elements with reduced decor in a cream-white color painting. The natural-colored linen fabric by Pierre Frey underlines the sim...
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Canape
Located in New York, NY
This refined 18th century–style canape is a vintage find from France. Featuring a delicate carved-wood frame and soft painted finish, this is a classic, versatile piece that we have ...
Category
20th Century French Regency Canapes
Materials
Linen
Louis XVI Period Walnut Canape with Linen Upholstery from France, circa 1790
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H 37 in W 62 in D 25 in
Louis XVI Period Walnut Canape with Linen Upholstery from France, circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XVI period walnut canape with linen upholstery from Lyon, France, circa 1790.
Category
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Walnut
19TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE CANAPE
Located in Houston, TX
LOVELY FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED CANAPE/LOVESEAT NEWLY UPHOLSTERED IN LINEN
Category
20th Century French Canapes
Materials
Wood, Linen
Pair of Napoleon III Button-Tufted Linen Upholstered Canapes
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Napoleon III Canapes Upholstered by Branca in White Button-Tufted Sand Linen and Featured on Ebonized Castors
Category
Antique 19th Century French Canapes
18th Century Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Warm carved wood with 8 legs ending in tiny hooves. The generous seat is backed by three curves with carvings featuring a shell motif at the center. Everything is upholstered includi...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Canapes
Materials
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Canapé Sofa in Rococo / Louis XV Style
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Canapé sofa in Rococo / Louis XV style. Black and gold painted oak.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Canapes
Materials
Linen, Oak
Louis XV Style Canape
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV style sofa, newly upholstered. Sofa as shown does not have a cushion. Customer will need to add their own cushion or we can do that for you at a charge. Arm h = 23.5; sea...
Category
20th Century French Canapes
Materials
Wood, Linen
Fine French 19th Century Gilt Louis XIV Style Sofa / Canape
Located in Benington, Herts
A very finely carved mid-19th century original giltwood French Louis XIV style sofa upholstered in Voyage linen, circa 1860 The rectangular back with arched top having acanthus le...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Canapes
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
19th Century Louis XVI Style French Chinoiserie Carved Walnut Canape / Settee
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H 32.5 in W 70.5 in D 30 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style French Chinoiserie Carved Walnut Canape / Settee
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century Louis XVI style carved walnut French canapé in a chinoiserie linen. It is in very good condition, and the cushion is a nice plump down.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Linen, Walnut, Down
French Louis XVI Style Carved Painted Antique Canape Settee Sofa, 19th Century
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H 38 in W 59 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style Carved Painted Antique Canape Settee Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This gorgeous French Louis XVI style canapé was crafted during the last quarter of the 19th century, the surfaces are carved in the typical manner of the period with highly detailed ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Superb Antique French Canapé with Curved Ends and Cornucopia Motifs, 19th C.
Sold
H 40.375 in W 76.5 in D 32 in
Superb Antique French Canapé with Curved Ends and Cornucopia Motifs, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Capable of seating at least three adults, our French canapé can be used in a sitting room such as a library or living room or used on a landing or in a hallway.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Painted French Sofa in Natural Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Soft oyster white paint finish, with a subtle hand rubbed antique glaze, and reupholstered in a soft oatmeal color natural linen. Linen is a 15oz Belgian linen, and seat is a down w...
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Materials
Down, Linen, Wood
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Schuyler Samperton Fabric
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Louis XV Style Canapé Sofa in Eden Serene Fabric by Schuyler Samperton
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein
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H 40.5 in W 77 in D 34 in
Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein
By Michel Gourdin
Located in Doylestown, PA
Recently upholstered in linen, though easily reupholstered. Michel Gourdin's furniture is much sought after, with pieces in Windsor Castle, the Chateau d'Eu and elsewhere in Franc...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Linen, Beech
Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein
Sold
H 40.5 in W 77 in D 34 in
Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein
By Michel Gourdin
Located in Doylestown, PA
Recently upholstered in linen, though easily reupholstered. Michel Gourdin's furniture is much sought after, with pieces in Windsor Castle, the Chateau d'Eu and elsewhere in Franc...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Materials
Linen, Beech
A French Neoclassical Style Maplewood Lit en Repos
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a generous seating area with opposing flared sides and resting on splayed legs, upholstered in linen and finished with brass nailheads Please go to www.robuck.co to see our...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Canapes
Materials
Maple, Linen
Directoire Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directoire Couch
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Canapes
Materials
Walnut, Linen
French Canape
Located in New York, NY
Very comfortable French Canape that has been completely refurbished and covered in European Linen.
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wood, Linen
Antique French Gilt Wood Canape Settee Upholstered in Natural Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique French Gilt Wood Canape Settee Original finish, with subtle distressed edges, with bole showing through, and wood.
Category
20th Century French Settees
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
Painted Louis XV Style Canape in Navy Gingham Linen
Located in Kent, Dover
A French carved and painted Louis XV style canape, in subtle greens and yellows, newly upholstered in navy gingham linen.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of 1970s Vintage French Canapé Sofas
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage French canapé sofas from 1970s in the style of Jacques Charpentier, re-upholstered in brown herringbone fabric standing on a brass base.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century with wraparound back, scrolled arms & cabriole legs.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
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French Linen Canapes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of French linen canapes available for sale. Each of these unique French linen canapes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, linen and wood. French linen canapes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Louis XVI, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern French linen canapes are consistently popular styles. French linen canapes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Chapo and Michel Gourdin are consistently popular.
How Much are French Linen Canapes?
French linen canapes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,800, while the lowest priced sells for $1,895 and the highest can go for as much as $15,967.
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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