19th Century French Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French canape. With original paint and newly recovered in striped linen.
Antique 19th Century French Country Canapes
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French canape. With original paint and newly recovered in striped linen.
Linen, Wood
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.
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.
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 82 in D 36 in
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
Linen, Giltwood
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...
Linen
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...
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 ...
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Napoleon III Period Ebonised Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
It has been newly recovered in an off-white vintage French linen.
Linen, Wood
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.
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...
Linen, Beech
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...
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.
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.
Linen
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...
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 ...
Linen
Sold
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.
Walnut
19TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE CANAPE
Located in Houston, TX
LOVELY FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED CANAPE/LOVESEAT NEWLY UPHOLSTERED IN LINEN
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
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...
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.
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...
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...
Linen, Giltwood
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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.
Linen, Walnut, Down
Sold
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 ...
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
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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.
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...
Down, Linen, Wood
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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...
Linen, Beech
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...
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...
Maple, Linen
Directoire Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directoire Couch
Walnut, Linen
French Canape
Located in New York, NY
Very comfortable French Canape that has been completely refurbished and covered in European Linen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
French 1920s Louis XVI Style Painted Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The settee has been newly upholstered in a cream colored Belgian linen. This French canapé features simple and graceful lines with intricately carved details.
Linen, Wood
19th Century European Beech Wood Carved Canapé
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French Louis XV style hand-carved settee with new linen upholstery, circa 1860. Linen is 100% pure Irish linen, seat is slip covered and can be removed. Original caramel colored beec...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Antique Louis XVI Style Canape Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful settee had a lovely Swedish grey painted finish that we left as is. The frame has a wonderful antique patina, with subtle hues of gold and cream peeking through. We re...
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee Canape en Corbeille
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning French settee or canape en corbeille made in the Louis XVI taste.
Linen, Wood
Antique French Sofa / Canape with Water Gilt Carved Frame
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love this! This is an antique French sofa or canapé with a carved water gilt frame.
Linen, Poplar, Giltwood
Restored 19th Century French Louis XV Style Canape Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand 19th century French canapé sofa made in the Louis XV taste restored with new recent upholstery.
Burlap, Linen, Wood
19c Long French Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted canape with antique linen
Wood, Linen
19th Century French Canape
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th Century French Bleached alder Canape. Newly upholstered in "natural" linen.
Oak, Linen
18th c. French Walnut Canape
Located in Encinitas, CA
Gorgeous 18th c. walnut canape. Provence, France. All newly upholstered in Belgian linen with nail head detail.
Walnut, Linen
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 the linen and the velvet and button detail on the back of the sofa in gold a Lewis an...
Linen
Sold
H 36 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
Gustavian Style Painted Settee, Canape, Newly Upholstered in a Light Blue Linen
Located in Oakville, ON
Elegant, Gustavian style painted in a light gray brushed linen. The linen is soft to the touch and a lovely light blue tone. The tight seat is very comfortable.
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 45 in D 23 in
Louis XV Style Walnut Canape Newly Upholstered in Grey Linen Fabric, Dawn Seat
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XV style walnut canape, charming and very cozy style, high back and curved sides. There are lovely roses hand-carved details on the back as well as hand craved details on the l...
Linen, Walnut
Canape in Painted Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful painted canape in newly upholstered linen. Original paint.
Birch, Linen
Consulate Period Canape in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century canape recently upholstered with a cushion in Pierre Frey toile linen. Very sturdy and comfortable
Upholstery, Linen
Late 19th Century French Newly Upholstered Linen 2-Seat Sofa
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Very decorative and super quality French late 19th century painted and upholstered 2-seat sofa and pair of occasional chairs in the Louis XVI style. The set has been painted in a Fr...
Beech
Lovely French Cane Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French cane settee, upholstered in homespun linen
Wood, Cane, Linen
Carved Painted French Scroll Arm Settee
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully Carved Painted French Roll Arm Settee;French circa 1780 Recently Reupholstered in linen
Wood, Paint, Linen
L07 Bench Bed Pierre Chapo in French Elm from 1968
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lyon, FR
The sofa-bed folded for the day. It then becomes an element likely to be incorporated into a resting corner or a seating area. The hinged mattress opens like a book, closed it meas...
Linen, Elm
Rare and Unusual Louis XIII Style Banquette
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Unusual Banquette in the Style of Louis XIII. French, 19th Century. With new covering. A most magnificent statement pièce de résistance!
Wood, Linen
Sold
H 39 in W 76 in D 22 in
French 1860s Louis XV Style Fruitwood and Cane Canapé with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The curviness of the delicate Louis XV lines combined with the airy and comfortable feel of the cane and linen upholsteries will make this French mid 19th century canapé an excellent...
Linen, Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
French Louis XVI Style Painted Canape
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI Style Painted Canape, Upholstered in Sky Blue Belgian Linen, First Quarter of the 19th Century
Wood, Linen
Louis XV Style Painted Canape
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XV style hand carved and painted canape newly upholstered using springs, the original method of fabrication. The seat cushion is upholstered in linen and filled with a dawn and...
Cotton, Linen
French Canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
Comfortable French canape covered in natural linen in the Louis XVI style.
Wood, Linen
Seat Sofa Pierre Chapo S 32 R in French Elm, circa 1972
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lyon, FR
Seat sofa Pierre Chapo S 32 R in French elm, circa 1972. New khaki linen fabric and new interior foam. sofa very comfortable and very elegant, perfect condition bench. 200/72/7...
Leather, Linen, Elm
$327,510 / set
H 54.14 in W 39.97 in D 20.08 in
Extremely Rare Set of Four Victorian Wall Lights of Exceptional Size, F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian set of four five-light cut-glass silvered mounted wall-lights of exceptional quality the central slice cut shaft surmounted by unusual cross over di...
Silver Plate
$2,826
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Display Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
Late 19th century English chinoiserie decorated display cabinet. The hinged top opens to reveal a remote document storage.
Glass, Wood
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
19Thc Amazing Brass & Iron Large Bakers Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very large French style bakers rack is in fine condition.This rack / shelf has custom made sized glass. This rack is in very good condition. This is the largest bakers ...
Iron
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$60,760Sale Price|30% Off
H 48 in W 56 in D 2 in
H. Guérault (French, 19th/20th Century) "The Little Prince" Oil on Canvas
Located in Queens, NY
Exquisite Quality French Art Nouveau oil on canvas painting of an elegant lady and pup, titled "The Little Prince" / "Le Dauphin no. 51" (on exhibition label affixed to the stretcher...
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Venetian Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful Italian armoire made up of exceptional carved and painted panels.
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 60 in Dm 44 in
Italian 19/20th C. Murano Glass and Polychrome Multi-Tier 16 Arm Chandelier
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in New York, NY
An incredible and monumental Italian late 19/early 20th century Murano glass and polychrome multi-tier 16 arm chandelier. This is truly a magnificent chandelier, produced by the grea...
Glass, Blown Glass
$11,234Sale Price|25% Off
H 49.22 in W 77.56 in D 33.86 in
Restoration period mahogany-veneered sofa bed with canopy
Located in Paris, FR
Restoration-period mahogany-veneered boat-shaped sofa-bed with slightly inverted headboard. The front is soberly adorned with an ormolu plaque featuring scrolls and fleurons framing ...
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Daybed
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Early 19th century French Empire daybed.
Bronze
$9,800
H 48.82 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
18th-Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Oak Frame and Original Upholstery, Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Swedish Rococo sofa from the 18th century, crafted around 1750. This refined piece features a beautifully carved wooden frame with delicate Rococo motifs, showcasing the l...
Fabric, Textile, Oak
Louis XVI Dressing Table by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eloquent marquetry and faithful interpretation of the Louis XVI taste characterize this beautiful 19th century dressing table by Paul Sormani. A graceful oval-shaped vanity mirror to...
Ormolu
17 Piece Minton Porcelain Dessert Service with Tazze
By Minton
Located in London, GB
A 17 piece Minton porcelain dessert service with tazze English, 19th century Measures: Plate: height 2cm, diameter 24cm Tazze: height 12.5cm, diameter 24cm Comprising a set of ...
Porcelain
$90,000
H 65 in W 87 in D 88 in
Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Huge 18th C. Venetian Larger Then California King Bed Crest Finials Panel Board. Imposing circa 1700’s Venetian bed detailed with cartouches. Composed of two smaller frames. Exquisit...
Bronze
$390,000
H 85 in W 77 in D 25 in
Mid-19th Century White Marble Statue "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne" from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical carved white marble sculpture, "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne," signed J.B. Clesinger, Rome (Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French, 1814-1883), dated 1866, showing Ariadne sea...
Marble
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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.
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