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French Linen Canapes

19th Century French Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French canape. With original paint and newly recovered in striped linen.
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Antique 19th Century French Country Canapes

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Linen, Wood

19th Century French Canape
19th Century French Canape
$4,040
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 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
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

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Linen, Giltwood

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Marseille, FR
workshop in Marseille, France, in a beautiful Limon linen Pierre Frey fabric. Excellent condition. 7
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Linen

Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
Mah Jong sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois
$35,948 / set
H 25.6 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
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
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

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Metal, Brass

Pair of 1970s Vintage French Canapé Sofas
Pair of 1970s Vintage French Canapé Sofas
$9,449
H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down

Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
$3,695
H 36 in W 56 in D 28 in

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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
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

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Linen, Wood

Early 19th Century French Canapé
Early 19th Century French Canapé
H 45.5 in W 74.5 in D 32 in
French Louis XV Style Linen Sofa, circa 1900
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
arms, all newly recovered in a neutral linen fabric and supplied with two new feather cushions, French
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

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Linen, Beech

French Louis XV Style Linen Sofa, circa 1900
French Louis XV Style Linen Sofa, circa 1900
H 40.95 in W 74.02 in D 32.29 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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Settees

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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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Wood, Linen

19th century French Canapé
19th century French Canapé
H 35 in W 49.75 in D 28 in
19thC French Carved Frame Canape
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful bleached oak canape. Carved frame details. Washed Belgian linen upholstery. Exposed nail
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Antique 19th Century French Canapes

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Linen

19thC French Carved Frame Canape
19thC French Carved Frame Canape
H 45 in W 66 in D 22 in
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
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20th Century French Regency Canapes

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Linen

Early 20th Century French Canape
Early 20th Century French Canape
H 38 in W 29 in D 78 in
French Early 19th Century XV Canape / Settee Creme-White Painting, Linen Fabric
Located in Salzburg, AT
color painting. The natural-colored linen fabric by Pierre Frey underlines the simple sophistication
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Antique Early 1800s French Louis XV Canapes

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

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.
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Canapes

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Walnut

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

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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
19TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE CANAPE
Located in Houston, TX
LOVELY FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE PAINTED CANAPE/LOVESEAT NEWLY UPHOLSTERED IN LINEN
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20th Century French Canapes

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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
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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...
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Antique 18th Century French Canapes

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th Century Canape
18th Century Canape
H 41 in W 76 in D 25 in
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. Upholstered with gray
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Canapes

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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...
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20th Century French Canapes

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Wood, Linen

Louis XV Style Canape
Louis XV Style Canape
H 32 in W 74 in D 32 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Canapes

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Linen, Giltwood

19th Century Louis XVI Style French Chinoiserie Carved Walnut Canape / Settee
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love this! This is a 19th century Louis XVI style carved walnut French canapé in a chinoiserie
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Linen, Walnut, Down

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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood

Superb Antique French Canapé with Curved Ends and Cornucopia Motifs, 19th C.
Located in Dallas, TX
Canapé seating, which was first introduced in 17th century France during the reign of Louis XIV
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Painted French Sofa in Natural Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
soft oatmeal color natural linen. Linen is a 15oz Belgian linen, and seat is a down wrapped foam with
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20th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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Down, Linen, Wood

Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein
By Michel Gourdin
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important, signed Louis XV period canapé à chassis by Michel Gourdin. Made of beechwood, the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes

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Linen, Beech

Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein
By Michel Gourdin
Located in Doylestown, PA
An important, signed Louis XV period canapé à chassis by Michel Gourdin. Made of beechwood, the
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes

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Linen, Beech

A French Neoclassical Style Maplewood Lit en Repos
Located in Atlanta, GA
in linen and finished with brass nailheads Please go to www.robuck.co to see our complete
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20th Century French Neoclassical Canapes

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Maple, Linen

Directoire Couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directoire Couch
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Canapes

Materials

Walnut, Linen

Directoire Couch
Directoire Couch
H 37 in W 69 in D 38 in
French Canape
Located in New York, NY
Very comfortable French Canape that has been completely refurbished and covered in European Linen
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Early 20th Century French Sofas

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Wood, Linen

French Canape
French Canape
H 40 in W 56 in D 29 in
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
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20th Century French Settees

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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
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Sofas

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Fruitwood

French 1920s Louis XVI Style Painted Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
been newly upholstered in a cream colored Belgian linen. This French canapé features simple and
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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Settees

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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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Antique Louis XVI Style Canape Settee
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
nubby soft oatmeal colored textured linen. Finished with a self welt, the seat has a 1/4" flange edge
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

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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. Features a nine leg
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20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

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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. The frame does
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Sofas

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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
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

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Burlap, Linen, Wood

19c Long French Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Painted canape with antique linen
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French Canapes

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Wood, Linen

19c Long French Canape
19c Long French Canape
H 41 in W 72 in D 26 in
19th Century French Canape
Located in Encinitas, CA
19th Century French Bleached alder Canape. Newly upholstered in "natural" linen.
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Antique 19th Century French Canapes

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Oak, Linen

19th Century French Canape
19th Century French Canape
H 37 in W 50 in D 24 in
18th c. French Walnut Canape
Located in Encinitas, CA
Gorgeous 18th c. walnut canape. Provence, France. All newly upholstered in Belgian linen with nail
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Canapes

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Walnut, Linen

18th c. French Walnut Canape
18th c. French Walnut Canape
H 43 in W 70 in D 36 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
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20th Century French Gustavian Canapes

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Linen, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Canapes

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Linen, Walnut

Canape in Painted Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful painted canape in newly upholstered linen. Original paint.
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Vintage 1930s French Canapes

Materials

Birch, Linen

Canape in Painted Birch
Canape in Painted Birch
H 36 in W 71 in D 26 in
Consulate Period Canape in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th century canape recently upholstered with a cushion in Pierre Frey toile linen. Very
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Early 20th Century French Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Linen

Consulate Period Canape in Mahogany
Consulate Period Canape in Mahogany
H 38 in W 49.5 in D 24 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes

Materials

Beech

Lovely French Cane Settee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French cane settee, upholstered in homespun linen
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Antique 19th Century French Canapes

Materials

Wood, Cane, Linen

Lovely French Cane Settee
Lovely French Cane Settee
H 27 in W 65 in D 25.5 in
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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Canapes

Materials

Wood, Paint, Linen

L07 Bench Bed Pierre Chapo in French Elm from 1968
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lyon, FR
% linen very thick fabric.
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

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
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Antique 19th Century French Canapes

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Wood, Linen

French 1860s Louis XV Style Fruitwood and Cane Canapé with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
-made linen cushion and pillows. This French triple-back canapé circa 1860 features a delicate cane back
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Settees

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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
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Antique 19th Century French Sofas

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Wood, Linen

French Louis XVI Style Painted Canape
French Louis XVI Style Painted Canape
H 41.5 in W 88 in D 32.5 in
Louis XV Style Painted Canape
Located in Oakville, ON
Louis XV style hand carved and painted canape newly upholstered using springs, the original method
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Louis XV Style Painted Canape
Louis XV Style Painted Canape
H 40 in W 57 in D 27 in
French Canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
Comfortable French canape covered in natural linen in the Louis XVI style. To see
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Antique 19th Century French Canapes

Materials

Wood, Linen

French Canape
French Canape
H 43 in W 78 in D 25 in
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
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather, Linen, Elm

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Materials

Metallic Thread

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Walnut

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets

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Silk, Wood

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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.