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French Gesso and Gilt Sofa
French Gesso and Gilt Sofa

French Gesso and Gilt Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderfully decorative 19th century French Gesso and gilt sofa.

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

French Early 20th  C Sofa
French Early 20th  C Sofa

French Early 20th C Sofa

Located in Buchanan, NY

French Louis XV Style Sofa with Painted Frame, recently recovered on pink velvet.

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Antique French Upholstered Wooden Sofa
Antique French Upholstered Wooden Sofa

Antique French Upholstered Wooden Sofa

Located in High Point, NC

This antique wooden sofa with an upholstered seat and back was made in France, circa 1900. It

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Early 1900s French French Provincial French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

French Louis XVI Style Sofa

French Louis XVI Style Sofa

Located in New York, NY

A French Louis XVI style grey painted sofa/banquette. The fully upholstered frame having a

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

French Upholstered Sofa of Fruitwood
French Upholstered Sofa of Fruitwood

French Upholstered Sofa of Fruitwood

Located in Austin, TX

A French upholstered sofa or settee (couch) featuring a frame and support of fruitwood, on reeded

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
19th Century French Upholstered Sofa

19th Century French Upholstered Sofa

Located in High Point, NC

Step into 19th century France with this upholstered sofa featuring a boldly scrolled frame and hand

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19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Tapestry Sofa, circa 1880
French Tapestry Sofa, circa 1880

French Tapestry Sofa, circa 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

French Tapestry sofa, circa 1880. Original tapestry upholstery, with handsome turned legs and

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1880s French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Tapestry

French Louis XV Style Sofa
French Louis XV Style Sofa

French Louis XV Style Sofa

Located in Round Top, TX

French early 20th century Louis XV style sofa in beechwood and velour. Keywords: settee

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

French Empire Sofa Giltwood Couch Seat
French Empire Sofa Giltwood Couch Seat

French Empire Sofa Giltwood Couch Seat

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous giltwood French Empire style sofa or couch Intricately carved frame which has been

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
19th Century French Upholstered Sofa

19th Century French Upholstered Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French wooden frame upholstered sofa in grey/blue paint. Very clean upholstery ready

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Upholstered Sofa
19th Century French Upholstered Sofa

19th Century French Upholstered Sofa

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French upholstered sofa is a charming blend of comfort and understated elegance

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French 1920  leather  sofa
Antique French 1920  leather  sofa

Antique French 1920 leather sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful 1920 French leather club sofa, the patina is so much nicer in person, it has a rich

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Louis XV Style Sofa
French Louis XV Style Sofa

French Louis XV Style Sofa

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Louis XV style carved walnut sofa, with nice floral cartouche and crest rail detailing

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Linen, Feathers, Down

French 19th Century Gilt Sofa
French 19th Century Gilt Sofa

French 19th Century Gilt Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large French 19th century sofa, circa 1880. This sofa has an elegant rectilinear form in the

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19th Century French Country French Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Biedermeier Sofa, France, 19th Century
Biedermeier Sofa, France, 19th Century

Biedermeier Sofa, France, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

This Biedermeier era sofa comes from France from circa first half of the 19th century. The piece is

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19th Century French Biedermeier French Antique Sofas

Materials

Cherry

French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
French Gilt Two Seat Sofa

French Gilt Two Seat Sofa

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A lovely French Louis Phillipe two seater gilt couch with deep buttoned cameo back and sides,in

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19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

French Regency Style Painted Sofa
French Regency Style Painted Sofa

French Regency Style Painted Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Regency style painted sofa with great shape standing on six cabriole legs with shell design

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1880s French Regency French Antique Sofas

Materials

Burlap, Wood

French Provincial Style Vintage Sofa
French Provincial Style Vintage Sofa

French Provincial Style Vintage Sofa

Located in Saint Louis, US

Vintage French Provincial sofa reupholstered in red and white striped silk. Combination feather and

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1920s American French Provincial French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Antique French Giltwood Salon Sofa
Antique French Giltwood Salon Sofa

Antique French Giltwood Salon Sofa

Located in London, GB

This antique French giltwood sofa matches the pair of salon armchairs and the pair of side chairs

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1850s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Beautiful French Art Deco Sofa
Beautiful French Art Deco Sofa

Beautiful French Art Deco Sofa

Located in Greding, DE

The thickly upholstered sofa stands on four gilded square feet with wavy profiling and lower rim

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Oversized French Walnut Canape/Sofa
Oversized French Walnut Canape/Sofa

Oversized French Walnut Canape/Sofa

Located in Hanover, MA

Extra long French walnut Louis XV style settee with cabriole legs, scrollwork and cloven hoof feet.

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa
Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa

Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa

Located in London, GB

Antique French carved walnut sofa with a lovely flowing shaped and very good carvings. It’s in very

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa
Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa

Antique French Carved Walnut Sofa

Located in London, GB

Antique French carved walnut sofa with a lovely flowing shaped and very good carvings. It’s in very

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French 19th c.  Walnut Sofa
French 19th c.  Walnut Sofa

French 19th c. Walnut Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great lines... fully restored with original upholstery

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

French Louis XV-style Sofa
French Louis XV-style Sofa

French Louis XV-style Sofa

Located in Wilton, CT

Fine example of Louis-XV, approximately 100 years after the period. Fine styling and craftsmanship. Material is probably 1940s-50s, in good vintage condition.

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

19th Century French Leather Tufted Sofa
19th Century French Leather Tufted Sofa

19th Century French Leather Tufted Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French leather tufted sofa standing on eight cabriole legs with nailhead trim detail.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

French XVI Style Sofa
French XVI Style Sofa

French XVI Style Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Great quality 19th century French Louis XVI style carved and parcel gilt sofa. Circa 1880. A

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19th Century French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1920s French Painted Sofa
1920s French Painted Sofa

1920s French Painted Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very pretty, 1920s French painted sofa with its original paint and gilding. Having a rectangular

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1920s French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofa
19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofa

19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A stylish mid-19th century French chinoiserie salon settee of shapely form, with good quality gilt

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Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French 1920 leather club sofa
Antique French 1920 leather club sofa

Antique French 1920 leather club sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

a beautiful French 1920 leather club sofa, mustache style, the patina on the leather is great, but

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

French Louis XVI Style Sofa / Daybed
French Louis XVI Style Sofa / Daybed

French Louis XVI Style Sofa / Daybed

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautiful French Louis XVI style sofa or daybed, late 19th to early 20th century, elegantly carved

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Handsome Burl Wood French Antique Sofa
Handsome Burl Wood French Antique Sofa

Handsome Burl Wood French Antique Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Masculine and elegant French antique burl wood sofa having camel back scalloped top, curved arms

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Burl

Upholstered Tallback Sofa, France, circa 1810
Upholstered Tallback Sofa, France, circa 1810

Upholstered Tallback Sofa, France, circa 1810

Located in Culver City, CA

Upholstered tallback sofa, France, circa 1810. Newly reupholstered in contrasting Maharam fabric

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1810s French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Pink Sofa
French Louis XV Style Pink Sofa

French Louis XV Style Pink Sofa

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 19th C. Louis XV style sofa with white painted frame and pink velvet upholstery. Circa

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

19th C. French Directoire Style Sofa
19th C. French Directoire Style Sofa

19th C. French Directoire Style Sofa

Located in Stamford, CT

French Directoire style sofa, late 19th to early 20th century, beautiful wood frame in original

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19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa
19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa

19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Wonderful French Louis XVI sofa with carved frame. Having lovely aged finish and resting on fluted

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

French Empire Sofa, Mahogany, circa 1810
French Empire Sofa, Mahogany, circa 1810

French Empire Sofa, Mahogany, circa 1810

Located in Brussels, BE

French Empire sofa, mahogany, circa 1810.

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Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Louis XIII Style French Wingback Sofa
Louis XIII Style French Wingback Sofa

Louis XIII Style French Wingback Sofa

Located in Culver City, CA

French wingback sofa with wonderfully carved stretcher

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Wood

French Louis XV Style Giltwood Sofa
French Louis XV Style Giltwood Sofa

French Louis XV Style Giltwood Sofa

Located in Stamford, CT

French Louis XV style giltwood sofa or canape, beautiful wood frame in original gilding, serpentine

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French 19th Century Sofa, Louis XVI
French 19th Century Sofa, Louis XVI

French 19th Century Sofa, Louis XVI

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 19th century sofa "corbeille", Louis XVI.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Small Blue Sofa, France, Around 1880
Small Blue Sofa, France, Around 1880

Small Blue Sofa, France, Around 1880

Located in Chorzów, PL

A small sofa, France, around 1880. Very good condition. After professional renovation and

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1880s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

18th Century French Provincial Sofa Table

18th Century French Provincial Sofa Table

Located in Dallas, TX

Exceptional 18th century French provincial sofa table with a shaped apron carved with flower sprigs

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Mid-18th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

French Rococo Sofa Bench, 1760-1770
French Rococo Sofa Bench, 1760-1770

French Rococo Sofa Bench, 1760-1770

Located in Kastrup, DK

French Rococo sofa bench. Made in gilt walnut decorated with carved foliage motifs. In original

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1760s French Rococo French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

A French Louis XVI-style Sofa
A French Louis XVI-style Sofa

A French Louis XVI-style Sofa

Located in New York, NY

A French Louis XVI-style sofa with rounded back, the painted wood frame having upholstered back and

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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa
Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa

Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC French Giltwood Settee Sofa the rectangular upholstered back, arms and serpentine feet

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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

French Carved Louis XV Style Sofa
French Carved Louis XV Style Sofa

French Carved Louis XV Style Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French carved Louis XV style sofa standing on eight legs and upholstered in burlap textile with

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Early 1900s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Burlap, Wood

Antique sofa from around 1910, France.
Antique sofa from around 1910, France.

Antique sofa from around 1910, France.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique sofa from the early 20th century, France. Dimensions: height 109 cm / seat height 45 cm

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1910s French Chippendale French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Carved French Upholstered Sofa C. 1930
Carved French Upholstered Sofa C. 1930

Carved French Upholstered Sofa C. 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Nepolean III French Classical Revival large salon settee is grand in every way. The

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Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Needlepoint Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Needlepoint Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Needlepoint Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique French Louis XV Needlepoint sofa features painstakingly hand-woven needlepoint tapestry

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Elegant Sofa Mahogany France 19th Century
Elegant Sofa Mahogany France 19th Century

Elegant Sofa Mahogany France 19th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant sofa, turned and fluted feet. Uprights with carved swans and back with curls. Back sable

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Early 19th Century French Restauration French Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Large French 19th C. Tufted Sofa
Large French 19th C. Tufted Sofa

Large French 19th C. Tufted Sofa

Located in Buchanan, NY

Large 19th C. tufted sofa with rolled arms and back Condition: Upholstered in muslin, the seat has

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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas

French 8-Leg Louis XVI Sofa
French 8-Leg Louis XVI Sofa

French 8-Leg Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A superb Louis XVI Corbeille sofa with eight legs. Recently recovered in a vintage French linen.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.
Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.

Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

A sofa in the style of Louis Philippe, made in France around 1890. Sofa has undergone professional

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1890s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Sofa
Early 19th Century French Mahogany Sofa

Early 19th Century French Mahogany Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Early 19th century French mahogany sofa of good size and quality with padded back and seat. The arm

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Early 19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XIV Sofa
19th Century French Louis XIV Sofa

19th Century French Louis XIV Sofa

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XIV sofa exudes the essence of regality, with amazing carved detail on

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1880s French Louis XIV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Magnificent French Louis XVI Period Sofa
Magnificent French Louis XVI Period Sofa

Magnificent French Louis XVI Period Sofa

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Magnificent, French Louis XVI period sofa.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Style Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Style Sofa

Located in Buxton, GB

This antique French Louis XV style sofa was sourced from a Chateau in the West of France, dating

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Early 1900s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Tapestry

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French Antique Sofas For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of French antique sofas is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique French antique sofas was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. French antique sofas have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. French antique sofas are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Louis XV and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made French antique sofas over the years, but those made by Maison Jansen, Georges Jacob and Louis Majorelle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are French Antique Sofas?

French antique sofas can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,544, while the lowest priced sells for $422 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.

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 French Antique Sofas
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.