French 19th Century White Settee Sofa
Sold|$2,400
French 19th Century White Settee Sofa
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 19th century white painted settee sofa with new upholstery.
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Pine
Sold|$2,400
French 19th Century White Settee Sofa
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 19th century white painted settee sofa with new upholstery.
Pine
Sold|$6,047
Early 19th Century French Empire Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century French empire walnut sofa with shaped, scrolled back rest. Fine quality carved
Hemp, Walnut
Sold|$2,200
19th Century French Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Louis XV style French carved giltwood sofa standing on eight cabriole legs with ram's
Linen, Wood
Sold|$9,800
19th Century French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Particularly fine 19th century French Louis XVI style corbeille-shape sofa with original giltwood
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$5,400
French 19th Century Napoleon III Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
Napoleon III sofa with tufted back and three loose cushions. This piece is in muslin with down
Sold|$4,154
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful Louis XV entirely restored and upholstered sofa. Has been pickeld and upholstered with a
Fabric
Sold|$3,367
Antique French Carved Walnut Salon Sofa
Located in London, GB
A beautifully carved solid walnut salon sofa. This was made in France, it dates from around the
Fabric, Walnut
Sold|$14,500
Louis XV Style French Walnut Sofa
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French walnut Louis XV sofa has over 120 man hours invested in its restoration of the wood alone
Down
Sold|$6,750
19th Century French Regence Style Sofa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely sofa or settee in the Regence style with carved gilt wood arms, legs and "X" stretchers
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$1,360
Antique French Carved Walnut Bergere Sofa
Located in London, GB
A stunning original French antique carved walnut sofa, with a caned seat and back. I would date
Walnut
Sold|$4,329
Early 19th Century French Mahogany Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved mahogany sofa circa 1810 Very stylish and in great condition for age, carved and fluted
Mahogany
Sold|$12,325
Antique French Floral Green Settee Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This antique French floral settee is upholstered with a vibrant green fabric featuring a floral
Oak
Sold|$6,200
French 19th Century Empire Style Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Empire style sofa is made of walnut from 19th Century France. The decorative laurel
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$12,500
French Art Deco Macassar Sofa
Located in North Bergen, NJ
French Art Deco Macassar sofa or couch. Having beautiful Macassar wood with deco lines. Has been
Macassar
19th Century Antique French Rosewood Upholstered Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th CENTURY ANTIQUE FRENCH ROSEWOOD UPHOLSTERED SOFA STUNNING CARVING AND FABRIC IN EXCELLENT
Rosewood
Sold|$8,800
19th Century French Napoleon III Sofa Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming French Napoleon III sofa bench in original paint, newly upholstered in hand-stiched
Sold|$3,800
French Walnut Louis XIV Sofa, circa 1890
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
French three-seat sofa in the style of Louis XIV, circa 1890. Solid walnut frame, with new hand
Walnut
French Empire Elm Burl Sofa Banquette, French, Early 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Empire burl elm banquette or sofa. France circa 1810, The green mattress is not included
Elm
Sold|$4,800
French 19th C. Rounded Back Tufted Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
French 19th C. Rounded back heavily tufted sofa in muslin
Muslin
Rococo Sofa, France, Around 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rococo sofa, France, around 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa
Walnut
Sold|$12,000
French Carved Painted Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French carved painted Louis XV style sofa newly upholstered in burlap textile with loose tufted
Burlap, Paint, Wood
Sold|$6,047 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th century French painted sofas. The arms are decorated with carved, gilt fish heads and
Giltwood, Paint
Sold|$9,500
Heart Shaped French Carved Sofa, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted heart-shaped carved Louis XV style sofa newly upholstered in a natural Belgium linen
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Walnut Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century French bleached walnut sofa table with barley twist legs. Nice patina on
Walnut
Sold|$2,130
19th Century French Ebonized Rush Seat Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Nice proportion and shape, 19th century French ebonized rush seat sofa.
Rush, Wood
Sold|$14,500
18th Century French Carved Walnut Canapé Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century French carved walnut canapé sofa with stretcher. There are eight beautifully turned
Silk, Walnut
Sold|$2,730
Small Blue Empire Sofa, France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Small Empire style sofa produced in France in circa 1880s. After renovation of wood and changing
Velvet, Walnut
French Wood Painted Banquette Sofa, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
French banquette sofa wood painted. It was a child bed in the late 19th century Interior
Wood
Sold|$6,884
Louis XIII Period Sofa, France 17th Century
Located in Jesteburg, DE
An impressive period Louis XIII sofa found in the south west of France, then retaining its original
Sold|$24,500
Pair Of Upholstered Sofas, 18th Century France
Located in New York, NY
18th century, pair of French curved back, wing back sofas. Note the beautiful curved lines. Rare
Elm, Walnut
Sold|$2,730
Early 20th century French Two Person Sofa
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Charming vintage French two person sofa / couch. Upholstered with an adorable romantic rose floral
Textile, Wood
Louis Philippe style sofa, France, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis Philippe style sofa from France, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional
Walnut
Sold|$5,800
19th c. French Louis XVI Gilt Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning French hand-carved giltwood sofa in Louis XVI style. Having elaborate carving overall in
Giltwood
Sold|$12,500
Os de Mouton Sofa, France, circa 1790
By Os de Mouton
Located in Culver City, CA
Os de Mouton Sofa, France, circa 1790 Beautifully carved frame with unique double stretcher
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Renaissance Console, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Renaissance console, sofa table features hand-carved sculpture that would catch
Oak
Sold|$1,204
Antique French Green Louis XVI Style Sofa
Located in Oirlo, LI
This elegant green sofa is a beautiful example of the classic Louis XVI style. It comes from France
Fabric, Wood
Sold|$5,429
French Art Deco Sofa by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO SOFA BY PAUL FOLLOT Step into the world of luxury with a magnificent sofa handcrafted from
Beech
Sold|$14,500
18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Transport yourself to the opulence and sophistication of 18th century France with this exquisite
Walnut
Sold|$9,800
18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless, curvy, and sophisticated 18th century French Provincial Louis XV walnut framed sofa
Walnut
French Directoire Walnut Sofa with Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stately French Directoire-style sofa, crafted in solid walnut and offering timeless elegance with
Linen, Walnut
Sold|$7,500
19th Century French Carved Rococo Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carved Rococo style sofa depicting ram's heads on the arms and intricate floral
Wood
Sold|$4,895
Antique French Louis XV Green Velvet Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning 19th Century French Louis XV style wooden three-seat sofa with cabriole legs and luxurious
Velvet, Wood, Fruitwood, Down
Sold|$6,400
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and stylish 19th century French Louis XVI style sofa with a greyish painted finish
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$4,398
18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
Sofa in Walnut,molded and sculpted backrest with triple convolution,recessed armrests,resting on
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$2,900
19th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI giltwood sofa boasts neoclassical architecture below with seven
Giltwood
Sold|$15,000
Jacques Adnet Modernist Sofa, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sofa by Jacques Adnet upholstered in leather (2003) on lacquered walnut legs.
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Narrow French Console Sofa Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French fruitwood narrow console on slightly tapered legs with three drawers.
Fruitwood
Sold|$3,695
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
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
French Carved Painted Upholstered Sofa, circa 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French carved painted sofa c. 1900's.
Sold|$2,980
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI painted sofa is a study in Classic architecture that dates back to
Silk, Walnut
Sold|$5,743
French Empire Sofa in Original Paint c.1810
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French empire sofa in original paint c.1810
French Louis Philippe Walnut Sofa or Banquette French 19 th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe Banquette or sofa France circa 1850 Good seating but fabric needs to be changed
Upholstery, Walnut
French Napoleon III Exotic Wood Sofa Banquette, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III exotic wood banquette or sofa. France circa 1890, The upholstery is good and
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Early French Chesterfield Sofa from France, circa 1920
Located in Nashville, TN
Rare early French chesterfield sofa from France, circa 1920. Beautiful red leather with great
Blue Sofa Recamier, France, around 1830. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa (recamier, daybed) produced in France in circa 1830s. Sofa in very good condition, after
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$4,123
19th Century French Walnut Tapestry Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A bright and colourful 19th century French walnut sofa of good classic design with fabulous
Walnut
French Rolled Arm Leather Sofa by Maison Carlhian
Located in New York, NY
Handsome sofa by Maison Carlhian in black leather with superlative patina from France, 1920s
Leather, Wood
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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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