A Handsome French Empire Style Mahogany Sofa Table or Desk
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and richly-patinated French empire style ribbon-mahogany single-drawer sofa table or
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Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Sofa Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival sofa
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1880s French Empire Revival French Antique Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
French Wooden Sofa with Side Backrests Freshly Upholstered with Flowers
Located in Marbella, ES
French Wooden Sofa with Side Backrests Freshly Upholstered with Flowers of the XIX Century
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A French Louis XIV Style Sofa with Gilt Wood Frame
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XIV style sofa with high canted back, the carved and gilt wood frame having
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood, Upholstery
Fully Restored Original 18th C. Antique French Louis XIII Sofa
Located in Highwood, IL
Ooh-la-la! An expression the French people use for something they admire and appreciate. This
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18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
Rustic Antique French Scrubbed Pine Sideboard Sofa Table or Credenza
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A versatile long narrow rustic French scrubbed pine sofa table, sideboard or credenza with antique
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19th Century French Rustic French Antique Sofas
Materials
Pine
Antique French Roses Carved Sofa Upholstered in Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century sofa in the Louis XV style painted in a soft oyster white, with slight distress and
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Down, Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Elegant Finely Carved Walnut Corbeille Sofa, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant finely carved walnut corbeille sofa with curved lines. Padded tripartite backrest and
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Early 18th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Tufted Sofa with Rolled Arms and Back
Located in Buchanan, NY
A French 19th century Napoleon III style tufted sofa with rolled arms and back with ebonized legs
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Muslin
French Luxury Glamorous Art Deco Sofa Integrated Light, circa 1925
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Extreme Luxury Glamorous French Art Deco Sofa / Cozy corner, circa 1925. Rare is the integrated
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Living Room Set Sofa and Chairs
Sold|$2,538 / set
Antique French Living Room Set Sofa and Chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale, this exquisite 4 piece French Sofa Set, this set of Napoleon
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Flame Mahogany Sofa 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French gilt bronze mounted Empire sofa, circa
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1870s French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Natural Carved Wood Sofa with Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carved natural wood sofa newly upholstered in a natural colored linen and
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Style and Wedgwood Medallion Sofa
Located in LEGNY, FR
19th century French Louis XVI style sofa with marquetry decoration and oval Wedgwood medallion on
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1890s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rare French 19th c. Serpentine Back Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in New York, NY
This wingback sofa or settee has a bench style seat that is solid and sturdy and a rare serpentine
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
European Antique Walnut Italian Leather Art Deco Sofa from France
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful sofa was made in France in the early to mid 20th century. The gorgeous walnut is
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
French Paul Follot Attributed Ebonized and Giltwood Loveseat or Sofa
By Paul Follot
Located in Houston, TX
French Paul Follot attributed ebonized and giltwood loveseat or sofa. This stunning and
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
French Art Deco Sofa in the Manner of Paul Follot
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Deco sofa with carved in giltwood frame. The curved back joined to base by reeded
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Fine Early 19th Century French Walnut Sofa of Large-Scale
Located in London, GB
A fine early 19th century walnut sofa of large-scale with an oval back, outswept arms and finely
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Early 19th Century French French Antique Sofas
French 18th Century Regence Carved Walnut Canape Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A large French Regence carved walnut canape, sofa with cabriole legs and carved shell andnfoliage
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Mid-18th Century Régence French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Velvet Tufted Sofa with Cane Medallion Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French velvet tufted sofa. The painted sofa frame is visibly worn from years of use
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19th Century French Rococo French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
French Giltwood Canapé Sofa in Louis XVI Style, circa 1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Canapé sofa in Louis XVI style, circa 1860. Original hand carved giltwood. Age-related
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Restored 18th C. Original Antique French Louis XV Sofa/Canape
Located in Highwood, IL
WOW! Where to start? This exquisite 18th century antique French walnut Louis XV sofa has over 120
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18th Century and Earlier French French Antique Sofas
19th Century French Roll Top Open Armed Sofa
Sold|$2,600
19th Century French Roll Top Open Armed Sofa
Located in Malton, GB
This is an extremely elegant 19th century French open armed sofa with unusual roll top which give
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19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Beech
Pair of French Art Nouveau Silver Gilt and Painted Sofas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Art Nouveau style silver gilt and painted sofas newly upholstered in burlap textile
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau French Antique Sofas
Materials
Burlap, Wood
Antique 1840 Swedish Sofa in French Blue Linen
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This antique Swedish sofa was manufactured in 1840, and has been reupholstered in a beautiful blue
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1840s Swedish French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique French Empire Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Sofa, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique French Empire sofa, circa 1900 in date. It has
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Early 1900s French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Ormolu
French Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa With Pierced Acanthus Cartouche C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An exquisite antique French Rococo style sofa, or settee, crafted from finely carved walnut wood
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Late 19th Century French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful and Very Rare Large French 1920s Leather Club Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful and very rare Leather club sofa, the last time I saw one of this beauty was 17 years
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1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas
Materials
Leather
Pair of Early 19th Century French Carved Walnut Serpentine Sofas
Sold|$7,959 / set
Pair of Early 19th Century French Carved Walnut Serpentine Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this superb pair of early 19th century French carved walnut
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Early 19th Century French Regency French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Carved French Gilt Wood Sofa C. 1900's
Sold|$7,500
Carved French Gilt Wood Sofa C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved Gilt Wood sofa upholstered in Belgium linen with gimp trim detail.
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Early 20th Century Italian French Antique Sofas
Materials
Gold
c.1880 Antique French Military Cot Turned Console or Sofa Table
Located in Highwood, IL
Unique antique French steel military cot with a rustic hand skip-planed solid white oak top
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19th Century French French Antique Sofas
19th Century French Carved Wood and Gilt Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality two-seater sofa circa 1890 Carved with acanthus leaves and florals. Upholstery is
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Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Antique French Cane Back Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Beautiful French cane back sofa has been painted in a soft antique oyster white with subtle
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Cane, Down, Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
19th Century French Carved Giltwood & Green Sofa with Red Damask Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine form French carved polychrome & giltwood sofa in green with matching red damask upholstered
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19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Damask, Giltwood
Circa 1780 Antique French Louis XVI Carved Settee Sofa Canapé
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LOUIS XVI CARVED AND SCRUBBED PARCEL-GILT CANAPÉ France, circa 1780 cambric not removed to examine
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18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s, New upholstery Black and White Stripes
Located in Brussels, BE
French Charles X sofa, 1820s, new upholstery black and white stripes.
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1820s French Charles X French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Oak Hunt Folding Table, Console, Sofa Table with Iron Hinges
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Called a table de chasse in French, or hunt table, this French table from the turn of the 20th
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Early 1900s French French Antique Sofas
Materials
Iron
French Napoleon III checked blue fabric Sofa wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite corbeille canapé made around 1900 in France. It follows the Louis Slightly galvanized
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1890s Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carved French Louis XV Walnut Settee Canape Sofa, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood frame. Upholstered. Measures: 29" H x 57 1/2" W x 24 1/2" D. Seat height 16". Condition Minor staining to upholstery. Minor finish loss.
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1890s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Adam Style Paint Decorated Mahogany Recamier Sofa, 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Adam style upholstered mahogany recamier features mahogany frame with hand-painted
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Late 19th Century French Adam Style French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Louis Philippe Sofa in White, France, 19th Century, Prepared for Reupholstering
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Antique French Louis-Philippe sofa from circa 1840 with curved legs. The frame of the sofa is made
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak, Paint
French Napoleon III Sofa in Pale Orange Velvet and White Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French high-back sofa, designed in the opulent Napoleon III style, is the embodiment
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19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Antique French Carved Oak Sofa Side Accent Table Renaissance Cherub Trestle
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak sofa side accent table Renaissance Cherub Trestle ~Direct from France
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Early 1900s French Renaissance French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak sofa table writing desk barley twist Louis XIII style ~ Direct
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19th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
Antique French Provincial Single Drawer Demilune Hall or Sofa Table, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique painted French Provincial single drawer hall or sofa table features reeded die joint skirt
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Antique French Carved Foyer Sofa Table Renaissance Marble Planter Hercules Lion
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved foyer sofa table Renaissance marble planter Hercules lion ~Direct from
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19th Century French Renaissance French Antique Sofas
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilded Sofas, Late 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive pair of French giltwood Louis XVI style sofas, each having stuff over upholstery with
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Barley Twist Sofa Settee Bench Loveseat Oak Dogs Upholstered
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique French BARLEY TWIST Upholstered Sofa, Settee, Loveseat, or Bench~~HIGHLY CARVED
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival French Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Ebonized Empire Sofa with Swan Décor, France, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Ebonized daybed on short bent feet with a straight frame. The lateral rests end in carved swan heads and show crossed strutting. The bench is decorated with Fine carved details on th...
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Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen Paris French Louis XVI Style Sofa
By Maison Jansen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French Louis XVI Style giltwood sofa with original upholstery, circa 1920. The frame of the sofa is
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Original 18th C. Antique French Os de Mouton Sofa or Settee
Located in Highwood, IL
but decorative, the base of this exquisite sofa is said to resemble sheep horns. Not only is this fine
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII French Antique Sofas
French Directoire walnut Sofa Banquette Carved and Inlayed, Early 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Directoire beech banquette or sofa. Carved inlay wood. The mattress and the base are not
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Early 19th Century French Directoire French Antique Sofas
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Sofa with Dark Brown Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Sofa with Dark Brown Velvet features graceful lines
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Cherry
19th Century Louis XV French Giltwood Rococo Sofa in Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
A beautiful giltwood Rococo style sofa has been reupholstered in our 100% organic Belgian linen
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19th Century French Rococo French Antique Sofas
Materials
Down, Giltwood, Linen, Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Sofa in Painted Finish, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful Classic Louis XVI style sofa in polychrome finish, circa 1870 with well-articulated
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19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Canvas, Cotton, Jute
1920S SOFA UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC FRENCH TICKING-GREAT FORM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL FORM SOFA FROM THE FIRST QUARTER 20THC UPHOLSTERED IN COTTON 19THC BLACK AND WHITE
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Early 20th Century American French Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
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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, 2022Check 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.
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