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Large French Neo-Baroque Style Sofa
Large French Neo-Baroque Style Sofa

Large French Neo-Baroque Style Sofa

Located in Buchanan, NY

An impressive French 19th century Neo-Baroque style sofa measuring 98" in length.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour
An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour

Located in London, GB

An 18th Century French Walnut Sofa of Beautiful Colour. An 18th-century French walnut show wood arm sofa, crafted with exceptional attention to detail and finished in a beautifully...

Category

Late 18th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details
Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details

Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique French Louis XVI Sofa with Carved Details Country: France Materials: Carved giltwood, Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XVI Year: 1920...

Category

1920s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns
Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns

Original Antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany Veneer with Columns

Located in Berlin, DE

Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire-gilt bronze fittings.

Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Original antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany veneer with Columns
Original antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany veneer with Columns

Original antique French Empire Sofa Mahogany veneer with Columns

Located in Berlin, DE

Original French Empire sofa, circa 1800. Mahogany, right and left, each with columns and fire-gilt bronze fittings.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Country House Double Ended Button Back Sofa
19th Century French Country House Double Ended Button Back Sofa

19th Century French Country House Double Ended Button Back Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A striking 19th century French double ended horsehair sofa in calico with a metal framed button back on turned ebonised legs.

Category

19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa
Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa

Antique French Louis Xv Style Carved Giltwood Sofa

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely antique French Louis XV style carved giltwood sofa. Note the carved shell back!

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s
Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s

Empire Mahogany Sofa, Restored, Original Upholstery, France, 1860s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Empire Mahogany Sofa Origin: France 1860s This item features classic Empire elements.

Category

1860s French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860
Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860

Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XV style sofa offers giltwood frame with carved crest over Aubusson tapestry upholstered back and seat, covered scroll form arms and raised on cabriole legs w...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa
French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa

French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Hand Carved Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A French Louis XVI period Provençal carved sofa from the late 19th century, with new upholstery, lovely fluted legs and exquisite carving.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1920s French Art Deco Sofa, Upholstered Wood, Good Condition
1920s French Art Deco Sofa, Upholstered Wood, Good Condition

1920s French Art Deco Sofa, Upholstered Wood, Good Condition

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Imagine this stunning 1920s French Art Deco sofa as the centerpiece of your living room.

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Cream painted Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1900
French Cream painted Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1900

French Cream painted Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality early 20th Century French cream painted three seater sofa, having carved scrolling foliate and fluted decoration, raised on turned taper legs.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Beech

Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French
Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French

Antique Louis XV style 19th century Sofa, French

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-19th century captures timeless French elegance.

Category

19th Century Danish Baroque French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa
19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa

19th Century French Antique Three-Seat High Back Sofa

Located in Sofia, BG

Antique French three-seat high back sofa with wooden elegantly shaped legs terminating in casters at the back.

Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Rococo Gilt Sofa Loveseat
Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Rococo Gilt Sofa Loveseat

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Rococo Gilt Sofa Loveseat

Located in New York, NY

Antique 19th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Gilt Sofa Loveseat in excellent condition.

Category

19th Century French Rococo French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wool, Silk, Wood

French Antique Sofa, Hand-Carved Walnut, Floral Upholstery, Circa 1880
French Antique Sofa, Hand-Carved Walnut, Floral Upholstery, Circa 1880

French Antique Sofa, Hand-Carved Walnut, Floral Upholstery, Circa 1880

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exceptional French antique sofa is a striking example of 19th century craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully sculpted walnut frame and an elegant silhouette with a raised double...

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

1920's Antique French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee
1920's Antique French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee

1920's Antique French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Rare 1920's French Art Deco Carved Walnut Sofa / Settee. Beautifully carved & detailed.

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Bergere Sofa from 1900s, French Inspired, Danish Craftmanship
Bergere Sofa from 1900s, French Inspired, Danish Craftmanship

Bergere Sofa from 1900s, French Inspired, Danish Craftmanship

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Antique French Bergère "Versailles" Style Sofa – Early 1900s Edwardian Era, Walnut Frame Celebrate timeless French elegance and craftsmanship with this Bergère Versailles-style sofa...

Category

Early 1900s Danish Edwardian French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Original Early 19th Century Louis XV Sofa in Carved Wood, France
Original Early 19th Century Louis XV Sofa in Carved Wood, France

Original Early 19th Century Louis XV Sofa in Carved Wood, France

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A magnificent relic of early‑19th‑century French craftsmanship, this original Louis XV sofa.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI  Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa
Antique French Louis XVI  Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf & Alpaca Mohair Sofa Country: France Materials: Carved Gold-Leaf Wood, New Alpaca Mohair Condition: Newly Reupholstered, New Alpaca Moha...

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1920s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Small antique sofa from the late 19th century, France. After renovation.
Small antique sofa from the late 19th century, France. After renovation.

Small antique sofa from the late 19th century, France. After renovation.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique sofa from the late 19th century, France. This piece of furniture is in very good condition, professionally restored and upholstered in new fabric.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Antique French Walnut Sofa with Museum Quality Carving and New Upholstery
Antique French Walnut Sofa with Museum Quality Carving and New Upholstery

Antique French Walnut Sofa with Museum Quality Carving and New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

New upholstery in high end neutral linen blend and the sofa is raised on tapering legs with snail feet.

Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Directoire Sofa in Fruitwood with Paw Feet, France, ca. 1800
Directoire Sofa in Fruitwood with Paw Feet, France, ca. 1800

Directoire Sofa in Fruitwood with Paw Feet, France, ca. 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

Directoire period fruitwood sofa with carved paw feet, France, circa 1800,

Category

Early 1800s French Directoire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa Circa 1900, With Velvet Trim
French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa Circa 1900, With Velvet Trim

French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa Circa 1900, With Velvet Trim

Located in London, GB

A wonderful French Belle Époque Leather Banquette Sofa, Circa 1900, with an attractive embroidered velvet trim and sprung seat.

Category

Early 1900s French Belle Époque French Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Walnut

19th Century French Oak Sofa / Settee with Cabriole Legs & Nice Upholstery
19th Century French Oak Sofa / Settee with Cabriole Legs & Nice Upholstery

19th Century French Oak Sofa / Settee with Cabriole Legs & Nice Upholstery

Located in Milford, NH

A beautifully upholstered French oak sofa or settee with carved cabriole legs, shaped back, and scroll arms, dating to the 19th century in very good overall condition, with minor rep...

Category

19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa
Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique French Louis XVI Carved Wood & Faux Zebra Leather Sofa Designer: Unknwon Country: France Manufacturer: Unknown Materials: Carved Wood, Faux Zebra Leather Style: French...

Category

1920s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900
Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900

Vintage French Empire Sofa, Carved Swan Arms, Linen Upholstery, 1900

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful painted and parcel gilt Empire sofa with medallions heads on the back, uprights modeled as swan heads in the arms, ( the swan heads are carved wood). This beautiful sofa ha...

Category

Early 1900s French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered
Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered

Late 19th Century French Large Gilt Frame Sofa Newly Upholstered

Located in London, GB

This is a very large and comfortable 19th-century sofa, newly upholstered with a hardwearing washable suede-like light grey fabric.

Category

1890s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Carved Walnut Bench, Sofa, Daybed Upholstered in Original Damask
French Carved Walnut Bench, Sofa, Daybed Upholstered in Original Damask

French Carved Walnut Bench, Sofa, Daybed Upholstered in Original Damask

Located in Miami, FL

19th century French carved walnut bench, sofa, daybed upholstered in original damask Large and very elegant, with beautiful carved Resistant and restored Extra measurements: Se...

Category

1850s French Elizabethan French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Giltwood & Veined Marble Topped Circular Sofa Table
French 19th Century Giltwood & Veined Marble Topped Circular Sofa Table

French 19th Century Giltwood & Veined Marble Topped Circular Sofa Table

Located in Reading, Berkshire

French 19th Century Giltwood & Veined Marble Topped Circular Salon Table in the Baroque Revival Style

Category

19th Century French Baroque Revival French Antique Sofas

Materials

Marble

Antique French Louis XV Style Distressed Paint Decorated and Carved Sofa
Antique French Louis XV Style Distressed Paint Decorated and Carved Sofa

Antique French Louis XV Style Distressed Paint Decorated and Carved Sofa

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Seat Height 21.5 inches A sophisticated antique French Louis XV style painted and carved sofa, a beautifully executed example of early 20th century French craftsmanship combining e...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Giltwood Sofa
A Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Giltwood Sofa

A Large Antique French Louis XVI Style Hand Carved Giltwood Sofa

Located in New York, NY

A large antique French Louis XVI style hand-carved giltwood sofa, late 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Sofa, Late 19th C
French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Sofa, Late 19th C

French Louis XIV Style Gilt Wood Sofa, Late 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A striking French Louis XIV style giltwood sofa from the late 19th century.

Category

19th Century French Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Early 19th Century French Directoire Sette (Sofa) with 2 Armchairs
Early 19th Century French Directoire Sette (Sofa) with 2 Armchairs

Early 19th Century French Directoire Sette (Sofa) with 2 Armchairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

These frames are painted a very light shade of green, with dark green accent lines and small flower blossoms. The frames are sold ready to be upholstered, allowing the customer to co...

Category

Early 19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Timeless Elegance: Art Deco Sofa from 1920s France, Recently Upholstered Ivory
Timeless Elegance: Art Deco Sofa from 1920s France, Recently Upholstered Ivory

Timeless Elegance: Art Deco Sofa from 1920s France, Recently Upholstered Ivory

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Lose yourself in the timeless splendor of this exquisite Art Deco sofa, crafted around 1920 in vibrant France. Recently refurbished, this sofa radiates in all its renewed glory, ador...

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa
Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa

Louis XV Style Immaculate French Gold Giltwood Quilted Floral White Sofa

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this exquisite Louis Style Sofa, dating back to the late 19th Century.. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases a stunni...

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Napoleon III Sofa Table, French, Egg and Dart Molding, Circa 1870
Napoleon III Sofa Table, French, Egg and Dart Molding, Circa 1870

Napoleon III Sofa Table, French, Egg and Dart Molding, Circa 1870

Located in Montreal, QC

Napoleon III strongly figured sofa table of typical form, but.edged with egg and dart molding.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

French Early 20th Regency Style Wood Scroll Arms Sofa or Setee
French Early 20th Regency Style Wood Scroll Arms Sofa or Setee

French Early 20th Regency Style Wood Scroll Arms Sofa or Setee

Located in Miami, FL

Early 20th Regency style with fluted scrolled wood arms sofa or setee. Reupholstered.

Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Revival French Antique Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table Corinthian Renaissance c1890
Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table Corinthian Renaissance c1890

Antique French Carved Oak Barley Twist Sofa Table Corinthian Renaissance c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

Direct from France, a very unique antique French carved oak table~ ~Four large columns, each consisting of four separate barley twist posts set upon large square bases. Bases have ca...

Category

1890s French Renaissance French Antique Sofas

Materials

Oak

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire
C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

C.1860 Louis XVI Revival French Straight-Back Sofa/ Settee, Second Empire

Located in London, Park Royal

A finely hand carved French two-seater canapé à dossier droit (straight-back sofa) from the Second Empire period (c.1860), reflecting the Louis XVI revival style that reimagined the ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century French Directoire Sofa in Walnut and Cream Upholstery
18th Century French Directoire Sofa in Walnut and Cream Upholstery

18th Century French Directoire Sofa in Walnut and Cream Upholstery

Located in Madrid, ES

Three-seater sofa with straight lines and a classic French design, inspired by the Louis XVI-Directoire style (late 18th century).

Category

Late 18th Century European Directoire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Two-Seat Sofa
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Two-Seat Sofa

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted and Gilded Two-Seat Sofa

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This elegant French two-seat sofa, crafted in the Louis XVI style, dates from the early 20th century and beautifully captures the refined neoclassical aesthetic that has remained tim...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Paint

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.

A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

What a find! A rare pair of French Napoleon III sofas featuring continuous upholstered backs that flow seamlessly into the arms, creating an elegant and cohesive silhouette.

Category

1860s French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rare Charles Dudouyt Sofa, Linen and Oak, Early 20th Century, France
Rare Charles Dudouyt Sofa, Linen and Oak, Early 20th Century, France

Rare Charles Dudouyt Sofa, Linen and Oak, Early 20th Century, France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The large armchairs of the rare model designed by Charles Dudouyt are a true rarity that fuses sculptural art with functionality. Dudouyt, renowned for his distinctive approach to fu...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Linen, Oak

Art Deco Sofa by Richard Guino, Gilded Wood, Curved Back, France, 1920
Art Deco Sofa by Richard Guino, Gilded Wood, Curved Back, France, 1920

Art Deco Sofa by Richard Guino, Gilded Wood, Curved Back, France, 1920

By Richard Guino

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sofa in carved and gilded wood with a curved back and double matting designed by Richard Guino (1890–1973).

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and New Upholstery
Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and New Upholstery

Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A super elegant romantic French Empire walnut sofa having sexy curves, ebonized base and details with two gilded swans handles on each end.

Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

Vintage French Country Carved Curved Wood Sofa with Custom Versace Velvet Fabric
Vintage French Country Carved Curved Wood Sofa with Custom Versace Velvet Fabric

Vintage French Country Carved Curved Wood Sofa with Custom Versace Velvet Fabric

By Gianni Versace

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style carved wood sofa with custom Versace velvet fabric.

Category

1920s French Hollywood Regency French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antiques Giltwood sofas
Antiques Giltwood sofas

Antiques Giltwood sofas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hight end decoration sofa in giltwood louis XVI style ,the heart-shaped is remarkable

Category

1910s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame
Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame

Early 20th Century French Three Seater Sofa, Louis XV Style With Painted Frame

Located in London, GB

This a very well-made French three-seater sofa with 3 seat cushions, circa 1900, newly upholstered with a suede-like linen colour fabric, very resistant and easy to clean.

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique Velvet Sofa
Antique Velvet Sofa

Antique Velvet Sofa

$2,605Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Velvet Sofa

Located in Milano, IT

Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture. The frame is made of antique wood, gilded, simply wonderful. The supporting legs are 4 and are bea...

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved And Curved Sofa Reupholstered In Leather
Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved And Curved Sofa Reupholstered In Leather

Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved And Curved Sofa Reupholstered In Leather

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Regency Mahogany Carved Surround Arm Curved Back Tufted Back Sofa Newly Upholstered in Distressed Antique Honey Whiskey Italian Leather

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Regency Revival French Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather

Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century
Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century

Important French Set Sofa, (2) Armchairs and a Table end 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Two Magnificent French Armchairs with respective Stools early 19th Century armchair measurements: H: 96cm x 76cm c 75cm stool measures: 45cm x 45cm x 50cm Hight wood and italian silk...

Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque French Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa, Early 20th Century
Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa, Early 20th Century

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Sofa, Early 20th Century

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a lovely vintage French Louis XV style gold leaf gilt open arm sofa.

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Satin, Cotton

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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.