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High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa  1880
High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa  1880

High-backed walnut sofa. French work in the style of Louis XIII. Circa 1880

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice High-backed sofa is made of walnut. This is a French work in the style of Louis XIII

Category

1880s French Louis XIII French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780
Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780

Pair of French Hand Carved & Painted Silk Sofas. Signed Carpentier. Circa 1780

By Louis-Charles Carpentier

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French carved wood and painted sofas with floral silk upholstery, carved floral skirt, and

Category

1780s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Paint, Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Gold Upholstered Sofa Canape. Item features beautifully

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Louis XVI Style Sofa
Louis XVI Style Sofa

Louis XVI Style Sofa

Located in London, GB

An elegant Louis XVI style canapé capturing the refined symmetry of 18th-century French

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920
Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920

Art Deco Sofa with French Polished Mahogany Frame, Denmark, circa 1920

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A fine Art Deco sofa in mahogany with carved, arched crest-rail and fluted pillars capped by ionic

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Jute, Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Carved Giltwood Canape Cameo Settee Sofa
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Carved Giltwood Canape Cameo Settee Sofa

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Carved Giltwood Canape Cameo Settee Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Carved Giltwood Canape Cameo Settee Sofa. Item features a very

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Maison Jansen Sofa
19th Century Maison Jansen Sofa

19th Century Maison Jansen Sofa

By Maison Jansen

Located in London, GB

exceptional 19th-century Maison Jansen sofa, pinnacle of classical French elegance, featuring a hand-carved

Category

19th Century French Hollywood Regency French Antique Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Napoleon III sofa , restored
Napoleon III sofa , restored

Napoleon III sofa , restored

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Napoleon III sofa restored two chairs are offered in another ad

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Antique Buttoned Two Seater Sofa
Antique Buttoned Two Seater Sofa

Antique Buttoned Two Seater Sofa

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Antique button backed two seater sofa. This elegant 19th Century French two seat button back settee

Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Louis XV Style Little Sofa
Louis XV Style Little Sofa

Louis XV Style Little Sofa

Located in Beaune, FR

Lovely little living room sofa in painted wood with pretty tapestry. Provencal Louis XV style work

Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Turkish Sofa From The Empire Period
Turkish Sofa From The Empire Period

Turkish Sofa From The Empire Period

Located in Charmes, FR

Elegant Empire period sofa, early 19th century, with a solid mahogany frame. It features a straight

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Blackened Wood Napoleon the 3d Sofa
Blackened Wood Napoleon the 3d Sofa

Blackened Wood Napoleon the 3d Sofa

$6,147Sale Price|25% Off

Blackened Wood Napoleon the 3d Sofa

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and unique sofa is made of blackened wood and fabric. It has a very nice shape. This

Category

1880s French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa
Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa

Elegant Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant and classic 18th century authentic Italian Neoclassical sofa that's part of a salon set

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet
Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet

Swedish Biedermeier Antique Sofa Couch Empire 19th C 3-4 Seat Lion Feet

Located in Lewes, England

after mid oak French polish finish. The sofa is approx 200cm long. It has swooping legs, arms and

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier French Antique Sofas

Materials

Birch

19th Century Continental Velvet Sofa, Tyrolean Style
19th Century Continental Velvet Sofa, Tyrolean Style

19th Century Continental Velvet Sofa, Tyrolean Style

Located in London, GB

A romantic 19th century continental velvet sofa traditionally associated with a Guernsey interior

Category

19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Metal

Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany
Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany

Cloakroom Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany

Located in Madrid, ES

Cloakroom Art Deco sofa. In mahogany, with mirror in the center and sofa in metal applications

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925
Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet sofa circa 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

This very elegant Corolle model sofa was designed in 1925 by Maurice Dufrêne for the workshops of

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815

Located in Houston, TX

This elegant Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1815, reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic that

Category

Early 18th Century French Gustavian French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Sofa Louis XV Style 19th Century
Sofa Louis XV Style 19th Century

Sofa Louis XV Style 19th Century

$1,570Sale Price|20% Off

Sofa Louis XV Style 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

period. Origin: France. Period: 19th century, Napoleon III period.

Category

19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Sofa
19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Sofa

19th Century Louis XIV Style Giltwood Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French Louis XIV style giltwood sofa. With elegant sweeping armrests terminating in

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

An 18th C Venetian Hand Painted Gilt Wood Sofa
An 18th C Venetian Hand Painted Gilt Wood Sofa

An 18th C Venetian Hand Painted Gilt Wood Sofa

Located in London, GB

A stunning long sofa featuring a gracefully serpentine front, subtle gilding, and exquisitely hand

Category

Late 18th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830
Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830

Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Original Louis Philippe walnut sofa circa 1830

Category

1830s French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century
Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century

Empire Period Mahogany Sofa-Bed, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely

Category

19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Bronze

Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa

Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing

Category

1920s French French Provincial French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Large Louis XVI style gilt wood sofa, circa 1900
Large Louis XVI style gilt wood sofa, circa 1900

Large Louis XVI style gilt wood sofa, circa 1900

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A large good quality French carved gilt wood sofa, having scrolling foliate and fluted decoration

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Art Deco red lacquered sofa with carved details, 1930s
Art Deco red lacquered sofa with carved details, 1930s

Art Deco red lacquered sofa with carved details, 1930s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Cardinal red lacquered Art Deco sofa with finely carved knobs and gold leaf appliqués. Upholstery

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Gold

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa
19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa

19th Century Louis XVI Painted Carved Wood & Newly Upholstered Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis XVI sofa from a rare salon set newly upholstered in neutral linen. The sofa

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Silk, Wood

1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa
1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa

1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa

Located in Germantown, MD

1890s Louis XV Carved, Ebonized and Upholstered Sofa. Beautiful hand carving and nicely ebonized

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut

19th Century Louis XV Sofa Kanapee Solid Walnut

Located in Berlin, DE

Solid walnut, hand-carved frame. Green velvet, historical upholstery in good condition. (B-139).

Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Pair Of 17th Century Oak Bedside Tables Or Sofa Ends
Pair Of 17th Century Oak Bedside Tables Or Sofa Ends

Pair Of 17th Century Oak Bedside Tables Or Sofa Ends

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely pair of oak bedside tables or end tables from the 17th century Renaissance period. The two bedside tables are actually a Renaissance column cut in two. Two small oak trays ha...

Category

17th Century French Renaissance French Antique Sofas

Materials

Oak

18th Century Louis XVI Sofa – Carved and Gilded Wood, Original Joinery
18th Century Louis XVI Sofa – Carved and Gilded Wood, Original Joinery

18th Century Louis XVI Sofa – Carved and Gilded Wood, Original Joinery

Located in Madrid, ES

"18th Century Louis XVI Sofa – Carved and Gilded Wood, Original Joinery" Origin: France Date: 18th

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique Louis XVI Style Upholstered Two-Person Sofa, 1880-1900
Antique Louis XVI Style Upholstered Two-Person Sofa, 1880-1900

Antique Louis XVI Style Upholstered Two-Person Sofa, 1880-1900

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this sofa in the Louis XVI type, two-person, with softly upholstered seat, backrest

Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Josef Hoffmann Sofa by Kohn, Early 20th Century, Wood & Fabric
Josef Hoffmann Sofa by Kohn, Early 20th Century, Wood & Fabric

Josef Hoffmann Sofa by Kohn, Early 20th Century, Wood & Fabric

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Early 20th century sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann. Manufactured by Khon. In good condition, with

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A Charles X Inlaid Wood and Black Velvet Sicilian Sofa
A Charles X Inlaid Wood and Black Velvet Sicilian Sofa

A Charles X Inlaid Wood and Black Velvet Sicilian Sofa

Located in Catania, Sicilia

Charles X period, which was prominent in France during the early 19th century. The sofa's frame is crafted

Category

Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle
Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle

Louis XV Style Sofa in White Italian Boucle

By Soft Baroque

Located in Saint Louis, US

This Louis XV style sofa is a testament to the opulence and creativity of the dynastic French

Category

1920s American Baroque French Antique Sofas

Materials

Bouclé

Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork
Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork

Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Small Louis XV sofa walnut and pale beige velvet golden wickerwork, can be placed in the middle of

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915
Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915

Scandinavian Sofa with Upholstered Dark Umber Mahogany Frame, circa 1915

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

and upholstery. Frame is fabricated in a dense mahogany with a dark-umber, French polish finish. Sofa

Category

Early 20th Century Baltic Belle Époque French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3
Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3

Victorian Down Chinoiserie Carved Wood Claw Rattan Cane Sofa Chairs , Set of 3

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Victorian rare suite you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece w...

Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Rare Louis XVI Oak Dressing Table or Sofa Table, End of 18th Century
Rare Louis XVI Oak Dressing Table or Sofa Table, End of 18th Century

Rare Louis XVI Oak Dressing Table or Sofa Table, End of 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A rare antique Louis XVI oak dressing table, Lovely piece in very good condition. The top flaps open to reveal 3 sections. On the lower section of the piece, we can find four small ...

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Oak

1 OF 2 OF RESTORED ART DECO HARRY & LOU EPSTEIN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SOFAs
1 OF 2 OF RESTORED ART DECO HARRY & LOU EPSTEIN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SOFAs

1 OF 2 OF RESTORED ART DECO HARRY & LOU EPSTEIN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER SOFAs

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Harry & Lou Epstein Art Deco two seat Cloud sofas with Birch frames and one of a kind, hand dyed brown

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Birch

French Trestle Table
French Trestle Table

French Trestle Table

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 19th century French scrubbed trestle table, 1860. Dimensions: 63.5 inches (161 cms) wide

Category

19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Oak

Gilt Settee, France circa 1900
Gilt Settee, France circa 1900

Gilt Settee, France circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1900 Carved gilt wood Settee with floral motif, serpentine seat rail, cabriole legs, and

Category

Early 1900s French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wool, Giltwood

Beautiful Large Antique French Sectional
Beautiful Large Antique French Sectional

Beautiful Large Antique French Sectional

Located in Newmanstown, PA

Left Couch - 52"x35"x36" - 74 lbs Middle Couch - 64"x32"x36" - 80 lbs Right Couch - 52"x35"x36

Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Cane Back Canape
19th Century French Cane Back Canape

19th Century French Cane Back Canape

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th Century French cane back canape. Circa 1860.

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Cane

French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin

French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin

Located in Buchanan, NY

A wonderfully proportioned small French settee from the Napoleon III period with a gracious curved

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric

French Napoleon III Settee with Ebonized Arms
French Napoleon III Settee with Ebonized Arms

French Napoleon III Settee with Ebonized Arms

Located in Buchanan, NY

An unusual French 19th Century Napoleon III Tufted Sofa with ebonized arms. This stunning small

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Small Scaled French 19th Century Settee
Small Scaled French 19th Century Settee

Small Scaled French 19th Century Settee

Located in Buchanan, NY

An elegant French early 20th century small scale settee in the Napoleon III style. This French

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

France, Table in Wood, 1920
France, Table in Wood, 1920

France, Table in Wood, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Antique French Faux Bois Coffee Table, Limewood & Marble, Circa 1860
Antique French Faux Bois Coffee Table, Limewood & Marble, Circa 1860

Antique French Faux Bois Coffee Table, Limewood & Marble, Circa 1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, antique French Faux Bois sofa, coffee table made of hand crafted Limewood, in good

Category

Late 19th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Marble

French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee

French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French Louis XV transition provençal settee, patinated wood frame, recent pale yellow down

Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers
A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers

A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers This is a superb quality pair of French side

Category

1920s French Provincial French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee

French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century. This antique settee from France upholstered

Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, 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, 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.