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Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 1900, France
Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 1900, France

Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Incredible Art Nouveau Game. The price includes the 3 armchairs 1 Sofa 2 Armchairs Material: Wood

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Black Lacquer Carved Canapé Sofa, 19th Century Antique
French Louis XVI Black Lacquer Carved Canapé Sofa, 19th Century Antique

French Louis XVI Black Lacquer Carved Canapé Sofa, 19th Century Antique

Located in Lisbon, PT

Elegant French Louis XVI style canapé sofa from the 19th century, featuring a beautifully carved

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

French Art Nouveau bench, sofa by Louis Majorelle, 1900-1910
French Art Nouveau bench, sofa by Louis Majorelle, 1900-1910

French Art Nouveau bench, sofa by Louis Majorelle, 1900-1910

By Louis Majorelle

Located in Delft, NL

French Art Nouveau bench, sofa by Louis Majorelle, 1900-1910 A beautiful sofa with a highly

Category

Early 20th Century French French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Art Deco Cognac Leather Club Sofa, Hand-Crafted, Paris, 1920s
French Art Deco Cognac Leather Club Sofa, Hand-Crafted, Paris, 1920s

French Art Deco Cognac Leather Club Sofa, Hand-Crafted, Paris, 1920s

Located in Astoria, NY

French Art Deco leather club sofa sourced in Paris, dating to the late 1920s–1930s. The sofa

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Antique Sofa Table, Kingwood Drop Flap Occasional
19th Century French Antique Sofa Table, Kingwood Drop Flap Occasional

19th Century French Antique Sofa Table, Kingwood Drop Flap Occasional

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a 19th century, French antique sofa table in kingwood. A drop flap occasional side table

Category

19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas

Materials

Kingwood

Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details
Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details

Antique 19th Century French Empire Flame Mahogany Sofa with Carved Details

Located in King's Lynn, GB

A superb example of antique French Empire craftsmanship, this early 19th-century carved flame

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee, Sofa, Loveseat
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee, Sofa, Loveseat

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee, Sofa, Loveseat

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late nineteenth century French Louis XVI style hand carved and painted barrel back settee

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

French 19th Century Fruitwood Narrow Farm Table/Sofa Table
French 19th Century Fruitwood Narrow Farm Table/Sofa Table

French 19th Century Fruitwood Narrow Farm Table/Sofa Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

French 19th Century Fruitwood Narrow Farm Table/Sofa Table with Side Drawer and Tapered Square Legs

Category

19th Century French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Library Desk Louis XIV
Antique French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Library Desk Louis XIV

Antique French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Library Desk Louis XIV

Located in Shreveport, LA

19th century French Breton Carved Oak sofa table writing desk Louis XIV. Direct from France, a

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial French Antique Sofas

Materials

Oak

French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat
French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat

French Carved Walnut 19th Century Louis XVI Sofa, Settee or Loveseat

Located in Hopewell, NJ

French elegant and well-made antique carved walnut sofa, loveseat or settee. Classic example of

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Miniature Sofa, Louis XV Style, Hand-Carved, France, 1880
Antique Miniature Sofa, Louis XV Style, Hand-Carved, France, 1880

Antique Miniature Sofa, Louis XV Style, Hand-Carved, France, 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Charming and rare child's sofa with hand-carved and gilded frame. Cut velvet and silk upholstery

Category

19th Century French Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric
Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric

Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Upholstered in fine Aubusson tapestry fabric, this 19th century French Louis XVI style three-piece

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Corner Sofa Banquette Attributed to Maison Jansen, French Louis XVI Style
Corner Sofa Banquette Attributed to Maison Jansen, French Louis XVI Style

Corner Sofa Banquette Attributed to Maison Jansen, French Louis XVI Style

By Maison Jansen

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Luxurious French upholstered Louis XVI style corner settee banquette with one piece seating cushion

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set
Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set

Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Set

Located in Forney, TX

Époque period French gilt wood four seater long sofa. Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Sofa Console or Display Table
18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Sofa Console or Display Table

18th Century French Louis XIII Walnut Sofa Console or Display Table

Located in Miami, FL

A very good quality 18th century French Louis XIII style rectangular sofa console or display table

Category

18th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Console or Sofa Table
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Console or Sofa Table

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Console or Sofa Table

Located in Birmingham, AL

A fantastic large 19th century French Louis XVI style white painted console table with bluish gray

Category

1880s French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Settee or Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Black Frame
French Art Deco Settee or Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Black Frame

French Art Deco Settee or Sofa with Leather Upholstery and Black Frame

Located in Troy, MI

Found in France, this French Art Deco-era settee dates from the late 1930s / early 1940s. Newly

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs
19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Sphinx Egyptian Hardwood Suite Sofa Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

ormolu mounted French Empire Egyptian revival salon seating A very good looking and decorative suite

Category

Mid-19th Century French Egyptian Revival French Antique Sofas

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa
Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa

Antique Set of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs & Sofa

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing set of two chairs and a sofa original from the 19th Century. This sofa and chairs embodies

Category

19th Century French Rococo French Antique Sofas

Materials

Gold Leaf

1790s Louis XVI Period French Painted Sofa with Oval Back and Carved Foliage
1790s Louis XVI Period French Painted Sofa with Oval Back and Carved Foliage

1790s Louis XVI Period French Painted Sofa with Oval Back and Carved Foliage

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI period sofa from circa 1790 with antique beige painted finish, oval back, carved

Category

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A 19th C.French Japanism Style Dragon Design Hardwood Sofa, by Gabriel Viardot
A 19th C.French Japanism Style Dragon Design Hardwood Sofa, by Gabriel Viardot

A 19th C.French Japanism Style Dragon Design Hardwood Sofa, by Gabriel Viardot

By Gabriel Viardot

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible 19th Century French Hardwood Japanism Sofa, by Gabriel Viardot. The backrest of this

Category

1890s French Japonisme French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Unusual Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, Country, France, 1900
Unusual Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, Country, France, 1900

Unusual Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, Country, France, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Incredible Art Nouveau Game. 1 Sofa 2 Armchairs 4 chairs Material: Wood, reupholstered with

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa
Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa

Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Sofa in a Deep Red Velvet Chenille This Antique French Art Nouveau lounge chair and boudoir sofa set

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau French Antique Sofas

Materials

Chenille

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Settee Sofa Loveseat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Serpentine Frame Settee with Gold Dragon Upholstery and

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

A Three Piece Matching Wicker Suite, Sofa, Chair, Rocker, in French Green Finish
A Three Piece Matching Wicker Suite, Sofa, Chair, Rocker, in French Green Finish

A Three Piece Matching Wicker Suite, Sofa, Chair, Rocker, in French Green Finish

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

. 1915, in a gorgeous air brush style shaded French green finish with colored trims of dark red and

Category

Early 20th Century American French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood

20th Black French Seating Set Sofa and Two Armchairs in the Louis Seize Style
20th Black French Seating Set Sofa and Two Armchairs in the Louis Seize Style

20th Black French Seating Set Sofa and Two Armchairs in the Louis Seize Style

Located in Miami, FL

backrest are finished with a Classic upholstery. The set is in a used condition. Measurements: Sofa: H

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT
LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT

LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GiLTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SETTEE SOFA WINDOW SEAT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère Window seat or Settee Please note the

Category

19th Century European Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Rattan, Giltwood

Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut & Cane Pink Daybed Sofa
Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut & Cane Pink Daybed Sofa

Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut & Cane Pink Daybed Sofa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th C. French Louis XVI Carved Walnut & Cane Daybed Sofa. Item features double cane panels, custom

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

French Louis XVI Walnut Parlor Suite Set with Sofa and Two Side Chairs
French Louis XVI Walnut Parlor Suite Set with Sofa and Two Side Chairs

French Louis XVI Walnut Parlor Suite Set with Sofa and Two Side Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

. Found in France near Paris. #7131 Chairs: H 38” x H seat 19.5” x W 19.5” x D 18”

Category

19th Century European Louis XVI French Antique Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover
nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover

nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

for a sofa cover at Napoleon the third period, but can be use as a wall tapestry. ✨✨✨ "Experience the

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wool, Silk

nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover
nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover

nice 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry Sofa Cover

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

for a sofa cover at Napoleon the third period, but can be use as a wall tapestry. Some wears! ✨✨✨

Category

Late 19th Century French Aubusson French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wool, Silk

17th Century Walnut Sofa
17th Century Walnut Sofa

17th Century Walnut Sofa

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.

Category

17th Century French Louis XIII French Antique Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck
Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck

Restoration Period Turkish Sofa With Swan Neck

Located in Charmes, FR

Turkish or billiard sofa, restoration period, swan neck decoration, discolored and stained fabric

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire French Antique Sofas

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Gilded Sofa by Paul Follot
Art Deco Gilded Sofa by Paul Follot

Art Deco Gilded Sofa by Paul Follot

By Paul Follot

Located in Miami, FL

A “Paul Follot, Art Deco salon canape, Circa: 1922: French Art Deco solid mahogany sofa with gold

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fruitwood

19th C. French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Parlor Salon Sofa Suite - Set of 3
19th C. French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Parlor Salon Sofa Suite - Set of 3

19th C. French Louis XV Style Gold Giltwood Parlor Salon Sofa Suite - Set of 3

Located in Philadelphia, PA

item, quality French craftsmanship. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: Sofa: 43.5" H x 57" W x 30.5

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XV French Antique Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Rattan Sofa, circa 1930
Art Deco Rattan Sofa, circa 1930

Art Deco Rattan Sofa, circa 1930

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Art Deco rattan sofa, circa 1930 good general condition, small problems with the rottin on the

Category

1920s French Art Deco French Antique Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Rustic Antique Pine Faux Painted Sofa Bench
Rustic Antique Pine Faux Painted Sofa Bench

Rustic Antique Pine Faux Painted Sofa Bench

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique European faux painted sofa bench with pretty shaped top and wonderful worn patina that can

Category

Early 1900s French Rustic French Antique Sofas

Materials

Pine

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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.