Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine sofa made in France circa 1750 is from the period of the reign of Louis XV. The carved
Mid-18th Century French Rococo French Antique Sofas
Beech
Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine sofa made in France circa 1750 is from the period of the reign of Louis XV. The carved
Beech
Fledermaus seating group by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob Josef Kohn
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
leather, new french polish was applied. sofa - 130x58x81cm 2x armchair - 57x52x77cm 4x chair - 54x46x
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
18th Century French Rococo Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The walnut frame of this large, Louis XV-period sofa is unusual for its highly animated form. It is
Satin, Silk, Walnut
Unavailable|$4,623
19th Century French Sofa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French sofa with gobelin fabrique
Textile, Wood
Unavailable|$1,900
1920's French Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
1920's French sofa with walnut base and cream silk damask.
Walnut, Silk
Unavailable|$2,100
French Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
Charming turn of the century French sofa newly upholstered.
Unavailable|$1,778
19th French Sofa In Walnut
Located in Paris, FR
19th French Sofa In Walnut
Walnut
Unavailable|$3,126
18th Century Carved Wood Painted French Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Large 18th century carved wood painted French sofa. Stripped back to calico and hessian, ready to
Wood
Unavailable|$3,194
Early 19th Century French Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Early 19th century French sofa with original paint. Stripped back to hessian and ready to re
Burlap, Wood
Unavailable|$9,312
Large 18th Century French Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A beautifully carved large 18th century French sofa with original paint. Feathered seat pad
Wood
Unavailable|$23,110 / set
19th Century, French Sofa & Chairs - France
Located in London, GB
Stunning 19th century, French sofa and chairs. Measures: Sofa: H 90 cm W 120 cm D 54 cm.
Other
Unavailable|$5,808
19th Century Capitonné French Sofa in Carved Wood
Located in Florence, IT
19th century capitonné French sofa in carved wood.
Fabric, Wood
Louis XIII French Sofa with Mouton Legs and Wing Sides and Loose Seat Cushion
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a 19th century mouton 4 stretcher sofa with cross stretchers. The French sofa has
Wood
Unavailable|$6,457
18th Century French Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Nice size, shape and proportioned 18th century French curved frame sofa in original paint
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French "Os de Mouton" Sofa with Bleached Wood Stretcher
Located in Charlotte, NC
Handsome vintage Os de Mouton French sofa with wing back. Wood arms and legs have a bleached
Burlap
Unavailable|$1,495
Antique French Napoleon III Button Back Sofa
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A lovely elegant antique French sofa, mid-19th century. This has been stripped back ready for
Unavailable|$7,500
Early 19th Century Louis XIV Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
Comfort and beauty are found here in this lovely French sofa. A loose down cushion rests on a tight
Unavailable|$5,334
French Louis XV Canapé Sofa with Carved Walnut Frame
Located in Utrecht, NL
Elegant and refined classical style French sofa. French style frame featuring cabriole style legs
Walnut
Unavailable|$6,500
Antique French Canape
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Painted french sofa with exposed giltwood and gess under the grey finish. Carved flowers and
Wood
Unavailable|$3,602
Napoleon III Six-Legged Sofa Covered in Blue Velvet
Located in Tadcaster, GB
This is an exceptional high quality and rare design Napoleon III French sofa. It has six legs, four
Unavailable|$2,294
Re-Upholstered Antique Large French Carved Painted 3-Seat Canapé or Sofa
Located in Dorking, Surrey
This is a very simple yet very elegant French sofa dating from the late 19th-early 20th century. It
Linen, Wood, Paint
Unavailable|$2,243
French Walnut Sofa
Located in Chulmleigh, Devon
A fine quality French walnut sofa with very nice tapestry lots of detail on the woodwork and nice
Tapestry, Walnut
Unavailable|$9,365
French Louis XVI Sofa
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very nice French L.S. Sofa, with caned back and an orange velvet fabrique.
Wood, Cane, Velvet
Unavailable|$14,000
French Mouton Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
An unusually large French Mouton sofa with a walnut leg and completely reupholstered, circa 1800.
Unavailable|$9,000
A French 19th Century Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
A French 19th century sofa
Wood
Unavailable|$12,914
19th Century French Gilded Sofa
Located in Wembley, GB
A late 19th century large French gilded sofa, Louis XIV’s style. Newly upholstered in a light beige
Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$3,950
French Provincial Painted Sofa or Bench
Located in New York, NY
A French Provincial painted sofa or bench 18th or 19th century This charming sofa with its time
Paint
Unavailable|$9,500
18th Century, French, Louis XV Sofa
Located in Boston, MA
Gorgeous antique French, Louis XV sofa. It's attributes include a wingback top, dark wood finish
Wood
Unavailable|$3,400
19th Century French Pine Sofa Table
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French pine table with simple lines to use as a sofa table, library table or desk.
Pine
Unavailable|$4,500
French Antique Sofa in Solid Oak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique solid oak sofa. Very unique style. Upholstery selected by Timothy Corrigan. He has been
Unavailable|$3,058
French 19 C Limed Wood Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A very attractive limed wood sofa reupholstered in Sanderson clementine linen fabric. Measures
Wood
Unavailable|$6,876
French Fabric with Wood Sofa Victorian
Located in Cookeville, TN
Elegance makes up this sofa from the Victorian era. Woven cream color fabric with trim adorns the
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$3,280
A 19th Century French Two Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
A whimsical two seater sofa, caved wooden structure with "Toile de Jouy" Hand printed fabric
Unavailable|$2,154
19th Century French Ebonized Rush Seat Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Nice proportion and shape, 19th century French ebonized rush seat sofa. Measures: Seat height 40
Wood
Unavailable|$9,312 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Sofas
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Pair of 19th century French painted sofas. The arms are decorated with carved, gilt fish heads and
Wood
Unavailable|$650
19th Century French Empire or Biedermeier Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Early French Empire or Biedermeier sofa with dowel construction.
Wood
Unavailable|$5,573
Early 18th Century French Régence Oak Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Shapely early 18th century French Régence oak sofa of small proportion upholstered in vintage
Velvet, Oak
Unavailable|$4,623
19th Century French Upholstered Corner Sofa, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French upholstered corner sofa, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$5,097
Antique French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud sofa
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable original antique 19th century French, Napoleon
Wool
Unavailable|$6,865
18th Century Os De Mouton French Walnut Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Stunning, large, French Os De Mouton walnut sofa upholstered in a vintage French sculptured velvet
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable|$7,884 / set
Pair of Early 19th Century French Ebonized Sofas
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
A pair of small early 19th century French ebonized sofas of very interesting design and shape with
Unavailable|$11,202
French Walnut Style Louis XIII Sofa
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Beautiful Louis XIII style sofa in walnut and black leather. The lining is usable as is, but could
Leather, Walnut
Unavailable|$5,516
19th Century French Empire Style Double Ended Mahogany Sofa
Located in Toorak, VIC
19th Century French Empire Style Double Ended Mahogany Sofa An exceptional French Empire Style
Brass
Unavailable|$4,078
18th Century French Chestnut Sofa or Bench from Bordeaux
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality and of elegant proportions, 18th century French chestnut bench/ sofa from Bordeaux
Fabric
Unavailable|$7,137
18th Century French Rush Seat Ladder Back Painted Sofa
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Beautiful, shapely French rush seat ladder back sofa with original paint. Very good example of an
Rush, Wood
False Pair of French Red Lacquered Sofas Around 1920
Located in Sint-Kruis, BE
False pair of French red lacquered sofas around 1920
Wood, Fabric
Unavailable|$6,457
Early 19th Century French Cherrywood Sofa with Ebonised Inlay
Located in Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire
Early 19th century French cherrywood sofa with nice ebonised detail. Measures: Seat height 50 cm
Cherry
Unavailable|$6,850
French Louis XVI 18th Century Neoclassical Sofa, circa 1780
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a superb and rare beechwood French Louis XVI 18th century period neoclassical sofa
Fabric, Beech
Unavailable|$3,390
Chic Large Luxurious French Carved Walnut Sofa with Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French stylish sofa, a chic blend of a traditional eloquently hand carved rich walnut frame with
Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable|$8,836
Late 19th Century French Walnut Framed Sofa
Located in Altrincham, Cheshire
Late 19th century French walnut framed settee with carved swags and feather and down swab cushion
Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable|$4,350
1940s French Rope Twist Sofa in the Manner of Fournier
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very elegant 1940s three-seat rope twist sofa in the manner of A.M.E Fournier ( 19th century
Wood
Unavailable|$3,602
French Napoleonic Empire Double Scrolled Foliated Mahogany Sofa, c.1805
Located in London, Greenwich
French Napoleonic Empire double scrolled foliated mahogany sofa c.1805. A wonderful example we
Mahogany
Unavailable|$6,300
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carbed Walnut Frame Sofa, circa 1860
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Antique French Louis XVI style carbed walnut frame sofa, circa 1860. The six Legget box form with
Damask, Walnut
Unavailable|$10,807
19th Century French Empire Mahogany Sofa Table, Superb Patina and Quality
By Jean Joseph Chapuis
Located in Suffolk, GB
An early 19th century French Empire mahogany sofa table of superb patina (colour) and quality
Mahogany
Antique Quality 19th Century Carved French Walnut Sofa Settee Chaise Longue
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality, circa 1890 carved walnut sofa, settee or chaise longue. Rare and attractive
Walnut
19th Century French Painted Wooden Sofa with Original Kilim Fabric Seat, 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century French hand painted wooden sofa with original Kilim fabric upholstered seat, 1890s.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$6,591 / set
French Couple of Corner Sofas with Walnut Wood Frame and Medal from 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
French couple of corner upholstered sofas with walnut wood frame and medal from 1890s.
Walnut
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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