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Danish 3-seater sofa, Teak+new fabric, Senator model Ole Wanscher, France & Son.
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa. Structure in solid Teak, the seats and cushions have been redone in high
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

French Designer, Sofa, Oak, Leather, Fabric, France, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak, brown leather and off-white fabric sofa designed and produced in France, c. 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s French Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Original Arne Vodder Sofa Midcentury France & Søn Daverkosen Couch
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen, France & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes 3-Sitzer Sofa von France & Søn aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Jules Leleu, Sofa, Mahogany, Brass, Fabric, France, 1960s
By Jules Leleu
Located in High Point, NC
A mahogany, brass and bouclé fabric sofa or settee designed and produced by Jules Leleu, France
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Vintage 1960s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Art Dèco Style French Brass And Fabric Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Three-seater sofa in Art Deco style, with feet and columns to support the armrests, in brass. The
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Brass

Art Dèco Style French Brass And Fabric Sofa, 1950s
Art Dèco Style French Brass And Fabric Sofa, 1950s
$7,887 Sale Price
30% Off
H 31.5 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Thee-Seat Sofa, Teak Couch by Arne Vodder for France & Søn
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Elegant Mid-Century sofa by Arne Vodder, model FD164, designed in the 1960s and crafted from solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Boho sofa with yellow and red floral fabric, France, Circa 1960
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Sofa / bench. Very pretty floral fabric. Metal feet. Boho/ hippie / mid century style. France
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Vintage 1960s French Bohemian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Boho sofa with yellow and red floral fabric, France, Circa 1960
Vintage Boho sofa with yellow and red floral fabric, France, Circa 1960
$1,423 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 70.87 in D 29.14 in
Steiner Sofa Solid Wood Frame and Pierre Frey Fabric, France, 1960s
By Siege Steiner
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
frame, the sofa has been professionally reupholstered in a new very soft cream/beige fabric from the
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Hight back and sides sofa. Completely re-upholstered in a soft yellow Thick linen. Interesting and
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20th Century French Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric
Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric
$5,000
H 36 in W 80 in D 34 in
Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
$6,498
H 31.11 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and absolutely stunning Danish vintage sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
Danish Vintage Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Son
$4,446
H 31.11 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
Modern Grete Jalk Danish Sofa, France and Son Freshly Reupholstered
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
First edition for this sofa designed by Grete Jalk for France and Son. Scandinavian sofa Freshly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Japan Sofa by France & Son, All New Premium Upholstery
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
"Japan" series sofa by Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son Denmark. The sublime
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Wool, Linen

1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, France & Søn
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly re-upholstered original springs pillows - The wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
1960s Arne Vodder 3-Seat Sofa for France & Søn, Denmark
$3,416 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 74.81 in D 28.75 in
Spectacular Christian Liaigre “Augustin” Sofa in Blue Fabric
By Christian Liaigre
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Christian Liaigre sofa in navy blue cotton blend fabric and luxurious back pillows. The
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Ebonized French three seat sofa recently upholstered in Boucle fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ebonized French three seat sofa recently upholstered in Boucle fabric
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Vintage Danish Sofas by Grete Jalk for France and Son
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and absolutely stunning pair of vintage Danish sofas by Grete Jalk for France and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Danish Sofas by Grete Jalk for France and Son
Pair of Vintage Danish Sofas by Grete Jalk for France and Son
$7,866 / set
H 31.11 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the original and colorfull ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing Finn Juhl sofa Model 137 in teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s. This three-seater 'Japan
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
Finn Juhl Japan Sofa Model 137 in Teak for France & Son, Denmark 1950s
$6,473 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
Mah Jong sofa in ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Very nice Mah Jong modular sofa with the ‘Kenzo Takada’ fabric! Designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Navy blue and off white panther fabric sofa, 1960s.
Located in Lisboa, PT
Navy blue and off white panther fabric sofa resting on four feet covered with fabric . France 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Navy blue and off white panther fabric sofa, 1960s.
Navy blue and off white panther fabric sofa, 1960s.
$5,230
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 78.75 in
Modern Outdoor Sofa, Black Finish, Sunbrella Fabric.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern outdoor sofa, black finish, Sunbrella fabric. Distinguished by its sleek design and simple
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Outdoor Sofa, Black Finish, Sunbrella Fabric.
Modern Outdoor Sofa, Black Finish, Sunbrella Fabric.
$10,793 / item
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 107.68 in
Modern Outdoor Sofa, Sand Finish, Sunbrella Fabric.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Modern outdoor sofa, sand finish, Sunbrella fabric. Distinguished by its sleek design and simple
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Outdoor Sofa, Sand Finish, Sunbrella Fabric.
Modern Outdoor Sofa, Sand Finish, Sunbrella Fabric.
$10,793 / item
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 107.68 in
Mid-Century Two-Seat Sofa, Senator Series, Teak Couch by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
-Century modern two-seater sofa by Ole Wanscher, produced by France & Son (Cado) as part of the iconic
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Modernist French Sofa
Located in Miami, FL
Nice modernist French sofa, new vinyl upholstery.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Modernist French Sofa
Modernist French Sofa
$2,850
H 34 in W 68 in D 32 in
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. The
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Vintage 1920s French Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Philippe Hurel Brown Leather & Fabric Loveseat Sofa
By Philippe Hurel
Located in Basildon, London
leather loveseat sofa features soft cushions and welcoming upholstery. One of truest simplicities, the
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21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Philippe Hurel Brown Leather & Fabric Loveseat Sofa
Philippe Hurel Brown Leather & Fabric Loveseat Sofa
$2,189 Sale Price
50% Off
H 26.78 in W 42.52 in D 31.5 in
Italian Bamboo Sofa and Stool with French Bouclé Fabric Early 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful bamboo sofa and stool from the Mid-Century Modern French Riviera era are bursting
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Bamboo

19th Century Painted French Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant, circa 1850, hand carved and painted, French, scroll-back sofa with gently splayed arms
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Painted French Sofa
19th Century Painted French Sofa
$10,300
H 37 in W 67 in D 26.5 in
Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa in the style of Louis Philippe, made in France around 1890. Sofa has undergone professional
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Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Sofas

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.
Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.
$3,047
H 32.68 in W 49.22 in D 28.35 in
Philippe Hurel Brown leather & Fabric 2 Seater Sofa
By Philippe Hurel
Located in Basildon, London
leather sofa look features soft cushions and welcoming upholstery. One of truest simplicities, the 2
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21st Century and Contemporary French Sofas

Materials

Leather

Philippe Hurel Brown leather & Fabric 2 Seater Sofa
Philippe Hurel Brown leather & Fabric 2 Seater Sofa
$2,873 Sale Price
50% Off
H 26.78 in W 86.62 in D 31.5 in
Minerva Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark 19
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Søn
Located in Hellouw, NL
Stunning ‘minerva’ sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn from the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Antique sofa from around 1910, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the early 20th century, France. Dimensions: height 109 cm / seat height 45 cm
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Vintage 1910s French Chippendale Sofas

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Antique sofa from around 1910, France.
Antique sofa from around 1910, France.
$2,609
H 42.92 in W 63.78 in D 29.53 in
Art Deco French Sofa in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco sofa The Great Art Deco sofa has a “kidney” shape body and a slightly curved back
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Art Deco French Sofa in Walnut
Art Deco French Sofa in Walnut
$12,500
H 33 in W 70 in D 27.5 in
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Apropos, New York City. A Louis XV style tub form sofa with a carved walnut frame. The curved
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20th Century Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fine Custom French Style Sofa
Fine Custom French Style Sofa
$1,695
H 40.5 in W 52 in D 34 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Comfortable 1980's Steiner Modular Pillow Sofa Paris France, Original Fabric
By Steiner
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Comfortable & Classic 'Pillow' Modular sofa made by Steiner Paris Marked all over with Steiner and
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic, Down

Louis Philippe style sofa, France, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis Philippe style sofa from France, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Sofas

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Walnut, Fabric

Louis Philippe style sofa, France, circa 1900.
Louis Philippe style sofa, France, circa 1900.
$3,082
H 41.34 in W 64.18 in D 33.47 in
Danish mid-century teak framed sofa with original spring coil cushions
By France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk
Located in DK
Jalk (verified by Grete Jalk 24 October 2001). The sofa was executed ca. 1952 by France and Daverkosen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

French Rococo Style Gilt Sofa Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Rococo style sofa bench decorated with carved foliage motifs. Original gilding with
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Rococo Style Gilt Sofa Bench
French Rococo Style Gilt Sofa Bench
$6,224
H 43.31 in W 71.26 in D 25.6 in
Large French Neo-Baroque Style Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
An impressive French 19th century Neo-Baroque style sofa measuring 98" in length. The sofa is
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Antique Late 19th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Large French Neo-Baroque Style Sofa
Large French Neo-Baroque Style Sofa
$3,800
H 44 in W 97.5 in D 32 in
Pair of 1970s Vintage French Canapé Sofas
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage French canapé sofas from 1970s in the style of Jacques Charpentier, re
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Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of 1970s Vintage French Canapé Sofas
Pair of 1970s Vintage French Canapé Sofas
$9,405
H 32.29 in W 51.19 in D 35.44 in
" Veronique " Oak Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron France 1960's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in HYÈRES, FR
" Véronique " Oak Sofa by Guillerme & Chambron France 1960's By Votre Maison Oak structure and
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Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Three-Seater Canape with Fabric
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Canapé, upholstered in striped fabric. With a rounded backrest, it is surrounded by a carved frame
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

French Three-Seater Canape with Fabric
French Three-Seater Canape with Fabric
$2,371
H 42.52 in W 70.87 in D 26.78 in
French Mid-Century Modern Sofa / Day Bed by A R P & Yves Klein Blue Style Fabric
By A. R. P.
Located in New York, NY
An early French Architectural Mid-Century Modernist sofa / daybed by A.R.P. Atelier de Recherche
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Orla Sofa by Cappellini, Upholstered in Schumacher's Orley Jacquard Fabric
Located in New York, NY
rounded silhouette and swirling, floral upholstery fabric, this tight-back, 2-seat sofa makes a fabulously
Category

20th Century French Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

French Sofa after Jean Prouve, circa 1950
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1950, designed in the manner of Jean Prouve
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

French Sofa after Jean Prouve, circa 1950
French Sofa after Jean Prouve, circa 1950
$3,030
H 30.71 in W 75.99 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Sofa, Daybed Minerva by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in München, Bavaria
SH) This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Louis XVI Style Sofa - John Elgin Woolf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous French Louis XVI style sofa from a John Elgin Woolf project. All original finish and
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large two-seats pink sofa, made in France, 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
2-seats sofa made in France in the 1980s, fully reupholstered in a beautifully textured rose-toned
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Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Large two-seats pink sofa, made in France, 1980s
Large two-seats pink sofa, made in France, 1980s
$3,083
H 29.14 in W 61.03 in D 37.8 in
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa is the sublime expression of understated elegance! The
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Antique 1850s French Charles X Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa
$4,480
H 33.5 in W 77.5 in D 26 in
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Special edition Pierre Frey Fabric - Borghese sofa - Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Borghese is a light
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Antique sofa in eclectic style, from around 1870, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
furniture with a more beautiful form will give elegance to any interior. Antique sofa upholstered in fabric
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique sofa in eclectic style, from around 1870, France.
Antique sofa in eclectic style, from around 1870, France.
$2,312
H 38.98 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
French White Frame Sofa with Beige Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage French painted white frame sofa with dark beige fabric upholstery, tight back, two
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20th Century Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French White Frame Sofa with Beige Upholstery
French White Frame Sofa with Beige Upholstery
$5,820
H 37 in W 84 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century 3 Seat Sofa by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany, 1950s
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in München, Bavaria
design sofa/daybed was designed by Hans Bellmann for Wilkhahn, Germany in the 1960s. The sofa comes in a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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. This style
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Antique 1860s French Empire Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany

Guillerme et Chambron ‘Juliette’ Sofa, France 1955
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Gorgeous ‘Juliette’ sofa designed by Robert Guillerme et Jacques Chambron, France 1955. These sofas
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Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron ‘Juliette’ Sofa, France 1955
Guillerme et Chambron ‘Juliette’ Sofa, France 1955
$3,795
H 36.62 in W 64.97 in D 37.41 in
1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Vodder Sofa, model FD161 for France & Daverkosen Denmark, c.1950. 2-seater. On the armrests
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Teak

1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen
1950s Arne Vodder Sofa FD161 France & Daverkosen
$4,685
H 31.5 in W 56.3 in D 27.56 in
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French Fabric Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French fabric sofa for your home. Each French fabric sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a French fabric sofa, we have 450 options in-stock, while there are 48 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French fabric sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French fabric sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French fabric sofa over the years, but those crafted by Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy and France & Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Fabric Sofa?

Prices for a French fabric sofa start at $882 and top out at $61,500 with the average selling for $4,483.

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 Fabric Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The most durable fabric for sofas is microfiber furniture fabric. Tightly weaved ultra-fine fibers create durability and add a strong layer of protection against dirt, dust and liquids. You’ll find a variety of sofa designs and styles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Deciding on whether you want a velvet sofa is a matter of preference, but it can be a very good choice. Velvet is a symbol of wealth and is very soft and comfortable. It’s also quite durable, which is often unexpected from such a luxe feeling fabric. The flat pile makes it impossible to snag and it resists stains. Shop a collection of velvet furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.