Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa and two armchairs from the 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Sofas
Brocade, Beech
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa and two armchairs from the 19th century, Napoleon III period.
Brocade, Beech
19th Century French Cane Back Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French cane back canape. Circa 1860.
Upholstery, Cane
Large French Rococo Revival Style Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
Large French Rococo Revival style giltwood sofa. French, late 19th century.
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique sofa, France, circa 1880. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, France. This piece of furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Velvet, Walnut
French Rococo Style Gilt Sofa Bench
Located in Kastrup, DK
French Rococo style sofa bench decorated with carved foliage motifs. Original gilding with beautiful naturally age-related patina. Upholstered with textile from Carlucci. France, ...
Fabric, Wood
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...
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Giltwood
Large French Neo-Baroque Style Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
An impressive French 19th century Neo-Baroque style sofa measuring 98" in length.
Fabric
19th Century Provincial Louis XV Style Dough Bin in Walnut, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis XV style provincial walnut dough bin with Cabriole legs, 19th century, France.
Walnut
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! The vintage fabric does show some wear but is without holes.
Upholstery, Giltwood
$2,920Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Tapestry, Giltwood
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 settee is a timeless piece of furniture that embodies classic elegance. Its gracious cu...
Upholstery
$1,314Sale Price|25% Off
Late 19th Century French Canapé with Silk Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century French canapé with silk upholstery, circa 1890.
Textile, Wood
Antique French Louis XV Sofa, Tapestry Upholstery, Gilded Wood, 1800s
Located in Buxton, GB
This Antique French Sofa in the Louis XV style was crafted in 1800s in France. With a beige colour tapestry upholstery, this sofa exudes charm and history. The cabriole back style,...
Tapestry, Wood
Large Rococo Revival Carved Giltwood Sofa
Located in London, GB
A large Rococo revival carved giltwood sofa French, Late 19th Century Height 135cm, width 196cm, depth 90cm This excellent antique piece is a large, French, late nineteenth cent...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique French Walnut Sofa with Museum Quality Carving and New Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Louis XV-style intricately carved walnut sofa with shaped upholstered backrest, which leads to scrolled partially upholstered armrests with scrolled floral detailing, above knees c...
Upholstery, Walnut
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. The two drawers are lined in bird's-eye maple, raised on twin column supports with foli...
Wood
French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and large scale French 19th century Empire st. patinated wood and Giltwood settee. This exceptional settee is raised by seven supports, with four being circular front legs...
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique French Charles X Sofa, Fabric and Wood, 1820s Design
Located in Brussels, BE
French Charles X Sofa, 1820s
Fabric, Wood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt Canapé
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A glorious Louis XVI style canapé-settee from 19th century France, with parcel gilt details to enhance the neoclassical motifs of the white painted frame. Distinctive peaks rise at t...
Gold Leaf
French Painted Iron & Wrought Iron Banquette Child Sofa Louis XVI st, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
French banquette sofa iron and wrought iron painted.
Iron, Wrought Iron
Louis XV-Style Gold Wood Sofa with Fabric Upholstery, Antique Design
Located in High Point, NC
A gold wood, Louis XV-style sofa, dating to the 19th century and made in France.
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Console Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk Renaissance c1890
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French Console Sofa Table Carved Oak Barley Twist Desk Renaissance c1890. Direct from France, a highly carved antique French sofa table or writing desk, versatile for so man...
Oak
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. The new upholstery is neutral cream and in...
Walnut, Giltwood
Napoleon III 19th Century Walnut Etagere
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III 19th Century Walnut Etagere with rich gilt bronze fittings Napoleon III 60x60xh100 cm good conditions.
Walnut
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
Leather
Unique 19th-Century French Painter's Palette Table
Located in Madrid, ES
This rare and original French painter’s table from the mid-19th century is a truly unique piece, crafted around 1850 in the shape of a painter’s palette. With a design that predates ...
Fruitwood
19th Century French Walnut Upholstered Three Seat Settee
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate the charm and sophistication of your living space with this Lovely Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Three-Seat Settee, a masterpiece of classic design and craftsman...
Upholstery, Walnut
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 with 2 seats. Good general condition, stable and the structure is very solid. Dime...
Fabric, Wood
Napoleon III sofa , restored
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Napoleon III sofa restored two chairs are offered in another ad
Velvet, Beech
$776Sale Price|70% Off
French antique Damask Canape-2 Seater Sofa-Settee-Louis XVI Style-1900s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Exquisite 19th-century French Sofa embodies the timeless elegance of Louis XVI-inspired Design – with perfectly balanced proportions and intricate carvings.
Wood, Silk, Cotton, Damask
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 in the Napoleon III style with an elegant 'chapeau de gendarme' shape back, scroll...
Upholstery, Beech
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 backrest framed by flat uprights topped with turned pommels, typical of the Empire...
Wood
$11,100Sale Price / set|40% Off
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...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
An Exceptional Victorian Chesterfield Sofa with Impressive Proportions
Located in Hastings, GB
An Exceptional Victorian Chesterfield Sofa with Impressive Proportions This is such a beautiful sofa, a truly rare example that has been constructed and traditionally upholstered to...
Leather, Linen
$10,312
19th French Salon suite.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality late 19th century French carved gilt wood Salon suite, conceding of a pair of arm chairs and matching sofa.
Giltwood
$2,241Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Henry II Solid Oak Coffee Table with Turned Legs, circa 1880
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This French Henry II coffee table was crafted around 1880 from solid oak and reflects the robust elegance of late 19th-century design. The rectangular top rests on finely turned balu...
Oak
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 to the show wood frame, raised on turned tapering legs, circa 1900. Batch 73 57758...
Giltwood
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. High Quality Velvet upholstery. Very comfortable and very firm seat with springs. Me...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Original antique Empire Sofa / canapé circa 1860-1870 Empire Room mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Empire sofa circa 1860-1870 from an Empire room. Massive mahogany cast with Empire caryadites bronze. Top condition. Measurments: width:140cm Height: 100cm Depht: 80cm.
Mahogany
French Napoleon III Settee with Ebonized Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
An unusual French 19th Century Napoleon III Tufted Sofa with ebonized arms.
Upholstery
French Louis XV Style Carved-Wood & Upholstered Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style sofa from the mid-19th century.
Upholstery, Wood
$1,649
French Trestle Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century French scrubbed trestle table, 1860. Dimensions: 63.5 inches (161 cms) wide 25 inches (64 cms) deep 28.5 inches (72 cms) high Top depth 15".
Oak
Bellanger French Empire Mahogany Pink and Red Stripe Upholstered Settee
By Bellanger
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style mahogany settee with a carved frame and striped blush pink and red upholstered seat, arms and back. (BELLANGER).
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
“Tea table” in bamboo and lacquered wood, attributed to Perret & Vibert, France
By Perret et Vibert
Located in Roma, RM
“Tea table” in bamboo and lacquered wood, attributed to Perret & Vibert, France late 19th century. Product details From the residence of Antonello Falqui – Falqui Collection. Quadr...
Bamboo, Wood
French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
This late 19th century settee has been stripped down to the original muslin leaving it ready for upholstery in the fabric of your choice.
Fabric
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 condition.
Marble
French Louis XV Transition Provençal Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XV transition provençal settee, patinated wood frame, recent pale yellow down upholstery in pale yellow stripes and greenery. Though the feet are in the Style of Louis...
Upholstery, Wood
French Carved Fruitwood Table
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A French carved side table or desk in rich coloured fruitwood; with two drawer frieze, angled legs joined by decorative stretchers, carved wood back panel with decorative patterns et...
Fruitwood
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XIV Carved Gilt Wood Settee C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
This exquisite French Louis XIV style settee, dating to approximately 1880, features a beautifully carved gilt wood frame. The elegant design is characterized by its flowing lines an...
Giltwood
French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee with Toile Neoclassical Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
A beautiful example of 19th-century craftsmanship, perfect for collectors and designers seeking authentic European style.
Paint, Wood, Fabric
Napoleon III Period Ebonised Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant Napoleon III period French sofa or canape. The ebonised frame with gilded carved details has a corbeille form with down-swept arms and a serpentine front. It has been newl...
Linen, Wood
$13,500
Regence Walnut Canapé
Located in Vista, CA
Regence style canapé in walnut wood. Recently upholstered.
Walnut
19th Century French Sofa Bench Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century French sofa bench, crafted around 1820, showcases the timeless sophistication of early 19th-century furniture design.
Walnut
19th Century Upholstered Sofa With Musical Motifs, France
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Late 19th Century Upholstered Sofa With Musical Motifs. This sofa embodies the opulent Rococo style, known for its flowing curves, ornate carvings, and asymmetrical, yet ha...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Charcoal Brown Tufted Sofa, Napoleon III Style, France
Located in High Point, NC
It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Charcoal Brown Tufted Sofa, Napoleon III Style, France
Located in High Point, NC
It was made in France during 19th Century, a lineage that shows clearly in its detailing.
Fabric, Wood
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
Fruitwood
19th Century French Directoire Style Sofa or Settee
Located in Birmingham, AL
19th century French Directoire style three-seat sofa or settee constructed of solid walnut having a high framed upholstered back with show-wood and torchiere carvings, a typical neoc...
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa ~ Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
Graceful and sculptural, this early 19th century French sofa reflects the refined elegance of the Charles X period.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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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