$10,500
H 47 in W 87 in D 31 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canapé with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
The back and seat are upholstered with the original 18th-century Aubusson tapestry, exquisitely woven with pastoral and floral scenes including a proud rooster at center—an enduring ...
Tapestry, Giltwood
$12,500
H 42.92 in W 79.53 in D 28.35 in
A Large Louis XV Period Carved Beech and Tapestry Canape, French Circa 1750
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large and Impressive Louis XV period carved beech and tapestry canape, French circa 1750 Height: 109 cm Width: 202 cm Depth: 72 cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection acqui...
Tapestry, Beech
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 42 in W 78 in D 28 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Canapé Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Louis XV Style Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Canapé Sofa.
Textile, Giltwood
$4,051
H 34.26 in W 55.12 in D 22.45 in
Baroque Sofa or Canape with Tapestry Seat Fabric Canapé in Louis XV
Located in Berlin, DE
Baroque sofa with tapestry seat fabric canapé in Louis XV style XV style.
Beech
$16,329
H 42.92 in W 58.27 in D 24.02 in
Louis XVI Style Canapé Upholstered with Aubusson Tapestry, circa 1880
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Louis XVI style Canapé, upholstered with Aubusson tapestry depicting a scene from Aesop’s Fables.
Tapestry, Giltwood
$5,200
H 33.75 in W 52.25 in D 29 in
Louis XVI Style, Canape or Settee, Tapestry, Walnut, France, 20th c.
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Canape or Settee, Tapestry, Walnut, France, 20th c.
Tapestry, Walnut
$34,020 / set
H 34.26 in W 48.04 in D 21.26 in
Pair of Louis XVI Canapés by Pierre Laroque With Original Beauvais Tapestries
By Pierre Laroque
Located in London, by appointment only
Museum quality pair of late 18th century Louis XVI neoclassical Canapes retaining their original Beauvais 18th century petit point needlework covers. The frames with neoclassical car...
Upholstery, Giltwood, Tapestry
$6,600 / set
H 38.5 in W 53.5 in D 26 in
Regal Aubusson Upholstered Parlor Suite with Loveseat Canape and 4 Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A magnificent 19th century French Louis XVI five piece carved walnut parlor suite richly upholstered in exceptional and rare handwoven Aubusson tapestries.
Tapestry, Walnut
Unavailable
H 43.5 in W 70 in D 23 in
18th Century Louis XV carved and Giltwood Canapé with Original Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredibly elegant "Canapé" hand-carved giltwood frame with flowers, beautiful undulating backrest, great sinuous armrests and marvellous chantourne and ornated bottom rail which res...
24k Gold
Louis XV-Style Canapé
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Louis XV-style hand-carved solid walnut canapé covered in a floral needlepoint tapestry, circa 1900. This canapé is in pristine condition and is comfortable to sit on.
Walnut, Tapestry
Antique French Louis XV Tapestry Canapé
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculpted from solid French walnut with amazing contours and accents, this canape excells from the seatback crown to the tips of the legs!
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Tapestry Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French needlepoint tapestry canape is a part of the salon set which is sold separately (see the other related items by clicking on the thumbnails below) would be icing o...
Sold
H 40 in W 72 in D 33 in
18th Century Louis XV Carved Painted Canape with Original Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
The canapé is upholstered with its original Aubusson tapestry, which is in wonderful condition and further embellished with colorful floral vases and birds motifs in the pale blue, b...
Tapestry, Wood, Paint
Aubusson Parlor Suite
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in New Orleans, LA
A magnificent five-piece carved walnut parlor suite in the Louis XV-style richly upholstered in exceptional and rare handwoven Aubusson tapestries. The set includes two armchairs, tw...
Upholstery, Walnut, Tapestry
Museum Quality Original Louis XVI Tapestry and Painted Canape Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Original French sofa covered with magnificent 18th century Aubusson tapestry bought in Avignon, France.
Tapestry, Wood
Sold
H 39 in W 58 in D 26 in
French Louis XVI Style Walnut Settee Canape with Tapestry Upholstery, circa 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic settee that is beautifully carved and in very good antique condition. The settee features a tapestry upholstery and the tapestry is in good condition as well. Thi...
Walnut
Sold
H 45 in W 79 in D 26 in
French Louis XV Tapestry Settee with Aubusson Original Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant French Louis XV Style tapestry/canape settee. Amber aubusson tapestry upholstery with floral patterns.
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Gilt Canapé with Aubusson Tapestry
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique Louis XV sofa, or "canape a corbeille" from France, circa 1820, upholstered with the original Aubusson tapestry.
Tapestry, Giltwood
Four Louis XV Armchairs and Sofa 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Title: Four Louis XV Armchairs and Sofa Date/Period: XIX Century Dimension: (Sofa) 105 x 168 x 78 cm. Material: Carved and gilded wood Additional Information: Four Louis XV Armch...
Wool
Sold
H 40.25 in W 73.5 in D 23 in
Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Oak Style Canape with 18th Century Aubsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Louis XIII style oak canape with 18th century Aubusson tapestry, wing sides, turned legs and stretcher.
Tapestry, Oak
French Tapestrier Canape'
Located in So. Egremont, MA
19th century French settee, carved wood frame, upholstered in handmade tapestry except the back which has old linen
Fruitwood, Wool, Tapestry
French Work Tapestry And Light Wood Canape
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
FRENCH WORK TAPESTRY AND LIGHT WOOD CANAPE ORIGINAL VELVET TAPESTRY
Wood, Velvet
French Walnut Louis XV Canapé Covered in 17th Century Tapestry
Located in Natchez, MS
French walnut Louis XV canapé covered in 17th century tapestry fragments with loose cushion and velvet back.
Walnut
Sold
H 42.52 in W 77.17 in D 31.5 in
Mid-19th Century Three-Seat Louis VX Style Sofa with Original Tapestry
Located in Antwerp, BE
Three-seat sofa with original tapestry in flower decoration and carved walnut base French , louis VX style , mid 19th century Tapestry in good condition
Louis XIII Canape
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XIII Walnut Canape with Tapestry Upholstery, From a Noble Genovese Family
Walnut, Tapestry
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Louis XV style full size bed having a curved footboard C 1920 in old fabric. Interior Dimensions: 56" X 76"
Upholstery, Wood
$42,500 / set
H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
By George Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE (no further discounts) Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxur...
Mohair
$129,276 / set
H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,187Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
$5,103
H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in
Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Serpentine Legs Painted with Gold Highlights
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style writing desk made by La Maison London. Painted in a French grey with gold highlights. mounted on Serpentine legs with decorative bronzes ornaments . there is two dr...
Bronze
$4,075
H 46.86 in W 84.26 in D 24.41 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Chaise Longue
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian carved mahogany chaise longue having an outstanding quality mahogany shaped back with carved scrolls, flowers, leaves and grapes, scroll shaped ...
Other
$2,950
H 35 in W 85 in D 31 in
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Empire Classical Carved Mahogany Paw Foot Cornucopia Arm Sofa. Item features carved paw feet with leafy cornucopia carvings, carved top rail, great antique sofa. Cir...
Mahogany
$355,000
H 30 in W 25 in
Portrait of Lady Bagot - Niece to the Duke of Wellington
By Sir John Hoppner
Located in Miami, FL
The sitter is Mary Charlotte Anne Wellesley-Pole, eldest daughter of William, 4th Earl of Mornington, and niece to the Duke of Wellington and two-time Prime Minister of England. This...
Oil
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$5,792
H 72.84 in W 58.67 in D 20.48 in
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Blue Painted Wardrobe Technical information: Period: about 1805 Origin: Tyrol Wood type: Fir Height: 185 cm 72.83 in Width: 149 cm (166 cm with frame) 58.66 in (65.35 in with fra...
Fir
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
$2,695
H 48 in W 19.75 in D 22 in
Antique 18th English Century Georgian Carved Oak Wainscot Chair Yorkshire 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique carved oak English George I wainscot chair, Yorkshire, circa 1720. The chair with a carved back crest with scrolled interlaced carving below and a pair of turned finia...
Oak
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted & Parcel-Gilt Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted & Parcel-Gilt Armchairs Country: France Materials: Gilt-wood, Velvet Condition: Newly Reupholstered Style: French Louis XV Year: 1920’s $7,...
Velvet, Wood
$29,700
H 108.5 in W 109 in D 19.5 in
Antique Italian Library Cabinet, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large antique Italian library cabinet made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. This stunning bookcase library from Tuscany has a grey antique patina with light grey painte...
Metal, Bronze
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.
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