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French Louis XV Style Velvet Canapé à Oreilles Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand French wingback sofa or Canapé à Oreilles made in the Louis XV taste. Features a large triple back hand carved frame having serpentine crest and seat. Professionally restored a...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
H 39 in. W 99 in. D 32 in.
Pair of French Art Deco 1930s Blue Velvet Sofa's
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of French Art Deco 1930s blue velvet kidney shaped sofa's resting on sycamore carved feet.
This is a true pair of sofa's, one is the mirror image of the other.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 43 in. W 108 in. D 39 in.
French Empire Sofa Mahogany Carved Arms Green Original Velvet
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful French Empire two-seat sofa in its original moss green velvet upholstery with mahogany frame and carved dolphin arms.
Beautiful piece in its original unrestor...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 35.83 in. W 51.19 in. D 21.26 in.
French Sofa in Mahogany Wood and Red Velvet, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French sofa in mahogany wood and red velvet.
Particular French sofa from the first half of the 20th century. Carved in wood mahogany coated in velvet red color with s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 33.47 in. W 70.08 in. D 25.2 in.
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Style Pink Velvet Sofa / Canapé
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early French neoclassical style pink velvet sofa or canapé . This is an amazing piece. Yes, it does show wear, but it is completely original. The pink painted frame is acc...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 35 in. W 80 in. D 36 in.
20th Century Red Velvet and Mahogany Wood French Sofa, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Particular French sofa from the first half of the 20th century. Furniture carved in mahogany wood covered in ocher red velvet with some small signs of wear. Sofa for living room or s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 33.47 in. W 70.08 in. D 25.2 in.
Very Elegant French Art Deco Sofa with Original Velvet Upholstery, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Here is a very elegant three-seat curved Art Deco sofa with generous carved lines and voluptuous curves, typical from the French Art Deco period. Massive curved Beech wood base, Fran...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
H 35.44 in. W 82.68 in. D 39.38 in.
French Giltwood Settee Sofa, Style Louis XVI, Red Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French giltwood settee sofa, style Louis XVI, red velvet, 19th century
Dimensions: 53.5 in. L 25 in. D x 39.5 in. H
Seat height 20 in.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 25 in. W 53.5 in. D 25 in.
20th Century French Chocolate Brown Two-Seated Velvet Sofa with Set of Cushions
Located in CH
20th century velvet sofa in chocolate brown with set of cushions.
France, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 27.96 in. W 64.18 in. D 31.5 in.
Art Deco Sofa in Mahogany and Velvet, circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco sofa in mahogany and velvet, circa 1930.
patina and coating to change.
2 model armchairs are also available.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 40.56 in. W 55.91 in. D 37.8 in.
Pair of French Sofas in Stainless Steel and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of sofas, steel, fabric, France, late 1960s
Modern and sleek sofa in stainless steel and velvet patterned upholstery. This sofa has a very strong expression mostly created by t...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 24.81 in. W 90.56 in. D 36.23 in.
Art Deco Sofa, Walnut Veneer and Green Velvet, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant, large Art Deco sofa / couch from France, circa 1930.
Lovely walnut veneer and partly ebonized. French polished surface with fine shellac hand polish.
Reupholstered ...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Brass, Nickel
H 40.16 in. W 100.4 in. D 33.08 in.
Liston Sofa with Quilted Back and Sides in Orange French Velvet, COM or COL
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The Liston sofa was conceived and executed as a fully upholstered piece, including the legs, to give it a unity of form. Arms and back float away from the seat. The quilted exterior ...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 29.5 in. W 96 in. D 33 in.
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs, supporting an over-upholstered seat, back and sides, covered in rose Cumming’s antique...
Category
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 33.5 in. W 54 in. D 35 in.
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Carved frame sofa is upholstered in French gaufrage velvet.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 43 in. W 74 in. D 34 in.
Sofa or Bench in Shaved Velvet Moroso
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa / bench in shaved velvet in gray color of the brand Moroso
2 places in good condition / Stainless steel feet
Measures: Length 170
Depth 60
Height 88 / seat height 37.
Category
Early 2000s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 88 in. W 170 in. D 60 in.
Sublime French Empire Walnut Curvy Sofa with Gilded Swans and Velvet 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 upholstery is a fabulous striped velve...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
H 30.5 in. W 84.5 in. D 26 in.
Small Louis XV Sofa Walnut and Pale Beige Velvet Golden Wickerwork
Located in Zurich, CH
Small Louis XV sofa walnut and pale beige velvet golden wickerwork, can be placed in the middle of the room, used for entry, bedroom or even children's room
The wood is restored, th...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 33.47 in. W 29.53 in. D 17.72 in.
Custom Made French Style Sofa
By Talisman
Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
A bespoke made, French style sofa, upholstered in a carbon blue colored velvet.
This sofa was designed by Ken Bolan and made in UK workshops. The design is based on a French style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 29.93 in. W 84.65 in. D 31.11 in.
Sofa by a French Designer, Limited Edition
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary creation of a French designer in limited edition. the feet of the sofa are gilded bronze sculptures made with "lost wax"
the lines of this art object sofa take up the p...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Futurist Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 29.14 in. W 90.56 in. D 41.34 in.
Louis XIII Walnut Sofa in 100% Cotton Velvet from House of Hackney
Located in Culver City, CA
Turned walnut legs and stretcher with remnants of original paint. Newly upholstered in House of Hackney velvet, with exposed back.
Measures: 80" W x 37” D x 42.5” H x 18” seat.
...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 42.5 in. W 80 in. D 37 in.
George Jacob Style Directoire Sofa in Mahogany and Red Velvet Upholster
By Georges Jacob
Located in Firenze, IT
This magnificent French late 18th Century- early 19th Century sofa hand carved in the manner of Jacob-Desmalter, an outstanding chairmaker and cabinetmaker who worked in the Louis XV...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 44.49 in. W 66.93 in. D 22.05 in.
STRAIGHT modern sofa in textured velvet with liquid metal or cast aluminum
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Paris, FR
Organic shaped fur textured velvet straight sofa with liquid metal base design element. Liquid metal portion of the design can also be produced in cast aluminum. Made to order. Custo...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
H 23.63 in. W 104.34 in. D 36.23 in.
"Koala" Sofa by Garouste & Bonetti, France, 1990s
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, FR
"Koala" sofa by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, France, 1990s
Silver bronze feet, pink upholstery. Artist's stamp.
Category
1990s French Sofas
Materials
Bronze
H 34.26 in. W 59.45 in. D 31.5 in.
18th Century French Walnut Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable 18th century Louis XV sofa made out of walnut wood with hand carved details throughout and features the original walnut color with silver-gilt details and beautiful pati...
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Brass
H 38.5 in. W 82 in. D 29 in.
Pucci De Rossi, Sofa in the Orientalist Style, France, 1984
By Pucci De Rossi
Located in New York, NY
Signed: Pour Natacha / Pucci De Rossi 1984
Unique piece.
This unique sofa mixes the familiar with the historical. Taking on a distinctly asymmetrical style, the look of this piec...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 31.25 in. W 102.25 in. D 33.5 in.
Mid-Century Modern French Three-Seat Sofa by Gérard Guermonprez, 1970s
By Gerard Guermonprez
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French three-seat sofa with original velvet fabric by Gérard Guermonprez.
The sofa has some wear consistent with age and use
The sofa could be sold as a set tog...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
H 25.2 in. W 96.46 in. D 35.44 in.
1950s Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original condition
Needs new upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 37.41 in. W 70.87 in. D 33.47 in.
19th Century Lacquered and Giltwood French Louis Philippe Sofa, 1850
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French Louis Philippe sofa from the mid-19th century. Furniture in carved, lacquered and gilded wood adorned with decorations in gilded and chiseled bronze and brass. Living room sof...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Velvet, Wood
H 47.25 in. W 68.12 in. D 29.93 in.
Charles Ramos Sofa
By Charles Ramos
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Ramos three-seat sofa with gilt metal legs covered with Pierre Frey velvet.
Perfect condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 31.5 in. W 71.66 in. D 33.86 in.
1910s French Blue Striped Velvet and Dark Toned Walnut Wood Settee
Located in New York, NY
Blue striped velvet settee featuring a walnut frame done in a dark stain tone. Made in France in the region of La Loire. Minor wear. This can be seen at our 333 West 52nd St location...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 41.5 in. W 64.5 in. D 21.25 in.
Surf Sofa by Mattia Bonetti. In stock
By Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, FR
Surf.
Cat-Berro Edition 2006.
Sofa.
Veneer of wenge and sycamore wood.
Sculpted wenge wood feet.
Fabric: Wool velvet.
H: 43 ¾’’. D: 37 ½ ‘’. W: 57’’.
H: 111cm. L: 152 cm.P: 95cm.
Si...
Category
Early 2000s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Sycamore, Wenge
H 43.71 in. W 59.85 in. D 37.41 in.
Neorokoko Red Antique Sofa from circa 1880, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the late 19th century. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, upholstered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height 103 cm, seat height 48 cm...
Category
Antique 1890s French Louis Philippe Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 40.56 in. W 62.21 in. D 30.71 in.
Ligne Roset Togo 3-Seat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Togo three-seat by Michel Duraroy for Ligne Roset in excellent condition.
Two sofas available
Reupholstered in a high quality gold colored velours which gives a beautiful and ...
Category
20th Century French Space Age Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
H 27.56 in. W 68.51 in. D 40.16 in.
Ligne Roset Togo 3-Seat Sofa by Michel Ducaroy
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Echt, NL
Togo three-seat by Michel Duraroy for Ligne Roset in excellent condition.
Two sofas available
Reupholstered in a high quality dark green colored velours which gives a beautifu...
Category
20th Century French Space Age Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
H 27.56 in. W 68.51 in. D 40.16 in.
Atelier Linné Jade Sofa Three Seats in Tinted Beechwood
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
A sofa "Jade" by Atelier Linné : A Three seats sofa with four tinted beechwood legs. The back of the sofa has an inverted curve creating geometric form. The seams of the sofa are pip...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
H 31.89 in. W 74.81 in. D 33.47 in.
Atelier Linné Jade Sofa Two Seats in Tinted Beechwood
By Atelier Linné
Located in Paris, FR
A sofa "Jade" by Atelier Linné : A two seats sofa with four tinted beechwood legs. The seams of the sofa are piped.
Measures: 127 x 85 x 81 cm (in height)
50 x 33.5 x 31.9 inches ...
Category
2010s French Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
H 31.89 in. W 50.01 in. D 33.47 in.
Vintage Leather "Marsala" Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Burbank, CA
Exceptional vintage sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy and manufactured by Ligne Roset in France, circa 1970s. This modernist sofa is from the "Marsala" series. Features a cosmic white ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Fiberglass
H 30 in. W 87.5 in. D 39 in.
19th Century Louis XV Gilt Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a one of a kind early 19th century Louis XV sofa has been restored and features a solid wood frame with its original gilt finish. Decorating the sofa frame is intricate hand ...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Giltwood, Cotton
H 44 in. W 88 in. D 43 in.
Red Velvet Two-Seat Sofa by Yves Halard
Located in London, London
Two-seat sofa (or very large one seat)
By Yves Halard
Red Velvet
Two bolster cushions
A couple of marks on the velvet,
Late 20th century, France
Measures: Seat heig...
Category
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Canapes
Materials
Velvet
H 51.58 in. W 53.15 in. D 37.41 in.
20th Century Mahogany Wood and Velvet French Art Deco Sofa, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French Art Deco sofa from the first half of the 20th century. Furniture
carved in mahogany wood with golden wood decorations on the back, brass feet and small bronze decoration. Pl...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Canapes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 40.16 in. W 47.64 in. D 21.66 in.
Antique French Hand Carved Fruitwood Louis XV Style Sofa or Loveseat, Cut Velvet
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous Antique French crisply hand carved fruitwood Louis XV style sofa or loveseat with gorgeous cut velvet in jewel tones. Superb condition.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Materials
Fruitwood
H 40 in. W 59 in. D 21 in.
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Sofa Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking a most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. giltwood sofa settee. The settee is raised by five fine scrolled foliate legs below the most impressive straight frieze de...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
H 38.25 in. W 63.5 in. D 31 in.
Maison Ramsay, Mid-century Three-Seater Sofa, France, circa 1950
By Maison Ramsay
Located in New York, NY
Settee by Maison Ramsay, with carved and painted wood legs
Provenance: One of a pair from the collection of the Ministre des affaires étrangères.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
H 30.5 in. W 88 in. D 26 in.
Creux Reclining Cast Bronze Lounge Sofa Bench, Cowhide or Mohair Velvet Lining
By Studio SORS
Located in Paris, FR
The name is French for H O L L O W. Developed during the autumn of 2019, true to her name, the defining character of this design is its absentee interior. The seating and reclining s...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in. W 98.43 in. D 27.56 in.
Koala Sofa by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, FR
Sofa by Garouste & Bonetti, Koala design with bronze feet and red velvet, ready to be reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Canapes
Materials
Bronze
H 43.31 in. W 63 in. D 35.44 in.
Beautiful Napoléon III Period Circular Couch
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful circular couch, completely covered with a “red opera” silk velvet. It consists of three benches attached to a central shaft. Based on gilt wood fluted legs.
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Canapes
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H 36.23 in. Dm 51.19 in.
Louis XVI Style Sofa Modeled after Marie Antoinette Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Louis XVI style sofa modeled after a set that Marie Antoinette had made for her grand cabinet in the Tuileries Palace.
Reproduced in France, circa 1930, most likely by Jansen.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Velvet
H 42 in. W 56 in. D 28 in.
Art Deco Lounge Suite, circa 1940, Three-Seat Sofa and Four Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco lounge suite, circa 1940. A three-seat sofa and four armchairs
Used velvet.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet
H 1 in. W 1 in. D 1 in.
Louis XV Style Living Room Suite with Sofa and Pair of Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Napoleon III period living room in blackened wood garnished with a velvet decorated with bouquets of flowers, including a bench and two armchairs. The very original movemen...
Category
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Settees
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 41.54 in. W 67.72 in. D 32.68 in.
French Velvet Sofa Newly Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French velvet sofa newly upholstered in velvet.
Category
Vintage 1940s Sofas
H 31 in. W 74 in. D 30 in.
1940s French Velvet Sofa or Canapé, Original Upholstery
Located in Brecht, BE
A true gem this French sofa, sublime color, very comfortable, if you want to color your world, this is the IT item to purchase!
Category
Early 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 39.38 in. W 98.43 in. D 43.31 in.
Antique French Velvet Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful green velvet sofa with two bolster pillows, from France and in great condition. Subtle Fabric reddening on front of cushions, but otherwise pristine.
Category
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 28 in. W 93 in. D 30 in.
French Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French sofa in the middle of the 20th century. Furniture in carved and gilded wood, of great taste. Sofa of excellent comfort covered in blue damask velvet, with some signs of wear. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 35.83 in. W 70.87 in. D 35.44 in.
19th French Grey Corbeille Sofa Grey Velvet Grey Hand Painted Wood Napoleon III
By French House & Garden
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding sofa Corbeille, France, 19th century, Napoleon III, in grey hand painted and gilded wood and upholstered in an amazing grey color velvet .In a very good condition with ag...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38.59 in. W 51.19 in.
French Classic Sofa with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, red velvet and oak, France, 1950s
This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and shimmering red colored velvet fabric. The sofa has a high webbed, curved back and a t...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 30.71 in. W 63.78 in. D 30.71 in.
Primitive Velvet Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Early French sofa with carved wooden legs and velvet upholstery.
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 48 in. W 80 in. D 34 in.
French Three-Seat Sofa in Beige Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Three-seat sofa, velvet and wood, France, 1940s.
Grand and comfortable three-seat sofa in beige velvet upholstery. Very comfortable sofa that features a deep and thick seat with t...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 31.5 in. W 82.68 in. D 35.44 in.
French Classic Sofa with Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, green velvet and oak, France, 1950s
This voluptuous sofa is executed with wooden legs and shimmering green colored velvet fabric. The sofa has a high webbed, curved back and...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 30.32 in. W 63 in. D 31.5 in.
Antique French Louis XV Green Velvet Sofa
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning 19th Century French Louis XV style wooden three-seat sofa with cabriole legs and luxurious green velvet upholstery. The sofa has a distressed cream painted frame and down fi...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Fruitwood, Down
H 34 in. W 86.5 in. D 30 in.
French Velvet Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the french velvet sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each french velvet sofa for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and wood. Find 42 options for an antique or vintage french velvet sofa now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a french velvet sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A french velvet sofa made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. A well-made french velvet sofa has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy and Atelier Linné are consistently popular.
How Much are French Velvet Sofa?
A french velvet sofa can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,026, while the lowest priced sells for $1,398 and the highest can go for as much as $51,733.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for a sofa, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of antique, new and vintage sofas on 1stDibs.
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Oak Art Deco Haagse School Bench Or Sofa By Anton Lucas 1920s
Walnut French Art Deco Settee Or Sofa 1930s
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