French Rococo Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Tufted Sofa Couch, circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This sofa is a Classic style and can be reimagined in a fresh new way for your home today or used just as it is. The sofa has a rust colored vinyl tufted frame and is in fundamentall...
Walnut
19th Century French Sofa in Restoration Style in Walnut
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Great French sofa of the 19th century. Furniture in restoration style in carved walnut.
Fabric, Walnut
French 18th Century Regence Carved Walnut Canape Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
A large French Regence carved walnut canape, sofa with cabriole legs and carved shell andnfoliage.
Walnut
Antique French Neoclassical Biedermeier Style Marquetry Burled Walnut Sofa
By Biedermeier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
We are pleased to offer you this elegant and truly exceptional French Neoclassical sofa made in the 19th Century.
Upholstery, Walnut
Elegant Finely Carved Walnut Corbeille Sofa, France, Early 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant finely carved walnut corbeille sofa with curved lines. Padded tripartite backrest and seats.
Walnut
Rare French 19th c. Serpentine Back Louis XV Walnut Sofa
Located in New York, NY
This wingback sofa or settee has a bench style seat that is solid and sturdy and a rare serpentine back that follows the soft curves of the hand carved wooden frame. Completely rest...
Walnut, Cotton
19th Century Carved Walnut Painted and Upholstered French Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Exquisite French Louis XV style sofa with large carved roses, leaves and ribbons. We have refinished this sofa in a oyster greige finish with distressed edges, and antique patina. Th...
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
French Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa With Pierced Acanthus Cartouche C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An exquisite antique French Rococo style sofa, or settee, crafted from finely carved walnut wood, dating to approximately C1880.
Walnut
Large Period 1780s Era Carved Walnut French Louis XV Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Antique 18th century carved walnut Louis XVI style sofa of large scale and of the period. This is a rare find and worthy of reupholstery and is a masterpiece.
Upholstery, Walnut
French Period Walnut Intricately Carved Louis XV Sofa or Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning details in this beautifully hand carved walnut Louis XV French sofa from the 1800s. Newly upholstered, the neutrality of the fabric complements the lovely and detailed flora...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$7,893 / set
Pair of Early 19th Century French Carved Walnut Serpentine Sofas
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this superb pair of early 19th century French carved walnut serpentine form reupholstered sofas.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$5,450
Elegant Directoire Period Walnut Sofa
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant Directoire Period walnut sofa. Needs to be reupholstered.
Walnut
Carved French Louis XV Walnut Settee Canape Sofa, circa 1890s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood frame. Upholstered. Measures: 29" H x 57 1/2" W x 24 1/2" D. Seat height 16". Condition Minor staining to upholstery. Minor finish loss.
Walnut
Sold|$6,800
Sofa with Carved Walnut Frame
Located in Chicago, IL
Please contact dealer for full product description
Walnut
French Directoire walnut Sofa Banquette Carved and Inlayed, Early 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Directoire beech banquette or sofa. Carved inlay wood. The mattress and the base are not included, we can make a slats base. Good antique condition. The upholstery must be...
Walnut
FRENCH CANABET - SOFA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three seater couch. Reholpholstered.
Walnut
Art Deco Sofa or Coffee Table, Walnut Veneer, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large, round Art Deco sofa or coffee table from France around 1930. * Elegant design * Walnut veneered on softwood * Restored and hand polished shellac * Ebonized columns * Top with...
Softwood, Walnut, Glass
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.
Brass, Nickel
Sold|$6,800
Walnut Os De Mouton Bench Sofa
Located in Essex, MA
Early 20th Century Limed Walnut Os De Mouton Sofa or Bench. Great size and proportion. Upholstery stable but shows wear
Walnut
Sold|$5,920
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderfully shaped grand scale French 18th century walnut sofa with nice patina on the woodwork.
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Side Sofa Table Barley Twist Desk Louis XIII
Located in Shreveport, LA
18th Century French Walnut Side Sofa Table Barley Twist Desk Louis XIII.
Walnut
vintage sofa from France
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wide arm upholstered three cushion sofa on walnut dowel legs.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sublimely Elegant French Louis XVI Walnut Sofa Loveseat from Parlor Suite
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant sofa loveseat from a 3 piece salon set having crest rail centering a ribbon-tied berried branch and wreath pendant above a gadrooned and leaf tip trim, flanked by marguerite ...
Upholstery, Walnut
European Antique Walnut Italian Leather Art Deco Sofa from France
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful sofa was made in France in the early to mid 20th century.
Sold|$12,500
French Camel-Back Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved, French sofa from the mid-19th century. Re-upholstered in linen.
Linen, Walnut
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Sofa with Antique French Grainsack Upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Late 19th century carved walnut sofa with antique French Grainsack upholstery Measures: 81" W x 44" H x 35" D Seat depth 29" Seat height 22" Seat depth 26" Original wood fini...
Linen, Walnut, Down
Antique French Louis XIV Style Carved Walnut and Burl Sofa Table, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Louis XIV style sofa table features top with carved foliate border surround of bookmatched quarters and burl inset, reeded apron with central caved rosettes, supportin...
Walnut, Burl
Sold|$6,875
French Louis XV Style Sofa
Located in Pembroke, MA
French Louis XV style carved walnut sofa, with nice floral cartouche and crest rail detailing, cabriole legs.
Walnut, Linen, Feathers, Down
Hand Carved Walnut Louis XV Style Sofa Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A lovely antique Louis XV style carved walnut sofa having a carved walnut frame finished in its original rich walnut color stain.
Walnut
19th Century Carved Walnut Louis XV Style French Sofa Upholstered Belgian Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
19th century carved walnut Louis XV style French sofa upholstered Belgian linen Beautiful antique sofa frame all hand-carved with large roses at the top centre back.
Linen, Walnut
Sold|$9,500
Walnut Os de Mouton Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Deeply seated sofa with wavy top rail and box wing sides on Os de Mouton frame.
Wood
Sold|$3,980
Large 19th Century French Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Large 19th century French sofa.
Walnut
Upholstered Tallback Sofa, France, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
Upholstered tallback sofa, France, circa 1810. Newly reupholstered in contrasting Maharam fabric on walnut legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$12,000
19th Century French Leather Tufted Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French leather tufted sofa standing on eight cabriole legs with nailhead trim detail.
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$3,900
French Antique Style Upholstered Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Sofa has a wonderful walnut frame.
Walnut, Upholstery
French Louis XV Walnut Lewis Mittman Triple Back Sofa Settee Canape, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic design from a great company. Lewish Mittman only sold the nicest items and didn't sell anything less. The carved walnut frame is in goodcondition and measures 90 ...
Walnut
Sold|$7,800
Louis XIII Style Walnut Upholstered Sofa
Located in Washington, DC
Louis XIII Style Sofa from the Basque Country in Southwestern France
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$3,020
Antique sofa, France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A sofa in the style of Louis Philippe, made in France around 1890.
Walnut, Fabric
Sold|$5,988
Early 19th Century French Empire Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century French empire walnut sofa with shaped, scrolled back rest.
Hemp, Walnut
Sold|$2,056
Small French Sofa, around 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small sofa, France, circa 1880. Very good condition.
Walnut
Louis XV Style Walnut and Velvet Three seats Sofa
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice Louis XV style walnut and velvet three seats sofa from the 20th century. Small graphic patterns on the velvet. At the back, one piece of fabric is missing. Good general...
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$2,056
Small French Sofa, Around 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
Neat sofa, France, circa 1900. Very good condition, the upholstery can be replaced.
Walnut
Sold|$2,938
Small Blue Sofa, France, Around 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
A small sofa, France, around 1880. Very good condition. After professional renovation and replacement of upholstery. Dimensions: Length 180 cm height 98 cm seat height 48 cm de...
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$3,150
French 19th Century Sofa, Louis XVI
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century sofa "corbeille", Louis XVI.
Walnut
French Louis Philippe Walnut Two-Drawer Centre or Sofa Table, circa 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rectangular top with canted corners and finished on all sides, the top edge with tapering banded molding, the case housing two drawers with turned recessed pulls, resting on elab...
Sold|$24,500
Pair Of Upholstered Sofas, 18th Century France
Located in New York, NY
18th century, pair of French curved back, wing back sofas. Note the beautiful curved lines.
Elm, Walnut
Rococo Sofa, France, Around 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rococo sofa, France, around 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation. The sofa has been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: height 104 cm / seat height 48 cm...
Walnut
Louis Philippe Style Sofa, France, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
French sofa, walnut, circa 1890. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of the upholstery with a new one.
Cotton, Walnut
Sold|$9,800
18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless, curvy, and sophisticated 18th century French Provincial Louis XV walnut framed sofa with a gently reclined back with a scalloped top, a scalloped down-filled cushion, slo...
Walnut
Sold|$2,703
Small Blue Empire Sofa, France, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Small Empire style sofa produced in France in circa 1880s. After renovation of wood and changing upholstery to blue velvet. Excellent condition, ready to be put into interior. dime...
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$6,800
FRENCH WALNUT CANAPE.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 18th Century French Walnut Canape
Walnut
Sold|$14,500
18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Transport yourself to the opulence and sophistication of 18th century France with this exquisite Louis XV sofa, a testament to the era's grace and elegance.
Walnut
Sold|$6,200
French 19th Century Empire Style Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome Empire style sofa is made of walnut from 19th Century France.
Upholstery, Walnut
Louis Philippe style sofa, France, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis Philippe style sofa from France, circa 1900. Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of the upholstery. height 105 cm seat height 48 cm width 163 cm ...
Walnut
Sold|$15,000
Jacques Adnet Modernist Sofa, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sofa by Jacques Adnet upholstered in leather (2003) on lacquered walnut legs.
Leather, Walnut
20th Century, Upholstered French Art Deco Corner Sofa
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century, rosewood and walnut upholstered French Art Deco corner sofa. Entirely upholstered with a very nice new fabric slightly gilded.
Rosewood, Walnut
Sold|$12,500
Linen Os de Mouton Sofa, France, circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Linen Os de Mouton sofa, France, circa 1890 Newly reupholstered with original, carved walnut frame.
Linen, Walnut
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