Exceptional French 18th Century Louis XIII Style Sofa
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional mid-18th century Louis XIII style Sofa from the Provence region of France. Beautifully constructed with handsome walnut and original horse hair stuffing.
Walnut
Antique French Needlepoint Salon Two Seater Sofa
Located in London, GB
This antique French sofa is in excellent original condition & dates from around the 1890-1910 period.
Fabric, Walnut
Blue Sofa Recamier, France, around 1830. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Sofa (recamier, daybed) produced in France in circa 1830s. Sofa in very good condition, after professional renovation. The furniture has been covered with a new ble velvet fabric. ...
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$3,695
Antique French Louis XV Canape Settee Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
A French, Louis XV style walnut canapé from the mid-19th century with wraparound back, scrolled arms & cabriole legs.
Cotton, Linen, Walnut, Down
Sold|$5,500
French Louis XV Carved Wingback Crewel Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand French wingback sofa or canapé a oreilles made in the Louis XV taste.
Brass
Louis XIII Walnut Sofa in 100% Cotton Velvet from House of Hackney
By Thomas Hackney
Located in Culver City, CA
Louis XIII walnut sofa in 100% cotton velvet from House of Hackney France, Circa 1790 Turned walnut legs and stretcher with remnants of original paint.
Velvet, Walnut
French Napoleon III Exotic Wood Sofa Banquette, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III exotic wood banquette or sofa. France circa 1890, The upholstery is good and the fabric has to be changed. Good antique condition. Shipping: L171 P83 H90...
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$3,606
French Walnut Trestle Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th century French walnut trestle table with a 2.25" thick top, 1780 Dimensions: 60 inches (152 cms) wide 22 inches (56 cms) deep 27.5 inches (70 cms) high.
Walnut
Antique sofa, France, late 19th century. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A lounge set in the style of Louis Philippe, made in France around 1890. The set has undergone professional renovation in our workshop. The seats and backrests of the furniture were ...
Walnut
Sold|$1,775 / item
French Early 20th Century Pair of Sofa Tables
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 20th century pair of sofa tables.
Slate
Sold|$2,980
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Louis XVI painted sofa is a study in Classic architecture that dates back to ancient Greece and Rome! Subtly arched seatback is crowned with carved floral and fol...
Silk, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Sofa Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XVI style sofa, circa 1860, exemplifies the elegance and sophistication of classic French design.
Walnut
French Regency Style Carved Leather Tufted Sofa, circa 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Regency style carved wood sofa upholstered in tufted beautifully distressed leather and detailed with nailheads. The sofa is finely carved and has parcel gilt detailing. Mea...
Leather, Walnut
Vintage French Louis XV Style Sofa with linen upholstery
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage French Louis XV style sofa with linen upholstery Linen sofa size: 78”W x 30”D x 40”H SH:21”. SD: 23”. AH: 25” Down wrapped seat cushion Solid and sturdy ready for everyday use.
Linen, Walnut
Small Rocaille Style Sofa, Natural Walnut and Gilt Highlights, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small Rocaille style sofa in natural carved walnut with gilt highlights. It stands on four cabriole legs and uprights and crosspieces are sinuous and scalloped. Rich Rocaille ornamen...
Fabric, Walnut
Antique French Blue Sofa in Louis XV Style Restored
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1900. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest have been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: Height 10...
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapé Sofa Settee
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare antique Louis XVI canape sofa that features a central oval-shaped back and carved walnut frame. Upholstered in a modern off-white twill upholstery. Why not own the best?
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$9,500 / item
French Art Deco Sofa in the style of Pierre Chareau
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Sofa in the style of Pierre Chareau The sofa is made out of walnut wood, re-upholstered with a light color velvety fabric.
Fabric, Walnut
French Luxury Glamorous Art Deco Sofa Integrated Light, circa 1925
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Extreme Luxury Glamorous French Art Deco Sofa / Cozy corner, circa 1925. Rare is the integrated light on the left and the 2 glass shelves on the right. The sofa has new dark blue ...
Walnut
Solid Walnut French Restoration Period Settee
Located in Austin, TX
Fabulous antique French Restoration period (Charles X) settee in solid walnut, with Genoa velvet upholstery and nailhead trim, all original. Great patina on the wood, very strong and...
Walnut
Sold|$2,381
Antique French Carved Walnut Settee
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made antique French carved walnut settee. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1920’s. The quality is superb, the frame has crisp and int...
Fabric, Walnut
Round Art Deco Sofa Table, Black Lacquer, France, circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very elegant, classic Art Deco Sofa / Side Table. Blackened walnut wood, lacquered with Polyurethane and polished. Beautiful curved 4-edged legs. Nickled and polished metal trim ar...
Metal
Antique French Carved Foyer Sofa Table Renaissance Marble Planter Hercules Lion
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved foyer sofa table Renaissance marble planter Hercules lion ~Direct from France~ ~Gorgeous, heavily carved antique foyer or sofa table having meticulously car...
Marble
Sold|$3,450
Artdeco couch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artdeco three seater couch , reupholstored , full restored , shellack
Walnut
French Settee Sofa Louis XV by Meyer Gunther Martini
By Meyer Gunther Martini
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a French Louis XV Style settee sofa by Meyer Gunther Martini With 100% heavy cotton chevron patterned up...
Cotton, Walnut
Antique French Louis Revival 5-Piece Salon Suite Sofa Armchairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French Louis XVI Revival five-piece salon suite, comprising a sofa and four armchairs, circa 1860 in date.
Damask, Walnut
Fantastic French Louis XVI Style Distress Painted Ovoid Carved Sofa - Canape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable antique French canape in the Louis XVI taste circa 1920. This stunning item features a intricately hand carved frame, carved reeded legs, ovoid shape, and desirable authen...
Walnut, Paint
Class Rectangular Back Carved Painted French Louis XVI Settee Sofa, Circa 1950
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Classic French Louis XVI style 1950s era sofa. The sofa is in good condition and has nice original velvet upholstery and a good original painted finish. The sofa ...
Walnut
Sold|$6,800
c.1860 French Walnut Hand-Carved Settee
Located in Highwood, IL
Hand-carved French walnut settee with beautiful detailing on the stretcher, feet and arms. There are three matching chairs available. Each chair is being sold separately.
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Country Style Belgian Linen Upholstered Sofa
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Early 20th century French country style Belgian linen upholstered sofa.
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Carved Curved Back French Louis XV Gilded Rams Head and Lovebirds Sofa Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic sofa in genuine gold leaf over a red clay bole ground. The sofa is covered in a machine-made tapestry depicting courtship scenery and the usual French romantic th...
Walnut
Os de Mouton Sofa in Tapestry Linen from William Morris, France, Circa 1770
Located in Culver City, CA
Os de Mouton sofa in tapestry linen from William Morris France Circa 1770 Louis XV era settee with tapestry linen from William Morris upholstery on Walnut base.
Fabric, Tapestry, Linen, Walnut
French Louis XV Provincial Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early 20th century French Louis XV Provincial style sofa with serpentine carved back originally sold by W & J Sloane. Made in Italy. Item features serpentine carved rails, pink strip...
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Carved Walnut 3 Piece Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We Have A Stunning French Carved Sofa And A Pair Of Matching Chairs, Ideal For A Bedroom Suite Due To The Small Proportions. Beautiful Upholstery In Excellent Condition. S...
Walnut
Grand Scale French Louis XVI Genuine Gold Leaf Giltwood Sofa or Settee C 1930
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb, absolutely gorgeous VERY LONG French sofa that is a real killer. This sofa is very rare and absolutely will make a statement in your home. The sofa is upholstered ...
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$7,800
c.1860 French Walnut Louis XIII Style Settee
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French walnut Louis XIII style settee with scrolled arms. The elaborate lower frame comprises turned legs and three connected turned H-form stretchers. A intricately carved c...
Walnut
Sold|$3,400
18th Century Gateleg Sofa Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Parcel painted and walnut sofa table with two leaves.
Walnut
19th Century French Leathered Walnut Table from Versaillis
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Leathered Walnut Table from Versaillis
Walnut, Leather
Sold|$8,625
Louis XVI Period Sofa
Located in Pembroke, MA
Louis XVI period sofa in carved walnut, recently reupholstered in new linen fabric. The fluted legs, carved rosettes and snails create a very simple and elegant sofa.
Walnut, Linen
Restored 18th C. Original Antique French Louis XV Sofa/Canape
Located in Highwood, IL
This exquisite 18th century antique French walnut Louis XV sofa has over 120 man hours invested in its restoration, however it has been done with time honored old-world expertise as ...
Carved Swans French Louis XV Triple Cameo Back Sofa Settee, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous and unique swan carved French Louis XV sofa with its good clean original orange velvet upholstery. The carving is very nice and the swans add a touch of charm and ...
Walnut
Rare form of French Louis XV Kissing Birds Carved To Death 1920s Sofa Settee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous carved rams head French Louis XV sofa with kissing birds and rams heads. The settee measures 77 wide x 38.5 tall x 15.75 deep with a seat height of 15.75 tall. Dat...
Walnut
Sold|$7,800
Button Back Leatherette Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Original upholstery, on turned walnut legs with original brass castors.
Leather, Walnut
Sold|$10,500
Os de Mouton Sofa
Located in Culver City, CA
Newly upholstered with unique arm and backrests. Carved walnut legs in the “Os de Mouton” style. Measures: 76.75” W x 31” D x 46” H x 18”seat.
Walnut
Sold|$9,500
Upholstered Tallback Sofa, circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
Upholstered Tallback Sofa, circa 1810. Newly reupholstered in contrasting Maharam fabric on walnut legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
French Inlaid Walnut Veneered Writing Table, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French inlaid walnut veneered writing table standing on four cabriole legs. From underneath it looks as though it originally had pullouts on either side but the mechanism no longer e...
Walnut
Sold|$1,880
Antique Sofa from circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
The stylish sofa was made of walnut wood at the turn of the century. Stile beautifully carved, subtle but effective crown on the tops. Fabric upholstered furniture finished with orig...
Cotton, Walnut
Sold|$2,578
Napoleon III Deconstructed Two Seater Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A splendid and generously proportioned Napolean III two-seater sofa. The sofa has been fully restored, stripped back to the original solid walnut pegged frame with a new coil spring...
Calico, Walnut
Sold|$2,937
Louis XV Style Green Velvet Sofa
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful sofa in carved walnut Louis XV style late XIX, covered with a nice green velvet. Good condition. Nice quality.
Velvet, Walnut
Sold|$17,000
Grand 18th c. Ose De Mouton Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Grand Palace Ose De Mouton Carved Louis XVIII Sofa in Walnut.
Beautiful Patina on Walnut Frame. Fabric is Later, With Down Cushion
Walnut
Sold|$3,055
Antique sofa from the 19th centuries.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from around 1880, France. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest of the sofa have been covered with new fabric. ...
Walnut
Sold|$2,232
Eclectic Style Sofa, Late 19th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
The antique sofa was made at the turn of the century in mahogany. Seat, backrest and partial armrests upholstered in fabric, stile subtly decorated with carvings. Very good condition...
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Yellow Sofa, Louis Phillipe, circa 1930
Located in Chorzów, PL
Louis-style sofa made of walnut wood. Upholstered in new yellow/golden/goldenrod fabric. Excellent condition Dimensions: 122 cm height, height 40 cm, width 185 cm, depth 86 cm.
Cotton, Walnut
Sold|$1,880
Antique Sofa from circa 1900, Eclectic Style
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique sofa from the late 19th century, made of walnut wood. Furniture in very good condition, upholstered with new fabric. Dimensions: height 107 cm, height 37 cm, width 178 ...
Cotton, Walnut
Sold|$3,034
Art Deco Sofa in Colonial Style
Located in Buxton, GB
Made of high-quality walnut wood and adorned with intricate cane seat and backrest, this two-seater sofa is perfect for anyone who loves vintage furniture.
Cane, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Single Burl Walnut Plank Table from Normandy, France
Located in Dallas, TX
This handsome antique table is from Normandy and features an interesting single cut plank top with a beautiful burl wood grain. The thick walnut plank top was originally cut into tw...
Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl
Antique Yellow Sofa, Louis Phillipe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique sofa in the style of Louis Philippe from circa 1920. Dimensions: Height 105 cm, seat height 38 cm, width 174 cm, depth 85 cm Upholstered in new fabric. Excellent condit...
Cotton, Walnut
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