French Canape Sofa
$2,308
French Canape Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French canape sofa with serpentine seat. 1890. Seat height is 20 inches. Seat depth is
19th Century French Antique Canape
Pine
$2,308
French Canape Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C French canape sofa with serpentine seat. 1890. Seat height is 20 inches. Seat depth is
Pine
19th Century French Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French canape. With original paint and newly recovered in striped linen.
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Canapé
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Attractive 19th Century French canapé. Covered in French floral fabric and in good structural
Fabric, Wood
$4,000Sale Price|50% Off
18th Century Italian Canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully painted and hand carved 18th century Italian canape with and exquisite scalloped seat
Wood
18th Century French Canape
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant 18th-century French canapé, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and timeless style of
Upholstery, Beech
$12,200
19th c. Italian Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Shaped Italian Painted Canape
Wood
Late 19th Century French Canape
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good sized late 19th Century French canape. In original paint and finished in new French linen.
Wood, Linen
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful French Canape 18th Century French from the 18th century, in carved and gilded wood
Wood
Beautiful Portuguese Canape 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ 18th Century 18th Century Portuguese in rosewood with carvings. Hollow back
Wood
$10,395
Louis XV Canape in Walnut
Located in Vista, CA
Louis XV period canapé in walnut with antique petit-point covering.
Fabric, Walnut
Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Maurice Dufrene Art déco Canapé circa 1920 Reupholstery in beige wool fabric
Fabric, Wood
$14,400Sale Price|60% Off
18th Century Louis XVI Piedmontese Canape
Located in New Orleans, LA
Impressive in size and form, the walnut canape has an ochre glaze. Newly upholstered in white linen
Upholstery, Wood
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fine French 18th Century Walnut Canape
Located in Rome, IT
A FINE FRENCH 18th CENTURY CARVED WALNUT CANAPE WITH A SHAPED BACK , SCROLLING ARMRESTS ON A
Wood
$4,173Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A stunning 19th century sofa or bench settee in a distressed grey painted finish. The sofa has a wide rectangular padded back with open padded arms and a generous rectangular padded...
Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint
Canapé- lit rayé noir et blanc vintage
Located in Paris, FR
Canapé lit rayé noir et blanc vintage en très bon état. Entièrement en mousse. Il se déplie pour
Fabric, Foam
Period Louis XV Grey Painted Canape
Located in Hudson, NY
small padded armrests. The canape is constructed in the time-honored method of pegs and dowels which can
Beech
Large Conversation Settee - Canapé à confident - Sofa
Located in Paris, FR
Very unusual and large conversation settee - canapé à confident. Carved gilt-wood and velvet fabric
Velvet, Wood
Portuguese Canapé 19th Century in Mahogany Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Portuguese Canapé 19th century. In mahogany wood upholstered with fabric in burgundy tones. Dim
Wood
BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
BEAUTIFUL CANAPÉ LOUIS XVI STYLE 19th Century French, in painted wood with gold carvings
Wood
AMAZING PORTUGUESE THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
THREE-SEAT CANAPÉ Portuguese from the 19th century, in carved chestnut wood. Seat in carved
Leather, Wood
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Canapé
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Nord Italian 18'century painted canapé Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90.
Wood
Italian 18th Century Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canapé
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
True artistic talent was employed to create this stunning Italian canapé. The sofa’s back could be
Giltwood, Silk
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Canape ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Canape ~ Sofa represents the epitome of the neoclassic style
Fabric, Walnut
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Louis XV Style Glitwood & Red Silk Canapé
Located in Ross, CA
This Louis XV style giltwood "canapé à corbeille" features a comfortable curving backrest with an
Silk, Giltwood
Directoire canapé sofa, 18th century, Tassinari & Chatel silk
By Tassinari, Georges Jacob
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Beautiful lacquered canapé, fine late 18th century Parisian production circa 1795 (Directoire
Silk, Wood
19th Century French Canapé with Original Paint and Gilding
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century French canapé. This is a French canapé with original paint and gilding with original
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold Solid wood, finely carved and gilded. Channeled
Fabric, Beech
Antique French Carved Walnut Canapé Settee, Circa 1860.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French carved walnut canapé settee, circa 1860. Beautiful period-correct yellow silk
Fabric, Walnut
$19,200Sale Price|20% Off
French Giltwood Canapé Attributed to Georges Jacob
By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare and exceptional piece. This large and beautiful sofa is a fine example of the work of famed menuisier Georges Jacob (6 July 1739 – 5 July 1814), who was one of the two most prom...
Velvet, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Rococo Painted Canape au Chasse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie painted triple back canape in hues of red, gold, and turquoise with removable
Upholstery, Wood
$1,935Sale Price / set|20% Off
Neo-Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Armchairs and Canape
Located in Budapest, Budapest
, restaured condition. (H/W/D) Canape: 128 x 173 x 73 cm Armchairs: 117 x 70 x 66 cm (2 pieces)
Walnut, Giltwood
1930s French Art Deco Oak Canape in Faux Leather
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking 1930s French Art Deco canapé, sourced in Provence. Crafted in solid oak, the sofa is
Faux Leather, Oak
20th century French Louis XVI Style Reupholstered Canape
Located in LEGNY, FR
Unique piece: Magnificent Louis XVI-style 3-seater sofa, reupholstered in our workshops with a beautiful fabric from the renowned French house Pierre Frey. We started from the frame;...
Fabric
French 1780s Louis XVI Period Walnut Canapé en Corbeille
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XVI period carved walnut canapé en corbeille from the late 18th century, with carved
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Canape Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 18th century French Louis XVI period canapé, circa 1790, exemplifies the neoclassical
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Set of Canape and Two Armchairs Portuguese 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of Canape and two armchairs Portuguese 19th Century in mahogany wood with carvings. Upholstery
Walnut
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
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine Mahogany And Gilt-Bronze Second Empire Canapé in the Manner of Jacob-Desmalter, having
Ormolu
18th Century French Walnut and Cane Canapé with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French canapé dates to the 18th century and is crafted in solid walnut, featuring a
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Canapé Corbeille in Painted Wood, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant canapé corbeille exemplifies the refined comfort and graceful proportions of Louis XVI
Wood
Portuguese Canapé D. João v of the 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PORTUGUESE CANAPÉ D. JOÃO V of the 18th Century in carved walnut wood. Upholstered seat. Dim
Wood
Italian 18th Century Rococo Carved Walnut Sofa or Canape
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian 18th century rococo carved walnut sofa or canape Standing on four cabriole legs with
Walnut
Antique Two Seater Canape with Real Zebra Skin Upholstery
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Unique Victorian two seat canape from around 1890, fully restored and new upholstered with real
Fruitwood
$11,615Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Nord Italian 18th Century Painted Sofa or Canapè
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Nord Italian finely carved 18th century painted canapé. Measures: cm 210 x 60 x 90
Wood
$813Sale Price|30% Off
20th Century French Hand Carved Canape in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French large three-seated canape in Louis XV style with wooden walnut frame and original upholstery.
Textile, Wood
Canape Set Two Armchairs and Four Chairs, Portuguese, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Canape set two armchairs and four chairs. Portuguese 19th century. romantic style, in rosewood
Rosewood
French 19th Century Napoleon III Button-Back Salon Canapé or Settee
Located in London, GB
A French salon canapé dating from the Napoleon III period, with a curved, buttoned back and
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Softwood, Pine
Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé, Hand-Carved, Blue Velvet, Italy, 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent and Palatial Neo-Rococo Giltwood Canapé. The top rail exuberantly carved with a
Giltwood
$8,711Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back
Wood
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Fine Cane French Louis XV Gilded Settee Canape circa 1900
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine French Louis XV gilded settee, or canape, circa 1900, is a remarkable example of the
Walnut
$1,127Sale Price|60% Off
20th Century French Two-Seat Mahogany Canapé with Cane Armrests
Located in Sofia, BG
French two-seat mahogany canapé with cane armrests and original upholstery. There are two
Mahogany
Early Louis XV Period Canape in Carved Beechwood, c. 1730
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine early Louis XV period Canape, with crisp carved designs throughout the exposed beechwood
Upholstery
$8,711Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Parcel-Gilt and Painted Canape or Sofa, 18th Century
Located in Rome, IT
A fine Italian, 18th century parcel-gilt and turquoise painted caned canapé with a shaped back
Wood
Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa; having a shell carved crest rail above a padded
Wood
A Louis XV Style Carved And Painted Salon Canapé, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Louis XV Style Carved And Painted Salon Canapé, 19th Century The frame painted in muted celadon
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Canapé with Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
the annexes of the Château de Versailles. Crafted in France circa 1760, the hand-carved canapé stands
Tapestry, Giltwood
French 19th Century Canapé with Richly Carved Décor and New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French wooden canapé from the 19th century, with richly carved décor, out-scrolling arms and
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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