Jean Royere Sofa
Vladimir Kagan Serpentine Cloud Sofa & Pouf in Boucle and Brass, Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
Springer, Pierre Paulin, or Jean Royère — this sofa will absolutely make your heart skip a beat.
Perfect
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
$24,000
H 28 in W 48 in D 96 in
Arne Norell curvy Soffa Produced by Westbergs Möbler, Sweden, circa 1960
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
perfect condition and is really confortable. The design can be related to famous Jean Royère curvy line
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
$11,409
H 30.71 in W 60.24 in D 35.44 in
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Mid Century Polar Sofa Jean Royere stile
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Behold the timeless elegance of the Vintage Mid Century Polar Sofa by Jean Royere, now reborn in a
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Curvilinear Champagne Velvet Sofa, in the Manner of Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
This stunning sofa was realized in France, circa 1965, in the manner of Jean Royère. It offers a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 27.5 in W 83 in D 49 in
Jean Royere Style Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Royere Style White Sofa
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sofas
Polar Sofa in the style of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Polar sofa, most amazing King of sofa in the style of Jean Royère, edition modern 1990s. Ultra
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Late 20th Century French Sofas
Pair of Sofa Ends, model of Jean Royère
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilded iron sofa ends or side tables, model of Jean Royère.
Production 1970 - 1980s
Very
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Vintage 1970s French Sofa Tables
Materials
Iron
Curved Sofa, 1960
By Jean Royère
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Curved sofa
From 1960
Fabric by Lelièvre.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood
French Mid-Century Sofa In the Manner of Jean Royere
Located in Hanover, MA
, dark red velvet upholstery, sofa: 85"w x 48"d x 30"h, very good condition.
See separate
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Vintage 1940s French Sofas
Superb Curved Italian Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alplaca, Late 1970s-Early 1980s
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb rare Italian curved sofa or organic form, late 1970s-early 1980s, Italy. Newly
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca
H 27.96 in W 87.8 in L 27.96 in
A Three Seat Sofa After A Model Of Jean Royere
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
BUILT IN A the RESPECT OF THE ORIGINAL MODEL.
the frame is in a 3,5 cm beech thick WOOD
fabric :velour pelucheux
DIMENSION: cushion : 74 X 60 cm
back 259...
the frame is in a 3,5 cm beech thick WOOD
fabric :velour pelucheux
DIMENSION: cushion : 74 X 60 cm
back 259...
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Occasional Table Attributed to Jean Royere
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany table with bronzed capped legs. Modernist
design with carved symmetrical top.
design with carved symmetrical top.
Category
20th Century Sofa Tables
Danish 1940s Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat in Grey Ultrasuede
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat. The sofa has springs in the seat and the backrest
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Beech, Ultrasuede
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Yellow Wool
By Jean Royère, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa iwith channeled back. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Red Wool
By Jean Royère, Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Danish 1940's Large Banana Form Curved Sofa in Striped Fabric
By Jean Royère, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s large size curved three-seat sofa with channeled back. The sofa
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vivai del Sud 1970s Sofa in Bouclé Wool and Rattan
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tropicalist 1970s Italian version of the Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère.
Magnificent piece with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Rattan
Vivai del Sud 1970s Sofa in Bouclé Wool and Rattan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Tropicalist 1970s Italian version of the Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère.
Magnificent piece with
Category
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Rattan
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa Denmark, 1940s in Blue Wool
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
French Brown Wood Art Deco Guéridon Table circa 1930 Coffee or Sofa Table
By Jean Royère
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
the style of Jean Royère furnitures, original mid-20th century design.
Original good conditions
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Gueridon
Materials
Fruitwood
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Style Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Antwerp, BE
sectional sofa, a jean royere style travertine coffee table and a brass cast stool by studio Goldwood.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Bamboo
Paul Frankl Cloud Coffee Table in Natural Cork and Bleached Mahogany Model #5005
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Dallas, TX
Bayser's internationally published apartment. It will pair well with your Jean Royere Polar Bear sofa! The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Cork
H 14.5 in W 36 in D 48 in
Sumptuous and Dramatic Down Cushion Curved Couch in the style of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Ferndale, MI
Jean Royere couch in original fabric . Does show its age ready for clients own textile .
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Down, Upholstery
H 25 in W 102 in D 39 in
Large Sofa in the Style of Jean Royere
By Jean Royère
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Large Sofa in the style of Jean Royere,
Manufactured circa 1990.
It has a new thin and delicate
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Jean Royère Style Boule Sofa in Red Mohair, France 1980's
By Jean Royère
Located in New York, NY
Custom couch after the "ours" by Jean Royere, upholstered in red mohair about 10 years ago but
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Sofa, Beech
By Jean Royère
Located in London, England
French designer Jean Royere. Reupholstered in Pierre Frey bouclé wool fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
French Club Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb French club sofa. Newly upholstered in a luxurious, high quality, soft, thick brown / grey
Category
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Curved Italian Sofa / Loveseat, Newly Upholstered in Alplaca, 1970s/1980s
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb rare Italian curved loveseat sofa of organic form, late 1970s-early 1980s, Italy. Newly
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca
H 27.56 in W 63.78 in D 40.95 in
Superb Curved Italian Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alplaca, Late 1970s-Early 1980s
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb rare Italian curved sofa or organic form, late 1970s-early 1980s, Italy. Newly
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca
H 27.96 in W 87.8 in D 39.38 in
Wavy Back Sofa Upholstered in Lelievre Wool Boucle
By Paolo Buffa, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An elegant modern scallop back sofa upholstered in Lelievre Lama Naturel wool boucle. Fast
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa in Original Golden Green Mohair, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved three-seat sofa in green wool fabric. The sofa has springs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
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Mohair, Beech
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Jean Royère, Otto Schulz
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a luxurious, high quality 100% Alpaca
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
H 29.53 in W 74.02 in D 38.59 in
Two Part French Outdoor Love Seat
By Jean Royère
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice bent tube design two part loveseat or pair of chairs, circa 1960s. Weaved back
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
Elegant Sofa Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Jules Leleu, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Pierre Chareau, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb Art Deco style sofa, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and
Category
2010s British Art Deco Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Vladimir Kagan, Jean Royère, Otto Schulz
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, newly upholstered in a premium, brown/grey, 100% Alpaca fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
H 29.53 in W 74.02 in D 38.59 in
French Brown Wood Art Deco Guéridon Table circa 1930 Coffee or Sofa Table
By Jean Royère
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
style of Jean Royère furnitures, original mid-20th century design.
Original good conditions
Measures
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Gueridon
Materials
Fruitwood
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Two-Tone Wool, Denmark, 1940s
By Jean Royère
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round voluptuous lines and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage French Midcentury Faux Bamboo Set of Two Side Chair and a Sofa
By Jacques Adnet, Jean Royère
Located in Stockholm, SE
resembling both Jaques Adnet and Jean Royére. Beautiful set with fantastic patina. The ensemble can be used
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 31.5 in
Giancarlo De Carlo Luciana Armchair in Oatmeal Boucle For Arflex, 1957
By Giancarlo De Carlo
Located in Culver City, CA
alongside a pair of Marco Zanuso lounge chairs also for Arflex, as well as a Jean Royere styled sofa and not
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Large Jean Royere sofa
Located in Newburgh, NY
Beautiful Jean Royere sofa, with very wide armrests, upholstered in hair-on calf it rests on an oak
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Oak
Jean Royere sofa
Located in Newburgh, NY
large sofa by Jean Royere, designed in the 40's for a parisian apartment, all leather on oak legs.
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Jean Royeré Inspired Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful new sofa based on an original Jean Royeré sofa, manufactured in Paris, France in Pierre
Category
2010s French Sofas
Ours Polaire Sofa by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an expertly crafted, recent production of the 'Ours Polaire' sofa by Jean Royère created
Category
Late 20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Ours Polaire sofa by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an expertly crafted, recent production of the 'Ours Polaire' sofa by Jean Royère created
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Sofa in the Manner of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This attractive sofa designed in the manner of Jean Royère is incredibly luxurious and plush
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Jean Royere style mid-century iron sofas
By Jean Royère
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very sharp looking pair of mid-century Iron sofas in the style of Jean Royere. 1950's or 60's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
Jean Royere "croisillon" sofa
Located in Newburgh, NY
rare "croisillon" sofa by Jean Royere, all limed oak construction, note the amazinf lattice work to
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Jean Royere sectional sofa
Located in Newburgh, NY
beautiful sectional sofa upholstered in shantung, the base is lacquered mahogany
Category
20th Century French Sofas
V shaped sofa by Jean Royere
Located in Newburgh, NY
sectional sofa by J Royere, upholstered in Shantung on an ebonized mahogany base.
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Sofa In The Manner Of Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
This attractive sofa designed in the manner of Jean Royère is incredibly luxurious and plush
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Sofa by In the manner of Jean Royere
Located in Chicago, IL
sofa by In the manner of Jean Royere
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Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
French Sofa
By Jean Royère
Located in Epagny, FR
a red and grey french sofa
Category
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Curved Italian Mid Century Modern Two Place Sofa, Milano, 1950s
By Jean Royère
Located in Milano, IT
Nice two places curved sofa with very representative design of Italian fifties.
The wood legs with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Jean Royere Documented Couch Covered In Teddy Bear Faux Fur Wool
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN ROYERE large couch covered in teddy bear faux fur wool material,
documented in JEAN ROYERE
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Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Jean Royere "ondulation" Daybed/Settee
Located in Newburgh, NY
exceptional Jean Royere settee, blue "opaline" glass sides, this piece has the three trademark
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Oak, Glass
Double backed settee by Jean Royere.
Located in Newburgh, NY
Elegant and whimsical settee by Jean Royere, wrought iron and bronze frame with a vintage inspired
Category
20th Century French Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron, Bronze
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire Sofa
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
After Jean Royère Ours Polaire sofa
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Late 20th Century French Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
JEAN ROYERE exceptional pair of curved benches in wrought iron
Located in Paris, ile de france
exceptionnal pair of garden curved bench in white painted metal,no cushions
Category
Vintage 1950s French Sofas
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Jean Royere Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal jean royere sofa for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and wool, every jean royere sofa was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jean royere sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A jean royere sofa made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular.
How Much is a Jean Royere Sofa?
Prices for a jean royere sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $13,449, while the average can fetch as much as $7,007.
Finding the Right Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, 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. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. 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. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
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 unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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