French Early 18th Century Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 18th century sofa.
Early 18th Century French Antique Regency Canapes
Walnut
Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.
Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.
George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.
Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.
Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.
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French Early 18th Century Sofa
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French early 18th century sofa.
Walnut
Set Canape and 5 Chairs Regency from the 19th Century in Rosewood Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
Canape and 5 chair set Regency From the 19th century, In rosewood wood with curved roller arms, and metal applications. Straw seats. Dimensions.: (canapé) 87 x 175 x 83 cm. Dimension...
Rosewood
$2,357Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.96 in W 64.18 in D 31.5 in
20th Century French Chocolate Brown Two-Seated Velvet Sofa with Set of Cushions
Located in Sofia, BG
20th century velvet sofa in chocolate brown with set of cushions. France, circa 1950.
Velvet
Italy Venezia Mid-18th Century Baroque Wooden Sofa
Located in Brescia, IT
Mid-18th Century hand-carved 1750 Venetian Baroque walnut sofa, three-seat with armrests. Remarkable work by Venetian cabinetmakers. The 18th C...
Walnut, Silk
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
$4,186
H 35.04 in W 82.68 in D 42.52 in
20th Century Italian Valentino Piu Set of Canape and Two Armchairs
Located in Sofia, BG
VALENTINO PIU, Made in Italy. Sofa and pair of large armchairs in colourful striped fabric, very stable construction but the backs and armrests are quite...
Cotton
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Upholstery, Oak
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Nashville, TN
Carved frame sofa is upholstered in French gaufrage velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Sofa Louis XV Style 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Louis XV style gilt hand carved wood canapé from the 19th century and with silk upholstery of the period. Origin: France. Period: 19th century, Na...
Fabric, Wood
$24,500
H 29 in W 93.5 in D 60 in
20th Century American Directional Sofa - Vintage Curved Settee by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A half-round, vintage Mid-Century Modern American three seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good condition. The seat back rest of the divano is curved with a wide armrest, supported by two round wooden bases. Newly upholstered in a white cotton fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950 - 1970, United States. The sofa belong to the Broadway theatre...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Upholstery, Oak
$3,012
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 37.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Leather Sofa by Jacques Charpentier, France
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sofa from the 1970s in original condition Leather cushions over a brushed steel base Designer Jacques Charpentier Sofa is convertible in a bed , mattress missing.
Stainless Steel
19th Century Carved and Painted Sofa Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
This sofa frame was carved and painted by hand in 19th century, France. The frame is sold ready to be upholstered, allowing the customer to coordinate matching the material to a colo...
Wood
17th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.
Walnut
$1,452Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.7 in W 73.63 in D 25.2 in
Stylized Walnut Sofa from the Early 20th Century with New Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Stylized Walnut Sofa from the Early 20th Century with New Upholstery We present you a two-person walnut sofa that resembles Biedermeier furniture...
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Charles X Mahogany Sofa ~ Canape
Located in Dallas, TX
Graceful and sculptural, this early 19th century French sofa reflects the refined elegance of the Charles X period. Rich mahogany creates a warm architectural framework, with sweepin...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$21,900
H 33.25 in W 92 in D 44 in
20th Century American Lucite Four Seater Serpentine Sofa by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American four seater Serpentine sofa with two pillows, designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in good condition. The seat backrest of the...
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Early 20th Century French Canape
Located in New York, NY
This refined 18th century–style canape is a vintage find from France. Featuring a delicate carved-wood frame and soft painted finish, this is a classic, versatile piece that we have ...
Linen
Vintage Regency Gilt Canapé Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency Canapé sofa. Incredible gilt frame with a Beautiful printed silk cotton upholstery. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate. The sofa is in good structural shap...
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 40.56 in W 89.77 in D 32.29 in
Early 19th Century Walnut with Blue Velvet 4 Seater Hump Back Sofa or Settee
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An early 19th century, Regency period walnut four seater hump back or camel back sofa with original blue velvet fabric. Beautiful shaped sofa with arms and four loose cushions standi...
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Regency Scroll Arm Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Regency scroll arm sofa constructed, circa 1820 for an English country estate. Stands upon out swept legs (supported by original gilt brass castors). S...
Brass
Sold
H 37.01 in W 55.12 in D 37.41 in
19th Century Regence Style Canapé in Walnut Wood Convertable into Sofa Bed
Located in Sofia, BG
Regence style canape´ in walnut wood. Recently upholstered in a floral quality fabric. A very comfortable sofa convertable into sofa bed with a lovely shaped upholstered back, carved...
Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 82 in D 22 in
19th Century Country French Walnut Regence Canape Bench with Original Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Regence Canape exhibits the essence of the Regence style which was defined by the transitional period between the Baroque and Rococo movements in France. Perfect ...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sofa
Located in Stratford, CT
Curved sofa with metallic legs.
Metal
Regency Sofa, England about 1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Regency sofa with profiled mahogany frame. Four front legs with fluting. England about 1820. Reupholstered with petrol blue velvet from Nobilis. (Loose cushion).
French Regence Style Settee
Located in Pembroke, MA
A nicely-carved French walnut settee or canapé with serpentine back, nicely-sculpted arms, seven legs (Regence style, circa 1870), upholstered in a Baroque style fabric with nail hea...
Fabric, Walnut