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Sofas For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Napoleon III
Second Empire Fine Mahogany & Gilt Bronze Canapé—Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fine and well preserved mahogany & gilt bronze canapé from the Second Empire Period under the reign of Napoleon III. Absolutely wonderful condition, seat cushion has been redone in...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Bronze
Dark Grey Velvet Bourne, Round Sofa
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning dark grey velvet four section custom made bourne. The base is hexagonal in shape with a luxurious inverted pleated flat valance. Four shaped and curved back supports creat...
Category
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, 21st Century
Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery.
Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofa
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofa
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, 21st Century
Solid cherry wood frame, with original upholstery.
Measures: 84.5"W x 37.5"D ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Stickley Mission Arts and Crafts Cherry Wood Settle Sofas, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style Prairie settle sofas
By L. & J.G Stickley
USA, 21st Century
Solid cherry wood frames, with original upholstery.
Each measures: 8...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Large French Tufted Napoleon III Sofa with Extended Arms
Located in Buchanan, NY
This unique and stately large scale French 19th century Napoleon III sofa features gracefully extended arms that contrast the low back and give this sofa a distinctly elegant appeal....
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs circa 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Napoleon III sofas with continuous backs ad ebonized turned feet circa 1860.
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Napoleon III Sofa in Pale Orange Velvet and White Fringe
Located in Buchanan, NY
This stunning French high-back sofa, designed in the opulent Napoleon III style, is the embodiment of luxury and elegance. Upholstered in a pale orange tangerine velvet, the back and...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century French Napoleon III Curved Sofa, Newly Upholstered Bouclé fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Two-seat curved settee from the late 19th Century.
Lovely shape and curves. Very comfortable seat.
Front legs raised upon brass casters.
This sofa has been fully restored and newly ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass
Early 1900's Arts & Crafts Mission Sofa
Located in Burbank, CA
Antique Craftsman couch for sale. Over 100 years ago, and in excellent condition. Has a solid quarter sawn oak frame in a dark oak finish, and a vintag...
Category
Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Sofas
Materials
Oak
Large French 19th C Napoleon III Tufted Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
A large scale French 19th century Napoleon III high backed sofa with cabriole legs. The back of this sofa is heavily tufted as are the rolled arms - adding grandeur and sophisticatio...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Sofa and Bergere " Retour d'Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sofa and Bergere " Retour d'Egypte " Napoleon III 19th Century
Napoleon III sofa, "Retour d'Egypte" in green lacquered, carved and gilded wood with Aubusson upholstery with animals....
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchair recovered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III crapaud armchair. Covered in sand coloured 100% cotton velvet textile on stain...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful and unique Arts and Crafts sofa in original blue stripe ticking upholstery.
With a generous straight back, accompanied by gently scro...
Category
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Pair of French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchairs in corduroy textile
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable pair of original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III crapaud armchairs. Reupholstered in yellow coloured 100% cotton cordur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Antique French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchair recovered in velvet
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III crapaud armchair. Covered in sand coloured 100% cotton velvet textile on stain...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Arts & Crafts Mission L &JG Stickley Even Arm Quarter Sawn Oak Settle #281
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare to find. L& J G Stickley even arm settle # 281 I quarter sawn oak. L& GJ Stickley was a large and important contribute to the Arts & ...
Category
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Sofas
Materials
Steel
French Napoleon III Walnut Sofa Banquette French Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Elegant Napoleon III walnut banquette or sofa.
France circa 1890,
The upholstery and the fabric has been recently changed.
Very good antique condition. A little stain on the fabri...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Napoleon III French Settee
Located in Houston, TX
Napoleon III French settee upholstered in off-white ticking and burlap. Ready to be re-covered in your own fabric. Constructed circa 1870-1889 with wood and iron frame, turned and eb...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa and Two Armchairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa and two armchairs from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The whole set has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Beech
LOVELY ANTIQUE NAPOLEON III CIRCA 1890 BERGERE WiNDOW SEAT BENCH SETTEE SOFA
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1890 Napoleon III Louis XVI style bergère settee which is part of a suite
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
This sofa comes with a matching pair of parlour armchairs...
Category
1890s European Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Blackened Wood Napoleon the 3d Sofa
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unique sofa is made of blackened wood and fabric. It has a very nice shape. This canape must be re-upholstered (what we can arrange if you wish with fabric of your choice). This is a French work Napoleon the 3...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Velvet Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, the upholstery was redone in velvet in the 1960s, normal wear but in very good condition, France, 1870s.
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rare 19th Century Napoleon III Brocade Sofa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
French sofa from the 19th century, Napoleon III period. The sofa has been restored and the upholstery replaced with a beautiful Italian Brocade. France...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Brocade, Beech
Limbert Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Sofa or Settee, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts sofa, settee, or bench
By Charles P. Limbert Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather seat cushion.
Measures: 61.7...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique French 19th century Napoleon III crapaud sofa
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful, stylish and extremely comfortable original antique 19th century French, Napoleon III buttoned crapaud sofa. Covered in oatmeal coloured 100% wool textile on staine...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Wool
Pair of French Napoleon III Sofas
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Stunning pair of French sofa's in the Napoleon III style, circa 1880.
These classic sofa's feature an elegantly shaped frame which includes their...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Canape ~ Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Napoleon III Period Louis XIV Style Canape ~ Sofa is a superlative example of the revival of timeless French style and flair that occurred during the reign of France's l...
Category
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
French Napoleon III Settee in Muslin
Located in Buchanan, NY
A wonderfully proportioned small French settee from the Napoleon III period with a gracious curved back. This late 19th century settee has been stripped down to the original muslin l...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric
19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Canape or Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV giltwood canape or sofa displays the grandeur and opulence of the Rococo style during one of its revivals of the Napoleon III era. The gracious, naturali...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Style Napoleon III Sofa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unsual french settee, the settee is heavily tufted and trimmed with matching tassels and contrasting fringe,
very good condition, sold as is.
Category
1960s French Napoleon III Vintage Sofas
Materials
Fabric
French Napoleon III Upholstered Sofa in Ebonized Wood, circa 1870
Located in Miami, FL
Period French Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood, with triple hump-camel back and turned and fluted front legs resting on casters, with uphols...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large French 19th C Napoleon III Tufted Sofa
Located in Buchanan, NY
Large scale Napoleon III sofa with cabriole legs. The back is heavily tufted as are the rolled arms. The sofa has been stripped down to the mus...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Cast Iron Garden Sofa, Ca 1900
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish cast iron garden sofa with white painted wooden plank seat and back. The black cast iron frame, depicting tree branches, is from the early 20...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Iron
Antique French Parlour Settee in Tropics 'Fan Palm' Fabric
Located in Hastings, GB
A very rare antique French Parlour Settee, upholstered in our exclusive Tropics 'Fan Palm' fabric
This exceptional French settee dating from around 1...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Late 19th Century Vintage French Napoleon III Settee Reupholstered White Linen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Period French Napoleon III sofa in ebonized wood, with decorative brass filet (strip) and turned and fluted front legs resting on brass rings,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Sofas
Materials
Wood
Napoleon 3 Style Sofa Covered with Satin, circa 1950, Baroque
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon 3 style sofa covered with satin, circa 1950, baroque
all covered with yellow satin, slightly discolored satin, and small spots.
Category
1950s French Napoleon III Vintage Sofas
Materials
Wood, Satin
Pair of Mohair and Silk Striped Sofa's
Located in Spencertown, NY
The upholstery with studs, gimp and fringe, with velvet back and sides.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Silk
Beice 3-Seat Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Beice is a 3-seat sofa designed to mimic the feeling of sitting on cotton candy clouds. The combination of its powder pink color, arc shaped back rests, round edges and sphere walnut...
Category
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Sofas
Materials
Wood
Rope Twist Napoleon III Style Suite Seating Armchair & Settee Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of Napoleon III style early 20th century Rope Twist seating
A stunning little suite, the armchairs come up for sale occasional...
Category
Early 20th Century English Napoleon III Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Shop Unique Sofas on 1stDibs
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique, new 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. 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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