19th Century Empire Mahogany Sofa Frame

By French Antiques | Published: April 28, 2017

Item Number: 273x

This square back sofa frame is made of gorgeous mahogany and dates back to the 19th century. The French antique piece sports carved acanthus leaves on the upper legs and sides, block marguerites with sabre legs below, and a reed carving across the top of the back. The piece exudes confidence and character, poised to bring an elegant and stately element of France to any room.

Price: $4,500 view item

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Early 19th Century French Directoire Sette (Sofa) with 2 Armchairs

By French Antiques | Published: March 24, 2016

Item Number: 3370

This classically beautiful set of period Directoire square back armchairs and settee (sofa) is painted a beautiful light green and embellished with darker green accents. The two-tone French antique set hosts simple floral marguerites throughout each frame, as well as banding around the arms and legs. The inner and outer edges of the frames are enveloped with the dark green trim. Final details rest in the spherical endings of the feet and the simple scroll work on the arms. Settee 56 1/2" wide x 24" deep x 38" tall Armchairs 24"wide x 20" deep x 38 1/2" tall

Price: $15,000 set view item

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Carved & Painted Sofa Frame

By French Antiques | Published: March 24, 2016

Item Number: 3065

This Louis XVI carved & painted sofa frame (canape a corbeille) is adorned with reed carved fluting on each arm support, and features a Greek key design carved on the side bottom of each support. The beautiful French antique piece dates back to the 19th century and sports a block atop each fluted leg. The legs themselves are graduated in size smaller toward bottom. 

Price: $7,500 view item

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Louis XVI Carved Gold Leaf Sofa Frame

By French Antiques | Published: March 24, 2016

Item Number: 0008

French 19th century carved Louis XVI gold leaf sofa frame

Price: $4,500 view item

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Pair of French 19th century Louis XVI Armchairs

By French Antiques | Published: March 21, 2017

Item Number: 3366

This gorgeous pair of Louis XVI oval back fauteuil open armchairs are made of beautifully carved walnut with a leaf and bow ribbon motif at top. The French antique pair dates back to the 19th century and sports fluted arms, a contour seat, and fluted legs, all classic to the Louis XVI style. The pair is upholstered in French cut velvet on the back, arms, and seat.

Price: $3,000 each view item

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French 19th Century Second Empire Salon Set, Upholstered in Silk, Mounted with Bronze d’Ore, Signed by “Jeanselme”

By French Antiques | Published: August 12, 2010

Item Number: 5941

Showcasing this magnificent Second Empire mahogany salon set which includes six fauteuil open armchairs, four side chairs, and one sofa. The French antique set dates back to the 19th century, circa 1840, and is beautifully mounted with stylized acanthus leaves, marguerites, and feet  in bronze d’oré. Notably, each piece is signed by the artisan “Jeanselme.” Each piece is also upholstered in beautiful silk, two of the arm chairs features the same gold and white silk as the sofa, with the other four being upholstered in rose silk and bordered in gold. The four side chairs are upholstered in aubergine silk. The set is simply magnificent, not only in its condition, but also in its timeless empire style. Six Armchairs 23"wide x 21"deep x 37"tall - Four Side Chairs 20"wide x 17"deep x 35 1/2"tall - One Sofa 71"wide x 23"deep x 37 1/2"tall

Price: $150,000 For the set view item

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