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Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860
Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860

Antique French Louis XV Giltwood & Aubusson Tapestry Sofa C1860

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XV style sofa offers giltwood frame with carved crest over Aubusson tapestry upholstered back and seat, covered scroll form arms and raised on cabriole legs w...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Wood

Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric
Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric

Antique French Three Piece Sofa Set with Armchairs, Original Tapestry Fabric

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

Upholstered in fine Aubusson tapestry fabric, this 19th century French Louis XVI style three-piece salon suite includes a settee and two matching armchairs. The carved giltwood furni...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

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French Aubusson Canape, 18th Century
French Aubusson Canape, 18th Century

French Aubusson Canape, 18th Century

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H 45 in W 78 in D 31 in

French Aubusson Canape, 18th Century

Located in Natchez, MS

18th century French Aubusson covered sofa with giltwood frame. The frame is pegged appropriately and the Aubusson is in excellent shape. No major tears or rips. This was deaccessione...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Louis XVI style  Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon For A Sofa Seat C. 1880
Louis XVI style  Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon For A Sofa Seat C. 1880

Louis XVI style Aubusson Tapestry Cartoon For A Sofa Seat C. 1880

Located in London, GB

Aubusson, France circa 1880 Please note we are members of LAPADA and CINOA.

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Antique 19th Century French Directoire Paintings

French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880
French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880

French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1880

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century Paris with this extraordinary French Louis XV-style antique Settee /sofa. Created during the opulent Belle Époque era, circa 1890, th...

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Antique 1880s French Louis XV Sofas

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Eighteenth Century Louis XVI Canapé with Aubusson Fabric
Eighteenth Century Louis XVI Canapé with Aubusson Fabric

Eighteenth Century Louis XVI Canapé with Aubusson Fabric

Located in New Orleans, LA

Eighteenth century Louis XVI canapé with Aubusson upholstery.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sofas

Materials

Wood

Original Antique French Louis XIII Sofa with Earlier Aubusson Upholstery
Original Antique French Louis XIII Sofa with Earlier Aubusson Upholstery

Original Antique French Louis XIII Sofa with Earlier Aubusson Upholstery

Located in Highwood, IL

French Louis XIII sofa from circa 1690 offers earlier circa 1640 Aubusson upholstery.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Sofas

Antique Louis XVI Style 5 Piece Salon Suite, Sofa, 4 Chairs, Aubusson Upholstery
Antique Louis XVI Style 5 Piece Salon Suite, Sofa, 4 Chairs, Aubusson Upholstery

Antique Louis XVI Style 5 Piece Salon Suite, Sofa, 4 Chairs, Aubusson Upholstery

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Madrid, ES

A 19th century French Louis XVI style five piece salon suite, consisting of a sofa and four matching armchairs.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Tapestry, Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood

French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1890
French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1890

French Louis XV Style Aubusson Upholstered Antique Sofa, Paris, circa 1890

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very high quality Parisian settee from the turn of the century during the height of the Belle Époque, this exceptional seating piece features an early Aubusson handstitched coverin...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

Four Louis XV Armchairs and Sofa 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry
Four Louis XV Armchairs and Sofa 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry

Four Louis XV Armchairs and Sofa 19th Century Aubusson Tapestry

By France"

Located in Madrid, ES

Title: Four Louis XV Armchairs and Sofa Date/Period: XIX Century Dimension: (Sofa) 105 x 168 x 78 cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Canapes

Materials

Wool

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Louis Aubusson Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the louis aubusson sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A louis aubusson sofa — often made from fabric, wood and tapestry — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect louis aubusson sofa — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right louis aubusson sofa, those designed in louis xv, Louis XVI and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one louis aubusson sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aubusson Manufacture produced versions that are worth a look.

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