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Mid 19th Century French Canape
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for sale €2,282     $2,477
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Mid 19th Century French Canape

19th century
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Very pretty mid 19th century French canape, with turned fluted legs and carved decoration to show wood frame. With some original guilt decoration. Circa 1850-60

Height to back: 97cm - 38"

Depth: 74cm - 29"

Width: 167m - 66"

Height to seat: 43cm - 17"

Width of seat:160cm - 63"

Depth of seat: 56cm - 22"

We are happy to quote for reupholstery on all our seating.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this French Antique Carved Canape to the 19th Century.

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SA1164661
Dealers Internal Reference
C003s
Description
Very pretty mid 19th century French canape, with turned fluted legs and carved decoration to show wood frame. With some original guilt decoration. Circa 1850-60

Height to back: 97cm - 38"

Depth: 74cm - 29"

Width: 167m - 66"

Height to seat: 43cm - 17"

Width of seat:160cm - 63"

Depth of seat: 56cm - 22"

We are happy to quote for reupholstery on all our seating.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
167cm (65.75")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Claire Langley Antiques has dated this French Antique Carved Canape to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1164661
Dealers Internal Ref
C003s
Claire Langley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2011
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Mid 19th Century French Canape

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Claire Langley Antiques
Telephone 01780 592599 or 07752 919 172
Location
Hallidays Yard
Radcliffe Road
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 1ED
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/clairelangley
Verified Since May 2011
Items For Sale 73
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Claire Langley Antiques
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A mid-19th century French canape featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs and warm beige upholstery.
Mid 19th Century French Canape
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A mid-19th century French canape featuring a carved wooden frame with fluted legs and warm beige upholstery.
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  • ObjectSofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Fabric, Webbing
  • ColourWarm Beige
  • MotifsFluted legs, Carved seat rail, Curved padded backrest, Rosette corner blocks
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 167 cm (66 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This mid 19th century French canape follows the French Chateau style, constructed from carved wood, fabric, and webbing. The wooden frame displays a distressed, aged finish with traces of original gilt decoration and visible wear across the surfaces. The piece features a curved padded backrest upholstered in a warm beige fabric, complemented by a carved seat rail, rosette corner blocks, and turned fluted legs. Measuring 97 cm high, 167 cm wide, and 74 cm deep, the sofa provides comfortable seating for multiple guests. In a contemporary home, this canape suits placement in a living room, drawing room, or conservatory as a statement seating option. The neutral beige upholstery pairs easily with various interior colour schemes, while the antique timber frame adds texture and historical character to traditional or eclectic spaces.

FAQs

A French canape is an upholstered sofa or settee featuring an exposed decorative timber frame, originating in 18th-century France and widely produced throughout the 19th century.

These seating pieces typically feature hand-carved hardwood frames such as beech, walnut, or oak, often finished with paint or gilding, combined with natural upholstery materials including jute, webbing, and horsehair.

Authentic period pieces display traditional joinery techniques, hand-carved decorative mouldings such as fluted legs, original patination on the timber frame, and historical upholstery construction techniques.

A French canape works effectively as a statement seating piece in an entryway, living area, or bedroom, contrasting structured historical carving with clean modern architectural elements.

Dust the exposed timber frame regularly using a dry, soft cloth, gently vacuum the fabric with a low-suction upholstery brush, and place the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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