Sofas/ Canapes/ Stools
French Antique sofas Melbourne
Please note: We deliberately leave upholstered items in as-found, unrestored condition. Old fabrics may be steam-cleaned and reused but most items will need recovering, if not actual reupholstery and possibly some repairs and refinishing. We outsource fabrics and upholstery work at wholesale/trade prices. These discounted prices are passed on to our clients with no added mark-up. We regularly stock antique French sofas, canapes, benches and day beds. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MOST, BUT NOT ALL OF OUR STOCK IS IN THE SHOP, SOME IS STORED IN OUR OAKLEIGH WAREHOUSE. PLEASE CONTACT US AHEAD OF YOUR VISIT TO ENSURE WE HAVE THE ITEM ON DISPLAY IN THE SHOP, OR ELSE PLEASE MAKE A TIME TO MEET US AT THE WAREHOUSE
We have possibly the largest stock of antique sofas in Melbourne, comprising the French Louis XV, Louis XVI, Directoire and Empire styles, as well as a large assortment of rush-seat French provincial benches. Our workshop is able to carry out any conservation work, and also oversee and help with any required fabrics, upholstery, caning and rushing work.
We stock sofas, canapes, day beds, upholstered stools, garden benches, church pews. When in our store, feel free to try out one of our Antique French sofas.
A French Empire Tabouret Stool
A French Empire style, solid oak and horsehair upholstered tabouret stool of very good size and proportions. Please note the elegance of the Neoclassical 'X' shaped legs joined by a central Jacob style turned rail. Area of Paris, circa 1930...
$680 $510
$680 $510
A French Regence Stool
A French Regence style carved beechwood tabouret stool, the legs and rails designed in the "Os-de-Mouton" shape. The seat is upholstered in French brocade fabric. Area of Paris, circa 1930.One stool remaining...
$580 $435
$580 $435
A French Regence Tabouret Stool
A 19th century French Regence style tabouret stool standing on fine baluster-turned walnut legs joined by a turned 'H' stretcher, retaining its original and nicely burnished bronze-like walnut patina. Area of Paris, circa 1880...
$950 $712.50
$950 $712.50
A French Empire Sleigh Sofa
A French Empire style sleigh sofa, each of its elegantly curved ends carved with swan head finials, standing on turned and tapering Jacob design legs. Paris, circa 1930. Please note: the swan motif is a symbol of Josephine Bonaparte. It refers to the black swans that the navigator Nicolas Baudin (1754-1803) brought back to France from South Australia, and which Josephine Bonaparte took for her avi..
$1,600 $1,200
$1,600 $1,200
A French Milking Stool
A vintage French four-legged milking stool, the timbers well burnished by use, and typically, with the four 'stick' legs jointed directly into the circular seat. Area of Normandy, circa 1950...
$380 $285
$380 $285
A 19th century French Piano Stool
A 19th century French Napoleon III period solid oak piano stool, the baluster-turned legs joined to the central shaft by four turned rails. Please note: this stool has good structural strength and has a rotating circular seat ,which adjusts to the desired seat height. Area of Paris, circa 1860...
$650 $487.50
$650 $487.50
A French Louis XIII Tabouret Stool
A 19th century French Louis XIII style 'tabouret' stool standing on fine, barley twist-turned walnut legs joined by a turned 'H' stretcher, retaining its original and nicely burnished bronze-like timber patina. Area of Paris, circa 1870.Please note: this item is due in Melbourne mid 2027...
$650
$650
A long French Regence Stool
A long, French Regence style haut-relief carved fruitwood and upholstered 'Tabouret' stool decorated with stylised foliate and seashell motifs, standing on elegant Cabriole legs. Please note the high quality of the carved decorations. Area of Paris, circa 1930...
$980 $735
$980 $735
A long French Oak Bench
A long and narrow 18th century French provincial oak bench with a simply-designed back and elegantly-shaped arms, standing on six legs joined by double 'H' stretchers. Area of Normandy, circa 1780. ..
$1,800 $1,350
$1,800 $1,350
