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Handsome French Fruitwood Directoire Two Seater Sofa
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Handsome French Fruitwood Directoire Two Seater Sofa

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Bedsteads
Description

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French fruit wood framed Directoire two seater sofa.. Delicate carving to top off back arms with very pretty scroll end detail to arms. Four shaped legs at front.

Structurally sound and worm treated.

Upholstery in good condition . reupholstered 10 years or so ago. POA for reupholstery possible of required.

Height at top of back 95.5cm

Overall depth 52cm

seat height 38cm

Seat width 137cm

Seat depth 52cm

Arm rest gheight 63cm

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send postcode for quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Bedsteads has dated this French Directoire Fruitwood Sofa to the 1900s.

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SA1023858
Dealers Internal Reference
130/23
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Description
* Reduced to reflect 20% Sale on our own Website *

French fruit wood framed Directoire two seater sofa.. Delicate carving to top off back arms with very pretty scroll end detail to arms. Four shaped legs at front.

fig 1. A French Directoire two-seater sofa featuring a polished fruitwood frame and yellow striped velvet upholstery secured with brass studding.
fig 1. Handsome French Fruitwood Directoire Two Seater Sofa

Structurally sound and worm treated.

Upholstery in good condition . reupholstered 10 years or so ago. POA for reupholstery possible of required.

Height at top of back 95.5cm

Overall depth 52cm

seat height 38cm

Seat width 137cm

Seat depth 52cm

Arm rest gheight 63cm

National and international delivery can be arranged. Please send postcode for quotation.

Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
137cm (53.94")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Bedsteads has dated this French Directoire Fruitwood Sofa to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1023858
Dealers Internal Ref
130/23
Bedsteads
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2011

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Archive I A French Directoire two-seater sofa featuring a polished fruitwood frame and yellow striped velvet upholstery secured with brass studding.

Handsome French fruitwood Directoire two seater sofa

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A French Directoire two-seater sofa featuring a polished fruitwood frame and yellow striped velvet upholstery secured with brass studding.
Handsome French fruitwood Directoire two seater sofa
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A French Directoire two-seater sofa featuring a polished fruitwood frame and yellow striped velvet upholstery secured with brass studding.
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Emerging in France between 1795 and 1799, the Directoire style serves as a transitional movement between the ornate Louis XVI era and the Neoclassical Empire style, characterised by simplified geometric forms, classical Greek motifs, and restrained architectural proportions.

Cabinetmakers favoured native European hardwoods such as fruitwood, walnut, and cherrywood alongside imported mahogany. Upholstery typically featured structured woven fabrics, silk damasks, or velvet fixed with decorative brass studding or braid.

Look for Neoclassical features such as understated scrolled arms, gently turned or sabre legs, carved crest rail mouldings, and traditional pegged joinery combined with historic upholstery techniques.

Position the piece as a focal point in an entryway, bay window, or living area alongside contemporary lighting and plain backdrops to highlight the warm timber tones and structured outline.

Condition the timber frame periodically using a natural beeswax polish applied in the direction of the grain, while vacuuming the velvet upholstery gently using a brush attachment to remove dust.
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