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19th Century French Gilded Window Seat/long Stool
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19th Century French Gilded Window Seat/long Stool

19th century
Sold 14 May 2025 · Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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Description

Late 19th Century gilt coloured French stool with an elongated caned, oval seat standing on turned tapering fluted legs with ornate stretchers.

Would work well as a window seat or even a coffee table in front of a sofa.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Gilded Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086406
Description
Late 19th Century gilt coloured French stool with an elongated caned, oval seat standing on turned tapering fluted legs with ornate stretchers.

Would work well as a window seat or even a coffee table in front of a sofa.

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Gilded Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Height
48cm (18.90")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086406
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019
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Archive I A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century French Gilded Window Seat/long Stool

Archive II A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. View II
Archive III A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. View IV
Archive V A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. View V
Archive VI A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. View VI
Archive VII A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. View VII
Archive VIII A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. View VIII
Archive IX A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. View IX
Archive X A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base. View X
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Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 01303 221229
Location
Faversham
Kent
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christopherbuck
Verified Since Aug 2019
Items For Sale 58
Items Sold 320
Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.
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A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base.
19th Century French Gilded Window Seat/Long Stool
Ref: SA1086406
A nineteenth century French gilded wooden window seat featuring an oval cane top, fluted tapering legs, and an H-stretcher base.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectBenches & Stools
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialGilt wood, cane
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCaned top, Fluted legs, H-stretcher, Carved gilding
  • SizeH 48 cm (19 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

FAQs

French gilded window seats gained prominence during the 18th century under the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI, designed specifically to fit into deep window recesses in grand chateaux and townhouses to provide extra seating while maximising natural light.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech or oak, featuring hand-carved decorative motifs finished with traditional water gilding or oil gilding over a layer of gesso, frequently complemented by woven cane panels or upholstered tops.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved detailing with subtle asymmetries, traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon, genuine wear showing the underlying gesso or bole beneath the gold leaf, and aged patination consistent with centuries of handling.

A gilded window seat functions effectively as an accent piece in a living room, hallway, or at the foot of a bed, pairing well with neutral textiles to highlight the ornate metallic frame without overwhelming the space.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity to prevent the gesso and gold leaf from cracking, dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, and avoiding all liquid polishes or chemical cleaners.
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