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Two Seat Settee
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for sale €2,165     $2,350
£1,850

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Two Seat Settee

1900 - 1920
Description

French empire style two seat canapé in original paint finish reupholstered in linen.

H 93cm x W 143cm x D 63cm x SH 39cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
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D J Green Antiques has dated this Neoclassical Painted Two Seat Settee to the 1900s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135373
Dealers Internal Reference
504211
Description
French empire style two seat canapé in original paint finish reupholstered in linen.

H 93cm x W 143cm x D 63cm x SH 39cm

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Date of Manufacture

D J Green Antiques has dated this Neoclassical Painted Two Seat Settee to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135373
Dealers Internal Ref
504211
D J Green Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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A Neoclassical style two-seat settee featuring a cream painted wooden frame with fluted legs, padded arms, and light linen upholstery.
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Archive I A Neoclassical style two-seat settee featuring a cream painted wooden frame with fluted legs, padded arms, and light linen upholstery.

Two Seat Settee

Archive II A Neoclassical style two-seat settee featuring a cream painted wooden frame with fluted legs, padded arms, and light linen upholstery. View II
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Archive IV Scale Reference for A Neoclassical style two-seat settee featuring a cream painted wooden frame with fluted legs, padded arms, and light linen upholstery.
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Telephone 07768 832 616
Location
99 Broadfield Road
Sheffield
Yorkshire
S8 0XH
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jul 2020
Items For Sale 139
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A Neoclassical style two-seat settee featuring a cream painted wooden frame with fluted legs, padded arms, and light linen upholstery.
Two Seat Settee
Ref: SA1135373
A Neoclassical style two-seat settee featuring a cream painted wooden frame with fluted legs, padded arms, and light linen upholstery.
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  • ObjectSettees & Sofas
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Linen Upholstery, Brass Tacks
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsFluted legs, Padded armrests, Rosette carvings, Studded trim
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 143 cm (56 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This two-seat settee dates from the 1900 period and is in the Neoclassical style. The piece consists of a painted wooden frame in a cream shade, upholstered in light linen with brass tack trim along the edges. Details visible include turned and fluted front legs with rosette carvings, padded armrests, and decorative moulding around the backrest and seat frame. The painted finish shows signs of age and wear. The settee measures 93 cm high, 143 cm wide, and 63 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this item provides seating in a living room, bedroom, or hallway, functioning as a sofa or occasional bench. It suits placement against a wall or in a seating arrangement within a French chateau interior scheme.

Originating in the late 18th century, Neoclassical settees draw design inspiration from classical antiquity, featuring straight fluted legs, symmetrical proportions, and restrained architectural ornament such as carved rosettes and painted trim.

These pieces typically feature carved hardwood frames finished with painted or gilded distemper, paired with natural fibre upholstery such as linen, wool, or silk secured over traditional webbing and hair filling.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-cut joinery, natural wear patterns along painted edges, original square-cut tacks beneath re-upholstered layers, and slight asymmetry from hand-carved details.

A painted settee works effectively as accent seating in an entrance hall, placed at the foot of a bed, or paired with minimalist modern armchairs to create visual contrast.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent paint flaking and fabric discolouration, dust the wood frame with a dry microfibre cloth, and vacuum the upholstery using a soft brush attachment.
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