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19th Century French Louis Xvi Style Aubusson Canapé / Sofa
Youlls Antiques
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19th Century French Louis Xvi Style Aubusson Canapé / Sofa

19th century
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A classic 19th century french XVI style painted canapé / sofa covered in Aubusson tapestry depicting people at play & hounds & a stag. In original paint finish.

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
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Youlls Antiques has dated this Louis Xvi Aubusson Canape to the 19th Century.

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A classic 19th century french XVI style painted canapé / sofa covered in Aubusson tapestry depicting people at play & hounds & a stag. In original paint finish.
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
127cm (50.00")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

Youlls Antiques has dated this Louis Xvi Aubusson Canape to the 19th Century.

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SA1155542
Youlls Antiques
Youlls Antiques
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Youlls antiques are a family business working in the trade for over three generations.

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A 19th-century French Louis XVI style grey painted canape featuring an oval back cushion and seat upholstered in pastoral Aubusson tapestry with fluted legs.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Louis XVI style grey painted canape featuring an oval back cushion and seat upholstered in pastoral Aubusson tapestry with fluted legs.

19th Century French Louis Xvi Style Aubusson Canapé / Sofa

Archive II Scale Reference for A 19th-century French Louis XVI style grey painted canape featuring an oval back cushion and seat upholstered in pastoral Aubusson tapestry with fluted legs.
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27-28 Charnham St
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 OEJ
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century French Louis XVI style grey painted canape featuring an oval back cushion and seat upholstered in pastoral Aubusson tapestry with fluted legs.
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Aubusson Canapé / Sofa
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A 19th-century French Louis XVI style grey painted canape featuring an oval back cushion and seat upholstered in pastoral Aubusson tapestry with fluted legs.
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A Louis XVI style canape is a French sofa characterised by rectilinear lines, fluted tapered legs, and neoclassic symmetry. Aubusson versions feature hand-woven tapestry upholstery, often depicting pastoral scenes, florals, or classical motifs popularised during the late 18th and 19th centuries.

The frame is typically carved from hard woods such as beech or walnut, finished with paint or gilding. The upholstery consists of flat-woven wool and silk Aubusson tapestry panels fastened with brass upholstery tacks over natural stuffing.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit hand-carved joinery, natural age-related wear to the painted or gilded surface, and hand-woven tapestry fabrics showing characteristic patina. Look for individual upholstery tacks rather than continuous decorative strips, alongside evidence of hand-carved fluting on the legs.

Position the settee as an accent piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living space alongside understated contemporary furniture to highlight its detailed upholstery. Contrast the intricate tapestry pattern against neutral walls and clean-lined architectural elements.

Keep the sofa away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the tapestry threads from fading and weakening. Vacuum the fabric gently with a soft brush attachment and consult a professional textile conservator for spot cleaning or repairs.
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