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Large 19th Century French Giltwood Sofa
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
for sale €6,143     $6,668
£5,250
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Large 19th Century French Giltwood Sofa

19th century
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Large 19th Century French Giltwood Sofa

A Large 19th Century French Giltwood Sofa.

Of large size and with great presence, this sofa has wonderful patinatied giltwood throughout with carved embellishments in the Louis XVI neoclassical style. The gently curving line of the back is enhanced with beading, a motif that is also used on the arm supports and on the frieze of the front rail. On the corners are carved paterae with finials and there are turned baluster-type carved sections supporting the arms with floral detailing. The legs are turned and fluted and stand on beaded toupie feet. It stands on eight legs, making it particularly sturdy and well balanced. Newly upholstered to an under finish, ready for the client's choice of final upholstery or it could be left as it is for a more contemporary look.

H 98cm x W 200cm x D 87cm

H 38½” x W 78¾” x D 34¼”

Seat Height: 43cm

Seat Depth: 63cm

(#3802)

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
200cm (78.74")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Giltwood Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179967
Dealers Internal Reference
3802
Description
Large 19th Century French Giltwood Sofa

A Large 19th Century French Giltwood Sofa.

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Of large size and with great presence, this sofa has wonderful patinatied giltwood throughout with carved embellishments in the Louis XVI neoclassical style.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The gently curving line of the back is enhanced with beading, a motif that is also used on the arm supports and on the frieze of the front rail. On the corners are carved paterae with finials and there are turned baluster-type carved sections supporting the arms with floral detailing. The legs are turned and fluted and stand on beaded toupie feet. It stands on eight legs, making it particularly sturdy and well balanced. Newly upholstered to an under finish, ready for the client's choice of final upholstery or it could be left as it is for a more contemporary look.

H 98cm x W 200cm x D 87cm

H 38½” x W 78¾” x D 34¼”

Seat Height: 43cm

Seat Depth: 63cm

(#3802)

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
200cm (78.74")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this French Giltwood Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179967
Dealers Internal Ref
3802
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A 19th-century French sofa featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs, curved backrest, and off-white fabric upholstery.
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Archive I A 19th-century French sofa featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs, curved backrest, and off-white fabric upholstery.

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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 147
Items Sold 1,002
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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A 19th-century French sofa featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs, curved backrest, and off-white fabric upholstery.
Large 19th Century French Giltwood Sofa
Ref: SA1179967
A 19th-century French sofa featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs, curved backrest, and off-white fabric upholstery.
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French Louis XVI giltwood seating is defined by Neoclassical proportions, linear frames, fluted tapered legs, and carved architectural details such as ribbons or guilloche. The wooden frames were layered with gesso and gilded with gold leaf to create a reflective surface for formal reception rooms.

These settees were crafted using carved hardwood frames, typically beech or walnut, coated in plaster-based gesso and finished with genuine gold leafing. Internal upholstery traditionally incorporated webbed jute strapping, coiled steel springs, horsehair padding, and natural linen or silk textiles.

Authentic period pieces show hand-carved tool marks, red or grey bole clay under layers showing through worn gilding, and traditional pegged mortise-and-tenon joinery. Age-related shrinkage along frame joints and slight oxidisation of the gilded layer are also typical characteristics.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral backdrop, pairing its ornate metallic frame with minimalist architecture or contemporary art. Reupholstering in plain linen, wool, or velvet bridges historical ornament with modern interior schemes.

Dust giltwood gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, chemical cleaners, or damp cloths that dissolve the water-gesso binder. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent cracking or lifting of the gold leaf.
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