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A Cushion of 18th Century French Silk
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A Cushion of 18th Century French Silk

18th century
Sold 20 October 2026 · Textile Antiques
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Description

Circa 1735-1745

The yellow damask gros de Tours ground brocaded with flowers and leaves in silk and metal thread, edged with green fringe and backed with tussar silk. Made up of three joined panels.

Date of Manufacture

Textile Antiques has dated this French Silk Antique Cushion to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
43cm (16.93")
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SA1181104
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167b
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Circa 1735-1745
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The yellow damask gros de Tours ground brocaded with flowers and leaves in silk and metal thread, edged with green fringe and backed with tussar silk.
Textile Antiques

Made up of three joined panels.

Date of Manufacture

Textile Antiques has dated this French Silk Antique Cushion to the 18th Century.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181104
Dealers Internal Ref
167b
Textile Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025

Fine european textiles and tapestries of the period spanning the 15th century to the early 20th century.

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A rectangular yellow silk cushion woven with pink floral designs and trimmed with a dark green fringe. SOLD20 OCT 26
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Archive I A rectangular yellow silk cushion woven with pink floral designs and trimmed with a dark green fringe. SOLD20 OCT 26

A Cushion of 18th Century French Silk

Archive II A rectangular yellow silk cushion woven with pink floral designs and trimmed with a dark green fringe. View II
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Archive VII A rectangular yellow silk cushion woven with pink floral designs and trimmed with a dark green fringe. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular yellow silk cushion woven with pink floral designs and trimmed with a dark green fringe. View VIII
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Stansted Mountfitchet
Essex
United Kingdom
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A rectangular yellow silk cushion woven with pink floral designs and trimmed with a dark green fringe.
A cushion of 18th century French silk
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A rectangular yellow silk cushion woven with pink floral designs and trimmed with a dark green fringe.
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  • ObjectCushions
  • Period18th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XV
  • MaterialSilk, Silk Brocade, Fabric Fringe
  • ColourYellow and Green
  • MotifsFloral brocade, Green fringe trim, Botanical motif, Woven silk pattern
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 43 cm (17 in)

This 18th century French Louis XV cushion exhibits traditional French chateau style through its intricate silk brocade construction. The rectangular object features a vibrant yellow damask gros de Tours ground, richly brocaded with large pink and grey floral motifs, green leaves, and botanical stems woven from silk and metal thread. Additional visible details include a textured dark green fringe trim edging the perimeter, joining lines from three separate panels, and a patterned woven composition. Measuring 30 cm high by 43 cm wide, this soft furnishing is designed for practical placement at the end of a sofa or on an armchair within a domestic interior. The textile brings period authenticity and heritage decorative interest to a living room, bedroom, or reading nook when arranged as a decorative accessory on seating furniture. The tactile qualities of the woven patterned surface and the contrasting border trim provide a distinct historical accent suited for traditional or classic interior schemes.

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18th century French silk textiles, particularly those produced in Lyon, are characterised by intricate floral brocades, detailed botanical patterns, and complex hand-loomed weaves reflecting Rococo and Neoclassical design movements.

These items were crafted from hand-loomed silk brocade or damask fabrics and finished with period passementerie trimmings, such as hand-woven fringes, braids, or tassels attached along the outer seams.

Authentic period silk exhibits subtle hand-weaving irregularities, natural dye tones, hand-stitched seams, and age-appropriate textile wear or minor oxidation along thread lines.

An antique silk cushion serves as a textured accent piece when positioned on a contemporary neutral sofa, an armchair, or integrated into layered bedding schemes.

Keep silk textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, avoid liquid exposure, and clean by gentle surface dusting or through a specialist textile conservator.
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