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French Painted Triple Back Settee C.1900
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French Painted Triple Back Settee C.1900

1900 - 1920
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An elegant French carved and painted triple back settee c.1900. Oval back rests carved with a three feathers motif and cloth swags. Slim curving arms on swept supports. Sprung seat upholstered in a Regency stripe silk fabric. Fluted apron below the seat and raised on turned and fluted legs with carved detail the tops front and rear. Some obvious wear to the paintwork which is rubbed through in places to reveal grey underpainting and the hardwood frame below. Serviceable covers with some small watermarks and minor wear. Solid and sturdy with good firm springs in the seat.

We also have a matching pair of armchairs sold separately.

Width: 57" (145 cm)

Height: 37.5" (95.5 cm)

Depth: 21" (53.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Antique French Painted Settee to the 1900s.

Independent Date Check ID 09275925
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Turned and fluted legs: Neoclassical revival style of the decades around 1900.
Triple medallion backs with plume carvings: classic French design of the Belle Époque.
Paintwork rubbed through at touch points: natural ageing on an painted surface.
Beaded and fluted frame mouldings: typical workshop carving of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182275
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Please contact us for more images, delivery and international shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. Open 7 days a week. 01492 580022.

Description
An elegant French carved and painted triple back settee c.1900. Oval back rests carved with a three feathers motif and cloth swags. Slim curving arms on swept supports. Sprung seat upholstered in a Regency stripe silk fabric.
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Fluted apron below the seat and raised on turned and fluted legs with carved detail the tops front and rear.
Collinge Antiques

Some obvious wear to the paintwork which is rubbed through in places to reveal grey underpainting and the hardwood frame below. Serviceable covers with some small watermarks and minor wear. Solid and sturdy with good firm springs in the seat.

We also have a matching pair of armchairs sold separately.

Width: 57" (145 cm)

Height: 37.5" (95.5 cm)

Depth: 21" (53.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this Antique French Painted Settee to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09275925
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 105-140 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Turned and fluted legs: Neoclassical revival style of the decades around 1900.
Triple medallion backs with plume carvings: classic French design of the Belle Époque.
Paintwork rubbed through at touch points: natural ageing on an painted surface.
Beaded and fluted frame mouldings: typical workshop carving of the period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
95.5cm (37.60")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1182275
Collinge Antiques
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An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat.
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Archive I An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat.

French Painted Triple Back Settee C.1900

Archive II An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat. View II
Archive III An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat. View III
Archive IV An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat. View IV
Archive V An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat. View V
Archive VI An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat. View VI
Archive VII An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat. View VII
Archive VIII An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat. View VIII
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Telephone 01492 580022
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Conwy Road
Llandudno Junction
North Wales
LL31 9LU
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An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat.
French Painted Triple Back Settee c.1900
Ref: SA1182275
An antique French off-white painted settee featuring three carved oval splat backs and a red and beige striped fabric upholstered seat.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Fabric
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsTriple oval back, Fluted tapered legs, Ribbon drape carving, Striped fabric
  • SizeH 95.5 cm (38 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

This French Chateau settee dates from c.1900 and is made from painted wood and fabric. The off-white painted hardwood frame shows obvious wear with rubbing through to a grey underpainting. Three oval back rests feature carved three feathers motifs and cloth swags, complemented by slim curving arms on swept supports, a fluted apron, and turned and fluted legs with carved detail at the tops front and rear. A sprung seat is upholstered in a Regency stripe silk fabric in red and beige tones, complete with small watermarks and minor wear, while the solid and sturdy frame contains firm seat springs. Measuring 95.5 cm high, 145 cm wide and 53.5 cm deep, this seating piece sits comfortably in a drawing room, bedroom or hallway as an accent seat for relaxing or entertaining guests.

FAQs

A French Neoclassical triple-back settee typically features a wooden frame crafted with three distinct backrest medallions, often depicting draped ribbons, urns, or botanical splats inspired by classical antiquity. These pieces usually showcase light painted finishes, fluted tapered legs, and integrated padded seating.

Settees from around 1900 were predominantly constructed with solid hardwood frames, such as beech or oak, finished with gesso and painted finishes. The upholstery traditionally utilised natural fibre webbing, hair stuffing, and woven textiles like silk, satin, or striped damask.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved detailing, mortise and tenon timber joinery, and natural patination or wear along high-contact areas of the painted frame.

A painted settee functions effectively in entrance halls, formal reception rooms, or positioned in front of a window bay. Pairing its sculpted timber frame with plain contemporary walls creates a balanced contrast between historical and modern elements.

Keep the settee away from direct heat sources and prolonged sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, paint flaking, and textile fading. Dust the carved frame regularly with a soft, dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners.
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