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19th Century Louis Xvi Painted Caned Bergère Sofa, C1880
Anthony Short Antiques
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19th Century Louis Xvi Painted Caned Bergère Sofa, C1880

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Elegant 19th-Century French Louis XVI Painted & Caned Bench

A charming and elegant late 19th-century French painted and caned bench in the Louis XVI taste, retaining its original soft blue paint and beautiful patina.

This refined piece is crafted in carved and painted wood, with fine canework to the backs, armrests and seat. Raised on eight tapered, fluted legs, the bench has a straight apron with a recessed central band richly adorned with a giltwood circular ribbon motif. The two caned, scrolled sides are further embellished with giltwood carvings, adding depth and sophistication. The shaped caned back features an intricate intertwined circular top motif flanking a central scrolling reserve. Each back section is crowned with a carved bow, while rosettes decorate the tops of the legs and the centre of the seat. The caned backs and seat are painted with a delicate lozenge design, and the bench comes with a fitted squab cushion, upholstered for comfort and ready to use.

This Louis XVI-style bench perfectly captures the neoclassical revival of the late 19th century. The scrolled, carved back, contoured cane seat and tapered legs give it timeless architectural balance, while the abundant hand-carved detail sets it apart: spiral circular ribbon motifs encircle the entire apron, rosettes adorn the front plinth blocks, and laurel wreath carvings enrich the seat backs. Remarkably, the original canework remains intact.

The blue painted finish has aged beautifully, with a naturally distressed, worn appearance that reveals the undercoat and creates a highly desirable “shabby chic” effect. Circa 1880, with a seat height of 51 cm, this bench is as practical as it is decorative, perfect for a hallway, the end of a bed, a refined dining area, or an elegant dressing room. A truly distinctive statement piece that combines period authenticity, decorative charm and everyday usability.

Height 103cm (40.6in)

Width 183cm (72.0in)

Depth 58cm (22.8in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this French Painted Caned Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187267
Dealers Internal Reference
1419
Description
Elegant 19th-Century French Louis XVI Painted & Caned Bench
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A charming and elegant late 19th-century French painted and caned bench in the Louis XVI taste, retaining its original soft blue paint and beautiful patina.
Anthony Short Antiques
fig 1. A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs.
fig 1. 19th Century Louis Xvi Painted Caned Bergère Sofa, C1880

This refined piece is crafted in carved and painted wood, with fine canework to the backs, armrests and seat. Raised on eight tapered, fluted legs, the bench has a straight apron with a recessed central band richly adorned with a giltwood circular ribbon motif. The two caned, scrolled sides are further embellished with giltwood carvings, adding depth and sophistication. The shaped caned back features an intricate intertwined circular top motif flanking a central scrolling reserve. Each back section is crowned with a carved bow, while rosettes decorate the tops of the legs and the centre of the seat. The caned backs and seat are painted with a delicate lozenge design, and the bench comes with a fitted squab cushion, upholstered for comfort and ready to use.

fig 2. A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs.
fig 2. 19th Century Louis Xvi Painted Caned Bergère Sofa, C1880

This Louis XVI-style bench perfectly captures the neoclassical revival of the late 19th century. The scrolled, carved back, contoured cane seat and tapered legs give it timeless architectural balance, while the abundant hand-carved detail sets it apart: spiral circular ribbon motifs encircle the entire apron, rosettes adorn the front plinth blocks, and laurel wreath carvings enrich the seat backs. Remarkably, the original canework remains intact.

fig 3. A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs.
fig 3. 19th Century Louis Xvi Painted Caned Bergère Sofa, C1880

The blue painted finish has aged beautifully, with a naturally distressed, worn appearance that reveals the undercoat and creates a highly desirable “shabby chic” effect. Circa 1880, with a seat height of 51 cm, this bench is as practical as it is decorative, perfect for a hallway, the end of a bed, a refined dining area, or an elegant dressing room. A truly distinctive statement piece that combines period authenticity, decorative charm and everyday usability.

Height 103cm (40.6in)

Width 183cm (72.0in)

Depth 58cm (22.8in)

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this French Painted Caned Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187267
Dealers Internal Ref
1419
Anthony Short Antiques
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Archive I A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs.

19th Century Louis Xvi Painted Caned Bergère Sofa, C1880

Archive II A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View II
Archive III A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View III
Archive IV A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View IV
Archive V A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View V
Archive VI A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View VI
Archive VII A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View VII
Archive VIII A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View VIII
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Archive X A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View X
Archive XI A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View XI
Archive XII A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs. View XII
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs.
19TH CENTURY LOUIS XVI PAINTED CANED BERGÈRE SOFA, C1880
Ref: SA1187267
A late 19th-century Louis XVI style settee featuring blue painted trim with gold leaf details, woven cane seat and back panels, and six fluted legs.
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Originating in 18th-century France, Louis XVI style is characterised by Neoclassical restraint, featuring straight lines, geometric symmetry, and ornamentation derived from classical antiquity such as fluted columns, guilloche bands, and carved floral crests.

Carved hardwood frames, frequently beechwood or walnut, were typically painted or parcel-gilded. Natural rattan cane was hand-woven into panels for the seat, back, and armrests to provide lightweight structural support.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved timber joinery, hand-woven rattan webbing, and natural paint wear along high-touch surfaces. Look for traditional peg construction, hand-planed frame undersides, and subtle irregularities in gilded details.

Position the piece as an accent along a hallway, beneath a large window, or at the foot of a bed. Contrast the carved frame and blue paintwork with simple neutral linen textiles or sleek contemporary lighting.

Keep the frame clear of direct sunlight and radiators to prevent paint flaking and wood movement. Dust the cane webbing gently with a soft brush and maintain ambient humidity levels to prevent rattan fibres from drying out.
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