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French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
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French Gilt Two Seat Sofa

19th century
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Very pretty French gilded two seater couch, recently upholstered in cream damask, in very good overall condition.

35" high

33.5" wide

21" seat depth

16" seat height

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EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Giltwood Settee Sofa to the 1880s.

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Description
Very pretty French gilded two seater couch, recently upholstered in cream damask, in very good overall condition.

35" high

33.5" wide

21" seat depth

16" seat height

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

fig 1. A French Louis XVI style two-seat settee featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs and cream floral damask upholstery.
fig 1. French Gilt Two Seat Sofa

FOR EUROPEAN AND WORLDWIDE DELIVERIES PLEASE EMAIL FOR QUOTE

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

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Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Giltwood Settee Sofa to the 1880s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A French Louis XVI style two-seat settee featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs and cream floral damask upholstery.

French Gilt Two Seat Sofa

Archive II A French Louis XVI style two-seat settee featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs and cream floral damask upholstery. View II
Archive III A French Louis XVI style two-seat settee featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs and cream floral damask upholstery. View III
Archive IV A French Louis XVI style two-seat settee featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs and cream floral damask upholstery. View IV
Archive V A French Louis XVI style two-seat settee featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs and cream floral damask upholstery. View V
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The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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A French Louis XVI style two-seat settee featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs and cream floral damask upholstery.
French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
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A French Louis XVI style two-seat settee featuring a carved giltwood frame with fluted legs and cream floral damask upholstery.
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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Style
  • MaterialGiltwood, Damask Upholstery
  • ColourGold and Cream
  • MotifsFluted legs, Carved cresting, Damask upholstery, Padded armrests

This French Louis XVI style two-seat settee dates from 1880 and takes the form of a low-backed sofa with a gilded wooden frame. The piece features a cream damask patterned upholstery covering the wide seat and backrest, complemented by padded armrests on either side. Detailed craftsmanship includes carved cresting along the top rail, reeded arm supports, and fluted legs with tapered turnings. The gilded finish exhibits a warm gold metallic tone offset by the patterned cream fabric. In a contemporary home, this settee functions as a compact seating option suitable for a drawing room, bedroom or hallway. The dimensions measure 89 cm in height, 85 cm in width, 53 cm in seat depth, and 41 cm in seat height. The construction maintains a solid frame and clean fabric surface ready for placement.

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Originating in 18th-century France, these pieces feature hand-carved wooden frames finished with gold leaf gilding, designed primarily for formal salons and reception rooms.

Frames are typically carved from hardwoods such as beech or walnut, finished with gold leaf applied over a gesso base layer, and upholstered in woven textiles like damask, silk, or velvet.

Authentic period examples display hand-carved joinery, subtle surface wear revealing underlying clay bole beneath the gilding, and traditional horsehair or spring upholstery construction.

Position the piece as a focal point in a hallway, dressing room, or living area, pairing the elaborate gilded frame with muted contemporary walls and minimalist decor.

Dust the carved gilded frame gently using a soft dry brush to preserve delicate gold leaf, and maintain the fabric upholstery with low-suction vacuum attachments.
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