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Late 19thc. Painted Sofa
For sale by Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
for sale €878     $953
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Late 19thc. Painted Sofa

19th century
Description

Late 19thc. Painted Sofa

With carved & reeded frame with

Cabriole legs in country house

Condition.

59”w x 38”h x 29”d

150cm w x 97cm h x 74cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this French Painted Antique Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191018
Dealers Internal Reference
6450
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
Late 19thc. Painted Sofa

With carved & reeded frame with

Cabriole legs in country house

Condition.

59”w x 38”h x 29”d

150cm w x 97cm h x 74cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
150cm (59.06")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this French Painted Antique Sofa to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191018
Dealers Internal Ref
6450
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A late nineteenth-century French style upholstered sofa featuring a cream painted wooden frame with carved details, an olive green velvet seat, and a padded tapestry backrest.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century French style upholstered sofa featuring a cream painted wooden frame with carved details, an olive green velvet seat, and a padded tapestry backrest.

Late 19thc. Painted Sofa

Archive II A late nineteenth-century French style upholstered sofa featuring a cream painted wooden frame with carved details, an olive green velvet seat, and a padded tapestry backrest. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century French style upholstered sofa featuring a cream painted wooden frame with carved details, an olive green velvet seat, and a padded tapestry backrest. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century French style upholstered sofa featuring a cream painted wooden frame with carved details, an olive green velvet seat, and a padded tapestry backrest. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century French style upholstered sofa featuring a cream painted wooden frame with carved details, an olive green velvet seat, and a padded tapestry backrest. View V
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Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 168
Items Sold 2,006
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
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A late nineteenth-century French style upholstered sofa featuring a cream painted wooden frame with carved details, an olive green velvet seat, and a padded tapestry backrest.
Late 19thc. Painted Sofa
Ref: SA1191018
A late nineteenth-century French style upholstered sofa featuring a cream painted wooden frame with carved details, an olive green velvet seat, and a padded tapestry backrest.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialWood, Velvet, Tapestry Fabric, Paint
  • ColourCream and Olive Green
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Serpentine crest rail, Carved central motif, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 150 cm (59 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This late nineteenth-century French style upholstered sofa belongs to the Louis XV Revival period. The piece comprises a cream painted wooden frame with carved details, an olive green velvet seat, and a padded tapestry backrest adorned with a printed pattern, complemented by a scatter cushion featuring a blue paisley pattern. The wooden structure includes a serpentine crest rail, a carved central motif, cabriole legs, and padded armrests. Practical dimensions measure 87 cm high, 150 cm wide, and 74 cm deep. Suitable for a living room, study, or drawing room, this settee provides comfortable seating for two people. It fits well into traditional or eclectic interior schemes, pairing effectively with antique side tables and vintage rugs.

FAQs

Louis XV style seating is defined by serpentine curves, cabriole legs, carved floral or shell motifs, and exposed painted or gilded timber frames with integrated upholstery.

Frames were typically carved from solid beech or oak, then finished with gesso and paint. Internal construction utilised jute webbing, coil springs, natural hair padding, and hand-woven upholstery fabrics.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-carved joinery, natural wear and craquelure on the painted finish, traditional underside webbing, and natural ageing on the timber frame.

Interior designers often place antique French settees against neutral walls, pairing them with modern minimalist side tables or contemporary lighting to create visual contrast.

Dust fabrics regularly using a soft brush attachment on low suction, avoid direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and clean painted wooden frames gently using a dry microfibre cloth.
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