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Carved Walnut Open Arm Sofa.
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Carved Walnut Open Arm Sofa.

1900 - 1920
Description

Carved walnut open sofa.

Upholstery solid and sound.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut French Settee to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
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SA1194465
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Description
Carved walnut open sofa.

Upholstery solid and sound.

Date of Manufacture

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut French Settee to the 1900s.

Height
100cm (39.37")
Width
125cm (49.21")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Reference Numbers
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SA1194465
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2012

Instagram @ruperthitchcoxantiques -- large and varied selection.

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A French Rococo Revival carved walnut open arm settee featuring peach velvet upholstery and cabriole legs.
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Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

Rupert Hitchcox Antiques
Telephone 07710 561 505
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Warpsgrove
Nr Chalgrove
Oxford
OX44 7RW
United Kingdom
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A French Rococo Revival carved walnut open arm settee featuring peach velvet upholstery and cabriole legs.
Carved walnut open arm sofa.
Ref: SA1194465
A French Rococo Revival carved walnut open arm settee featuring peach velvet upholstery and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectSettees & Sofas
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown, Peach
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Rocaille cresting, Open padded arms, Serpentine seat rail
  • SizeH 100 cm (39 in) x W 125 cm (49 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This 1900 French Rococo Revival open arm sofa is made of walnut with a warm brown finish. The settee features a serpentine seat rail, cabriole legs, open padded arms, and carved rocaille cresting along the top rail. It is upholstered in peach velvet fabric held with brass stud trim along the wooden frame borders. Signs of age are visible through minor marks on the upholstery surface. Measuring 100 cm high, 125 cm wide, and 65 cm deep, this two-seater settee is suitable for placement in a formal living room, bedroom, or hallway as an accent seating option. The solid construction and open arm design provide comfortable seating while maintaining a compact footprint in contemporary living spaces.

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The open arm settee, historically known in France as a canape, gained prominent popularity during the reign of Louis XV in the mid-18th century. Characterised by exposed walnut or giltwood frames and carved asymmetrical Rococo motifs, these seats were designed for intimate conversation in formal salons.

19th-century Rococo Revival seating typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood for the exposed framework. Upholstery traditional to the era relied on natural horsehair stuffing, coiled steel springs, and rich textiles including wool velvet, silk damask, or silk brocade.

Authentic period pieces display crisp hand-carved details along the cresting rail and apron rather than uniform machine moulding. Inspecting the underside reveals hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, natural timber grain variation, and signs of aged patination around stress points and foot ends.

A carved French settee serves as a strong focal accent when paired against clean, contemporary backdrop walls. Positioning the piece in an entryway, bedroom footboard area, or alongside modern minimalist side tables balances historical character with contemporary living spaces.

Timber frames should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned annually with a high-grade beeswax paste to protect the finish. Velvet upholstery requires gentle brushing along the pile or low-suction vacuuming, avoiding direct water or harsh solvents to prevent mark formation.
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