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French Walnut Upholstered 3 Piece Salon Suite
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for sale €1,047     $1,137
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French Walnut Upholstered 3 Piece Salon Suite

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Camden Antiques
Description

A lovely early 20th century French 3 piece salon suite. Well constructed in solid walnut with carved detailings. Consisting of a pair of armchairs and a settee. Well upholstered in yellow/gold fabric which is in good condition (some minor spotting and minor fraying to the cushions). The frames are strong and sturdy and the cushions comfortable. Offered for sale in good un-restored condition, some minor age related imperfections.

Dimensions

Settee

Width 148cms

Depth 75cms

Overall height 92cms

Seat height 48cms

Armchairs

Width 68cms

Depth 70cms

Overall height 91cms

Seat height 48cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

Camden Antiques has dated this French Walnut Salon Suite to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1204314
Dealers Internal Reference
18392
Description
A lovely early 20th century French 3 piece salon suite. Well constructed in solid walnut with carved detailings. Consisting of a pair of armchairs and a settee.
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Well upholstered in yellow/gold fabric which is in good condition (some minor spotting and minor fraying to the cushions).
Camden Antiques

The frames are strong and sturdy and the cushions comfortable. Offered for sale in good un-restored condition, some minor age related imperfections.

Dimensions

Settee

Width 148cms

Depth 75cms

Overall height 92cms

Seat height 48cms

Armchairs

Width 68cms

Depth 70cms

Overall height 91cms

Seat height 48cms

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated this French Walnut Salon Suite to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204314
Dealers Internal Ref
18392
Camden Antiques
Camden Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012
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A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs.
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Archive I A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs.

French Walnut Upholstered 3 Piece Salon Suite

Archive II A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View II
Archive III A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View III
Archive IV A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View IV
Archive V A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View V
Archive VI A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View VI
Archive VII A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View VII
Archive VIII A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View VIII
Archive IX A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View IX
Archive X A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View X
Archive XI A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XI
Archive XII A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XII
Archive XIII A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XIII
Archive XIV A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XIV
Archive XV A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XV
Archive XVI A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XVI
Archive XVII A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XVII
Archive XVIII A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XVIII
Archive XIX A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XIX
Archive XX A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XX
Archive XXI A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XXI
Archive XXII A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs. View XXII
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Camden Antiques
Telephone 07887 503 904
Location
Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/camden
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 169
Items Sold 2,470
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Location: Units 20 & 19, The Vinery, Poling, West Sussex, BN18 9PY, United Kingdom
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A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs.
French Walnut Upholstered 3 Piece Salon Suite
Ref: SA1204314
A three-piece French walnut salon suite featuring a sofa and two matching armchairs upholstered in gold patterned damask with deep buttoned backrests and fluted carved legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSalon Suites
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Damask
  • ColourGold, Warm Brown
  • MotifsDeep button tufting, Fluted legs, Carved walnut frame, Damask upholstery
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 148 cm (58 in) x D 75 cm (30 in)

This early 20th century French Louis XVI Revival salon suite comprises a settee and a pair of matching armchairs. The frames are constructed from solid walnut with warm brown wood tones, featuring carved detailing, deep button tufting along the backrests, and fluted legs. The suite is upholstered in gold damask fabric, complete with removable seat cushions and matching side bolsters on the sofa. Minor age-related imperfections are present, including some minor spotting and fraying to the fabric. The settee measures 92 cm high, 148 cm wide, and 75 cm deep, while the armchairs measure 91 cm high, 68 cm wide, and 70 cm deep, with a seat height of 48 cm for all pieces. This three-piece suite provides formal seating suitable for a living room or a drawing room interior.

FAQs

A French salon suite is a coordinated set of formal seating furniture, typically consisting of a sofa or canape alongside matching armchairs or fauteuils. Popularised in 18th and 19th-century France, these sets were designed for entertaining guests in formal reception rooms and feature exposed carved timber frames with tailored upholstery.

Classic French salon suites were constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or beech for the framework, which allowed for intricate carving. Traditional internal upholstery relied on natural materials including horsehair, jute webbing, and steel coil springs, covered in woven textiles such as damask, velvet, or brocade.

Authentic period pieces exhibit crisp hand-carved detailing along the timber rails and legs, with natural variations in the carving depth. Looking at the underside reveals traditional joinery methods, such as mortise and tenon joints with wooden dowels, as well as period-appropriate patination on the unvarnished timber.

A classic salon suite can serve as a focal point in a formal sitting room or open-plan living area when set against crisp, neutral walls. Pairing gilded or walnut frames with contemporary lighting, modern artwork, or minimal side tables creates an engaging juxtaposition between historical craftsmanship and modern aesthetics.

Keep upholstered salon suites out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading and timber drying or cracking. Clean the upholstery using a soft vacuum attachment, address spills immediately with a clean dry cloth, and feed exposed walnut woodwork with high-quality beeswax applied sparingly along the grain.
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