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Outstanding French Walnut Sofa
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Outstanding French Walnut Sofa

19th century
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Super French six leg walnut and parcel gilt sofa, standing on original castors, double serpentine front, carved top rail, rust velvet upholstery, in excellent overall condition.

44" high

66" length

28" overall depth

23" seat depth

19" seat height

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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 Walnut Canape Sofa to the 1880s.

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SA1217843
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Description
Super French six leg walnut and parcel gilt sofa, standing on original castors, double serpentine front, carved top rail, rust velvet upholstery, in excellent overall condition.

44" high

66" length

28" overall depth

fig 1. A French Louis XV style carved walnut settee with warm amber velvet upholstery, serpentine seat rail, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Outstanding French Walnut Sofa

23" seat depth

19" seat height

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

EXCLUDES SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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 Walnut Canape Sofa to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217843
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A French Louis XV style carved walnut settee with warm amber velvet upholstery, serpentine seat rail, and cabriole legs.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2011
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A French Louis XV style carved walnut settee with warm amber velvet upholstery, serpentine seat rail, and cabriole legs.
Outstanding French Walnut Sofa
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A French Louis XV style carved walnut settee with warm amber velvet upholstery, serpentine seat rail, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XV
  • MaterialWalnut, Velvet, Metal
  • ColourWarm Amber
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Serpentine seat rail, Carved crest rail, Padded armrests

This French Louis XV style settee dates from 1880 and falls into the sofas and settee category. The construction uses walnut timber with parcel gilt accents, supporting a rust velvet upholstery in a warm amber tone. Key design elements include a double serpentine front on the seat rail, a carved crest rail at the top, and padded armrests on either side. The piece stands on six cabriole legs fitted with original metal castors. The carved detailing follows classical French chateau lines, complemented by shaped wooden framing around the backrest and arm supports. Practical dimensions stand at 112 cm in height, 168 cm in length, 71 cm in overall depth, a 58 cm seat depth, and a 48 cm seat height. This seating choice works well in a traditional living room, drawing room, or reception area as a central statement piece for hosting guests or relaxing. The compact proportions allow placement against a living room wall or paired with occasional chairs in an eclectic or period-inspired interior scheme.

FAQs

A French walnut canape is an upholstered sofa design originating in eighteenth-century France, characterised by exposed carved walnut frames, sweeping cabriole legs, and curvilinear silhouettes typical of the Louis XV period.

Traditional French seating features dense walnut or beech timber frameworks, hand-carved decorative motifs, coiled spring or webbed seat construction, and soft upholstery fabrics such as velvet, silk damask, or needlepoint.

Authentic pieces feature rococo carving, hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery, subtle crest detail, cabriole legs terminating in scrolled feet, and evidence of original hand-carving marks across the timber frame.

A French walnut settee acts as a sculptural focal point when paired with minimalist modern art, neutral architectural backdrops, contemporary lighting, or textured wool rugs to create balanced visual contrast.

Clean fabric using a soft brush attachment on a low-suction vacuum, brush velvet in the direction of the pile to prevent flattening, treat wood frames with natural beeswax polish, and position the piece away from direct sunlight.
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