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French Ebonised & Parcel Gilt Sofa
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French Ebonised & Parcel Gilt Sofa

19th century
Description

A very pretty French Empire Style sofa or love seat.

With an ebonised with decorative gilt detail. On original brass castors

Recently recovered in a stunning embroidered silk fabric.

The frame is solid and in original condition Dating from 1880

97 cm wide, 88 cm high, 58 cm deep. seat h 38 cm

We can arrange delivery to mainland uk at an extra cost

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Ebonised Parcel Gilt Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1241788
Description
A very pretty French Empire Style sofa or love seat.

With an ebonised with decorative gilt detail. On original brass castors

Recently recovered in a stunning embroidered silk fabric.

The frame is solid and in original condition Dating from 1880

97 cm wide, 88 cm high, 58 cm deep. seat h 38 cm

We can arrange delivery to mainland uk at an extra cost

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
97cm (38.19")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Ebonised Parcel Gilt Sofa to the 19th Century.

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SA1241788
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An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors.
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Archive I An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors.

French Ebonised & Parcel Gilt Sofa

Archive II An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors. View II
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Archive IV An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors. View IV
Archive V An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors. View V
Archive VI An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors. View VI
Archive VII An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors. View VII
Archive VIII An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors. View VIII
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Leicestershire
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An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors.
French Ebonised & Parcel Gilt Sofa
Ref: SA1241788
An ebonised and parcel gilt French settee featuring an oval back upholstered in floral embroidered silk, fluted legs, and brass castors.
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  • ObjectSettees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNapoleon III / Louis XVI Revival
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Giltwood, Silk Upholstery, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsOval medallion back, Fluted legs, Parcel gilt carving, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This nineteenth-century French Empire style settee, also known as a love seat, provides seating for a drawing room or bedroom. The piece uses ebonised wood with parcel gilt carved details, alongside brass castors on its fluted legs. The oval medallion back holds silk upholstery patterned with purple and pink flowers, accented by padded armrests in a matching cream quilted material with silver thread gridwork. Measuring 88 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 58 cm deep, with a seat height of 38 cm, the settee fits well against a living room wall or at the foot of a bed. The solid frame shows wear consistent with its age.

FAQs

During the mid-to-late 19th century in France, cabinetmakers frequently combined dark ebonised timber with giltwood highlights, drawing inspiration from neoclassical Louis XVI forms. Features include oval backrests, fluted legs, leaf mouldings, and contrasting black and gold finishes.

The frames were crafted from hard woods such as beech or walnut, which were painted black or ebonised and selectively highlighted with gold leaf (parcel gilt). Upholstery typically featured woven silks, satins, or damasks over horsehair padding.

Authentic pieces generally display hand-carved details, traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, original brass castors, and natural age wear to the gilding, revealing the underlying red or yellow bole clay ground.

Position the piece as a focal point against neutral walls to highlight the dark frame and gilding. Combine it with clean-lined contemporary tables or subtle textiles to balance the formal neoclassical design.

Dust the timber frame using a dry microfiber cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or water on gold leaf areas. Keep the upholstery away from direct sunlight to prevent silk fading, and vacuum delicate fabrics gently on low suction.
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