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Antique French Large Salon Settee
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Antique French Large Salon Settee

19th century
Description

Dark walnut framed three seater upholstered salon settee raised on short cabriole forelegs.

Having later upholstered seat and back. Frame in sturdy condition. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 38"

Width 70"

Seat Depth 21"

Floor to Seat 16"

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Antique French Salon Settee to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA559754
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275B29/6 TH C2
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Description
Dark walnut framed three seater upholstered salon settee raised on short cabriole forelegs.

Having later upholstered seat and back. Frame in sturdy condition. Circa 1880

Measurements

Height 38"

Width 70"

Seat Depth 21"

Floor to Seat 16"

Delivery: UK Mainland £40 Payable to Driver

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Affordable Old Furniture has dated this Antique French Salon Settee to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA559754
Dealers Internal Ref
275B29/6 TH C2
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French salon settees, or canapes, gained prominence during the 18th century as formal reception seating designed for elite drawing rooms and reception spaces. Influenced by the Louis XV and Rococo movements, these pieces prioritised elegance and conversation, featuring curving wooden frames and detailed upholstery.

Traditional French settees were constructed using carved hardwoods such as walnut, beech, or oak, often finished with ebonisation, gilding, or paint. The upholstery typically utilised hand-woven tapestry, wool needlepoint, or silk damask, stretched over horsehair padding and tied steel springs or jute webbing.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved frame joinery, such as mortise and tenon joints held with wooden pegs, alongside slight asymmetry in the relief carving. Examining the underside reveals hand-stitched upholstery techniques, traditional webbing, and historical wear patterns on the wooden feet or castors.

A French salon settee functions as a structural focal point in modern interiors when placed in an entryway, formal sitting area, or at the foot of a bed. Pairing its ornate silhouette with neutral, contemporary architectural elements creates a balanced contrast between historic design and modern minimalism.

Maintain the fabric by lightly vacuuming with a soft brush attachment to remove dust without distressing fragile fibres. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and damp environments to prevent wood warping and thread fading, and treat the timber frame with microcrystalline wax.
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