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19th C French Carved and Gilded Sofa
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
for sale €1,931     $2,096
£1,650
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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19th C French Carved and Gilded Sofa

19th century
Description

Raised on carved cabroile legs with shaped and carved rails and arms. The sofa is in very original condition and retains its original gilding, the upholstery is several decades old and is in good condition with a firm seat, back and arms. 940mm high, 1260mm wide, 750mm deep and 430mm seat height. Circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Giltwood Canape Sofa to the 1860s.

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SA651851
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Raised on carved cabroile legs with shaped and carved rails and arms.
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The sofa is in very original condition and retains its original gilding, the upholstery is several decades old and is in good condition with a firm seat, back and arms.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

940mm high, 1260mm wide, 750mm deep and 430mm seat height. Circa 1860.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
126cm (49.61")
Depth
75cm (29.53")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Giltwood Canape Sofa to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA651851
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A 19th-century French Rococo-style giltwood sofa featuring a carved gold-leaf frame, cabriole legs, and blue striped fabric upholstery.
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Archive I A 19th-century French Rococo-style giltwood sofa featuring a carved gold-leaf frame, cabriole legs, and blue striped fabric upholstery.

19th C French Carved and Gilded Sofa

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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A 19th-century French Rococo-style giltwood sofa featuring a carved gold-leaf frame, cabriole legs, and blue striped fabric upholstery.
19th C French carved and gilded sofa
Ref: SA651851
A 19th-century French Rococo-style giltwood sofa featuring a carved gold-leaf frame, cabriole legs, and blue striped fabric upholstery.
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A French giltwood canape is an upholstered sofa or settee featuring an ornate carved wooden frame covered in thin gold leaf, popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries in French decorative arts.

These sofas were typically crafted from solid hardwoods such as beech or walnut, carved with floral or scroll motifs, prepared with gesso, and finished with hand-applied gold leaf gilding over traditionally sprung upholstery.

Authentic 19th-century pieces usually exhibit hand-carved joinery, natural wear on the gilding showing red or grey clay bole beneath, and traditional upholstery methods like horsehair filling and hand-stitched webbing.

A gilded French canape creates a striking focal point when contrasted against minimalist architecture, neutral walls, or contemporary artwork, serving as an elegant statement piece in a hallway or living space.

Keep the sofa away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping and gilding flaking, dust the wood frame lightly with a soft dry brush, and vacuum the upholstery gently on a low setting.
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