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A 19th Century French Settee & Armchair with the Original Needlework Upholstery
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A 19th Century French Settee & Armchair with the Original Needlework Upholstery

19th century
Sold 21 February 2026 · William Cook Antiques
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Made from walnut, both the settee and armchair retain their original needlework upholstery. They are both of generous size and with their sprung seats, very comfortable to sit in. The walnut arms, legs and stretchers are all a good country house colour with a wax patination. The settee measures 70" (178cm) wide and 46" (117cm) high. The armchair measures 21" (53cm) wide and 43.5" (110cm) high.

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William Cook Antiques has dated this Antique French Settee to the 1870s.

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Made from walnut, both the settee and armchair retain their original needlework upholstery. They are both of generous size and with their sprung seats, very comfortable to sit in. The walnut arms, legs and stretchers are all a good country house colour with a wax patination. The settee measures 70" (178cm) wide and 46" (117cm) high. The armchair measures 21" (53cm) wide and 43.5" (110cm) high.
Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this Antique French Settee to the 1870s.

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William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
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Dealers in fine antique furniture, objects and works of art from the late 17th to mid 20th century with the emphesis being on quality

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A nineteenth-century French settee and matching armchair featuring turned wooden frames and intricate needlework upholstery depicting figurative and floral motifs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques
Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
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15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/williamcook
Verified Since Oct 2019
Items For Sale 44
Items Sold 320
William Cook Antiques
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A nineteenth-century French settee and matching armchair featuring turned wooden frames and intricate needlework upholstery depicting figurative and floral motifs.
A 19th Century French Settee & Armchair With The Original Needlework Upholstery
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A nineteenth-century French settee and matching armchair featuring turned wooden frames and intricate needlework upholstery depicting figurative and floral motifs.
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  • ObjectSettees & Armchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Wool, Silk, Brass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Figural needlework, Floral tapestries, Brass tack trim

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Nineteenth-century French furniture often revived earlier Renaissance and Baroque styles, incorporating intricate hand-woven needlework or tapestry panels depicting pastoral or figurative scenes popular in bourgeois and aristocratic salons.

These pieces typically feature solid hardwood frames, such as walnut or beech, joined with traditional mortise and tenon construction, and upholstered with wool and silk petit-point or gros-point needlework secured with decorative brass tacks.

Authenticity is assessed through hand-carved joinery details, natural wear on the wooden feet, period-appropriate hand-spun wool in the needlework, and traditional stuffing materials such as horsehair visible beneath the lining.

Pairing historical tapestry furniture with minimalist modern architecture and neutral walls creates a striking focal point, allowing the rich textures and intricate floral patterns to stand out as statement pieces.

Preserve fragile needlework by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent fading, vacuuming gently with a low-suction brush attachment through a protective mesh, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners on both the fabric and the wooden frame.
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