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Important 18th Century Circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa
Royal House Antiques
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Important 18th Century Circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

18th century
Description

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

What a find, I have never seen another and to be honest, I’m not sure one exists. It is circa 1740 as mentioned and finished with the original gilding, hand carved to the back rest with Lion’s heads and mains, the feet are lions hair paw, this piece visually is to die for

It is by modern standards very low to the ground so more of a bench or stool size, we can add Victorian porcelain castors for the cost price should the new owner wish to raise the height, it would add around 5cm. The upholstery looks to be late 19th century and in good period order

Condition wise were have removed the base cover and checked inside, some of the webbing has been restored and a new hessian base cover fitted. The gilding is nicely aged and original

Dimensions

Height:- 61cm

Width:- 104cm

Depth:- 54cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa to the Georgian era.

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SA948366
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

What a find, I have never seen another and to be honest, I’m not sure one exists.

“
It is circa 1740 as mentioned and finished with the original gilding, hand carved to the back rest with Lion’s heads and mains, the feet are lions hair paw, this piece visually is to die for.
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fig 1. An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet.
fig 1. Important 18th Century Circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

It is by modern standards very low to the ground so more of a bench or stool size, we can add Victorian porcelain castors for the cost price should the new owner wish to raise the height, it would add around 5cm. The upholstery looks to be late 19th century and in good period order

fig 2. An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet.
fig 2. Important 18th Century Circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

Condition wise were have removed the base cover and checked inside, some of the webbing has been restored and a new hessian base cover fitted. The gilding is nicely aged and original

Dimensions

Height:- 61cm

fig 3. An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet.
fig 3. Important 18th Century Circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

Width:- 104cm

Depth:- 54cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated this Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA948366
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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Archive I An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet.

Important 18th Century Circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

Archive II An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View IX
Archive X An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View X
Archive XI An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View XI
Archive XII An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View XII
Archive XIII An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View XIII
Archive XIV An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet. View XIV
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West Sussex
RH20 1DF
United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet.
IMPORTANT 18TH CENTURY CIRCA 1740 HAND CARVED ITALIAN GILTWOOD TETE A TETE SOFA
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An eighteenth-century Italian S-shaped tete-a-tete sofa featuring green patterned upholstery with fringe trim and hand-carved gilded wood scrollwork with lion-paw feet.
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A tete-a-tete sofa, also known as a vis-a-vis or conversation chair, is an S-shaped two-seater sofa designed in the 18th century to allow two occupants to converse face-to-face while seated side-by-side.

Carved hardwood frames were typically coated in gesso and decorated with gold leaf gilding, complemented by woven silk damask, brocade, or velvet upholstery.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved joinery, natural wear or rubbing on raised carvings revealing clay bole underneath the gilded layer, and historical webbed structural frame construction.

Positioning a conversation seat in a central foyer, drawing room centre, or bay window creates a functional, sculptural focal point that connects classic and contemporary aesthetics.

Keep gilded frames away from direct sunlight and moisture, clean timber gently with a soft dry brush, and vacuum upholstery using a low-suction fabric attachment.
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