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A French Louis Xv1 Style Canape
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A French Louis Xv1 Style Canape

1900 - 1920
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An Attractive Louis XV1 Style Beech Canape c1900 , the frame partially painted in a light grey with a gadrooned back rail and on turned fluted legs re covered in a Fermoie green patterned fabric . Seat Height 40 cm and Arm Height 51 cm. Repair to back right leg (see picture)

Physical Dimensions
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Louis XVI Style Canape to the 1900s.

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SA965194
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Description
An Attractive Louis XV1 Style Beech Canape c1900 , the frame partially painted in a light grey with a gadrooned back rail and on turned fluted legs re covered in a Fermoie green patterned fabric . Seat Height 40 cm and Arm Height 51 cm. Repair to back right leg (see picture)
Height
110cm (43.31")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this Louis XVI Style Canape to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA965194
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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A French Louis XVI style canape featuring a distressed painted wood frame with fluted legs and patterned green upholstery.
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A French Louis Xv1 Style Canape

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A French Louis XVI style canape featuring a distressed painted wood frame with fluted legs and patterned green upholstery.
A French Louis XV1 Style Canape
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A French Louis XVI style canape featuring a distressed painted wood frame with fluted legs and patterned green upholstery.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialBeech, Paint, Textile
  • ColourGreen, Off-White
  • MotifsRibbon cresting, fluted legs, padded armrests, carved crest rail
  • SizeH 110 cm (43 in) x W 130 cm (51 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This French Louis XVI style canape from 1900 is made from beech with a partially painted light grey finish and stands at 110 cm high, 130 cm wide and 56 cm deep. The piece is upholstered in a Fermoie green patterned fabric featuring an off-white abstract motif, complemented by matching padded armrests. Details include a carved crest rail with a ribbon ornament, a gadrooned back rail, turned and fluted legs, and visible distress wear across the painted wooden frame alongside a repair to the back right leg. Suitable for placement in a formal reception room, hallway, or bedroom, the canape provides an authentic period seating option for traditional interiors. The seat height measures 40 cm and the arm height is 51 cm, offering practical proportions for everyday use. The combination of classic French chateau styling, patterned green textile, and turned woodwork delivers a functional antique sofa suited for historic and eclectic home settings.

The Louis XVI style emerged in France during the late 18th century as a neoclassical reaction against Rococo curves. Seating from this period is characterised by geometric symmetry, straight lines, fluted or column-like tapered legs, and decorative carvings inspired by classical antiquity, such as ribbons, rosettes, and guilloche borders.

Authentic 18th and 19th-century French canapes were typically crafted from hardwoods such as beech, walnut, or oak. Frames were frequently gilded or painted in soft chalky tones like cream, grey, or off-white, and upholstered with silk, damask, velvet, or embroidered textiles over natural horsehair padding.

Examine the leg joinery and frame construction; authentic pieces feature mortise and tenon joints fastened with wooden dowels rather than modern screws. Look for hand-carved detailing along the cresting rail, uniform fluting on the tapered legs, and subtle hand-planing marks along the unexposed interior wooden frame.

A carved French canape serves as a focal point when placed in an entryway, formal living area, or at the foot of a bed. Balance its classical ornamentation by pairing it with clean-lined modern accent tables, neutral linen drapes, or contemporary artwork.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from cracking or the upholstery fabric from fading. Dust the carved frame gently with a soft dry brush, clean painted surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth, and vacuum the textile carefully using a low-suction upholstery attachment.
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