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Outstanding French Gilt Sofa

19th century
Sold 21 November 2025 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Wonderful French gilt two seater gilded sofa, in excellent overall condition, with cameo backs, carved vase of flowers to the centre, very beautiful.

37" high

46" length

24" overall depth

20" seat depth

17" seat height

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You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Giltwood Double Sofa to the 1880s.

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SA987432
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All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

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Description
Wonderful French gilt two seater gilded sofa, in excellent overall condition, with cameo backs, carved vase of flowers to the centre, very beautiful.

37" high

46" length

24" overall depth

20" seat depth

17" seat height

fig 1. An ornate French style giltwood double sofa featuring dual oval upholstered backrests in patterned gold velvet and slender fluted legs.
fig 1. Outstanding French Gilt Sofa

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

“
Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this French Giltwood Double Sofa to the 1880s.

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SA987432
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
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Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 565
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An ornate French style giltwood double sofa featuring dual oval upholstered backrests in patterned gold velvet and slender fluted legs.
Outstanding French Gilt Sofa
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An ornate French style giltwood double sofa featuring dual oval upholstered backrests in patterned gold velvet and slender fluted legs.
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  • ObjectSettees & Sofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialBeech, Gilt Leaf, Velvet
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsDual oval backrests, Fluted tapered legs, Carved floral cresting, Damask velvet upholstery

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French antique seating from periods such as Louis XV and Louis XVI is characterised by flowing carved wood frames, often gilded, graceful cabriole or tapered fluted legs, and sophisticated upholstered backs.

These pieces were traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods like beech or walnut, finished with hand-applied gold leaf over a prepared gesso base, and upholstered using traditional hair and coil spring techniques.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-carved detailing with subtle irregularities, traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon, and genuine oxidisation or wear on the gold leaf rather than uniform modern metallic paint.

A gilded piece serves as a striking statement item that can be paired with minimalist contemporary furnishings to create an eclectic contrast, or used within a classical scheme to add texture and metallic warmth.

Giltwood requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth without chemical polishes to protect the fragile gold leaf, while upholstered textiles should be professionally cleaned and kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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