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A French 19th Century Gilt Wood Window Seat
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A French 19th Century Gilt Wood Window Seat

19th century
Sold 4 August 2025 · Beech and Springs Antiques
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Description

A beautiful French 19th century gilt wood and caned window seat. The shaped sides with oval caning are original. The seat has been re-caned. The stool has turned and tapering legs. Lots of great detail.

Seat height 36cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1053458
Dealers Internal Reference
IM000298
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Description
A beautiful French 19th century gilt wood and caned window seat. The shaped sides with oval caning are original. The seat has been re-caned. The stool has turned and tapering legs. Lots of great detail.

Seat height 36cms

Height
70cm (27.56")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Beech and Springs Antiques has dated this French Giltwood Window Seat to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1053458
Dealers Internal Ref
IM000298
Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2022

English and french furniture, upholstery, mirrors & decorative objects; 20+ years experience. Happy to help, please call.

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Beech and Springs Antiques
Telephone 07775 814 228
Location
Meopham Bank Farm
Leigh Road
Hildenborough
Kent
TN11 9AQ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Beech and Springs Antiques
Beech and Springs Antiques
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Location: Meopham Bank Farm, Leigh Road, Hildenborough, Kent, TN11 9AQ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A French 19th-century giltwood window seat featuring cane panels, fluted legs, and carved scroll ends.
A French 19th Century Gilt Wood Window Seat
Ref: SA1053458
A French 19th-century giltwood window seat featuring cane panels, fluted legs, and carved scroll ends.
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  • Object[Benches]
  • Period19th century
  • Style[Neoclassical]
  • Material[Giltwood, Beech, Cane]
  • Colour[Gold]
  • MotifsCaning, Fluted legs, Carved rosettes, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 70 cm (28 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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Nineteenth-century French neoclassical seating is characterised by symmetrical proportions, classical architectural motifs such as fluting and rosettes, and an emphasis on straight lines derived from ancient Greek and Roman designs.

These pieces are typically constructed from hardwood such as beech or oak, featuring hand-carved details, traditional joinery, woven cane panels, and a water-gilded or oil-gilded gesso finish.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-carved rather than cast ornamentation, natural wear to the gold leaf revealing red bole underneath, and hand-woven cane with irregular tension.

A giltwood window seat can be integrated into modern spaces by pairing it with neutral walls and minimalist textiles to allow the ornate gold finish to serve as a focal point.

Preservation requires keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the cane from drying and snapping, dusting with a soft dry cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes that damage the fragile gold leaf.
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