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Super French Curved Gilt Couch

19th century
Sold 1 July 2025 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Description

A very nice French two seat curved and serpentine fronted sofa, water gilded, original velvet and damask covering, in overall lovely condition.

31" high

48" wide

30" overall depth

23" seat depth

16" seat height

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

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SA1098805
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Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

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A very nice French two seat curved and serpentine fronted sofa, water gilded, original velvet and damask covering, in overall lovely condition.

31" high

48" wide

30" overall depth

23" seat depth

16" seat height

fig 1. An ornate carved giltwood settee featuring a curved backrest, cabriole legs, and striped cream and gold upholstered fabric.
fig 1. Super French Curved Gilt Couch

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

PLEASE EMAIL FOR SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

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

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Please contact us for more images Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse showroom 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 Settee to the 1880s.

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Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I An ornate carved giltwood settee featuring a curved backrest, cabriole legs, and striped cream and gold upholstered fabric. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Archive II An ornate carved giltwood settee featuring a curved backrest, cabriole legs, and striped cream and gold upholstered fabric. View II
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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
Items Sold 4,249
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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An ornate carved giltwood settee featuring a curved backrest, cabriole legs, and striped cream and gold upholstered fabric.
Super French Curved Gilt Couch
Ref: SA1098805
An ornate carved giltwood settee featuring a curved backrest, cabriole legs, and striped cream and gold upholstered fabric.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSettees and Sofas
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV / Rococo
  • MaterialGiltwood, Beech, Velvet
  • ColourGold and Cream
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Carved floral cresting, Serpentine apron, Scrolled armrests

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A French giltwood settee is an upholstered two-seater bench featuring a wooden frame coated with a thin layer of gold leaf, popularised during the 18th-century royal courts of Louis XV and Louis XVI.

Authentic pieces traditionally utilise hardwoods such as beech or oak for the hand-carved frame, which is then water-gilded or oil-gilded, and upholstered with silk, brocade, or striped velvet textiles.

Authentication involves examining the hand-carved joinery, assessing the wear and patina of the gold leaf, checking for traditional horsehair stuffing, and looking for maker marks or stamps from historical cabinetmakers.

Pair the ornate metallic frame with minimalist walls and contemporary neutral furnishings to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the finish by dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping the item away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents on the delicate gold leaf.
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