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Lovely French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
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Lovely French Gilt Two Seat Sofa

19th century
Sold 20 April 2025 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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Description

A lovely French two seater gilt couch with deep buttoned cameo back and sides,in very nice condition.

35" high

56" length

27" overall depth

23" seat depth

19" seat height

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

Scottish Highlands Please Email For Quote

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

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 Gilt Two Seat Sofa to the 1880s.

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SA1132556
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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
A lovely French two seater gilt couch with deep buttoned cameo back and sides,in very nice condition.

35" high

56" length

27" overall depth

23" seat depth

19" seat height

Free Delivery To UK Mainland

Scottish Highlands Please Email For Quote

fig 1. An antique French gilt two-seat sofa featuring an ornately carved wooden frame and gold patterned upholstery.
fig 1. Lovely French Gilt Two Seat Sofa

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

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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 Gilt Two Seat Sofa to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132556
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
Items Sold 4,249
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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An antique French gilt two-seat sofa featuring an ornately carved wooden frame and gold patterned upholstery.
Lovely French Gilt Two Seat Sofa
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An antique French gilt two-seat sofa featuring an ornately carved wooden frame and gold patterned upholstery.
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  • ObjectSofas & Settees
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGilt wood, Beech, Velvet
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsButton tufting, Carved floral crest, Fluted tapering legs

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French gilt salon sofas originated during the 17th and 18th centuries in royal and aristocratic French courts, notably under the reigns of Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, reflecting the height of classical European craftsmanship and luxury.

These pieces are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech or walnut, featuring hand-carved ornamentation finished with gold leaf or gilt gesso, and upholstered using traditional methods like horsehair stuffing and spring coils.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved details with tool marks, genuine gold leaf patination rather than modern metallic paint, traditional joinery methods like mortise and tenon, and aged timber with consistent wear patterns.

A gilded settee can serve as a focal point in a modern room by pairing it with minimalist decor, neutral walls, and contemporary lighting to create a striking contrast between historical ornamentation and clean modern lines.

Preservation requires keeping the furniture out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading and wood drying, dusting the carved gilt surfaces gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding chemical cleaners on the metallic finish.
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