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French Louis XVI Giltwood Corner Settee Loveseat C. 1890s Era

$2,995
£2,240.16
€2,618.94
CA$4,233.88
A$4,253.48
CHF 2,453.45
MX$51,762.69
NOK 28,500.18
SEK 28,910.35
DKK 19,578.09

About the Item

Measures: 59.75 wide x 31.5 tall x 38 deep and seat height 18 inches. It was made for a corner — and yet it refuses to be hidden. This rare and distinctive French Louis XVI giltwood corner settee carries the quiet poetry of 18th century craftsmanship, shaped for intimacy, designed for conversation, and built with the discipline of neoclassical France. Unlike the straight-backed sofas that line the walls of formal salons, this piece curves gently inward, embracing the architecture of a room and softening it. The giltwood frame glows with a mellow, time-earned patina. Its carved details are deliberate and restrained — rosettes at the joints, a repeating bead-and-reel border along the apron, and elegantly turned, fluted legs that descend with classical confidence. Each leg is capped with subtle detailing, lifting the settee lightly from the floor and giving it both stability and grace. The gilding has settled into the carving over time, creating shadows and depth that no modern finish can imitate. The form is triangular yet fluid — a true Louis XVI corner canapé crafted to nestle into architectural angles while maintaining visual balance. The gently sloped back wraps around the sitter, creating a sense of enclosure without confinement. It invites closeness. It invites conversation held low and unhurried. The upholstery, rendered in a soft floral textile reminiscent of antique silk brocade, complements the gilded frame with warmth and refinement. Delicate botanical motifs scatter across a pale ground, echoing the lightness and symmetry that defined Louis XVI design in the late 18th century. The seat cushion is generous, the padding deep enough to encourage lingering. This was never meant to be furniture passed in haste. A true antique French giltwood corner settee of this caliber is uncommon. Corner seating was commissioned less frequently than standard fauteuils or canapés, often made for particular rooms in refined homes where space and geometry demanded ingenuity. To find one that retains its architectural clarity and decorative integrity is increasingly rare. For collectors of 18th century French furniture, interior designers seeking an authentic Louis XVI statement piece, or estates requiring a focal element rich with history, this settee offers both sculptural presence and practical seating. It is not loud. It does not demand. It waits in its corner, gilded and certain — a reminder that even the quietest spaces deserve beauty shaped by patient hands and enduring design.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Width: 59.75 in (151.77 cm)Depth: 38 in (96.52 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Giltwood,Upholstery,Walnut,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    e.g. C 1890s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear to finish and patina to gold leaf. Upholstery is 100 years old and will show signs of age and wear and use. It is not new.
  • Seller Location:
    Swedesboro, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2091348959912

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