Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Damask Upholstered Long Sofa Canapé

Description

Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking French gilt wood four seater long … more Add a touch of sophisticated elegance, timeless luxury and romantic warmth with this striking French gilt wood four seater long sofa.

Exquisitely hand-crafted in France in the late 19th / early 20th century, most likely Parisian work, exceptionally executed in opulent 18th century King Louis XVI taste, featuring a high-quality solid wood frame with remnants of gilt paint and beautifully aged distressed patina that adds to the character and charm, having a carved foliate crest, over later red damask upholstered back and seat, acanthus leaf scroll decorated upholstered armrests, over elegantly curved scalloped apron with foliated accents, rising on eight squared tapered legs. circa 1900

Dimensions: (approx)
37" High, 84" Wide, 28" Deep;
Seat Height: 17"
Seat Depth: 24"
Front 84" Wide, Rear 82" Wide

Great antique condition with nicely aged patina, distressed worn finish with desirable chippy paint losses. Strong, sturdy, stable, and comfortable. Later upholstery with some losses to seat. Wear consistent with age (100+ years) and indicative of moderate use. less