Summary:
• Item: Couch
• Circa: 1910
• Style: Louis XV
• Provenance: France
• Wood: Beech
• Shabby chic aesthetic
• Original tapestry upholstery
• Cream and brown floral pattern
• Firm sprung webbed base
• Rustic painted gilt frame
• Lovely floral carvings
• Open pad arms
• Cabriole legs
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Here is a good example of an antique French Louis XV style carved painted beech and upholstered tapestry couch, circa 1910, in original condition. Most likely constructed of solid beech, the couch exhibits a distressed shabby chic finish, with a stunning quality carved and painted gilt floral frame. It stands on elegant cabriole legs at the front and splayed feet to the rear. The couch features its original tapestry upholstery including the original brass studwork, depicting floral motifs on a cream and brown background. The couch features open padded arms with shaped sides. The back rail boasts stunning floral carved pediment; the frame also boasts floral carvings to the front of the seat apron and the knees, as well as scroll carving to the arms. The frame of the couch is painted in an off-white colour, while the floral carvings are picked out in pink and green. The shaped supports to the arms display gilt carving. The seat is well sprung so that you do not sink into the seat. The underside of the seat is finished with traditional webbing.
As it boasts the original finish, it has a lovely distressed colour; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This couch would look superb in a variety of rooms from the living room, hallway, to the bedroom or conservatory. The couch would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely set of furniture.
Couch Dimensions:
External Height = 89cm or 35” or 2ft 11”
External Width = 129cm or 50¾” or 4ft 2¾”
External Depth = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
Seat Height = 44.5cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
Seat Width = 118cm or 46½” or 3ft 10½”
Seat Depth = 53cm or 20⅞” or 1ft 8⅞”
Arm Height = 61.8cm or 24⅜” or 2ft ⅜”
Back Height = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Condition Report:
This couch is in original condition. We have cleaned the tapestry with upholstery cleaner. The couch features its original tapestry upholstery with original brass studwork. The upholstery shows signs of general fading, wear and tear and small marks. There are also signs of wear to the upholstery on the top of the left hand arm (please see photos). Nominal old use marks are present to the leading edges of the painted frame, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. Please note, the couch displays a “shabby chic” finish and as such, the paintwork is worn in places. The seat is well strung and the underside is traditionally webbed. The back and arms are also in good condition with no splits or loose joints, and no missing carvings to the frame. This couch is well constructed, solid in joint overall and is ready to use.
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Ref. Couch 49