Summary:
• Item: Louis XV style couch
• Circa: 1860
• Period: 2nd Empire
• Style: Louis XV
• Provenance: France
• Wood: Solid walnut
• Newly upholstered
• Pale gold silk & cotton brocade upholstery
• Firm sprung seat
• Stunning carved cartouche & floral frame
• Serpentine styling
• Scroll arms
• Shaped shield back
• Cabriole legs
• Original brass & ceramic castors
• Excellent condition
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
Here is a rare and stunning quality stunning example of an antique French Louis XV style carved walnut upholstered couch, which has been newly upholstered, circa 1860, from the 2nd Empire period, in excellent condition. The couch is constructed of solid walnut and features a stunning quality carved floral cartouche, acanthus leaves and a floral frame, which terminates on cabriole legs all round and incorporates the original small brass and ceramic castors to the front legs. The couch has been newly upholstered in top quality luxurious silk & cotton brocade upholstery, in a pale gold colour. It features scroll arms; a shield back, shaped sides and a serpentine front. The back rail features stunning floral carvings to the centre of the pediment and the frame is carved with acanthus leaves. The base of the couch is firmly sprung so that you do not sink into the seat but at the same time it is extremely comfortable sit on. The underside is upholstered with the original webbing.
This couch would look superb in a variety of rooms from the bedroom, living room, and dining room to the conservatory. It would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
This couch boasts a rich mid brown walnut colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and the years of care and cleaning it has received.
Condition Report:
This couch is in excellent condition. It has been newly upholstered in top quality luxurious silk & cotton brocade upholstery; therefore the upholstery is in excellent condition (it’s clean and shows no signs of wear & tear or damage). The seat is firmly strung but is also extremely comfortable to sit on. The underside is upholstered with the original webbing. The front legs feature the original castors (please note, the back legs were not designed to have castors). The carved frame and arms are also in excellent condition with no loose joints, and no missing carvings to the frame. The couch is solid in joint overall and ready to use.
Dimensions:
External Height = 114.5cm or 45” or 3ft 9”
External Width = 141cm or 55½” or 4ft 7½”
External Depth = 74cm or 29⅛” or 2ft 5⅛”
Seat Height = 45.5cm or 17⅞” or 1ft 5⅞”
Seat Width = 130cm or 51⅛” or 4ft 3⅛”
Seat Depth = 60.5cm or 23⅞” or 1ft 11⅞
Arm Height = 65.5cm or 25¾ or 2ft 1¾”
Back Height = 64cm or 25¼” or 2ft 1¼”
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Ref. Couch 67