Summary:
• Circa: 1850
• Period: 2nd Empire
• Style: Louis XVI
• Provenance: France
• Wood: Solid walnut frames
• 1 Couch
• 2 Armchairs
• Freshly upholstered
• Embroidered floral silk upholstery
• Taupe colour
• Firm sprung hessian base
• Stunning carved cartouches & floral frames
• Serpentine styling
• Scroll arms
• Shaped shield back
• Cabriole legs
• Excellent condition
• Solid in joint
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Here is a rare and stunning quality example of an antique French Louis XVI revival carved walnut three piece upholstered suite, circa 1850, from the 2nd Empire period, in excellent condition. The suite consists of a pair of armchairs and one large couch. The suite is constructed of solid walnut and features a stunning quality carved floral cartouches, acanthus leaves and a floral frame, which terminates in cabriole legs all round. The suite has been freshly upholstered in top quality luxurious embroidered floral silk upholstery, in a taupe colour. The armchairs features scroll arms; shield backs, shaped sides and a serpentine front. The back rail features stunning floral carvings to the centre of the pediment and the frames are carved with acanthus leaves. The base of the suite is firmly sprung so that you do not sink into the seats but at the same time is extremely comfortable. The undersides are upholstered in traditional hessian.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms from the living room and dining room to the conservatory. This item would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as they are an extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Armchair Dimensions:
External Height = 105.5cm or 41½” or 3ft 5½”
External Width = 67.5cm or 26½” or 2ft 2½”
External Depth = 61cm or 24” or 2ft
Seat Height = 44.5cm or 17½” or 1ft 5½”
Seat Width = 58cm or 22⅞” or1ft 10⅞”
Seat Depth = 55cm or 21⅝” or 1ft 9⅝”
Arm Height = 65.5cm or 25¾” or 2ft 1¾”
Back Height = 63cm or 25” or 2ft 1”
Couch Dimensions:
External Height = 113.5cm or 40¾” or 3ft 4¾”
External Width = 172cm or 67¾” or 5ft 7¾”
External Depth = 68cm or 26¾” or 2ft 2¾”
Seat Height = 48cm or 18⅞” or 1ft 6⅞”
Seat Width = 165cm or 65” or 5ft 5”
Seat Depth = 62cm or24⅜” or 2ft 0⅜”
Arm Height = 65cm or 25⅝” or 2ft 1⅝”
Back Height = 70.5cm or 27¾” or 2ft 3¾”
Condition Report:
This three-piece suite is in excellent condition. The suite has been freshly upholstered in top quality luxurious embroidered floral silk upholstery; therefore the upholstery is in excellent condition (it’s clean and has no signs of wear or tear and damage). The seats are firmly strung and the undersides are upholstered in traditional hessian. The carved frames and arms are also in excellent condition with no splits or loose joints, and no missing carvings to the frames. The backs and arms are solid. This item is solid in joint overall and is ready to use.
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Ref. French Suite 33