Antique French Carved Walnut Bergere Sofa

About the Item

A stunning original French antique carved walnut sofa, with a caned seat and back. I would date this from around the 1860-1880’s period. It is of wonderful quality, with beautiful carving all over and excellent double caning on the back and sides. This has the original cushion seat which I’m fairly certain is Aubusson tapestry & it’s upholstered on a horse hair filled cushion. The condition is very good for its age, with plenty of patina and charm. The frame is clean and sturdy, we have given it a clean and wax polish. There are a few old woodworm holes on the right arm (showing in one of the images), treated and gone a long time ago. The cane seems original & is all in great condition. There may be one small section at the bottom of the back, slightly to the right of the middle which could be a repair, but everything is tight. The underside of the seat sags very slightly in one section, but it is still strong and supportive. The original fabric is a lovely feature, it is slightly worn and darkened in places, but is overall in good condition for its age. I think it’s nice to have the original fabric, but it would be very in-expensive to recover. Width – 72 inches, 183 cm Depth – 26 inches, 66 cm Height – 38 inches, 96 cm Seat height – 16 inches, 41 cm

Dimensions:

Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 26 in (66.04 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)

Style:

Louis XV (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Walnut

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1870-1879

Date of Manufacture:

1860s-1880s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The condition is very good for its age, with plenty of patina and charm. The frame is clean and sturdy, we have given it a clean and wax polish. There are a few old woodworm holes on the right arm treated and gone a long time ago.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 73361stDibs: LU2369327407252

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