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18th Century French Directoire Settee - Antique Beechwood Two-Seater Sofa

$14,800
£11,235.91
€12,851.48
CA$20,677.75
A$22,998.17
CHF 12,008.93
MX$279,863.23
NOK 153,372.34
SEK 143,836.20
DKK 95,915.53
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About the Item

Late 18th Century, an original Directoire settee from France, in good condition. The hand scraped wood frame of the French period canape has the original patina. Hand crafted in Beechwood with a gracious flower décor, rosettes. A continuous Greek Meander key design adorns the bottom front and the sides of the lower frame. Beautiful clean straight lines and newly reupholstered loose seat cushion, back and armrests in down feather cushions. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1796, Paris, France. Seat: 19.5" H x 38.5" W x 19" D Cushions: 17.5" L x 7" diameter
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39 in (99.06 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1796
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1622237103992

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