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Technique: Hand-Carved
Luis XVI Armchair, Wood Frame Hand Carved, Gold Leaf Finishing, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
LSXVI style inspired armchair. The first one was designed and made probably at the end of 1800, but it is still in current classical Belloni production.
Wood frame finely hand carve...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Wood
Two Seater Blue Damask Sofa in Gold Leaf Carving by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
True essence of the artisanal work is shown through this luxurious classic two seater sofa. A highest quality blend of fabric choice and texture, the recreation of luxe indigo - gold tone of the velvet stripes and frill over the beautiful damask upholstered back seat. The solid wood hand carving...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Standard Chippendale Chairs, Set of Ten
Located in Annville, PA
This set of ten Standard Chippendale Chairs has sold so well over the years that it has become known at our shop as the set of “Standard Chippendale Chairs”. A carved crest rail, fol...
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2010s Chippendale Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Oak and Leather Smoking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique "Chaise de Fumeur" or smoking chair was crafted in France, circa 1880. Built of oak wood, the chair stands on barley twist legs, and features exquisite pierced f...
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Late 19th Century French Adam Style Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Wood Armchair by Tadeas Podracky from "The Metamorphosis" Series, 2021, Colorful
Located in Barcelona, ES
Tadeas Podracky
Armchair
From the series “The Metamorphosis”
Manufactured by Tadeas Podracky
Produced in exclusive for side Gallery
Prague, 2021
Mixed media, plastic, wood, textile, foam
Measurements
110 cm x 120 cm x 130 H cm
43,3 in x 47,2 in x 51,2 H in
Edition
Unique Piece
Concept
The Metamorphosis collection seeks to enhance the emotional bond to our surrounding environment. During the Coronavirus outbreak Podracký returned to Prague his home town and spent a couple of months in a quarantine in his studio there. Access to materials was minimal but he turned this handicap into a research opportunity and started to work only with material found around the studio or that were easy to access, such as wood, textiles, trash such as old car parts, old ceramic pieces or broken glass sheets. Tadeáš realized that these materials had a certain authenticity and so began reevaluating the way he approached the materiality, challenging himself to dis-acknowledge deeply rooted principles of formal design, interrupting established practices of conventional construction methods. The designer was seeking the authenticity of expression and changed his design methodology based on the intuitive use of materials and emotional decisions regarding structure, shape and the construction process. The aim was to let the object grow through his hands by gluing and combining different elements, reminiscent of the process of a bird...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Textile, Plastic, Foam, Wood
Italian 19th Century Gilt Living Room Suite with a Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
Located in Rome, IT
This extraordinary and finely carved five piece suite comprising of one sofa, two armchairs and two single chairs with original gilding.
It's part of an eleven piece s salon set pub...
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Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian 18th Century Giltwood Stools Roma, 1750
Located in Rome, IT
These finely carved and gilded square stools add a beautiful touch to your living spaces. They are carved on all four sides with elegant cabriole legs.
Excellent condition of gildin...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Stools
Located in IT
18th century, pair of Italian neoclassical carved giltwood stools
The fine pair of neoclassical stools, made in Sicily (Italy) in the second half of the 18th century, consists of ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Mid 20th Century Chinese Carved Rosewood Long Bench, Sofa
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the timeless elegance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this exceptional hand-carved rosewood long bench. Created in the mid to late 20th century, this piece embod...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
19th Century Hand Carved Hepplewhite Armchair Desk Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and graceful hand carved mid-19th century shield back Hepplewhite armchair. The dark mahogany frame is expertly carved all along the frame...
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19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Regence Walnut Canapé
Located in Vista, CA
Regence style canapé in walnut wood. Recently upholstered.
Category
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Neogothic Caquetoire ~ Cathedral Chair ~ Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Neogothic Caquetoire ~ Cathedral Chair ~ Armchair is an intriguing design, originally intended for visiting dignitaries allowing a VIP his or her own special seat. Cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Oak
Italian Folding Stool
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Beautiful folding stool in carved and gilded wood with rosettes and acanthus leaves.
Late 17th century
Italy
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French salon canape/sofa Louis XVI, gold
Solid wood, finely carved and gilded. Channeled and grooved legs. Seat and backrest as well as armrests are padded and covered with ...
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19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Four Mahogany George III Gothic Armchairs, with Original Needlework Seats
Located in London, GB
The shaped gothic four-arched backs, with curved arms on square legs with modestly carved spandrels, with original needlepoint upholstery to the stuff over seat.
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Small Regency Oak Hall Bench, in the Manner of Bullock
Located in London, GB
A Small Regency Oak Hall Bench, in the manner of Bullock
With turned bolster lotus leaf supports, above a panelled seat with a frieze of half r...
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Oak
Late Qing Dynasty Hunting Folding Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Sometimes called Hunting Chairs, or Jiaoy Armchairs, these horseshoe-back folding chairs were used by the imperial family, persons of rank and scholars. Emperors used them as portabl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Brass
Magnificent 19th Century Victorian Parlor Set
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This remarkable 19th-century 5-piece parlor set is a stunning example of the Victorian era’s craftsmanship and elegance. Comprising a grand settee and four exquisite chairs, includin...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Wood
Nelson Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
With a hint of the Grand Tour and a dash of Klismos style, a bow back dining chair of pleasing proportions. In mahogany with kick out back legs a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Rope Twist Napoleon III Style Suite Seating Armchair & Settee Chesterfield Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely suite of Napoleon III style early 20th century Rope Twist seating
A stunning little suite, the armchairs come up for sale occasional...
Category
Early 20th Century English Napoleon III Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Rustic Chinese Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
As both a functional seating option and a piece of art, this bench effortlessly complements various interior styles, whether placed in an entryway, along a hallway, or as a distincti...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut Bench, Carved Panels, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique bench in precious Italian brown walnut, with 3 carved panels, 2 wavy, hand-sculpted in the 18th century, by a craftsman in Italy.
From Piedmont, beautiful patinated wood and...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Carved Bleached Chestnut and Iron Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway or entry with this elegant antique bench. Crafted in Spain circa 1880 and built of chestnut wood, the bench stands on carved legs ending with round feet. Both ox y...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th century carved Flemish walnut decorative chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century heavily carved Flemish walnut decorative chair circa 1890.
Carved back rest with mythical head, cherubs, armorial design and cornucopia. Carved pattern to the shaped s...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 Erika Brunson Custom Designed Mahogany Faux Bois Arm Chairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of four mahogany carved faux bois upholstered arm chairs with nice detail custom designed by West Coast designer Erika Brunson, with fresh upholstery. The set dates to the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Set 8 19th C. Louis XVI Style Carved Gilt wood Dining / Side Chairs Pink Fabric .An imposing and elegant set 19th century French dining seats Of the Louis XVI style gilded dining roo...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Art Deco Chair Styles in Smooth Antique White Bronze by Paul Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Art Deco Chairs, a stunning Art Deco Chairs set designed by the renowned Paul Mathieu for Stephanie Odegard. This elegant Art Deco Chair duo boasts a unique curved p...
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2010s Indian Other Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Chinese Carved / Lacquered Sofa circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative late 19th century Chinese sofa with hand carved decoration to the back rest, a slated foot rest and drawers beneath the seat. Having a ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Mahogany
French Extra long solid elm wooden monastery bench, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / Monastery bench / solid elm wood / Rustic / Mid-Century
Stunning long wooden bench made in the 19th century in France. This spacious 3.5 meter long bench was crafted...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Elm
21st Century Hand Decorated Bombed Pink Ottoman by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Boasting a bold and curvy silhouette, this classic baroque-inspired ottoman is an example of exquisite craftsmanship by the Italian producer Modenese Gastone Interiors. It combines refined materials such as satin upholstery, lacquered finish and gold leaf in a unique and classic design. Its exclusivity rises more and more thanks to its handmade flower...
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Pair of Early 1900's French Walnut Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of Louis XV style hand-carved solid walnut Armchairs circa early 1900's, from France.
The chairs have some pretty detailing in the fine carving on the chairs featuring small f...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Six French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Wood and Leather Strap Bar Stools, 1940
Located in New York, NY
Six French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman bar stools with hand-carved hardwood bases and seats composed of interlaced leather straps circa 1940. These rare...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Chinese Hardwood Chairs with Fretwork Designs and High Relief Panels
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Chinese hardwood chairs with Fretwork designs and high relief panels. Each chair is beautifully hand carved with exceptional d...
Category
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Asian Elm Bench w/ Vintage French Hand-Spun Natural Linen
Located in thousand oaks, CA
One-of-a-kind authentic antique Asian elmwood bench, upholstered in authentic vintage French hand-spun pure linen in natural tone. Primitively hand-built with mortise & tenon joinery...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Hardwood, Elm
Finn Armchair Orange, Solid Oak Wood, Leather Cord, Velvet Facric, Hand-Crated
Located in Ankara, TR
The Finn Armchair is crafted entirely by hand. Its unique appearance comes from genuine leather cords that wrap around a sturdy solid oak frame. With its soft velvet fabric and ergon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Wood, Velvet
Pair 19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French Louis XVI painted armchairs is a superlative decorative accent that just happens to provide seating! Hand-carved from solid walnut, each features a distinctive neoclassical theme in its carved embellishment that is enhanced by the patina of the original painted finish. The contoured oval seatback is framed with spiral ribbon trim topped with roses...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Charming Old French Hepplewhite Style Carved Show Wood Frame Upholstered Settee
Located in North Salem, NY
Add style and comfort with this charming old French Hepplewhite style upholstered settee with molded serpentine shaped-wood frame. The elegant serpentine shaped back and seat brings ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mahogany Regency Bench Window Seat Marsh & Tatham Georgian Country House 1820
By Marsh and Tatham, Charles Heathcote Tatham
Located in London, GB
A fabulous, fine and rare mahogany hallway bench or window seat in wonderful antique condition. This stunning and versatile piece will add gorgeous colouring, refined Regency styling...
Category
1820s British Regency Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French 19th Century Directoire Re-painted Fauteuils
Located in New Orleans, LA
These beautiful Directoire style, square back fauteuil armchairs feature block marguerites on the top, front and sides of the legs, and date back to the 19th century. The French Anti...
Category
19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Paint
French Mid-Century Modern Craftsman Leather Strap Stool, style Jean Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Rare French Midcentury / Late Art Deco, Hand Made Stool or Bench in the style of Jean Michel Frank. The piece is composed of hand hewn hardwood and wide hand crafted leather straps arranged in a rhythmic geometric pattern. This exquisite and charming piece contrasts varying modes of modern styles in its mixture of hand made primitive wood working with pure, modern geometric design strapping. Overall, the stool / bench is a beautiful object and a captivating work of art and sculpture. Frank was the prime movers in French Decorative Arts from 1930 to 1940. He embraced Minimalism, Art Deco, Modernism and Neoclassicism in his career and was known for his craftsmanship and elegance. This is typical of Frank's pieces, in that it possess a rare, hand-made quality that transcended past and present. Dimensions are: H 12 x 17.38 x 17.38
Additional References: Andre Arbus, Jacques Adnet, Jean-Michel Frank, Alexandre Noll, Jean Prouve, Studio Craft, Wharton Esherick, Isamu Noguchi, Gio Ponti, Arts and Crafts...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Leather, Cherry
20th Century, Venetian Baroque Stile Carved and Laquered Giltwood Bench
Located in IT
20th Century, Venetian Baroque style carved and laquered giltwood bench.
This small center bench was made in the Venetian baroque style around the early twentieth century. The struc...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century, French Opera Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornately carved 18th century, French opera chair with gilded finish and upholstered in gold silk damask.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood, Feathers
Chinese Limestone Foot Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th century foot rest from China's Shanxi province is simply designed with a rounded body and four square feet. Hand carved of limestone, the footstool is patterned with rhythmic etchings and adorned on the ends with an eight-sided star, a symbolic depiction of the universe. It was believed that the Sky Emperor T'ai-Yi, a deification of primordial unity, resided at the top point of this star and ruled over all eight divisions of Heaven. Unlike wooden footstools that would have been placed before chairs or daybeds as a signal of status, this limestone foot rest was likely used in a garden before a drum seat...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Limestone
Set of Six "Brutalist" Chairs in Oak, France
Located in Paris, FR
Series of six hand-carved oak chairs, in the style of shepherd's seats.
French work around 2000.
Category
Early 2000s French Brutalist Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Oak
Rare circa 1760 Fruit Wood Chair Nicely Carved Quite Small 18th Century Example
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare small circa 1760 Fruitwood hand carved side chair
A good looking and well-made piece, the timber patina is to die for, you only g...
Category
Late 18th Century British Jacobean Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
A Pair of William IV Mahogany Day Beds
Located in London, GB
A Pair of William IV Mahogany Day Beds
Stripped to reveal the original early 19th century upholstery.
Height: 81 cm, 31 7/8″
Length: 180 cm, 70 7/8″
Depth: 67 cm, 26 3/8″
Seat Heig...
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pr.of Period Directoire Painted Fauteuils
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pr.of Painted Period Directoire Arm Chairs
Category
19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair, Ole Wanscher for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 73 x 75 x 77 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This Mid Century lounge chair was designed by Ole Wanscher for the Sentator Series for France and Son in the 1950s. This model...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Black and Gold Damask Armchair by Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Specially designed armchair take on a neo-baroque style. This accent furniture is a great head turner piece in any living space. An eye catching black-gold upholstered fabric part of...
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2010s Italian Baroque Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
21st Century Baroque-Inspired Bright Pouf with Gold Leaf by Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
This white baroque pouf from Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors is a superbly elegant yet confortable piece for a classic decor, best showcased in a living room, bedroom, lounge, or c...
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Imperfectio Armchair - Hand-Crafted Brass Wood & Upholstery - Boca do Lobo
Located in Rio Tinto, PT
Imperfectio modern armchair is the expression of imperfect aesthetic, the appeal of authentic art that is truer to life. An accent armchair that praises artisanal work as the ultimat...
Category
2010s Portuguese Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Four Antique Louis XVI Chairs—Circa 1790s, Elm, Neoclassical Grace!
Located in Saint Helena, CA
Over two centuries of history, beautiful woodwork, and neoclassical elements, all with a stylish, contemporary accent!
This is a set of four antique Louis XVI chairs. They have more...
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18th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Elm
Beautiful antique Empire bench, oak 20th century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique Empire bench, oak 20th century.
Solid wood, hand-carved oak, conical, tapered legs connected with intermediate struts.
Seat pa...
Category
20th Century Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Top Carved Walnut "Os De Mouton" Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these elegant antique stools in a living room or a den for extra seating. Crafted in Southern France circa 1950, and square in shape, each fruitwood stool features hand carved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
A Pair of Regency Caned Bergeres, with Leather Squab Cushions
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Regency Caned Bergeres, with Leather Squab Cushions
Beautifully drawn, and a quintessential form, with exceptionally carved scrolling ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric
Located in Milford, NH
A fine quality pair of Louis XV style fruitwood arm chairs with beautifully detailed foliate and scroll carved decoration, appointed with striped upholstery by Brunschwig & Fils, and...
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved and Painted Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an office or a study with this elegant pair of antique fauteuils; crafted in France circa 1880, the "Crapaud" chairs (or "toad" chai...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Louis XVI Crosse Renverse Stool Painted with Gold Highlights
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV crosse renverse style stool painted in a french grey with gold highlights.
Category
2010s British Louis XV Hand-Carved Seating
Materials
Hardwood
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