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1970s French Louis XVI Corbeille Settee with Gold-Gilded Frame, Coffee Brown Velvet, and Romantic Scene Fabric
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1970s French Louis XVI Corbeille Settee with Gold-Gilded Frame, Coffee Brown Velvet, and Romantic Scene Fabric
Infuse your home with the refined elegance of French neoclassical design with this Louis XVI-style corbeille settee, crafted in France during the 1970s. Lovingly refinished and reupholstered by master artisans, it pairs a richly gilded carved frame with luxurious brown velvet and a romantic 19th-century-inspired fabric scene, making it as much an art piece as it is seating.
✨ Key Features
Date/Period: 1970s (Late 20th Century)
Origin/Maker: French artisan craftsmanship
Style: Louis XVI Corbeille – Neoclassical revival with romantic detailing
Material: Carved wood with gold finish, velvet, cotton-silk blend fabric
Color: Gold frame; coffee brown velvet; multicolor scenic fabric
Category: Seating – Settees / Loveseats
# of Pieces: 1
Frame & Finish
Constructed from hand-carved wood, showcasing Louis XVI motifs such as floral garlands, scrolls, and beaded trim.
Newly refinished in antique gold, applied by hand to enhance the carvings while maintaining vintage character.
Sturdy and well-balanced frame designed for both beauty and longevity.
Upholstery & Artistic Details
Coffee Brown Velvet: Plush, tufted velvet on the seat rest and arm panels, providing texture, comfort, and warmth.
Smooth Velvet Backrest: Upholstered in matching brown velvet for cohesive elegance.
Romantic Scene Fabric: The seat panel features a cotton-silk blend textile depicting a 19th-century-inspired vignette of elegantly dressed women and gentlemen in a lavish interior, echoing French romantic artistry.
Updated Comfort: Reupholstered with new premium padding and filling, making the settee as comfortable as it is decorative.
Dimensions
Metric: 120 cm W × 50 cm D × 85 cm H | Seat Height: 50 cm
Imperial: 47 in W × 20 in D × 33.5 in H | Seat Height: 20 in
⚖️ Condition
Very good vintage condition.
Originally produced in the 1970s, now professionally restored with updated upholstery and refinishing.
Minor age-appropriate signs remain on the frame, underscoring its authenticity.
Shipping & Handling
Packed in a custom wooden crate with professional protective materials.
Fully insured and tracked for secure delivery.
Why You’ll Love It
This French Louis XVI corbeille settee perfectly combines historical inspiration with modern restoration. The gilded frame, plush velvet, and romantic scenic fabric create a one-of-a-kind showpiece that enhances any living room, bedroom, hallway, or salon.
More than seating, it’s a work of decorative art, radiating timeless elegance, warmth, and French romantic charm.
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- Dimensions
- 47ʺW × 20ʺD × 33.5ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XVI
- Seat Height
- 20.0 in
- Number of Seats
- 2
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Antique Gold Finish
- Beech
- Cotton
- Fabric
- Silk
- Upholstery
- Velvet
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition. Originally produced in the 1970s, now professionally restored with updated upholstery and refinishing. Minor age-appropriate signs … moreVery good vintage condition. Originally produced in the 1970s, now professionally restored with updated upholstery and refinishing. Minor age-appropriate signs remain on the frame, underscoring its authenticity. less
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