1920s A Neoclassical Settee in Botanical Tapestry Textile

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59 1/2”W x 31”H x 32”D Seat: 52”W x 26" D Seat Height:18 1/2” Arm Rest: 27”H
Floor to Apron … Read more 59 1/2”W x 31”H x 32”D Seat: 52”W x 26" D Seat Height:18 1/2” Arm Rest: 27”H
Floor to Apron height: 7 1/4”H

The Botanical Empire Settee is a masterfully realized dialogue between Napoleonic structural rigor and turn-of-the-millennium textile art. This piece serves as a striking study in contrasts, juxtaposing a disciplined, architectural frame with an ethereal, oversized botanical tapestry. The silhouette is defined by its classic Neoclassical lineage, featuring a continuous scrolled top rail that flows seamlessly into crosier arms terminating in hand-carved volutes.

Two available. Sold separately.

Though the maker remains anonymous, the exceptional craftsmanship of the original hardwood frame suggests a heritage of fine bench-made furniture. It features distinct Directoire-style influences, from the tapering fluted legs to the geometric relief carvings and diamond-motif corner blocks that catch the light to emphasize its structural integrity. The frame has been fully revitalized with a modern high-density core, ensuring a firm and supportive seat that meets contemporary standards of comfort.

The upholstery serves as the soulful centerpiece of the design, utilizing a rare deadstock woven tapestry sourced from the late 1990s. Its large-scale skeletal leaf pattern, rendered in a sophisticated palette of ochre, dusty rose, and madder-red, provides a New Traditionalist edge that softens the dark, patinated wood. This artisanal narrative is completed by two custom-made bolster pillows featuring impeccable sunburst pleating and fabric-covered buttons, a labor-intensive detail that mirrors the carved rosettes found within the wood joinery. The result is a sophisticated anchor piece, equally suited for a grand entryway or as a curated conversation starter in a contemporary living space.

USA

1920s - 1950s See less