1970s French Louis XVI Tan Velvet Gilt Beech Settee

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A refined 1970s French Louis XVI–style corbeille settee, crafted in solid beechwood and beautifully restored with a warm gilt finish … Read more A refined 1970s French Louis XVI–style corbeille settee, crafted in solid beechwood and beautifully restored with a warm gilt finish and luxurious tan velvet upholstery. Elegant, sculptural, and comfortable, this piece brings classic French salon character to a living room, bedroom, entry hall, dressing area, boutique, or refined interior.
The settee features the graceful corbeille silhouette associated with Louis XVI design, with a gently curved back, shaped arms, and balanced neoclassical proportions. The carved beechwood frame is decorated with classical details including fluting, rosettes, ribbon-inspired motifs, and refined ornamental accents. Its gilt finish highlights the carving and adds a warm, decorative glow.
The upholstery has been professionally renewed in rich tan velvet, finished with deep tufting that gives the piece texture, depth, and softness. The back is upholstered with a pressed decorative cotton-silk blend fabric inspired by 19th-century French scenic textiles, adding a subtle historical and artistic detail. New supportive padding has been added for comfort while preserving the elegant period-style silhouette.

Details
Date/Period: 1970s
Maker/Brand: French
Style: Louis XVI / French Neoclassical
Color: Tan, gilt gold, and multicolor scenic fabric
Materials: Solid beechwood, velvet, cotton-silk blend fabric, upholstery padding
Category: Corbeille settee / loveseat
Quantity: 1 piece
Finish: Professionally refinished gilt finish
Upholstery: Newly upholstered tan velvet with decorative cotton-silk pressed scenic fabric
Seating: Suitable for two

Approximate Dimensions
Width: 130 cm / 51 in
Depth: 60 cm / 24 in
Height: 96 cm / 38 in
Seat Height: 46 cm / 18 in

Condition
Very good vintage condition with light signs of age and use consistent with the 1970s. The solid beechwood frame is stable and well preserved, with a professionally refreshed gilt finish. The tan velvet upholstery and decorative pressed cotton-silk fabric are newly applied and present beautifully. Minor age-appropriate patina or small imperfections may be visible on the frame, adding to the authentic vintage character.

A sophisticated French corbeille settee for interiors that call for warmth, elegance, and timeless European decorative style.

Shipping
Shipped from the Netherlands with a reliable furniture courier. The settee will be professionally packed with protective materials, custom wooden crating when required, fully insured, and sent with tracking for safe international delivery. See less