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A handsome French Louis XVI style giltwood and caned bench dating to circa 1900. Elegantly proportioned, the bench features gracefully …
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A handsome French Louis XVI style giltwood and caned bench dating to circa 1900. Elegantly proportioned, the bench features gracefully arched cane-paneled ends, each surmounted by a bolster-form cushion and flanked by finely carved acanthus leaf terminals. The caned seat is supported by a carved giltwood frame raised on six turned, fluted, and tapering legs headed by carved rosette blocks, exemplifying the refined neoclassical aesthetic of the Louis XVI period.
The giltwood frame retains a warm, softly worn original patina, complementing the fitted loose seat cushion upholstered in a champagne-gold figured silk-style fabric with coordinating cord trim. The open cane ends lend the piece an airy architectural quality, while its generous scale makes it exceptionally versatile.
Ideal as a window seat, entry hall bench, end-of-bed bench, or occasional seating, this elegant piece combines timeless French craftsmanship with enduring decorative appeal.
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- Dimensions
- 34ʺW × 19.5ʺD × 27.5ʺH
- Styles
- Louis XVI
- Number of Seats
- 1
- Seat Height
- 21.0 in
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Giltwood
- Upholstery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gold
- Condition Notes
- All items offered by 2220 Antiques are authentic vintage or antique pieces and will naturally exhibit signs of age, use, … moreAll items offered by 2220 Antiques are authentic vintage or antique pieces and will naturally exhibit signs of age, use, and wear consistent with their history. We make every reasonable effort to note significant conditions—such as damage, repairs, losses, or areas that may require or benefit from restoration—but the absence of a specific notation does not imply perfect or like-new condition. Buyers are strongly encouraged to request a detailed condition report, additional photographs, or clarification prior to purchase, especially when upholstery or other condition-sensitive elements are involved. By completing a transaction, the buyer acknowledges that all items are sold with the condition variations inherent to antique and vintage merchandise. Should you choose to return an item despite our best efforts to disclose conditions, freight charges in either direction are non-refundable. Showrooms2220 shall not be liable for any shipping-related damage, including but not limited to damage to delicate or fragile items such as gessoed frames. All claims arising from shipping damage must be submitted to the shipping agent of record. less
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