Louis XVI Style Settee, France

The Louis XVI style settee is made of  pear wood. Its straight back is crowned with a finely carved wreath decoration. The frame of the upholstered seat and back is decorated with carved details as well. The seat is ending on round tapered baluster legs. The settee belonged originally to a salon suite composed of two armchairs. The armchairs are sold separately. Price for the set $5,000.

The suite shows the typical features of the Louis XVI style. The settees of the Louis XVI period were characterized by elegance, lightness and simplicity of form. The legs were often inspired by classical Greek or Roman column designs. The design of the carvings drew inspiration from antique decorations, mainly the wall decorations of Pompeii, which were discovered in the second half of the 18th century. Because of its straight lines, the Louis XVI furniture is easy to integrate in any modern interior. You can additionally add a modern fabric to antique seating furniture to match it with the color scheme of your room. Incorporating pieces from different periods and styles is a great way to add character, energy, and liveliness to any room.

The settee measures 41.33 x 61.02 x 24.4 inches (104.98 x 155 x 61.98 cm), seat height 17 inches (43.18 cm). There is some staining on the fabric and we recommend to recover it.