This French seat from around 1900 offers a refined example of historicist design, where late 19th-century ornamentation meets balanced, light form. The structure is crafted from polished walnut with a deep, warm tone and a semi-matte finish that highlights the natural wood grain. The seat is upholstered in a light beige, almost champagne-colored fabric with a subtle sheen, featuring a large-scale floral and scrollwork pattern in a slightly lighter hue; a delicate gold braid trims the edge. Turned and carved legs, connected by stretchers, provide stability, while the high armrests adorned with volutes and floral motifs emphasize the decorative flair. The spindles between the armrests and seat break up the mass of the form, introducing rhythm and lightness. The proportions are harmonious—low seat, high armrests, with an overall width of 63 cm and depth of 46 cm. The piece is in excellent condition after a professional restoration, with no visible signs of wear or modern interventions. This seat tells the story of an era when artisanal attention to detail was as essential as comfort. The carved elements evoke the French tradition of furniture as applied art, and the subtly lustrous fabric recalls the ambiance of fin-de-siècle salons. Gentle curves and ornamentation express a love of decoration, yet here they do not overwhelm—the design suggests that even everyday repose can be imbued with a sense of ceremony and aesthetic pleasure. Today, this seat could be paired with a thickly woven light rug or a marble side table to bring out the depth of the wood and the soft glow of the upholstery. It would suit a classic living room or an eclectic collector's interior, alongside gilded mirrors,
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Height56 cm
Depth46 cm
Width63 cm
Dimension details
Width63 cm
Height56 cm
Depth46 cm
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