18th Century French Settee & 2 Chairs, Walnut, #C

Louis16th French style Settee. The Settee back is rigid, upright and rectangular divided into 3 sections above the arm rest .Each section has its own head rest and decorative turning. The padded settee seat is rectangular a feature of furniture of this era.. The upholstered armrests extend to the front of the seat and the front of the 4 legs are fluted, the flutes being highlighted with a gold detail line. The top of the legs is a bulbous turning also detailed in gold .The straight back legs are curved slightly and there are casters on all 6 legs . The Hand painted detailing of leaves along the front of the seat and up the sides of the Settee and the painted ormolu mounts are indicative of the Neo-classical design. The painted design has been continued on the sides of the head rest and back of Settee. The Settee is upholstered in a Bright Pink linen fabric buttoned on the back and under the am rests. The Settee measures 3 3/4 inches high x 8 1/2 inches wide x 2 1/4 inches deep and is available in a walnut finish.