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19th Century Rococo-Style Bench or Settee

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a unique mid-19th century Italian or Spanish gilt wood settee or bench. The bench features shell carved cabriole legs ending in snail-form feet. The scrolling seat frame is center by a carved gilt wood medallion. The serpentine seat crest features a center carved cartouche. In addition to the bench's unique frame, it is upholstered in the highest quality Italian wool damask chenille in a pattern reminiscent of William Morris designs. This settee or bench could incorporate into a multitude of design aesthetics as it has that high-energy eye-catching presence.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	wood, gold leaf
Condition:	Good. Overall very good condition. Reupholstered. Very minor traces of old inactive wood worm. Gorgeous Italian woven upholstery fabric.
Styles / Movements:	Arts & Crafts, Revival, Other
Dealer Reference #:	08.05.22
Incollect Reference #:	574486

Dimensions

W.	55 in;	H.	39 in;	D.	22 in;
W.	139.7 cm;	H.	99.06 cm;	D.	55.88 cm;

Seat H.	16 in;
Seat H.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.

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