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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 reflects the broad and refined decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri, whose decades spent across Mexico, Spain, Asia, the East Coast, and the South inform a collection rooted in culture, history, and exceptional design. For inquiries, please contact 714.401.0556 or mjhdesignarts@gmail.com

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