Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery
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Description
Antique German Antler Settee with Rococo Style Upholstery
German, early 20th Century
Height 108cm, width 212cm, depth 80cm
This unusual sofa, an example of 'antler-seat furniture', was likely crafted in Germany in the early 20th Century. It features three seats, each with a separate backrest cushion and framed with crossed antlers, with the remaining structure also formed from antlers. The cushions are upholstered in a Rococo style fabric, which features a cream background and charming figurative scenes within scrolling rocaille-like frames, surrounded by various floral details.
Using antlers for furniture is a style that dates back to the 15th Century with 'lusterweibchen' chandeliers. At the beginning of the 19th Century, however, such pieces became hugely popular amongst the European nobility to decorate their country mansions and hunting lodges. From the mid 19th Century, antler-seat suites like the present piece found popularity amongst the middle classes, particularly sparked by their inclusion in the 1851 Great Exhibition. -
More Information
Origin: Germany Period: 1900-1919 Materials: Antler, upholstery. Creation Date: Early 20th Century Styles / Movements: Rococo, Traditional Dealer Reference #: 7423a Incollect Reference #: 450522 -
Dimensions
W. 83.46 in; H. 42.52 in; D. 31.5 in; W. 212 cm; H. 108 cm; D. 80 cm;
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Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.