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Rare Pair of 1st Empire Benches from Parma, 18th Century Italian Settees

$31,295per set
£23,714.99per set
€27,328.79per set
CA$44,259.76per set
A$47,597.67per set
CHF 25,450.57per set
MX$574,014.36per set
NOK 321,839.82per set
SEK 293,237.52per set
DKK 204,206.65per set

About the Item

A rare and important pair of 18th-century neoclassical -1st Empire benches from Parma, retaining their original gilded and polychrome finish. Each with finely carved lion-head arm terminals, a symbol of strength and guardianship, fluted frames with silvered accents, and a crest rail adorned with acanthus and laurel carving. The tapered, fluted legs and architectural lines reflect strong Louis XVI influence, with echoes of Gustavian refinement, embodying the crosscurrents of French and Italian taste at the ducal court of Parma. Surviving as a matched pair, these long benches—likely commissioned for a grand palazzo salon—are exceptionally rare. Their scale, condition, and distinguished carving elevate them as extraordinary examples of northern Italian neoclassical design.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 68.25 in (173.36 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Upholstery,Wood,Gilt
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully reupholstered in our favorite oyster color Belgian linen. The 18th Century benches with age appropriate signs of wear including some old woodworm holes, and rubbing to gilt and painted finish.
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BQK230001stDibs: LU887946834052

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