Carved Daybeds

Pair of very rich antique sofas, lacquered and gilded with precious curl decorations typical of the period, padded in red damask brocade, with armrests. Period first half of the 18th...

In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for skilled craftsmen to repurpose older wood carvings into their own furniture creations. A French menuisier utilized this technique (circa 1870), incorporating a previously carved chair back and arms into the construction of this Gothic style chaise lounge. Based on the faded Gothic motifs and age separations, the repurposed pieces were most likely carved in the 16th century. The Gothic period carvings seen on the top rail include a series of foliate groupings flanked by bulbous finials. Although the carvings have faded over the course of centuries, the finials might have been leaf cups, which were often seen during the Gothic period. The back rest has been adorned with arcading beneath an infilled niche that is flanked by a pair of linenfold carvings. A cream colored cushion has been affixed by small nails above an apron embellished with barb tracery and ogee brackets. The entire lounge is supported by six block legs, with the back four extending directly from the back and the arms. Relatively low to the ground, our French Gothic oak...

An early 20th Century African daybed in solid rich dark hardwood.

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Large vintage rectangular mahogany table base by Harrison & Gil. Beautiful massive floral carvings and elegant top edge. Serial number 5660.CT.0...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Louise Settee from our Louise Collection. The renowned designer Paul Mathieu chose the name “Louise Console” when he created his more feminine version of Louis XV (1730-1760) furnitu...

Elegant, hand carved, circa 1800, walnut divan from the Piedmont region of Northern Italy, featuring pierced, flared side rails and fluted legs. Relief carved apron is filled with fl...