A Swedish Neoclassical Bench / Settee Late 18th- 19th century fauteuil (the chair)

(the chair)

typical of  south-west France

This superb antique Savonnerie carpet features floral guardbands reminiscent of decorative woodwork that create a frame for the formal borders and central medallion

5 Width 6" Depth 6"

the fine painting in Manner of Claude Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) French

A Swedish Neoclassical Bench / Settee Late 18th- 19th century fauteuil (the chair)A Swedish Neoclassical style painted wood sofa from the late 18th 19th century, with scrolled arms, acanthus carving, fluted legs and new Belgian linen upholstery. The rectangular back adorned with acanthus foliate motifs on its rail, motif reprised on the front skirt. . Two open, partially upholstered arms flank the long seat, The sofa is raised on six legs, five of which are fluted and accented with delicately carved rosettes on the knees. 36 h. x