Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Settee with Brass Ormolu Ornament
Description
This elegant settee features a dark wood frame adorned with a central brass anthemion-style ormolu crest and scrolling foliate accents. The piece is upholstered in a light-colored, diamond-patterned fabric with a classic laurel wreath motif.
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Stories
- The Louis XVI style, prominent in the late 18th century, marked a shift away from the ornate, asymmetrical curves of the Rococo period toward a more restrained, neoclassical aesthetic inspired by ancient Greek and Roman architecture. This settee reflects the 19th-century revival of this style, which remained popular for its balanced proportions, straight lines, and elegant use of decorative bronze or brass mounts known as ormolu.