Antique 19th c. French Louis XVI Style Cane Bench

Antique 19th c. French Louis XVI Style Cane BenchAntique French Cane Bench antique circa 1890 found in Paris, France Louis XVI style traditional hand woven six way caning a 17th c. method indicating high quality caning later painted, distressed finish (not original) complements the style and period it emulates of the French country and Gustavian inspired aesthetic Approximately 41. 75" high x 44" wide x 20. 5" deep seat height 17" A timeless Louis XVIstyle bench, defined by its graceful oval

Its understated design reflects the refined practicality that made silverplate tableware a beloved feature of everyday European dining

characteristic of the French Restoration period

For generations

it also makes a wonderful decorative accessory for organizing mail

hand-worked secondary woods

A classic vintage French laundry basket

the maker allowed the natural beauty of the wood itself to serve as the primary ornamentation—a hallmark of many fine Italian furnishings of the period

Designed to hold pyramid candles with a 14mm diameter

atmosphere

they bring a softness to everyday moments

and symmetrical grotesque ornamentation — all hallmarks of the Renaissance Revival movement popular throughout Belgium and France in the late 19th to early 20th century

these wares were hand-painted by skilled artisans