Sofa - Mahogany, San Leucio fabric
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Selected by Michel Karis
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Description from the seller
Mahogany sofa with floral upholstery in San Leucio fabric, Liberty style
This sofa represents a significant example of Italian Liberty style, an artistic movement that flourished between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Liberty was characterized by sinuous lines, natural motifs, and a particular attention to craftsmanship quality. The San Leucio fabric upholstery, renowned Campanian textile manufacturing, active since the 18th century, gives the piece a special historical and cultural value. The antique mahogany, a precious wood widely used in cabinetmaking of the era, testifies to the high quality of the workmanship.
This type of furniture is particularly appreciated by antique furniture collectors, enthusiasts of the Liberty movement and Art Nouveau, and by those who wish to furnish with authentic pieces that evoke the elegance of Italian historic homes. The fact that it has been restored increases its conservation value, making it a functional as well as decorative piece. The combination of precious wood, historic fabric, and Liberty design makes it interesting both aesthetically and culturally-historically.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateMahogany sofa with floral upholstery in San Leucio fabric, Liberty style
This sofa represents a significant example of Italian Liberty style, an artistic movement that flourished between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Liberty was characterized by sinuous lines, natural motifs, and a particular attention to craftsmanship quality. The San Leucio fabric upholstery, renowned Campanian textile manufacturing, active since the 18th century, gives the piece a special historical and cultural value. The antique mahogany, a precious wood widely used in cabinetmaking of the era, testifies to the high quality of the workmanship.
This type of furniture is particularly appreciated by antique furniture collectors, enthusiasts of the Liberty movement and Art Nouveau, and by those who wish to furnish with authentic pieces that evoke the elegance of Italian historic homes. The fact that it has been restored increases its conservation value, making it a functional as well as decorative piece. The combination of precious wood, historic fabric, and Liberty design makes it interesting both aesthetically and culturally-historically.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our profile. We are antique enthusiasts with a deep passion for art, history, and the charm of the past, cultivated through years of research and dedication. On Catawiki we offer a careful and curated selection of antiques: from period furniture to refined objets d'art, up to paintings and sculptures of quality.
Our goal is to offer collectors and lovers of beauty authentic pieces, selected rigorously for their quality, rarity, and condition. We guarantee maximum transparency in descriptions, detailed photographs, and secure and professional packaging, so that these wonders of the past can reach your homes intact to continue their story.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Weight
15 kg
Country of origin
Italy
Material
San Leucio fabric, Mahogany
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
140 cm
Width
120 cm
Depth
55 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Seating Height
42 cm
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