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Antique Charles X style 'Gondole' sofa in need of restoration, 19th century - Pignolet Gallery

Antique Charles X style 'Gondole' sofa in need of restoration, 19th century


Antique ‘Gondole’ shaped sofa in the Charles X style, 19th century.

Seat H:42cm.

  • Period:19th century - End of 19th.
  • Dimensions (H x W x D):80 x 190 x 65cm
  • Weight:40 Kg.
  • Condition:Stable structure, in need of restoration.
  • Style:Charles X.
  • Materials:Textile, Fabric, Wood, Mahogany (Veneer).
  • Price:350 €

  • Pick-up:Free.
  • International Delivery:On request.

Characteristics of the Charles X Style :

1. Simplicity and Elegance:

- The lines are generally simpler and sleeker compared to earlier styles.

- The emphasis is on functionality and aesthetics without excessive ornamentation.

2. Materials and finishes:

- Use of woods such as mahogany, maple, ash, lemon and cherry.

- Inlays of precious woods and fine marquetry.

3. Typical furniture:

- Frequent use of the gondola shape for seating.


The Charles X style is therefore a mixture of continuity with the past and simplification, offering a transition to the Louis-Philippe style that was to follow.