North Italian (Piedmontese) Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Grand Canape

Furniture Sofas, Settees, Loveseats, Chaises

Item Details

An 18th-century North Italian grand canape of significant scale. The frame is hand-carved with a serpentine ‘en gondole’ backrest and scrolling manchettes (arm pads). The apron is deeply scalloped and features centralized shell carvings and foliate sprigs, supported by six cabriole legs ending in scrolled feet. The frame retains an early (likely 19th-century refreshed) cream paint finish with significant parcel-gilt accents. The structure is pinned-tenon construction consistent with 18th-century European cabinetry.

Type	Sofa
Materials	Fabric, Painted wood
Manufacturer	Unknown
Period	Antique
Date	Mid-to-Late 18th Century (c. 1760–1780)
Origin	Italy

Condition

- structurally sound but exhibits wear; significant loss to the gesso and gilt layers, exposing the wood (bole) in areas; non-original later silk damask, the fabric is “shattered” and failing throughout the seat and arms; complete professional restoration of the textile and internal stuffing is required.

Dimensions

95.0" W x 26.0" H x 32.0" D

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