{"product_id":"louis-xvi-neoclassical-mahogany-settee-cane-back-gilt-medallion","title":"Louis XVI Neoclassical Mahogany Settee with Cane Back \u0026 Gilt Medallion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular authority in the way this settee holds its ground. The mahogany frame, deepened to a rich reddish-brown by French polishing, frames a woven cane back panel that breathes lightness into a silhouette that could otherwise feel heavy. At the apex of the back rail, a hand-carved acanthus crest in antique gold commands attention — not loudly, but with the self-assurance of a piece that knows precisely what it is. This is a faithful interpretation of the Louis XVI canapé, a form perfected in the royal workshops of the 1770s as France turned decisively from Rococo curves toward the discipline of classical antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is built from solid mahogany aged to below 10% humidity, ensuring structural integrity across decades. It is finished in a deep mahogany tone using traditional French polishing — a technique that builds translucent shellac layers by hand, allowing the natural grain to glow from within rather than sit beneath a surface coat. The gilt ornaments — the acanthus crest at the top rail, the rosette corner blocks, the fluted capitals above each leg, and the foliate apron mount — are applied in antique gold, their surfaces intentionally antiqued to suggest depth rather than flash. The back is set with hand-woven cane in a fine diagonal grid, a material that was enormously fashionable in Louis XVI interiors for its lightness and visual texture. The seat and arm pads are upholstered in sage-green damask woven with a large-scale ivory floral repeat — a pattern drawn directly from the vocabulary of 18th-century silk weaving at Lyon, where damask for royal furniture was produced under royal commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: 110 cm \/ Depth: 73 cm \/ Height: 110 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Solid mahogany, French-polished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack panel: Hand-woven diagonal cane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpholstery: Sage green damask with ivory floral pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamentation: Antique gold hand-carved acanthus crest, rosette corner blocks, fluted leg capitals, foliate apron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegs: Four straight tapered fluted legs with gilt sabot caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCushion: Removable high-density foam seat cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Egypt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery element of this settee is produced by hand in Brass \u0026amp; Wood's Egyptian workshops, where craftsmen trained in European classical joinery combine traditional techniques with materials selected for longevity. The cane weaving, the gold-leaf application on carved ornaments, and the French polishing are each carried out as discrete craft disciplines — no shortcuts, no composite substitutes. The result is a piece that carries the visual weight of its historical source while being built for a lifetime of use in a modern home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials is this settee made from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is solid mahogany with a French-polished finish. The back is hand-woven cane. Upholstery is sage green damask fabric over a high-density foam cushion. Ornamental details are finished in antique gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs assembly required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMinimal assembly only — legs are attached on delivery. No specialist tools are needed, and full instructions are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan this settee be customized?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Brass \u0026amp; Wood offers customization on fabric color and pattern, wood finish tone, and gilt finish. Contact our team to discuss options before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Wood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68413225664763,"sku":"ENTSAL49721","price":36750.0,"currency_code":"EGP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/0563\/7883\/files\/louis-xvi-neoclassical-mahogany-settee-cane-back-gilt-medallion-front-view.png?v=1793231021","url":"https:\/\/brassandwood.co\/en-tr\/products\/louis-xvi-neoclassical-mahogany-settee-cane-back-gilt-medallion","provider":"Brass \u0026 Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}