Louis XV Rococo Carved Canapé Settee - Cane Medallion Panels & Sage Damask

Design & Inspiration

Place this canapé settee at the head of a salon and the room arranges itself around it. The oval back — upholstered in sage green damask and encircled by a continuous rope-and-leaf carved molding — rises to a floral and ribbon crest carved in such precise relief it reads from across the room. On either side, two cane-woven medallion panels flare outward like spread wings, a silhouette that identifies this piece immediately as high Louis XV — the moment in French furniture history, circa 1740–1760, when the craftsman's hand was freest and the ornament most alive.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is hand-carved from solid pine, finished in a soft antique-white hand-rubbed coat that allows the carved surface texture to breathe through — not a painted-over finish, but one that reveals every chisel pass. The apron carries a continuous running frieze of acanthus scrollwork, and each cabriole leg springs from a pronounced acanthus knee carving before curving to a scroll foot. The cane panels are hand-woven in a fine hexagonal pattern within carved oval frames, a technique that lightens the visual mass of the armrests while preserving the period's characteristic openwork silhouette. The seat and back are upholstered in sage green damask with a tone-on-tone floral repeat — the fabric's sheen shifts between warm and cool as the light changes across the day.

Dimensions & Details

Weight: 15.0 kg. Dimensions: N/A — please contact Brass & Wood for exact specifications. The cane medallion side panels, continuous carved frieze, floral crest, and hand-rubbed antique-white finish are the defining visual features. Customization in wood finish, fabric color, and fabric type is available on request.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every canapé that leaves the Brass & Wood atelier in Egypt is the work of craftsmen who trained in the tradition of European classical furniture reproduction. The carving, caning, upholstery, and finishing are each performed by hand, in sequence, by specialists in their respective disciplines. This is not production-line furniture with applied ornament — the acanthus at the knee, the floral crest, the rope molding around the back: each was cut by a carver who understood what it meant. That is what the price reflects, and what the piece communicates to anyone who sits in the room with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this canapé made from?

The frame is solid pine with a hand-rubbed antique-white finish. The side panels feature hand-woven natural cane in a hexagonal weave pattern. The seat and back are upholstered in sage green damask fabric with a tone-on-tone floral repeat.

Can I customize the fabric or wood finish?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in wood finish color, fabric type, and fabric color. Delivery time for customized orders is 45–60 days. Contact our team with your specifications before placing an order.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly only — the piece ships in protective packaging and requires only basic connection of the legs to the frame, which can be completed without tools in most cases.