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Lot 34:

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Style Red Velvet Gossip Bench

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Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

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Description

A mid-20th century mahogany-finished gossip bench, or telephone seat, designed in the Louis XVI revival style. The piece features an asymmetrical form with a single upholstered seat at one end and an integrated flat wooden table surface at the other. The seat includes a button-tufted backrest with an ornately carved crest rail depicting a central foliate and shell motif. The frame is supported by four cabriole legs. The upholstery consists of a deep red velvet plush fabric, finished with a decorative border of brass-headed upholstery tacks. No manufacturer marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the piece. A small white rectangular lot sticker is present on the integrated wooden table surface.

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