French Regency Style Sofa

On slender, fluted legs, a golden velvet sofa holds court.

This regency style painted walnut sofa is from France, and dates to the 19th century. Walnut is a fine-grained hardwood with a warm brown tone, long preferred by French cabinetmakers, and painted finishes were often used to lighten frames and suit fashionable interiors. Long and upright, the settee has a straight back, gently curved arms, and four loose seat cushions in mustard velvet. The pale painted frame is lightly worn, with carved detailing on the rails, and the fabric shows some creasing. It is 89.5 inches long, 23 deep and 36.5 high.

Built for conversation, and unbothered by how long it runs.