Double-evolution canapé Louis XV circa 1750

Louis XV canapé with six legs - Louis XV period - Circa 1740-1760 - Origin France - Carved beech wood - Mortise and tenon jointing - Later upholstery - Dimensions: height - 104cm, length - 144cm, depth - 84cm. In overall good condition - Old restorations - Certificate of authenticity - International delivery available. The replacement of the sofa's upholstery can be done free of charge, with the fabric to be provided by the client. This sofa belongs to the repertoire of French seating from the Louis XV period (circa 1730–1760), a time that marks the peak of the rococo style in decorative arts. It fits into the typology of mid-century sofas, intended for reception salons, where comfort and fluidity of forms take precedence over the monumentality inherited from the previous reign. The carved wooden structure, made of beech, a preferred material for seat makers, is distinguished by a fully rococo treatment. The finely executed decoration consists of shells, unfurled foliage, scrolls, and asymmetrical brackets, characteristic of the naturalistic ornamentation developed during Louis XV's reign. These motifs are no longer simply applied but integrated into the overall dynamic of the piece. The backrest adopts a flowing shape with double evolution, marked by slight projections, reflecting the pursuit of a soft and continuous line. The armrests, open and slightly recessed, follow an elegant downward curve, contributing to the visual lightness of the whole. The cabriole legs, without stretchers, are a defining element of the Louis XV style: they testify to the abandonment of rectilinear and symmetrical structures in favour of an organic aesthetic. The curved crosspieces extend this undulation, ensuring perfect formal coherence between the different parts of the seat. Typologically, this sofa illustrates the evolution of furniture towards greater intimacy and comfort...