Louis XVI French Bench in Gold Leaf Wood and Dedar Fabric, 1925

Elegant and refined French Louis XVI style bench made of gilded wood using the “gold leaf” method; the four legs a tapered shape downward, have been painted with white lacquer, and the carved grooves have been gilded, creating a pleasing color contrast; the cushion is firmly attached to the frame and the seat is wide and comfortable. The bench was made between 1925 and 1930 in an artisan workshop in Lyon important center of furniture production since the 17th century, the city was known for its Renaissance and Rococo-style furniture. The bench was recently handed over to an old master craftsman from Prato, who handcrafted the new cushion cover with skill and precision. We would like to remind you that the city of Prato is considered the largest textile center in the world, its highly specialized craftsmen and companies are a benchmark for creativity, quality, and excellence. The Master used an innovative fabric, with a black and white pattern, which is very special and important: the robust velvet with Devorè technique from the Dedar collection. This is one of the most expensive and exclusive products in the company’s range. The Devorè style, also known as “burn out style,” is a technique, introduced in the 1920s, that chemically eliminates one of the fibers used in weaving, according to a precise design; Devorè printing is one of the most fascinating types of printing that allows us to obtain otherwise unfeasible fabrics, such as precisely the operated velvet i.e. Devorè velvet. Measurements width cm.66, depth cm.46, height cm.46, seat cm.46.