The Parisian Giltwood Salon, c. 1780

Period Inspiration:

This refined salon ensemble takes its lineage from the closing decades of the ancien régime, when Parisian interiors favoured elegance over ostentation and proportion over spectacle. Executed in the late Louis XVI period, circa 1780, the design reflects a moment when French furniture turned toward classical restraint - drawing inspiration from antiquity while preserving the warmth and sociability of the salon.

The gently curved backs, tapered legs, and disciplined symmetry are hallmarks of the era. Unlike the exuberant asymmetry of Louis XV Rococo, this suite speaks in a quieter register: harmony, balance, and cultivated ease. The giltwood framing, delicately carved with floral swags and restrained laurel motifs, recalls the work of Parisian menuisiers supplying townhouses along the Faubourg Saint-Honoré and the Left Bank.

Upholstered in a rich, burnished velvet tone evocative of eighteenth-century silks, the set would historically have furnished a salon de conversation - a space designed for discourse, letters, and the rituals of refined social life. Here, furniture was not merely functional; it was an extension of intellect and taste.

This ensemble is neither theatrical nor severe. It is intimate, architectural, and urbane -intended to be lived with, not admired from a distance.

Material – Teak Wood and Premium Velvet Fabric

Dimensions in Inches:

Sofa (3-Seater)
•    Width: 74
•    Depth: 32
•    Height: 36
•    Seat Height: 18

Armchairs (Each)
•    Width: 28
•    Depth: 32
•    Height: 36
•    Seat Height: 18

Please note that each piece is handmade. There could be a slight variation (up to 2 inches) in dimensions.

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code - TCS11