The Salon Ottoman of the Hôtel de Soubise

Period Inspiration:

With its serpentine silhouette, acanthus-laden apron, and lush expanse of green velvet, The Salon Ottoman of the Hôtel de Soubise conjures the intimate decorative world of mid-18th-century Paris, when the Rococo reached its most lyrical maturity. The Hôtel de Soubise, renowned for its curvaceous paneling (boiseries), gilded ornament, and exuberant rocaille carvings, stands as one of the great monuments of the Louis XV style. This piece echoes that environment with scholarly precision.

The ottoman’s frame is sculpted in rich teak, its cabriole legs swelling and tapering with the supple movement that characterized the finest work of Parisian menuisiers active around 1740–1760. At the knees, palm-like acanthus sprays unfold in deep, confident carving, while the apron undulates in rhythmic waves of rocaille. The perimeter edge displays a gadrooned motif - an ornamental vocabulary that bridges the Rococo’s naturalistic exuberance with the earlier Baroque’s sculptural weight.

Most distinguished of all is the pierced X-stretcher, a hallmark of elite French seating furniture, rarely seen outside high noble salons. Its floral medallion and openwork carving show the influence of ateliers such as those associated with Nicolas Heurtaut or Tilliard, where sculptural ornament and structural ingenuity intertwined.

The upholstered top - an opulent expanse of deep green velvet - speaks to the colour palettes favored in aristocratic interiors, where jewel tones softened curvaceous carving and added chromatic warmth to gilded boiseries and parquetry floors.

As a table, ottoman, or upholstered salon rest, this piece embodies the theatricality, intimacy, and sensual fluidity that made the Rococo one of France’s most expressive artistic movements. It stands not merely as a furnishing, but as a fragment of the Ancien Régime’s decorative soul.

Material – Teak and Premium Velvet

Dimensions in Inches:

Length: 36
Width: 20
Height: 18

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 - TCCT05

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