Petite French Settee in Golden Velvet

A stunning French Louis XV–style settee upholstered in a rich golden velvet, bringing warmth, charm, and an unmistakably European elegance to any room. With its gently scalloped back, deep tufting, carved apron, and graceful cabriole legs, this piece captures the romance and refinement of 18th-century French design.

The velvet is beautifully saturated — a warm honey-gold that shifts softly in the light, giving the piece incredible depth and character. Its petite scale makes it perfect for intimate spaces while still delivering major impact. Whether styled in an entryway, bedroom, living room, or reading nook, this settee radiates old-world beauty.

 Dimensions: 47.5” L x 18” D x 35.5 H

 

Origin & Era

France, early to mid-20th century

Louis XV–style revival

 

Materials

• Solid carved wood frame

• Golden velvet upholstery

• Deeply tufted back

• Cabriole legs with carved detailing

 

Condition Notes

This settee carries the soft, graceful signs of a life well lived. The seat cushion shows a gentle indentation beneath the fabric from years of use — the kind of natural settling we expect in antique upholstery, and nothing that affects comfort or structural integrity.

There is light pilling on the left side when facing the piece (photographed), subtle and easily softened with a styled throw or pillow.

The wooden frame shows a warm, authentic patina throughout that only enhances its antique character. Overall, the settee is sturdy, well-kept, and ready to be enjoyed for many more years. A few layered pillows complete the look

 Item priced according to wear  

 

Styling Suggestions

• Place in an entryway beneath a gilt or trumeau mirror for an elegant European welcome

• Use at the foot of a bed for a boutique hotel feel

• Style in a reading corner with a marble-topped side table and brass floor lamp

• Pair with tapestry, needlepoint, or patterned pillows for a layered, collected look

• Beautiful seating in a dressing room, library, or sitting room

 

Why We Love It

This settee is dripping in French charm. The golden velvet makes it feel regal yet inviting, and the petite scale makes it incredibly versatile. It’s the type of heirloom-style piece that instantly elevates a room, adding warmth, texture, and a sense of history.

 

Shipping:

Group A: $200

IA, MO, IL, IN, OH, KY

Group B: $335

WY, CO, KS, NE, NM, OK, AR, MT, LA, MS, AL, TN, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV, PA, DC, MD, DE, NJ, MI, MN

Group C: $500

OR, WA, ID, NV, UT, AZ, ND, SD, TX, NY, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME, CA, San Antonio, Houston, Florida (south of Panhandle / Jacksonville)