Bidspirit auction | Napoleon III Mahogany Indiscret Sofa

Napoleon III Mahogany Indiscret Sofa - Origin: Probably France Date: Circa 1860-1875 Period/Style: French Second Empire, Napoleon III, Rococo Revival taste Materials: Mahogany, mixed secondary woods, later damask upholstery, upholstery buttons, and metal casters Form: Three-seat indiscret or conversation sofa Description: A striking Napoleon III mahogany three-seat indiscret or conversation sofa, probably French, circa 1860-1875. Three deeply tufted seats are arranged in an interlocking trefoil or pinwheel plan beneath continuous serpentine backs and arms. The exposed frame has scrolling end standards, carved flower heads, molded rails, and short cabriole legs fitted with casters. Coral damask upholstery with large foliate decoration emphasizes the sculptural form. Commonly called a hotel sofa. Dimensions: 24 in. H, 53 in. diameter, 15.5 in. seat H. Shipping note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Old surface with scattered scratches, abrasions, finish wear, small edge nicks, and darkening. Later coral damask upholstery has light fading, wrinkling, scattered marks, and minor wear. Casters exhibit oxidation and surface wear. Upholstery foundations, concealed framing, internal springs, joints, casters, and overall structural stability have not been independently examined. Dimensions: 24 x 53 in