Napoleon III Giltwood Window Seat, third quarter 19th century, in the transitional neoclassical to rococo taste, the serpentine frame adorned with fruit and leaf decor, now handsomely upholstered in pale blue and gold striped damask, h. 16-1/2", w. 28", l. 62".

The piece is sturdy and appears to be functional. The upholstery is in very good, approaching excellent condition. The base exhibits scattered losses to the gilt and underlying gesso (visible in catalogue photo), the most notable/largest being a loss of gilt and carving of about 1-1/4" diameter just above one leg, and a loss to the upper molding on the other end of the base of about 2-1/4" by 3/8". The base is gilded and finished on three sides. The back of the base has been upholstered in a complementary fabric.