"Confident In Carved Wood And Cane, Louis XVI Style - 19th Century "
This late 19th century Louis XVI style confidant is unusual; its carved wooden structure is richly decorated with floral and leafy motifs, very chic with its scrolls and acanthus leaves. The Cane (rattan weave) back and seat are typical of the 19th century. The turned and fluted legs are inspired by the neoclassical style. The confidant was a seat designed to allow two people to sit side by side but facing in different directions. This living room or boudoir furniture is a symbol of refinement and elegance. Very popular in aristocratic homes for conversation. It is a piece of furniture for sociability and decoration, typical of bourgeois and aristocratic interiors.