A fine, 19th century, Knole settee upholstered in velvet and an early-18th century, Brussels, tapestry fragment

The straight, padded back upholstered in a fine, early-18th century, Brussels, tapestry fragment with two figures either side of exotic foliage and birds. The settee upholstered in velvet and embellished with braid, fringe and tassels. The adjustable padded wings joined to the arms with a hinge and attached to the back, gilded finials with a tassel. The straight, upholstered arms projecting from the back and supported by turnings. The seat with three, loose cushions. Standing on castors. English, second half of the 19th century.

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