Antique banquette in Louis XIII style, turned wood with caning, late 19th to early 20th century.

Antique bench in Louis XIII style, turned wood and caning, late 19th to early 20th century. Beautiful antique bench in turned wood and caning, with a marked decorative character. Its baluster backrest and turned uprights evoke the Louis XIII style, highly appreciated in historicist furniture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With its architecturally designed wooden structure, numerous turned elements, and caning, this bench has an elegant presence while retaining the charm and irregularities typical of antique furniture. It can find its place in an entrance, dining room, living room, or at the foot of a bed, fitting well in both an antique interior and a more contemporary decor. Period: late 19th – early 20th century. Style: Louis XIII Material: wood and caning. Dimensions: 130 × 40 cm. Seat height: 42 cm. Total height: 93 cm. Condition. Good overall condition for its age. The piece shows a patina of time, with some stains, variations in colour, discolouration, and signs of use on the wood. Small holes from wood-boring insects are visible on certain parts of the furniture. Two of the four legs have undergone old restoration, visible in the photographs. The caning is in good overall condition. The various signs of time contribute to the character and history of this antique piece. The photographs allow for a precise appreciation of its condition.