A beautiful vintage French Louis XV style sofa featuring an elegant gilt timber frame, newly reupholstered in natural French linen.The beautifully shaped frame features a gently curved backrest, carved floral and foliate detailing, scrolling arms, padded armrests, cabriole legs and a decorative serpentine seat rail. The gilt finish displays a lovely aged appearance, with areas of wear that reflect the character and history of this vintage piece. The sofa has been newly upholstered in beautiful natural French linen supplied by Chanel specifically for their Cruise 2026/27 runway presentation, complementing the warmth of the gilded timber while retaining the elegance of its traditional French design. This sofa was selected for Chanel’s Cruise 2026/27 runway presentation, held on 5 November 2026 at The Cutaway in Barangaroo, Sydney. The event marked Chanel’s first runway show in Australia. The show’s setting incorporated a collection of antique and vintage French furnishings, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a grand Parisian salon. Adding to its particularly special provenance, this very sofa was photographed with Australian music icon Kylie Minogue seated on it during the Chanel runway presentation, as shown in the accompanying photographs. A lovely connection between a piece of vintage French furniture and a significant moment in Australian fashion history. The sofa is in vintage condition, with wear consistent with age and use, including rubbing, cracking and minor losses to the gilt finish.
• Dimensions: 142cmL x 59cmD x 94cmH (seat height ~ 45cm)
