"Antique Charles X Style 'gondola' Sofa To Be Restored, 19th Century"
Antique "Gondola" shaped sofa, Charles X style, 19th century. Seat H:42cm. Characteristics of the Charles X Style: 1. Simplicity and Elegance: - The lines are generally simpler and cleaner compared to earlier styles. - The emphasis is on functionality and aesthetics without excess ornamentation. 2. Materials and Finishes: - Use of woods such as mahogany, maple, ash, lemon tree and cherry. - Inlays of precious woods and fine marquetry. 3. Typical Furniture: - Frequent use of the gondola shape for seats. The Charles X style is therefore a mixture of continuity with the past and simplification, offering a transition to the Louis-Philippe style that will follow. 
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