The chestnut or walnut framed settee from the mid 18th Century. The original leather can still be found on many examples.

The scroll arm terminals resembles the interior of a land snail shell, and lent its Maltese name to the group of settees with this motif – tal-bebbuxu.

The four frontal legs are necessary supports for the rather long front rail and emerge tastefully from the undulating aprons on the front.

Early 18th C. fauteilles in 2 pairs, matching and complimenting settees, above.

Mid 18th C. fauteilles in 2 pairs, original upholstery replaced. The back is now closer to the Louis XV shield shape.

Mid 18th C. fauteilles, original upholstery replaced; All with slight variations.

Mid 18th C. fauteilles, original upholstery replaced; All with slight variations.

Mid 18th C. chairs, original upholstery replaced; All with slight variations.

Mid 18th C. chairs, original upholstery replaced; All with slight variations.

Mid to 2nd half 18th C. settees