Sofa neo-rococo
This sofa, with its exposed wood frame, features a sinuous backrest surmounted in the center by a plant sculpture and recessed arms fitted with cushions. The lower crosspiece is wide and sinuous between two arched feet. Upholstered in red fabric.
Belonged to Louis-Joseph Papineau, who had the furniture made in France during his exile and brought the piece back with him on his return to Canada.
- Accession Number 2022.22.01
- Date 1860 c
- Materials metal, textile, wood, rosewood
- Technique chantourné, padded, violoné
- Measurements 95 x 151 x 61 cm
Historical context
This neo-rococo sofa dates from the Victorian period (1837-1906). It is part of a set of furniture that belonged to the Papineau family until 1986.
Trained as a lawyer, Louis-Joseph Papineau (1786-1871) was an emblematic politician in the history of Quebec and Canada. A Member of Parliament for 28 years, he led the Parti canadien (later the Parti patriote). He defended French Canadians in sock Canada, notably during the Patriote re...
- Accession Number 2022.22.01
- Date 1860 c
- Materials metal, textile, wood, rosewood
- Technique chantourné, padded, violoné
- Measurements 95 x 151 x 61 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, donation by Hughette Leblanc-Gagnon, 2022.022.001
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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