Pair of French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cane-Back Benches with Red Silk Striped Cushions

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cane-Back Benches Late 19th CenturyHeight 34 1/4 x width 32 1/2 x depth 18 inches. Seat height (including cushion): 19 1/2 inches. Condition Good, sturdy condition. Re-gilded in the 20th century, with a bright, shiny appearance. Caning intact. Red Silk Striped Upholstery is clean and intact.   Purchased from Casa de Suenos, Miami Beach A 1930s Mediterranean Revival estate overlooking Biscayne Bay, it was originally built for a President of General Motors and then acquired in the late 1990s by the current owners Loren and J.R. Ridinger. The couple are the founders of Market America—a revolutionary product brokerage and internet marketing company—while Loren is also a well-known fashion, beauty, and business leader recognized by Vogue, Haute Living, and Forbes magazines. Using historical photos of the estate, the couple acquired period furniture, art, and decorative objects to help realize their vision of contemporary life in a historic setting.  h