This is a Louis 16th sofa leg, without a ribbon around its knee.
The real thing, standing strong even though it hasn't exercised in years.
What is its secret?
The leg is steady on its heel and stands as straight
as the day it was carved.
How many sofa legs can stand up to that claim?
The hand-woven fabric has endured too.
Do wonders never cease?
Certainly, many couch potatoes have planted themselves here.
Next time you buy something new,
ask yourself will it be around in two hundred years?
Will it look as good then, as it does today?
Those Louis' knew the secret to long-life…
Well not all of them.
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