19th Century Giltwood Armchairs 19th Century

Name: Pair of 19th Century Giltwood Armchairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1010071
Price: 975 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleLouis XV Revival
MaterialGiltwood, Gold Leaf, Fabric Upholstery
ColourGold, Red
MotifsCabriole legs, X-stretcher, manchettes arm pads, carved cresting

This pair of nineteenth-century Louis XV revival armchairs brings French chateau style to a formal interior, functioning effectively as statement seating in a drawing room or library. Each armchair has a wooden frame finished in gold leaf, upholstered in red and gold striped fabric with padded armrests, known as manchettes. The profusely carved decoration includes shaped cresting at the top of the backrest, floral and foliate motifs on the seat rails, and cabriole legs. These curved legs are united near the base by shaped X-stretchers that provide structural stability. The traditional design incorporates padded backrests, sweeping armrests, and scrolled feet, creating a balanced silhouette suitable for classic interior schemes. Measuring 94 cm in height, these armchairs provide comfortable proportions for everyday seating. The giltwood surfaces reflect light, while the striped textile introduces a warm colour palette of red and gold into the space. The sturdy construction and decorative woodwork reflect the craftsmanship of the period, making them suitable for placement in reception rooms or parlours where period furnishings are displayed.

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Louis XV style giltwood armchairs, often termed fauteuils, feature carved wooden frames covered in gold leaf, characterised by fluid curves, cabriole legs, and floral or rocaille ornamentation originating in 18th-century France.

These pieces are crafted from carved hardwoods such as beechwood or walnut, coated with gesso, and finished with layers of gold leaf using water or oil gilding before being upholstered.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved joinery, red bole ceramic clay showing through worn gilding, classical mortise and tenon construction, and natural oxidisation on frame joints.

Pair structured gilded seats with modern minimalist sofas or neutral architectural backdrops to create a high-contrast focal point that highlights the sculptural frame.

Dust frames lightly using a dry, soft brush or microfiber cloth, avoiding water, liquid polishes, or solvents that dissolve gesso and detach delicate gold leaf.

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