French Painted Upholstered Armchairs 1900 - 1920

Name: Pair French Upholstered Arm Chairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1057234
Price: 450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleLouis XVI
MaterialPainted Wood, Upholstery
ColourCream and Terracotta
MotifsOval medallion back, fluted tapered legs, padded armrests, carved rosettes
SizeH 87 cm (34 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This pair of Louis XVI style armchairs dates from 1900 and functions as seating for the home, measuring 87 cm high, 57 cm wide, and 57 cm deep. The frames consist of painted wood finished in an off-white cream tone with visible aging wear, incorporating fluted tapered legs, carved rosettes on the corner blocks, padded armrests, and oval medallion backrests. The seats and backs hold terracotta coloured checkered fabric upholstery. The chairs offer strong and sturdy frames carrying their original finish, alongside internal upholstery and springs kept in good order. Placement suits a living room or bedroom as accent armchairs, providing traditional French chateau seating ready for a custom fabric recovery.

FAQs

Dust frames regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and avoid chemical polishes. Vacuum upholstery gently with a brush attachment and keep the chairs out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.

A pair of painted fauteuils can be positioned opposite a contemporary sofa or placed on either side of a fireplace to provide balanced accent seating.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved details such as square rosettes above the legs, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and layered hand-applied paint showing natural wear on raised edges.

Frames were typically crafted from hardwoods such as beech or oak, often finished with painted or gilded distemper, and stuffed with natural horsehair and linen upholstery.

Louis XVI seating is characterised by Neoclassical restraint, featuring straight lines, geometric symmetry, fluted tapered legs, and oval or rectangular backrests known as medallion backs.

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Pair French Upholstered Arm Chairs