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Pair of Mid C19th French Gilt-wood Salon Armchairs in the C18th Louis XVI Style.
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for sale €1,287     $1,397
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Pair of Mid C19th French Gilt-wood Salon Armchairs in the C18th Louis XVI Style.

19th century
For Sale by M Lees and Sons
Description

Pair of mid C19th French carved gilt-wood salon armchairs in the C18th Louis XVI style .

Pair of gilt-wood armchairs raised on turned and ‘stop-fluted’ forelegs with carved block corners , having carved and swept arms and carved cresting detail to the frames of the ovoid backs . The rear supports of corresponding design.

The serpentine outline front rail with central carved detail , the seats and backs with close-nailed stud detailing , having been recently upholstered in a vibrant printed floral linen fabric.

In excellent, strong condition with only minor atmospheric losses and chips to the gilding and areas of wear showing the red gesso or bole ground beneath the gilding , which could be restored if required , inclusive of price .

A stylish pair of French armchairs in the opulent style of the C18th period .

H 35”

W 24”

D 18”

France c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these French Giltwood Salon Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08606837
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Gilding worn through to red bole ground: natural wear from extended domestic use.
Frame timber showing slight shrinkage at the joints: normal timber movement over time.
Stop-fluted legs and rosette corner blocks: French nineteenth-century Neoclassical revival work.
Moulded oval back with vertical central support: typical nineteenth-century salon chair construction.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1086691
Dealers Internal Reference
ML 248
Dealers Notes

Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .

Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises .

Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .

All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees & Sons .

If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:

www.leesantiquesworcester.com.

Tel. 01905 26620 / 07860826218

Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.

Description
Pair of mid C19th French carved gilt-wood salon armchairs in the C18th Louis XVI style .
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Pair of gilt-wood armchairs raised on turned and ‘stop-fluted’ forelegs with carved block corners , having carved and swept arms and carved cresting detail to the frames of the ovoid backs.
M Lees and Sons

. The rear supports of corresponding design.

fig 1. A pair of mid-19th-century French Louis XVI style giltwood salon armchairs with oval backs and floral upholstery.
fig 1. Pair of Mid C19th French Gilt-wood Salon Armchairs in the C18th Louis XVI Style.

The serpentine outline front rail with central carved detail , the seats and backs with close-nailed stud detailing , having been recently upholstered in a vibrant printed floral linen fabric.

In excellent, strong condition with only minor atmospheric losses and chips to the gilding and areas of wear showing the red gesso or bole ground beneath the gilding , which could be restored if required , inclusive of price .

A stylish pair of French armchairs in the opulent style of the C18th period .

H 35”

W 24”

D 18”

France c.1860

Date of Manufacture

M Lees and Sons has dated these French Giltwood Salon Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08606837
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 145-180 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Gilding worn through to red bole ground: natural wear from extended domestic use.
Frame timber showing slight shrinkage at the joints: normal timber movement over time.
Stop-fluted legs and rosette corner blocks: French nineteenth-century Neoclassical revival work.
Moulded oval back with vertical central support: typical nineteenth-century salon chair construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1086691
Dealers Internal Ref
ML 248
M Lees and Sons
M Lees and Sons
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

M.lees & sons , 'tower house' , severn st., worcester wr12nb tel . 07860826218

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the M Lees and Sons Profile Page

Trade Associations

M Lees and Sons is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A pair of mid-19th-century French Louis XVI style giltwood salon armchairs with oval backs and floral upholstery.

Pair of Mid C19th French Gilt-wood Salon Armchairs in the C18th Louis XVI Style.

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M Lees and Sons
Telephone 07860 826218 or 01905 26620
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Tower House
1 Castle Place
Severn St
Worcester
WR1 2NB
United Kingdom
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A pair of mid-19th-century French Louis XVI style giltwood salon armchairs with oval backs and floral upholstery.
Pair of mid C19th French gilt-wood salon armchairs in the C18th Louis XVI style.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Textile, Metal Studs
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsOval medallion back, Fluted tapered legs, Carved giltwood frame, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This pair of mid-19th-century French salon armchairs follows the 18th-century Louis XVI revival style. The frames are formed of carved gilt-wood with ovoid medallion backs, featuring carved cresting details, swept arms with padded armrests, and serpentine-outline front rails with central carved details. The armchairs stand on turned and stop-fluted forelegs with carved block corners, and corresponding rear supports. The seats and backs are upholstered in a printed floral linen fabric in shades of cream, red, green, and blue, secured with close-nailed metal stud detailing along the borders. The surfaces show minor atmospheric losses and chips to the gold leaf finish, revealing areas of the red gesso or bole ground underneath. Each armchair measures 88 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. These armchairs suit placement as occasional seating in a living room, drawing room, or bedroom. They offer comfortable seating while bringing a formal French chateau aesthetic to an interior setting.

FAQs

Originating in late 18th-century France as a reaction against the Rococo movement, Louis XVI furniture is defined by neoclassical symmetry, straight lines, geometric forms, medallion or rectangular backs, and fluted tapered legs inspired by Greco-Roman architecture.

These armchairs typically feature hand-carved hardwood frames, such as beech or walnut, finished with oil or water gilding using fine gold leaf over gesso, upholstered with decorative woven textiles or tapestry fabrics.

Authentic 19th-century pieces exhibit natural wear to the gilding revealing the reddish clay bole or gesso underneath, hand-carved details with minor irregularities, traditional joinery methods, and carved motifs such as ribbons, floral rosettes, or stop-fluted legs.

Designers frequently position giltwood armchairs as accent pieces alongside modern minimalist furniture, using the contrast between detailed historical carving and clean modern lines to create visual balance within living rooms, bedrooms, or foyers.

Giltwood surfaces should be dusted gently with a soft dry brush or feather duster without using liquid cleaners or water, which can dissolve water-gilding or damage the gesso substrate; direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity should also be avoided.
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