French Louis XVI Armchairs 1900 - 1920

Name: Pair of Salon Armchairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1097864
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleLouis XVI
MaterialBeechwood, Hessian, Gesso
ColourDistressed Grey
MotifsOval medallion back, Fluted tapered legs, Padded armrests, Carved rosette blocks
SizeH 90 cm (35 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

These Edwardian salon armchairs are executed in the Louis XVI style from beechwood, gesso and hessian. The pair has a distressed grey painted finish with carved rosette blocks, fluted tapered legs, padded armrests and oval medallion backs. The wooden frames show extensive signs of wear, with the original aged fabric removed to expose the underlying hessian and cushion filling. Each armchair measures 90 cm high, 63 cm wide and 58 cm deep, with a seat height of 44 cm. In a contemporary home interior, these salon chairs are suitable for placement in a formal reception room, hallway, bedroom or dressing room. The French chateau aesthetic allows them to serve as decorative seating or accent pieces against neutral walls, paired with traditional or eclectic furniture. Buyers should note that the aged upholstery requires further preparation and new fabric before regular daily use.

FAQs

Developed in 18th-century France, Louis XVI salon armchairs, or fauteuils, are characterised by neoclassical principles including oval or rectangular backs, straight fluted legs, and carved wooden frames.

Frames were crafted from hardwoods such as beech or walnut, finished with painted gesso or gilding, and traditionally upholstered using horsehair, jute hessian, and coiled springs.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-carved joinery, peg construction, aged distressed paint showing underlying gesso layers, and traditional hand-stitched upholstery webbing.

These chairs serve as structured accent seating in living rooms, bedrooms, or hallways, pairing naturally with minimalist decor or mixed-era eclectic interiors.

Clean painted timber frames with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleansers to prevent damage to delicate patinas or historic gesso finishes.

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Pair of Salon Armchairs

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