Sold: Pair of French Armchairs 19th Century

Name: Pair of French Armchairs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1100128
Price: 650 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectArmchairs
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialBeech, Upholstery Fabric
ColourYellow
MotifsCarved wooden arms, Upholstered back and seat, Cabriole legs, Patterned textile
SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

FAQs

French period armchairs, often referred to as fauteuils or bergeres, evolved through various royal reigns such as Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, reflecting shifts from heavy baroque ornamentation to lighter neoclassical elegance.

Authentic period chairs typically feature frames carved from native hardwoods like beech or walnut, joined with traditional mortise and tenon construction, and traditional stuffing materials such as horsehair and coil springs.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-carved details, tool marks on the wood, the type of joinery used, and signs of age such as oxidation and wear on the frame and upholstery webbing.

These armchairs serve as statement pieces that can soften contemporary minimalist spaces or complement eclectic rooms when paired with clean-lined modern furniture and neutral backdrops.

Preservation involves keeping chairs out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading, regularly vacuuming with a soft brush attachment, and treating the wooden frames with appropriate conservation wax.

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