Antique French Dining Chairs 19th Century

Name: Set of 6 French Style Chairs by Morison & Co of Edinburgh
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1122192
Price: 1200 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDining Chairs
Period19th century
StyleLouis XV Revival
MaterialWalnut, Textile, Brass
ColourCoral and Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Carved crest rail, Padded backrest, Brass studding
SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This set of six Victorian dining chairs by Morison and Co of Edinburgh exemplifies the Louis XV Revival style. Each chair is formed from walnut with a warm brown timber tone, paired with coral upholstered seats and padded backrests secured by close brass studding along the frames. The construction incorporates carved crest rails at the top of the shaped backs, moulded seat rails beneath the cushions, and cabriole legs featuring pronounced curled toes on the front supports. These dining chairs measure 89 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 40 cm deep. Such seating is suitable for formal dining rooms, drawing rooms, or as occasional chairs around a central table in a traditionally styled home. The open arrangement of six matching pieces provides ample seating for family gatherings or dinner parties, introducing a distinct French chateau aesthetic into interior spaces.

FAQs

French-style dining chairs from this era are defined by their Rococo and Louis XV influences, featuring serpentine frames, moulded backrests, subtle hand-carved floral or scroll motifs, and elegant cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet.

Cabinetmakers typically utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, mahogany, or rosewood for the frames, secured with mortise and tenon joinery. Traditional upholstery involved horsehair padding, steel coil springs, natural jute webbing, and brass stud finishings.

Authentic pieces often bear a stamped maker signature, brass plaque, or paper label on the underside of the seat rail. Additional indicators include hand-cut timber joinery, age-appropriate wear to the leg terminals, and precise hand-carving along the timber borders.

These chairs can be paired with a minimalist oak or stone dining table to create visual contrast between period detailing and modern geometry. Using structured, solid-coloured upholstery allows historical silhouettes to complement contemporary interior palettes.

Timber frames should be dusted with a soft microfibre cloth and treated annually with natural beeswax polish applied in the direction of the grain. Upholstery should be gently vacuumed with a soft brush attachment and kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fabric fading.

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