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A Pair of Early 18th Century French Walnut Open Armchairs
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A Pair of Early 18th Century French Walnut Open Armchairs

18th century
Sold 27 March 2026 · Buckingham Interiors
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A pair of Louis XIV / Louis XV walnut open armchairs, the chairs are supported by turned and carved legs joined with a shaped and carved H-stretcher terminating with block and bun foot.. Structurally sound, but do need reupholstering . For fabric, these chairs are Susie Watson waiting to happen !

Ever increasingly difficult to find, these chairs have a lovely form and in remarkably good order for 300 years of age. .

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated these French Walnut Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
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SA1128212
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A pair of Louis XIV / Louis XV walnut open armchairs, the chairs are supported by turned and carved legs joined with a shaped and carved H-stretcher terminating with block and bun foot.. Structurally sound, but do need reupholstering . For fabric, these chairs are Susie Watson waiting to happen !
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Ever increasingly difficult to find, these chairs have a lovely form and in remarkably good order for 300 years of age.
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Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated these French Walnut Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128212
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A pair of early 18th-century French walnut armchairs featuring turned stretchers and patterned tapestry upholstery.
A pair of early 18th century French walnut open armchairs
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialWalnut, Tapestry, Iron
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsTurned legs, H-stretchers, Shaped crest rail, Upholstered armrests
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

Early 18th-century French seating transitioned from the heavy formality of the Louis XIV period towards the lighter, more flowing lines of the Regence style, featuring curved armrests, cabriole or turned legs, and distinctively shaped backs.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, joined using traditional mortise and tenon techniques, and traditionally upholstered with horsehair, wool, and natural webbing secured with iron tacks.

Authenticity is assessed through timber oxidation, tool marks consistent with period hand-working, traditional joinery methods, and the presence of hand-forged iron fixings rather than modern machine-made screws.

Pairing historic seating with minimalist modern architecture creates a balanced aesthetic, allowing the aged patina and traditional craftsmanship to serve as a focal point in contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels, avoiding direct sunlight to protect textiles and wood finishes, and consulting professional conservators for structural or textile repairs.
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