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Grand Scale Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs
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Grand Scale Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs

19th century
Sold 22 May 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Description

A Grand Scale Pair of 19th Century French Needlework Armchairs.

These chairs are of particularly large and imposing scale and were made in France in the late 19th century after an 18th century model. The chairs are deep and comfortable to sit in and retain their original needlework upholstery, armrest pads and squab cushions, all of which have survived in excellent condition. The needlework consists of naturalistic flowers on a brown ground which. The frames are carved with floral details and large shells in the centre of the front seat rails.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these French Antique Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136943
Dealers Internal Reference
3701
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A Grand Scale Pair of 19th Century French Needlework Armchairs.
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These chairs are of particularly large and imposing scale and were made in France in the late 19th century after an 18th century model.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The chairs are deep and comfortable to sit in and retain their original needlework upholstery, armrest pads and squab cushions, all of which have survived in excellent condition. The needlework consists of naturalistic flowers on a brown ground which. The frames are carved with floral details and large shells in the centre of the front seat rails.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these French Antique Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
87cm (34.25")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1136943
Dealers Internal Ref
3701
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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A pair of grand nineteenth-century French armchairs featuring carved wooden frames and upholstered floral tapestry fabric.
Grand Scale Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialBeech, Wool, Cotton, Tapestry
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsCarved floral crests, Cabriole legs, Winged backrests
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 87 cm (34 in)

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French period armchairs evolved through various royal courts, notably incorporating ornate carved wooden frames and luxurious upholstery styles from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-carved solid hardwoods such as beech or walnut, traditionally assembled with mortise and tenon joinery and finished with horsehair or wool stuffing beneath the top layer of fabric.

Authentication relies on examining hand-carved frame details, traditional joinery methods, natural wear patterns on the timber, and period-appropriate textile weaves or upholstery techniques.

Pairing ornate historic seating with clean architectural lines and contemporary neutral walls creates a balanced focal point that highlights the craftsmanship of the furniture.

Preservation requires keeping wooden frames away from direct sunlight and heat sources, gently dusting with a soft dry cloth, and consulting a professional restorer for any textile or structural repairs.
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