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Pair of Antique Armchairs
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Pair of Antique Armchairs

19th century
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Pair of Antique French Empire Style Armchairs – Circa 1880s

Add timeless elegance to your space with this stunning pair of antique French Empire style armchairs, dating back to the 1880s. These exquisite chairs feature beautifully hand-carved solid wood frames with rich, dark patina and classic Empire motifs, including fluted legs, scrolled arms, and finely detailed carvings along the back and sides.

The original upholstery showcases a refined diamond-patterned fabric in a warm golden beige tone, accented with decorative brass nailhead trim . Comfortable yet stately, these chairs perfectly balance sophistication and historical charm.

Whether placed in a living room, study, or entryway, this pair makes a striking statement of classic French craftsmanship and design.

Material Condition - The material would ideally need changing as is showing signs of wear and sun bleaching please check all the photos.

Dimensions:

Height: 101 cm

Width (widest point): 69 cm

Seat Height: 45 cm

Declaration

Simon Charles Antiques has dated these French Louis XVI Armchairs to the 1880s.

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SA1138816
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C0646
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Pair of Antique French Empire Style Armchairs – Circa 1880s
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Add timeless elegance to your space with this stunning pair of antique French Empire style armchairs, dating back to the 1880s.
Simon Charles Antiques

These exquisite chairs feature beautifully hand-carved solid wood frames with rich, dark patina and classic Empire motifs, including fluted legs, scrolled arms, and finely detailed carvings along the back and sides.

fig 1. A pair of antique French Louis XVI style open armchairs featuring dark carved wooden frames and gold diamond-patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Armchairs

The original upholstery showcases a refined diamond-patterned fabric in a warm golden beige tone, accented with decorative brass nailhead trim . Comfortable yet stately, these chairs perfectly balance sophistication and historical charm.

fig 2. A pair of antique French Louis XVI style open armchairs featuring dark carved wooden frames and gold diamond-patterned fabric upholstery.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Armchairs

Whether placed in a living room, study, or entryway, this pair makes a striking statement of classic French craftsmanship and design.

Material Condition - The material would ideally need changing as is showing signs of wear and sun bleaching please check all the photos.

Dimensions:

Height: 101 cm

Width (widest point): 69 cm

Seat Height: 45 cm

Date of Manufacture

Simon Charles Antiques has dated these French Louis XVI Armchairs to the 1880s.

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SA1138816
Dealers Internal Ref
C0646
Simon Charles Antiques
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Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 8AB
United Kingdom
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A pair of antique French Louis XVI style open armchairs featuring dark carved wooden frames and gold diamond-patterned fabric upholstery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Neoclassical
  • MaterialCarved Timber, Textile
  • ColourGold and Dark Brown
  • MotifsFluted turned legs, Carved frame, Padded armrests, Diamond patterned upholstery

These antique French Empire style armchairs date from the 1880s and comprise a matched pair of open armchairs built from solid carved timber with a dark brown finish. Each chair has an arched padded backrest and seat upholstered in gold diamond-patterned fabric with padded armrests, fluted turned legs, and detailed carved frames. The materials show signs of wear and sun bleaching. Each armchair measures 101 cm in height, 69 cm in width, and 45 cm in seat height. Appropriate for placement in a traditional living room, study, or formal entryway, these armchairs provide functional seating while contributing a historical aesthetic. The carved timber elements and patterned textile upholstery offer period character suitable for interiors favouring antique French styling. Regular domestic use in a home setting suits these chairs, provided they are placed away from direct sunlight to prevent further bleaching of the fabric.

FAQs

Originating in late 18th-century France, Louis XVI style fauteuil armchairs are open-framed accent chairs characterised by Neoclassical design elements such as straight lines, fluted turned legs, geometric proportions, and exposed carved timber framing.

These armchairs were traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or beech, often finished with dark stain, gilt, or paint. The upholstery historically utilized natural fillings like horsehair and wool, covered in silk, damask, or woven tapestry fabric.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of traditional craftsmanship, such as hand-carved joinery, irregular tool marks beneath the frame, original mortise and tenon joints with wooden pegs, and natural age-related patina on both the timber and gilding.

Place a pair of open armchairs opposite a sleek modern sofa or flanking a central fireplace to create formal symmetry. Combining classical carved timber frames with minimalist contemporary decor provides architectural contrast and visual warmth.

Dust timber frames regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical polishes. Keep upholstered surfaces clean using a gentle vacuum attachment, and position the chairs away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent fabric fading and timber cracking.
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