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Pair of 18th Century Italian Painted Chairs
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Pair of 18th Century Italian Painted Chairs

18th century
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A Pair of 18th Century Italian Chairs with Original Blue and Gilt Paintwork.

These lovely chairs are probably Venetian, made in the middle of the 18th century in the Louis XV rococo style. They retain their original blue paintwork, with gilded highlights. As would be expected with chairs of this period, the frames are made up of a series of curves and scrolls. The asymmetrical top rails vary on the two chairs, meaning that these are a true pair. The cresting leaning right on one chair, left on the other. The chairs are of grand and imposing scale but have soft curves to the frames and pretty soft blue painted finish.

The chairs have been newly reupholstered to an under finish, ready for the client's choice of outer fabric or could be left as is for a more contemporary look.

Physical Dimensions
Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these 18th Century Italian Armchairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1155851
Dealers Internal Reference
3753
Description
A Pair of 18th Century Italian Chairs with Original Blue and Gilt Paintwork.
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These lovely chairs are probably Venetian, made in the middle of the 18th century in the Louis XV rococo style.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

They retain their original blue paintwork, with gilded highlights. As would be expected with chairs of this period, the frames are made up of a series of curves and scrolls. The asymmetrical top rails vary on the two chairs, meaning that these are a true pair. The cresting leaning right on one chair, left on the other. The chairs are of grand and imposing scale but have soft curves to the frames and pretty soft blue painted finish.

The chairs have been newly reupholstered to an under finish, ready for the client's choice of outer fabric or could be left as is for a more contemporary look.

Height
112cm (44.09")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these 18th Century Italian Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1155851
Dealers Internal Ref
3753
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery.

Pair of 18th Century Italian Painted Chairs

Archive II A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery. View II
Archive III A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery. View III
Archive IV A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery. View IV
Archive V A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery. View V
Archive VI A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery. View IX
Archive X A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery. View X
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

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A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery.
Pair of 18th Century Italian Painted Chairs
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A pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs featuring pale blue painted frames with gilt detailing, carved shell aprons, curved cabriole legs, and cream upholstery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleItalian Rococo
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Gold Leaf, Fabric
  • ColourPale Blue, Gold, Off-White
  • MotifsShell carving, Cabriole legs, Scroll armrests, Cartouche backrest
  • SizeH 112 cm (44 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

This pair of 18th-century Italian Rococo armchairs originates from the middle of the 18th century, displaying the characteristic curves and scrolls of the period. The wooden frames showcase original pale blue paintwork with gilded highlights, complemented by off-white fabric upholstery on the cartouche backrests and seats. Each chair features a carved shell motif on the apron, scroll armrests, and cabriole legs with scrolled feet, with asymmetrical top rails that lean in opposite directions. The dimensions measure 112 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 72 cm deep. Suitable for grand reception rooms or drawing rooms in a home today, these large armchairs provide imposing yet comfortable seating. They can be placed around a central table or positioned in a reading corner. The neutral upholstery works well in traditional or contemporary interiors while retaining historical character through the original painted and gilt finish.

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Italian Rococo furniture from the 18th century is defined by asymmetric curves, fluid scrollwork, cabriole legs, and shell motifs. Unlike heavier Baroque styles, Rococo pieces emphasised lightness, often finished with gesso, painted polychrome pastel shades, and gold leaf gilding.

These chairs were typically carved from native softwoods or hardwood frames, such as walnut or poplar, coated in a gesso preparation layer, and finished with mineral-based paints and real gold leaf gilding before upholstery was applied.

Authentic pieces show natural wear patterns through the paint to the underlying gesso layer, hand-carved joinery imperfections, pegs or hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, and subtle oxidisation of gilded areas.

Painted Rococo armchairs function well as accent seating when placed flanking a console table, positioned in a quiet corner of a bedroom, or paired opposite a structured modern sofa to create texture and contrast.

Keep painted antique furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent flaking and timber shrinkage. Dust gently with a soft dry brush or microfiber cloth, avoiding water or chemical polishes on gesso surfaces.
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