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Pair of 19th Century French Painted Armchairs
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Pair of 19th Century French Painted Armchairs

19th century
Sold 14 October 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Description

Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs with Original Paint.

These armchairs are in the Louis XVI manner but of 19th century date. They retain their charming original white and pastel blue paintwork and have been upholstered in blue velvet. Of good size and with tall backs, these chairs stand very well. They have turned and fluted columns supporting the armrests and other carved details throughout such as paterae/rosettes, fluting and leaf carving to the rails and legs. The back legs have a nice kick out and standing on toupie feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

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

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SA1159721
Dealers Internal Reference
3864
Description
Pair of 19th Century French Armchairs with Original Paint.

These armchairs are in the Louis XVI manner but of 19th century date.

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They retain their charming original white and pastel blue paintwork and have been upholstered in blue velvet.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Of good size and with tall backs, these chairs stand very well. They have turned and fluted columns supporting the armrests and other carved details throughout such as paterae/rosettes, fluting and leaf carving to the rails and legs. The back legs have a nice kick out and standing on toupie feet.

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1159721
Dealers Internal Ref
3864
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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A pair of nineteenth-century French armchairs featuring blue velvet upholstery and distressed painted wooden frames with carved fluted legs.
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Armchairs
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A pair of nineteenth-century French armchairs featuring blue velvet upholstery and distressed painted wooden frames with carved fluted legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XVI
  • MaterialBeech, Velvet, Gesso
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsFluted legs, Carved rosettes, Upholstered armrests, Brass nailhead trim
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 68 cm (27 in) x D 72 cm (28 in)

FAQs

French painted armchairs, often referred to as fauteuils, gained prominence during the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods, shifting from heavy baroque styles towards lighter, neoclassical proportions with exposed carved woodwork.

These chairs are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech or walnut, featuring hand-carved details, traditional joinery, gesso and paint finishes, and stuffed upholstery secured with tacking.

Authenticity is identified through hand-carved tool marks, period-appropriate joinery methods, aged patination on the painted surface, and horsehair or traditional stuffing materials beneath the upholstery.

Pair them with minimalist modern furniture and neutral tones to create a striking contrast, allowing the historical craftsmanship and colour to serve as a focal point.

Keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent paint fading and textile degradation, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and avoid chemical cleaning agents on the painted wooden surfaces.
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