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French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Name: French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1164000
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A superb example of 19th-century French salon seating - richly carved giltwood, original cane, and beautifully executed upholstery that enhances both comfort and elegance.

Date: 19th century

Origin: France

Materials: Giltwood, cane, upholstered back, plush, domed cushion pad

Design: Shaped curved back, cabriole legs, gilt show-wood frame

Seat Height: 50cm (19.75")

Dimensions: H: 88cm (34.6") | W: 58cm (22.8") | D: 52cm (20.5")

Condition: Good quality; retains gentle, honest wear consistent with age

Delivery: Not included - please use the Request Delivery Quote feature before completing your order

On Display: White’s Antiques, 53 High Street, Arundel, West Sussex

Heritage & Craftsmanship

This highly decorative salon chair is adorned with numerous hand-carved details, from the floral motifs on the cresting to the scrolling on the cabriole legs. The gilt show-wood frame has been masterfully upholstered in throughout; worthy of particular note is the upholstery to the back, allowing the carving to remain fully visible while adding a layer of refined comfort.

Upholstery & Comfort

The shaped, curved back seems to envelop the sitter, its form emphasised by contrasting double piping against a pale neutral fabric. The piping - double to the areas adjoining the giltwood frame, single to the front upholstered back - frames the contours beautifully. The cane seat is original, but now complemented by a domed, plush cushion pad in a contrasting fabric that matches the piping, offering both visual harmony and additional comfort.

Styling Suggestions

Perfect for a dressing room, bedroom corner, or as an accent in a formal sitting room, this chair combines decorative presence with genuine comfort. Its mix of giltwood, cane, and fabric allows it to bridge traditional and eclectic interiors with ease.

Explore Every Facet

These visuals form part of the condition report, offering full transparency and immersive appreciation. Our high-resolution images invite you to zoom in and linger over the details. Observe the thoughtfully placed wear marks, the elegant carvings, and the flawless upholstery and other details in all our imagery.

Cresting rail carving – finely detailed floral and foliate motifs, highlighted by the soft, time-worn gilt finish.

Curved back profile – the gentle sweep of the frame and upholstery that creates the enveloping, comfortable shape.

Double and single piping – precise, contrasting trim that defines the contours and frames the giltwood beautifully.

Original cane seat – intact and in excellent condition, with the natural texture visible beneath the plush cushion pad.

Domed cushion pad – tailored to fit perfectly, in a tonal fabric that harmonises with the piping and adds depth to the palette.

Cabriole legs and scroll feet – elegant curves with carved detailing, showing subtle wear that enhances the patina.

Outer back upholstery – pale neutral fabric framed by giltwood, allowing the carving to remain fully visible from every angle.

Sustainable Style

Thank you for choosing antique furniture - it is both an aesthetic and environmental decision. Restoring this beautiful chair for modern use is an essential act in keeping traditional skills alive and keeping beautiful original items in circulation. Without demand for restoration and conservation, the master-craftsmen capable of such work will become increasingly rare.

Purchase with Confidence

Every piece is meticulously examined by our skilled expert craftsmen, and any necessary repairs or restorations are performed in our workshops. This guarantees that each item from our collection can be acquired with assurance and is ready for immediate integration into your home.

Transparent Condition Details: Please examine all photographs carefully for a complete understanding of each item’s condition. These images form a crucial part

Physical Dimensions

Height

88cm (34.65")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1164000

Dealers Internal Reference

MG089

Dealers Notes

We do not include delivery in our prices as this is dependent upon many factors such as whether it is mainland or overseas. The following options are available to you:-

• You can arrange your own collection from our address

• You can fill in the delivery request option

• You can email us for further information if there is more than one item

• Proovia Delivery offer a 2 man delivery system

Description

A superb example of 19th-century French salon seating - richly carved giltwood, original cane, and beautifully executed upholstery that enhances both comfort and elegance.

Date: 19th century

Origin: France

fig 1. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 1. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Materials: Giltwood, cane, upholstered back, plush, domed cushion pad

Design: Shaped curved back, cabriole legs, gilt show-wood frame

Seat Height: 50cm (19.75")

Dimensions: H: 88cm (34.6") | W: 58cm (22.8") | D: 52cm (20.5")

fig 2. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 2. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Condition: Good quality; retains gentle, honest wear consistent with age

Delivery: Not included - please use the Request Delivery Quote feature before completing your order

On Display: White’s Antiques, 53 High Street, Arundel, West Sussex

fig 3. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 3. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Heritage & Craftsmanship

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This highly decorative salon chair is adorned with numerous hand-carved details, from the floral motifs on the cresting to the scrolling on the cabriole legs.

Whites Antiques

The gilt show-wood frame has been masterfully upholstered in throughout; worthy of particular note is the upholstery to the back, allowing the carving to remain fully visible while adding a layer of refined comfort.

fig 4. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 4. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Upholstery & Comfort

The shaped, curved back seems to envelop the sitter, its form emphasised by contrasting double piping against a pale neutral fabric. The piping - double to the areas adjoining the giltwood frame, single to the front upholstered back - frames the contours beautifully. The cane seat is original, but now complemented by a domed, plush cushion pad in a contrasting fabric that matches the piping, offering both visual harmony and additional comfort.

fig 5. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 5. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Styling Suggestions

Perfect for a dressing room, bedroom corner, or as an accent in a formal sitting room, this chair combines decorative presence with genuine comfort. Its mix of giltwood, cane, and fabric allows it to bridge traditional and eclectic interiors with ease.

fig 6. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 6. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Explore Every Facet

These visuals form part of the condition report, offering full transparency and immersive appreciation. Our high-resolution images invite you to zoom in and linger over the details. Observe the thoughtfully placed wear marks, the elegant carvings, and the flawless upholstery and other details in all our imagery.

fig 7. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 7. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Cresting rail carving – finely detailed floral and foliate motifs, highlighted by the soft, time-worn gilt finish.

Curved back profile – the gentle sweep of the frame and upholstery that creates the enveloping, comfortable shape.

fig 8. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 8. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Double and single piping – precise, contrasting trim that defines the contours and frames the giltwood beautifully.

Original cane seat – intact and in excellent condition, with the natural texture visible beneath the plush cushion pad.

fig 9. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 9. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Domed cushion pad – tailored to fit perfectly, in a tonal fabric that harmonises with the piping and adds depth to the palette.

Cabriole legs and scroll feet – elegant curves with carved detailing, showing subtle wear that enhances the patina.

fig 10. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 10. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Outer back upholstery – pale neutral fabric framed by giltwood, allowing the carving to remain fully visible from every angle.

Sustainable Style

Thank you for choosing antique furniture - it is both an aesthetic and environmental decision. Restoring this beautiful chair for modern use is an essential act in keeping traditional skills alive and keeping beautiful original items in circulation. Without demand for restoration and conservation, the master-craftsmen capable of such work will become increasingly rare.

fig 11. French 19th-Century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework — fig 11. French 19th-century Giltwood Salon Chair - Upholstered with Canework

Purchase with Confidence

Every piece is meticulously examined by our skilled expert craftsmen, and any necessary repairs or restorations are performed in our workshops. This guarantees that each item from our collection can be acquired with assurance and is ready for immediate integration into your home.

Transparent Condition Details: Please examine all photographs carefully for a complete understanding of each item’s condition. These images form a crucial part