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Pair of Vintage French Boudoir Chairs
Hand of Glory
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Pair of Vintage French Boudoir Chairs

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

A pretty pair of vintage French boudoir chairs, early 20th century, with shaped backs and sprung seats, upholstered in Louis XVI style striped woven fabric and with a pleated skirt.

The backs 81cm high, 53cm wide edge, the seats 46cm deep and 34cm high,

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated these Vintage French Boudoir Chairs to the 1930s.

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SA1169070
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SKU00000951
Description
A pretty pair of vintage French boudoir chairs, early 20th century, with shaped backs and sprung seats, upholstered in Louis XVI style striped woven fabric and with a pleated skirt.

The backs 81cm high, 53cm wide edge, the seats 46cm deep and 34cm high,

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Vintage French Boudoir Chairs to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169070
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000951
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2012

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A pair of vintage French boudoir chairs featuring red and cream striped woven fabric upholstery with pleated skirts.
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Archive I A pair of vintage French boudoir chairs featuring red and cream striped woven fabric upholstery with pleated skirts.

Pair of Vintage French Boudoir Chairs

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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 175
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Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A pair of vintage French boudoir chairs featuring red and cream striped woven fabric upholstery with pleated skirts.
Pair of Vintage French Boudoir Chairs
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A pair of vintage French boudoir chairs featuring red and cream striped woven fabric upholstery with pleated skirts.
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A French boudoir or slipper chair is a low-slung, traditionally upholstered seat designed primarily for bedrooms, dressing rooms, and private sitting spaces. Originating in 18th-century France, these chairs feature low seat heights to assist with dressing and frequently display pleated skirts or decorative fabric trims.

Traditional French boudoir chairs are constructed using solid timber frames, coil-sprung seats, and natural fillings such as horsehair or coconut fibre. Outer upholstery often includes woven damask, velvet, silk brocade, or striped cotton jacquard fabric.

Authentic mid-century and vintage pieces typically showcase hand-stitched upholstery edge-work, internal wooden frames with webbing or coil springs, original brass castors beneath the skirt, and distinct fabric patterns such as floral stripe or brocade.

These chairs function effectively as accent seating placed in bedroom corners, alongside a dressing table, or in a formal drawing room. Pairing patterned upholstery with neutral walls creates a balanced visual focal point.

Keep upholstered seating out of direct sunlight to prevent colour fading. Clean regularly using a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner, and consult a specialist textile restorer for spot-cleaning delicate woven fabrics.
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