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Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Armchairs
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Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Armchairs

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 December 2025 · Marylebone Antiques
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A beautiful pair of antique French gilt wood armchairs, dating from around the 1930’s.

They are of very good quality, with gorgeous carving throughout. They sit on wonderful cabriole legs, there is profuse carving depicting shells, acanthus leaves and flowers, and they have lovely scrolled armrests. The proportions are very generous and they are very comfortable.

The gilt finish has just the right amount of wear, with different colours coming through the gilt. The frames are solid and perfectly distressed with a lovely patina. We have just had them re-upholstered in a cream cotton fabric.

Width – 28 inches , 71 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 42 inches , 106 cm

Seat height – 16 inches , 41 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique French Armchair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1173637
Dealers Internal Reference
10742
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A beautiful pair of antique French gilt wood armchairs, dating from around the 1930’s.

They are of very good quality, with gorgeous carving throughout.

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They sit on wonderful cabriole legs, there is profuse carving depicting shells, acanthus leaves and flowers, and they have lovely scrolled armrests.
Marylebone Antiques

The proportions are very generous and they are very comfortable.

fig 1. A pair of antique French armchairs featuring ornately carved and gilded wooden frames upholstered in a light-coloured fabric.
fig 1. Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Armchairs

The gilt finish has just the right amount of wear, with different colours coming through the gilt. The frames are solid and perfectly distressed with a lovely patina. We have just had them re-upholstered in a cream cotton fabric.

Width – 28 inches , 71 cm

Depth – 28 inches , 71 cm

Height – 42 inches , 106 cm

Seat height – 16 inches , 41 cm

Height
106cm (41.73")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Antique French Armchair to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173637
Dealers Internal Ref
10742
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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A pair of antique French armchairs featuring ornately carved and gilded wooden frames upholstered in a light-coloured fabric.
Pair of Antique French Gilt Wood Armchairs
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Rococo
  • MaterialGilt Wood, Upholstery Fabric
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCabriole legs, C-scroll carvings, Floral crestings, Padded armrests
  • SizeH 106 cm (42 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

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French gilt armchairs from the 18th and 19th centuries typically draw inspiration from the Rococo and Neoclassical periods, characterised by flowing serpentine lines, asymmetry, and ornate hand-carved floral motifs.

These pieces are traditionally constructed from solid hardwoods such as beech or oak, featuring hand-applied gold leaf or gesso over bole, joined with traditional mortise and tenon construction.

Authenticity is identified by hand-carved detailing rather than cast resin, subtle signs of age such as oxidation in the gilding, hand-planed secondary woods, and traditional horsehair or organic stuffing in the upholstery.

They can be integrated into contemporary spaces as statement accent pieces, pairing ornate gold finishes with clean-lined modern architecture and neutral textiles to create visual contrast.

Gilt wood requires dusting with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and should be kept away from direct sunlight, excessive moisture, and fluctuating temperatures to prevent the fragile gold leaf from flaking.
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