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Pair French Neo Classical Chairs Painted Louis XVI Revival
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Pair French Neo Classical Chairs Painted Louis XVI Revival

1900 - 1920
Description

Refined pair of French painted Neo Classical chairs Circa 1910

The chairs are upholstered in a luxurious golden satin fabric adorned with intricate ivory damask pattern

The wooden frames are painted in a pale ivory tone with hand-painted gilt accents and fine detailing

The backs are crowned with a carved floral crest and small finials on each corner post. The turned legs are fluted and tapering, ending in delicate feet

Highly decorative pair purchased from a dealer on Marche Biron at the Paris antiques markets

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

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Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height x Arm Height

22 (56) x 18.5 (47) x 32 (81) x 16 (41)

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated these French Neoclassical Side Chairs to the 1910s.

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SA1177037
Description
Refined pair of French painted Neo Classical chairs Circa 1910
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The chairs are upholstered in a luxurious golden satin fabric adorned with intricate ivory damask pattern.
Canonbury Antiques

The wooden frames are painted in a pale ivory tone with hand-painted gilt accents and fine detailing

fig 1. A pair of French Neoclassical side chairs featuring painted off-white frames with fluted legs, oval medallion backs, and gold patterned silk upholstery.
fig 1. Pair French Neo Classical Chairs Painted Louis XVI Revival

The backs are crowned with a carved floral crest and small finials on each corner post. The turned legs are fluted and tapering, ending in delicate feet

Highly decorative pair purchased from a dealer on Marche Biron at the Paris antiques markets

fig 2. A pair of French Neoclassical side chairs featuring painted off-white frames with fluted legs, oval medallion backs, and gold patterned silk upholstery.
fig 2. Pair French Neo Classical Chairs Painted Louis XVI Revival

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - including the US - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height x Arm Height

22 (56) x 18.5 (47) x 32 (81) x 16 (41)

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
47cm (18.50")
Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated these French Neoclassical Side Chairs to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1177037
Canonbury Antiques
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Archive I A pair of French Neoclassical side chairs featuring painted off-white frames with fluted legs, oval medallion backs, and gold patterned silk upholstery.

Pair French Neo Classical Chairs Painted Louis XVI Revival

Archive II A pair of French Neoclassical side chairs featuring painted off-white frames with fluted legs, oval medallion backs, and gold patterned silk upholstery. View II
Archive III A pair of French Neoclassical side chairs featuring painted off-white frames with fluted legs, oval medallion backs, and gold patterned silk upholstery. View III
Archive IV A pair of French Neoclassical side chairs featuring painted off-white frames with fluted legs, oval medallion backs, and gold patterned silk upholstery. View IV
Archive V A pair of French Neoclassical side chairs featuring painted off-white frames with fluted legs, oval medallion backs, and gold patterned silk upholstery. View V
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A pair of French Neoclassical side chairs featuring painted off-white frames with fluted legs, oval medallion backs, and gold patterned silk upholstery.
Pair French Neo Classical Chairs Painted Louis XVI Revival
Ref: SA1177037
A pair of French Neoclassical side chairs featuring painted off-white frames with fluted legs, oval medallion backs, and gold patterned silk upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSide Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialBeech, Silk, Paint, Giltwood
  • ColourGold and Cream
  • MotifsOval medallion backs, Fluted tapered legs, Parcel-gilt paintwork, Neoclassical swags
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

This pair of French Neo Classical side chairs, dating from 1910 in the Louis XVI Revival style, are constructed from beech with a pale ivory painted finish, parcel-gilt accents, and gold and cream silk upholstery. Each chair displays oval medallion backs crowned with a carved floral crest and small finials on the corner posts, paired with fluted tapering legs. The seats and backrests are covered in a golden satin fabric featuring an intricate ivory damask pattern of neoclassical swags and circular motifs. The frames measure 81 cm high, 56 cm wide, and 47 cm deep. These decorative accent chairs provide additional seating for a formal living room, bedroom, or dressing area. They suit traditional, classic, or chateau-inspired interiors as standalone decorative pieces or positioned around a small table.

FAQs

The Louis XVI Revival style, popular in the late 19th century, is defined by Neoclassical symmetry, straight lines, geometric forms, fluted legs, and decorative motifs inspired by classical antiquity such as ribbons, swags, and medallions.

These chairs were typically crafted from hardwoods such as beech or walnut, finished with painted cream or off-white lacquers, often highlighted with parcel-gilding, and upholstered in luxurious woven textiles like silk damask or brocade.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved details, mortise and tenon joinery, subtle natural wear to the paint and gilding, and architectural proportions consistent with late 19th-century cabinetmaking standards.

Place a pair of Neoclassical chairs in a contemporary hallway, as accent seating in a master bedroom, or flanking a console table to introduce historic texture into a refined interior design.

Dust painted timber frames gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoid chemical detergents, keep the chairs out of direct sunlight to prevent silk fading, and vacuum fabric carefully with a soft brush attachment.
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