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A Pair of 18th Century French Open Arm Chairs
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

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A Pair of 18th Century French Open Arm Chairs

18th century
Description

This lovely pair of 18th century open arm chairs or fauteuil retain their original pale green painted decoration. Recently reupholstered in a toile style fabric. The carved pine frames showing the bold, wider curve of the arms typical of the late 18th century. The frames are solid and in excellent condition given their age. Acquired from a local home. French c1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these French Louis Xvi Armchairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1183760
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This lovely pair of 18th century open arm chairs or fauteuil retain their original pale green painted decoration. Recently reupholstered in a toile style fabric. The carved pine frames showing the bold, wider curve of the arms typical of the late 18th century. The frames are solid and in excellent condition given their age. Acquired from a local home. French c1780
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
68cm (26.77")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these French Louis Xvi Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1183760
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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A pair of 18th-century French Louis XVI open armchairs featuring oval backrests, carved fluted legs, distressed gilding, and red patterned textile upholstery.
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Archive I A pair of 18th-century French Louis XVI open armchairs featuring oval backrests, carved fluted legs, distressed gilding, and red patterned textile upholstery.

A pair of 18th century French open arm chairs

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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
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A pair of 18th-century French Louis XVI open armchairs featuring oval backrests, carved fluted legs, distressed gilding, and red patterned textile upholstery.
A pair of 18th century French open arm chairs
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A pair of 18th-century French Louis XVI open armchairs featuring oval backrests, carved fluted legs, distressed gilding, and red patterned textile upholstery.
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Louis XVI seating is defined by Neoclassical design principles, featuring straight lines, symmetrical proportions, geometric seat backs such as oval medallions or rectangles, and fluted, tapered legs inspired by Greco-Roman architecture.

Frames were typically carved from native hardwoods such as beech or walnut, which were then gilded, painted, or polished. Upholstery utilised natural materials like horsehair padding, webbing, and woven silk, tapestry, or printed cotton fabrics.

Authentic period pieces display hand-carved joinery with wooden pegs, subtle irregularities in hand-cut frame symmetry, natural shrinkage marks in the timber, and historical paint or gilding layers within deep carvings.

Pairing a structured French fauteuil alongside contemporary minimalist sofas creates balanced visual contrast. Placing a pair of open armchairs across from a fireplace or as statement seating in a bedroom suite adds architectural interest and historical context.

Dust wooden frames gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip historical gilding or paint finish. Keep textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent fibre degradation and color fading.
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