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Set of 4 19th Century French Louis Xv Style Fauteuil Armchairs, C1860
Anthony Short Antiques
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Set of 4 19th Century French Louis Xv Style Fauteuil Armchairs, C1860

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A Beautiful Set of 4 French Louis XV Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs

This stunning and sturdy set of four 19th-century French upholstered fauteuil armchairs is a superb example of the Louis XV style, with its rich ornamentation and absence of straight lines. Each armchair features a wonderfully sinuous wooden frame with a generous wide seat, a flat back, and open, padded armrests for added comfort. The crest rail and apron are deeply carved in high relief with delicate flowers and leafy foliage, while the elegant feet are finished with a single acanthus leaf, a classic Louis XV detail. The antique wooden frames, darkened by a rich, time-worn patina, are beautifully offset by the updated velveteen upholstery in a bold and vibrant palette of blue, red, and green, bringing a fresh contemporary touch to a truly classic form.

With a seat height of 45 cm, these armchairs are as comfortable as they are decorative, making them perfect for a formal living room, elegant salon, or refined bedroom setting. A rare opportunity to acquire a harmonious set of four, combining historic charm with modern appeal.

Height 99cm (39.0in)

Width 71cm (28.0in)

Depth 60cm (23.6in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated these Louis Xv Fauteuil Armchairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1187755
Dealers Internal Reference
1432
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A Beautiful Set of 4 French Louis XV Upholstered Fauteuil Armchairs
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This stunning and sturdy set of four 19th-century French upholstered fauteuil armchairs is a superb example of the Louis XV style, with its rich ornamentation and absence of straight lines.
Anthony Short Antiques

Each armchair features a wonderfully sinuous wooden frame with a generous wide seat, a flat back, and open, padded armrests for added comfort. The crest rail and apron are deeply carved in high relief with delicate flowers and leafy foliage, while the elegant feet are finished with a single acanthus leaf, a classic Louis XV detail. The antique wooden frames, darkened by a rich, time-worn patina, are beautifully offset by the updated velveteen upholstery in a bold and vibrant palette of blue, red, and green, bringing a fresh contemporary touch to a truly classic form.

fig 1. A set of four 19th-century French Louis XV style fauteuil armchairs featuring carved timber frames, cabriole legs, and blue floral upholstery.
fig 1. Set of 4 19th Century French Louis Xv Style Fauteuil Armchairs, C1860

With a seat height of 45 cm, these armchairs are as comfortable as they are decorative, making them perfect for a formal living room, elegant salon, or refined bedroom setting. A rare opportunity to acquire a harmonious set of four, combining historic charm with modern appeal.

Height 99cm (39.0in)

Width 71cm (28.0in)

Depth 60cm (23.6in)

Height
99cm (38.98")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated these Louis Xv Fauteuil Armchairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187755
Dealers Internal Ref
1432
Anthony Short Antiques
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SET OF 4 19TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE FAUTEUIL ARMCHAIRS, C1860

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A set of four 19th-century French Louis XV style fauteuil armchairs featuring carved timber frames, cabriole legs, and blue floral upholstery.
SET OF 4 19TH CENTURY FRENCH LOUIS XV STYLE FAUTEUIL ARMCHAIRS, C1860
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A fauteuil is a traditional French armchair featuring an open space between the upholstered arms and the seat frame. The Louis XV design variant, developed in the 18th century and revived throughout the 19th century, is characterised by serpentine curves, Rococo leaf motifs, and cabriole legs.

Frames were typically carved from solid hardwoods such as walnut, beech, or mahogany, often finished with natural wax or gilding. Upholstery traditionally incorporated horsehair padding, webbed seats, coil springs, and hand-woven silk brocades, damasks, or needlepoint tapestries.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-carved joinery details, natural aged patina on timber frames, and evidence of traditional upholstery methods such as hand-tied springs and brass tacks. Wood surfaces often show subtle irregularities from hand-tooling rather than uniform machine production.

These open armchairs function effectively as accent seating paired with clean-lined modern sofas or placed in symmetrical pairs within a reception space. Their detailed timber silhouettes provide texture and contrast when set against neutral, minimalist backdrops.

Tapestry upholstery should be vacuumed regularly on low suction using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation. Wooden frames require dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodic application of beeswax polish to protect the timber finish.
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