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French 19th C Open Arm Walnut Armchair
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French 19th C Open Arm Walnut Armchair

19th century
Description

A good looking French open arm Walnut armchair with tapestry seat and back. Small blemish on tapestry at front. Hardly shows .

All in good condition and standing strong and robust.

For delivery please ask for a quote

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Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this French Walnut Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09342033
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Carved scroll stretcher and scrolled legs: 19th-century French revival cabinet work.
Hand-worked needlepoint tapestry seat and back: historicist textiles popular in the late 1800s.
Softened edges and worn polish on arm terminals: regular handling over many decades.
Turned baluster side stretchers: typical frame construction for late 19th-century armchairs.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191719
Description
A good looking French open arm Walnut armchair with tapestry seat and back. Small blemish on tapestry at front. Hardly shows .

All in good condition and standing strong and robust.

For delivery please ask for a quote

Reserved

Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this French Walnut Open Armchair to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09342033
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-170 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Carved scroll stretcher and scrolled legs: 19th-century French revival cabinet work.
Hand-worked needlepoint tapestry seat and back: historicist textiles popular in the late 1800s.
Softened edges and worn polish on arm terminals: regular handling over many decades.
Turned baluster side stretchers: typical frame construction for late 19th-century armchairs.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1191719
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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A 19th-century French open armchair crafted from carved walnut timber, featuring scroll arms and tapestry upholstery with floral and mythical animal patterns.
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Archive I A 19th-century French open armchair crafted from carved walnut timber, featuring scroll arms and tapestry upholstery with floral and mythical animal patterns.

French 19th C Open Arm Walnut Armchair

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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
Location
Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesribbons
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A 19th-century French open armchair crafted from carved walnut timber, featuring scroll arms and tapestry upholstery with floral and mythical animal patterns.
French 19th c Open Arm Walnut Armchair
Ref: SA1191719
A 19th-century French open armchair crafted from carved walnut timber, featuring scroll arms and tapestry upholstery with floral and mythical animal patterns.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialWalnut, Wool Tapestry, Brass Tacks
  • ColourOchre Brown, Multicolour
  • MotifsVolute armrests, Scrolled apron, Tapestry upholstery, Mythical creature motifs
  • SizeH 119 cm (47 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This French nineteenth-century open armchair uses walnut timber and wool tapestry upholstery, fixed with brass tacks along the borders. The wooden frame displays scrolled volute armrests, turned supports beneath the arms, and a scrolled apron with carved details connecting the front legs. The ochre brown tapestry covering the seat and back incorporates a multicolour floral pattern alongside mythical creatures. A small blemish appears on the front of the seat tapestry. The sturdy armchair stands on carved front feet and measures 119 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. Position this seating piece in a living room, study, or bedroom as a standalone accent chair or an occasional seat alongside a desk or side table. The traditional aesthetic integrates smoothly into classical interior schemes, while the open arm design and upholstered back provide practical seating support for daily use in domestic settings.

FAQs

A 19th-century French open armchair, often referred to as a fauteuil, features exposed wooden armrests and structural framing paired with padded upholstery on the seat and backrest. These chairs frequently draw inspiration from Louis XIV or Regence historical styles, incorporating scrolling carved walnut elements and tapestry textiles.

Traditional construction employed dense European hardwoods such as walnut or beech for the carved frame. Upholstery typically utilised hand-woven wool tapestry or needlepoint fabric secured over horsehair and webbed internal support.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-carved joinery details with subtle human variations, mortise-and-tenon frame connections, and natural surface patination along armrests. Original textiles demonstrate hand-stitched backing, soft natural dye fading, and historic upholstery methods.

Position the armchair as a standalone accent piece alongside minimalist modern furniture to generate visual contrast. Combining detailed woven textile patterns with neutral wall tones and simple architectural elements allows the historic timber craftsmanship to serve as a focal point.

Keep the chair away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent textile fading and wood drying. Vacuum the upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment and maintain the walnut frame with a high-grade beeswax polish applied using a lint-free cloth.
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