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A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
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for sale €3,452     $3,747
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A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs

19th century
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A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs

These Elegant Chairs have been re upholstered in a fine linen Toile de Jouy fabric, they have a deep serpentine shaped front and carved rose detail to the gilded show wood

The back of the chairs retain their 19th Century painted detail, a beautiful large pair of very comfortable chairs brought from France and a delightful up to date fabric in keeping with their time line

The pair is in very good condition and would work almost anywhere

The chairs are 42” high, 29” wide and 24” deep

DG100

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these French Giltwood Salon Chairs to the 19th Century.

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SA1191770
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DG100
Description
A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
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These Elegant Chairs have been re upholstered in a fine linen Toile de Jouy fabric, they have a deep serpentine shaped front and carved rose detail to the gilded show wood.
Elmgarden
fig 1. A pair of 19th-century French giltwood salon armchairs featuring carved floral frames and pink pattern fabric upholstery.
fig 1. A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs

The back of the chairs retain their 19th Century painted detail, a beautiful large pair of very comfortable chairs brought from France and a delightful up to date fabric in keeping with their time line

The pair is in very good condition and would work almost anywhere

The chairs are 42” high, 29” wide and 24” deep

DG100

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
75cm (29.53")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these French Giltwood Salon Chairs to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191770
Dealers Internal Ref
DG100
Elmgarden
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A pair of 19th-century French giltwood salon armchairs featuring carved floral frames and pink pattern fabric upholstery.
A Superb Pair of French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
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Napoleon III style, originating in 19th-century France, is characterised by eclectic revivals of earlier historical styles, particularly Louis XV and Louis XVI motifs. Furniture from this period frequently features gilding, detailed wood carving, and decorative upholstery intended for formal entertaining spaces.

These chairs were generally constructed from solid hardwoods like beech, which was then carved and covered with a gesso layer prior to leaf gilding. The frames contained webbed seats and coil springs, upholstered in fine silk brocade, damask, or printed cotton fabrics.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved construction marks, natural oxidation of the metallic finish, and small cracks or wear revealing the underlying gesso layer. Examination of the frame underside often discloses period joinery, early webbing, or original brass castors.

A pair of giltwood salon chairs can serve as statement accent seating within a modern living area, dressing space, or bedroom alcove. Placing ornate carved frames against plain, neutral backdrops creates a refined contrast between historical and contemporary aesthetics.

Avoid applying water, polish, or liquid solvents to giltwood surfaces, as moisture damages the delicate gesso ground. Remove dust using a dry, soft-bristled brush, and keep the timber frames away from direct heat sources to prevent cracking and flaking.
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