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Pair of Antique French Giltwood Chairs - C.1900–1910
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Pair of Antique French Giltwood Chairs - C.1900–1910

1900 - 1920
Description

An elegant pair of antique French giltwood chairs, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900–1910.

The chairs feature finely carved giltwood frames with classical ornamentation, upholstered seats and backs, and stand on slender legs with original castors. The proportions and detailing are typical of French salon furniture from the period.

In excellent condition, showing minor wear to the gilding and upholstery consistent with age. Structurally sound and ready for use.

A highly decorative and versatile pair, suitable for use in a salon, bedroom, or reception space.

Height: 96 cm

Width: 50 cm

Depth: 50 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these French Giltwood Salon Chairs to the Edwardian era.

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SA1192016
Description
An elegant pair of antique French giltwood chairs, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900–1910.
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The chairs feature finely carved giltwood frames with classical ornamentation, upholstered seats and backs, and stand on slender legs with original castors.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

The proportions and detailing are typical of French salon furniture from the period.

fig 1. A pair of antique French giltwood salon chairs featuring carved cresting, pink velvet upholstered seats and backs, and fluted front legs on castors.
fig 1. Pair of Antique French Giltwood Chairs - C.1900–1910

In excellent condition, showing minor wear to the gilding and upholstery consistent with age. Structurally sound and ready for use.

A highly decorative and versatile pair, suitable for use in a salon, bedroom, or reception space.

Height: 96 cm

Width: 50 cm

Depth: 50 cm

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated these French Giltwood Salon Chairs to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192016
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Archive I A pair of antique French giltwood salon chairs featuring carved cresting, pink velvet upholstered seats and backs, and fluted front legs on castors.

Pair of Antique French Giltwood Chairs - C.1900–1910

Archive II A pair of antique French giltwood salon chairs featuring carved cresting, pink velvet upholstered seats and backs, and fluted front legs on castors. View II
Archive III A pair of antique French giltwood salon chairs featuring carved cresting, pink velvet upholstered seats and backs, and fluted front legs on castors. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique French giltwood salon chairs featuring carved cresting, pink velvet upholstered seats and backs, and fluted front legs on castors. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique French giltwood salon chairs featuring carved cresting, pink velvet upholstered seats and backs, and fluted front legs on castors. View V
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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A pair of antique French giltwood salon chairs featuring carved cresting, pink velvet upholstered seats and backs, and fluted front legs on castors.
Pair of Antique French Giltwood Chairs - c.1900–1910
Ref: SA1192016
A pair of antique French giltwood salon chairs featuring carved cresting, pink velvet upholstered seats and backs, and fluted front legs on castors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSalon Chairs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleLouis XVI Revival
  • MaterialGiltwood, Velvet
  • ColourGold and Pink
  • MotifsMascaron cresting, fluted legs, brass studding, round padded seats
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This pair of Edwardian salon chairs, dating from the early 20th century between 1900 and 1910, follows the Louis XVI Revival style of French chateau furniture. Each piece is constructed from giltwood with a bright gold finish and features pink velvet upholstery on the round padded seats and upright backs, secured with rows of brass studding. Classical ornamentation includes carved mascaron cresting at the top of the frames and fluted front legs fitted with small metal castors. The frames show minor wear to the gilding and upholstery consistent with age, whilst remaining structurally sound in excellent condition. Each chair measures 96 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 50 cm deep. These versatile decorative seats work well in various interior settings around a home today, functioning effectively as occasional seating in a drawing room, a reception space, or beside a dressing table in a bedroom. The compact proportions allow them to sit comfortably in both grand and intimate spaces without dominating the room. The traditional French styling adds a formal yet inviting touch to classical and eclectic interior schemes alike, bringing period character and comfortable seating to living areas.

FAQs

Salon chairs from the Belle Epoque era often drew design inspiration from 18th-century Neoclassical and Louis XVI forms, characterised by carved gilded wooden frames, fluted legs, architectural pediments, and classic cresting.

These chairs were crafted from carved hardwoods such as beech or lime, coated with gesso, and hand-gilded with gold leaf over a bole base before being fitted with hand-stitched upholstery and brass studding.

Authentic pieces display genuine water gilding showing subtle wear to reveal underlying clay bole or gesso, hand-carved wood joinery with slight variations, original castor fittings, and traditional coil spring or hair padding.

Position a pair of giltwood chairs as accent seating in a minimalist hallway, alongside a marble console table, or near a fireplace alcove to introduce metallic texture and historic contrast to modern spaces.

Dust giltwood frames using a dry, soft camel-hair brush to avoid lifting delicate gold leaf. Avoid water, liquid polishes, and chemical cleaners, as moisture easily dissolves traditional gesso substrates.
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