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Pair of Antique French Giltwood Chairs - C.1900–1910
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Pair of Antique French Giltwood Chairs - C.1900–1910

1900 - 1920
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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.
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
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Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 156
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Location: Unit 15, Palmers Vale Business Centre, Palmerston Road, Barry, Glamorgan, CF63 2XA, United Kingdom
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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
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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.
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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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