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Pair of 19th Century French Carved & Painted Fauteuils in Louis XVI Taste
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Pair of 19th Century French Carved & Painted Fauteuils in Louis XVI Taste

19th century
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Pair of 19th Century French fauteils in Louis XVI style, the carved white painted frames with oval backs and sprung seats upholstered in a deep crimson cut velvet with nailed borders.

In excellent condition with sturdy frames and clean upholstery.

93cm high, 60cm wide max, the seats 50cm deep and 41cm high.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09375584
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Medallion backs with carved floral crestings: late 19th-century Louis XVI revival design.
Fluted tapering round legs with rosette dies: French chairmaking of the late 1800s.
Beaded edge mouldings on the rails: crisply cut decorative work of the period.
Worn painted finish showing timber beneath: layers of historic paint and handling.
Sprung seat frames: comfortable late 19th-century construction beneath later cut-velvet upholstery.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1196512
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001031
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Description
Pair of 19th Century French fauteils in Louis XVI style, the carved white painted frames with oval backs and sprung seats upholstered in a deep crimson cut velvet with nailed borders.

In excellent condition with sturdy frames and clean upholstery.

93cm high, 60cm wide max, the seats 50cm deep and 41cm high.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Louis XVI Painted Fauteuils to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09375584
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Medallion backs with carved floral crestings: late 19th-century Louis XVI revival design.
Fluted tapering round legs with rosette dies: French chairmaking of the late 1800s.
Beaded edge mouldings on the rails: crisply cut decorative work of the period.
Worn painted finish showing timber beneath: layers of historic paint and handling.
Sprung seat frames: comfortable late 19th-century construction beneath later cut-velvet upholstery.

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
93cm (36.61")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196512
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001031
Hand of Glory
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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI style open armchairs with distressed white painted frames, oval backrests, fluted legs, and patterned burgundy velvet upholstery.

Pair of 19th Century French Carved & Painted Fauteuils in Louis XVI Taste

Archive II A pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI style open armchairs with distressed white painted frames, oval backrests, fluted legs, and patterned burgundy velvet upholstery. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI style open armchairs with distressed white painted frames, oval backrests, fluted legs, and patterned burgundy velvet upholstery. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI style open armchairs with distressed white painted frames, oval backrests, fluted legs, and patterned burgundy velvet upholstery. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI style open armchairs with distressed white painted frames, oval backrests, fluted legs, and patterned burgundy velvet upholstery. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI style open armchairs with distressed white painted frames, oval backrests, fluted legs, and patterned burgundy velvet upholstery. View VI
Archive VII A pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI style open armchairs with distressed white painted frames, oval backrests, fluted legs, and patterned burgundy velvet upholstery. View VII
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A pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI style open armchairs with distressed white painted frames, oval backrests, fluted legs, and patterned burgundy velvet upholstery.
Pair of 19th Century French Carved & Painted Fauteuils in Louis XVI Taste
Ref: SA1196512
A pair of 19th-century French Louis XVI style open armchairs with distressed white painted frames, oval backrests, fluted legs, and patterned burgundy velvet upholstery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialBeech, Velvet, Paint
  • ColourDistressed White, Burgundy
  • MotifsOval medallion back, Fluted tapered legs, Upholstered arm pads, Carved cresting
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This pair of 19th-century French fauteils in Louis XVI style has carved white painted wooden frames with oval medallion backs and sprung seats upholstered in deep crimson cut velvet with nailed borders. The open armchairs include upholstered arm pads, carved cresting, and fluted tapered legs on the sturdy frames. The distressed white finish on the beech wood complements the dark burgundy and crimson pattern of the velvet upholstery, showing visible signs of age and antique character. The chairs measure 93 cm high, 60 cm wide, and 50 cm deep, offering comfortable seating for living rooms, reception rooms, bedrooms, or studies. They provide traditional seating in a home today, pairing well with classic and eclectic interiors alike.

FAQs

The Louis XVI style emerged in the late 18th century, drawing inspiration from classical antiquity. Key characteristics include geometric lines, oval or rectangular backrests, exposed timber frames, and straight, tapered fluted legs.

Frames were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as beechwood or walnut, often carved by hand. Surfaces were frequently painted, gilt, or left natural, while seating was upholstered with horsehair padding and fabrics like velvet, silk, or tapestry.

Authentic period pieces feature traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints held with wooden pegs. Look for natural wear on carved relief areas, uneven hand-carving details, and multiple historic layers of paint or patina.

These open armchairs function well as statement accent seating, placed in pairs flanking a fireplace or console table. The classical proportions create a deliberate architectural contrast when paired with contemporary art and minimal minimalist furnishings.

Clean fabric surfaces gently with a soft brush attachment on a low-suction vacuum cleaner. Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent timber movement, flaking paint, or frame joint separation.
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