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Large Scale Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Armchairs
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Large Scale Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Armchairs

18th century
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Large Scale Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Armchairs

A Large Scale Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Finished Armchairs.

These grand armchairs, of large scale, retain their original silvered and gilt finish, a speciality of Italian makers during this period. The decoration of the chairs is in the restrained rococo manner with cabriole legs, carved shell detailing and hints of asymmetry on the crestings. The arm supports have scrolled ends and the chairs stand beautifully.

They have been stripped out to their original under finish.

H 114cm x W 73cm x D 71cm

H 45” x W 28¾” x D 28”

Seat Height: 47cm

Seat Depth: 46cm

(#3945)

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these Italian Silver Gilt Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197700
Dealers Internal Reference
3945
Description
Large Scale Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Armchairs

A Large Scale Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Finished Armchairs.

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These grand armchairs, of large scale, retain their original silvered and gilt finish, a speciality of Italian makers during this period.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The decoration of the chairs is in the restrained rococo manner with cabriole legs, carved shell detailing and hints of asymmetry on the crestings. The arm supports have scrolled ends and the chairs stand beautifully.

They have been stripped out to their original under finish.

H 114cm x W 73cm x D 71cm

H 45” x W 28¾” x D 28”

Seat Height: 47cm

Seat Depth: 46cm

(#3945)

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
71cm (27.95")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated these Italian Silver Gilt Armchairs to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197700
Dealers Internal Ref
3945
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery.
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Archive I A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery.

Large Scale Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Armchairs

Archive II A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery. View II
Archive III A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery. View III
Archive IV A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery. View IV
Archive V A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery. View V
Archive VI A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery. View VI
Archive VII A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery. View IX
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Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Telephone 01858 882005 or 07811 127428
Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/leewrightantiques
Verified Since Nov 2018
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A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery.
Large Scale Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Armchairs
Ref: SA1197700
A pair of large 18th-century Italian silver gilt armchairs featuring shell-carved crests, curving cabriole legs, and neutral hessian upholstery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleItalian Rococo
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Silver Leaf, Hessian
  • ColourDistressed Silver
  • MotifsShell cresting, Cabriole legs, Scroll arms
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 71 cm (28 in)

This large scale pair of eighteenth century Italian Rococo armchairs is made of carved wood with a silver gilt and distressed silver finish. The grand seating features exposed neutral hessian upholstery over stripped under-finishes, scroll arms with scrolled ends, cabriole legs, and shell cresting with carved shell detailing on the frames. Each armchair measures 114 cm high, 73 cm wide, and 71 cm deep, with a seat height of 47 cm and a seat depth of 46 cm. Such substantial armchairs suit a spacious drawing room or a grand living area as statement seating. They pair well with classic interior layouts where period character is desired, functioning as occasional chairs or central accent pieces in a formal room.

FAQs

Italian Rococo seating from the 18th century is defined by sinuous curves, carved organic motifs such as scallop shells and acanthus leaves, cabriole legs, and elaborate gilt wood or silvered finishes.

These frames were typically carved from native hardwoods or softwoods, coated with layers of chalky gesso, and covered with thin silver leaf before being varnished with a tinted lacquer, known as mecca, to create a muted metallic luster.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut joinery, pegged mortise-and-tenon joints, irregular carving details, and natural surface wear where underlying red or white gesso grounds show through the worn gilding.

Designers often position carved metallic armchairs as statement focal points against minimalist architectural backdrops, paired with contemporary artwork or upholstered in raw neutral fabrics like linen or burlap to balance ornate carving.

Giltwood requires careful handling in climate-controlled environments to prevent gesso flaking. Dusting should be performed strictly with a soft dry feather duster or gentle brush, avoiding water, liquid polishes, or solvents that dissolve original glazes.
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