Large Rare Suite of 42 Matching Louis Xvi Style Giltwood Dining Chairs with Silk Damask Upholstery

An exceptional and highly decorative suite of forty-two giltwood dining chairs comprising thirty-four single chairs and eight carver armchairs executed in the elegant Louis XVI neoclassical manner.

The chairs feature beautifully oval medallion backs framed by finely moulded giltwood borders and raised on tapering fluted legs, a hallmark of classical late-18th-century inspired design. The frames retain their rich gilded finish which highlights the crisp detailing throughout.

Each chair is upholstered in a luxurious bronze-gold silk damask, woven with striking neoclassical ornament. The backs display a classical urn within a laurel wreath, while the seats feature an elegant anthemion and foliate motif, creating a cohesive and refined decorative scheme. A decorative braided trim finishes the upholstery around the frames.

The carver armchairs are particularly elegant, with gracefully curved padded arms terminating in fluted supports, echoing the classical proportions of the suite.

This is an impressive and rare dining suite, ideal for a grand dining room, hotel, or formal entertaining space where a large number of guests can be seated in coordinated elegance.

Condition Report

The chairs are presented in very good condition. The upholstery remains clean and well presented. They are all sturdy and structurally sound.

Dimensions

Single Chairs (34)

Height: 92 cm (36.2 in)

Width: 45 cm (17.7 in)

Depth: 43 cm (16.9 in)

Seat Height: 47 cm (18.5 in)

Carver Chairs (8)

Height: 92 cm (36.2 in)

Width: 58 cm (22.8 in)

Depth: 48 cm (18.9 in)

Seat Height: 47 cm (18.5 in)

Date: Early 20th Century (1930)

Origin: French Style

One image has been digitally staged using AI to demonstrate how the chairs may appear when arranged around a large dining table. The table and interior setting are for illustrative purposes only.

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