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Pair of French Antique Giltwood Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Silk Fabric
The Old Cinema
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Pair of French Antique Giltwood Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Silk Fabric

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A pair of antique French giltwood armchairs, defined by their carved frames and bright, reflective finish. Each chair features a shaped back with a central crest and flowing outline, bordered by a moulded frame with applied foliate detail. The arms are set low and curve outward, terminating in padded supports, while the seats follow a serpentine front rail with carved ornament centred beneath.

Seat height: 45cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
66.5cm (26.18")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this French Giltwood Armchair Pair to the 19th Century.

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SA1210078
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49193
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A pair of antique French giltwood armchairs, defined by their carved frames and bright, reflective finish.
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Each chair features a shaped back with a central crest and flowing outline, bordered by a moulded frame with applied foliate detail.
The Old Cinema

The arms are set low and curve outward, terminating in padded supports, while the seats follow a serpentine front rail with carved ornament centred beneath.

Seat height: 45cm

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
66.5cm (26.18")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this French Giltwood Armchair Pair to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210078
Dealers Internal Ref
49193
The Old Cinema
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A pair of carved French Rococo giltwood armchairs upholstered in yellow silk floral damask fabric.
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A pair of carved French Rococo giltwood armchairs upholstered in yellow silk floral damask fabric.
Pair of French Antique Giltwood Armchairs, Newly Upholstered in Silk Fabric
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A pair of carved French Rococo giltwood armchairs upholstered in yellow silk floral damask fabric.
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Louis XV style armchairs, often referred to as fauteuils, are defined by their curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical Rococo floral carvings, and open upholstered armrests. Originating in eighteenth-century France, these chairs emphasised comfort, fluid lines, and seating suitable for conversation within reception rooms.

Traditional French giltwood chairs feature hand-carved timber frames, typically beechwood or walnut, coated with layers of gesso and bole clay before thin gold leaf is applied. The upholstery historically utilizes natural foundation materials such as horsehair stuffing, coiled copper springs, and silk damask or velvet textiles.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural age wear to the gilded surface, often revealing the red or dark bole clay layer beneath the gold leaf. Examination of the underside typically reveals pegged timber joinery, hand-carved frame marks, and traditional upholstery tacks rather than modern staples or machine-cut screws.

Giltwood armchairs provide a focal point when placed opposite a contemporary sofa or flanking a minimalist console table. Pairing elaborate gilded frames with clean architectural lines creates a visual balance between historical craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Giltwood frames should be dusted gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush, avoiding water or chemical sprays that can dissolve gesso or lift gold leaf. Silk upholstery must be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fibre degradation and cleaned using a low-suction vacuum with a soft brush attachment.
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