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Description

A charming pair of early 20th century French walnut armchairs, or fauteuils. Well constructed in solid walnut and embelished with crisply carved decorations throughout. With scroll arms and cabriole legs. Freshly re-upholstered in a lovely good quality fabric. Now offered for sale in very good condition, ready to go straight into the home.

Dimensions:

Width 66cms

Depth 58cms

Overall height 102cms

Seat height 44cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated these French Carved Walnut Armchairs to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102cm (40.16")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1211012

Dealers Internal Reference

18411

Description

Dimensions:

Width 66cms

Depth 58cms

Overall height 102cms

Seat height 44cms

Date of Manufacture

Camden Antiques has dated these French Carved Walnut Armchairs to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

102cm (40.16")

Width

66cm (25.98")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1211012

Dealers Internal Ref

18411

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Telephone 07887 503 904

Location

Units 20 & 19
The Vinery
Poling
West Sussex
BN18 9PY
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectArmchairs
Period1900 - 1920
StyleFrench Country
MaterialWalnut, Upholstery Fabric
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, Carved wooden frame, Scroll arms, Upholstered panels
SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

FAQs

French carved armchairs, often termed fauteuils, developed during the 17th and 18th centuries in royal and aristocratic French households, characterised by exposed wooden frames and elegant proportions.

Authentic period pieces are traditionally crafted from solid walnut with hand-carved floral or scroll motifs, joined using mortise and tenon construction, and upholstered using traditional stuffing methods.

Authentication involves examining the hand-carved details for tool marks, checking the timber species for age-related oxidisation, and inspecting the joinery and webbing for period-appropriate construction methods.

Pairing these classical seats with contemporary minimal architecture or neutral upholstery creates a balanced aesthetic that highlights their sculptural carved walnut frames.

Protect the timber from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, apply a microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood, and clean the upholstery using specialist textile cleaners.